This morning, Apple TV+ unveiled the first images from “The New Look,” a new, 10-episode gripping historical drama series from Todd A. Kessler, and led by an ensemble cast that features Emmy Award winner Ben Mendelsohn as Christian Dior; Academy Award winner Juliette Binoche as Coco Chanel; Maisie Williams as Catherine Dior; John Malkovich as Lucien Lelong; Emily Mortimer as Elsa Lombardi and Claes Bang as Spatz. Inspired by true events and filmed exclusively in Paris, “The New Look” centers on fashion designers Christian Dior, Coco Chanel and their contemporaries as they navigated the horrors of World War II and launched modern fashion.

The highly anticipated series will make its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 on Apple TV+.

For those who prefer to Binge-Watch a series instead of painfully waiting week-by-week for a new episode, breaking the flow of the story, the entire series will be available to watch on April 3.

Set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, “The New Look” focuses on the pivotal moment in the 20th century when the French city led the world back to life through its fashion icon Christian Dior. As Dior rises to prominence with his groundbreaking, iconic imprint of beauty and influence, Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer is put into jeopardy. The interwoven saga follows the surprising stories of Dior’s contemporaries and rivals from Chanel to Pierre Balmain, Cristóbal Balenciaga and more; and, provides a stunning view into the atelier, designs and clothing created by Christian Dior through collaboration with the House of Dior.

The immersive and contemporary soundtrack for series is produced by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, and features covers of popular early to mid-20th century songs performed by artists including Bleachers, Florence Welch, Lana Del Rey, Matty Healy (The 1975), Beabadoobee, Nick Cave, Perfume Genius and more.

“The New Look” is produced by Apple Studios and DB-AK Productions, and is written, executive produced and directed by Kessler. Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Mark Baker also serve as executive producers.

Director Ridley Scott, Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim (Pictured Below) attended the premiere of Apple Original Films’ highly anticipated feature, "Napoleon"

Today at the Salle Pleyel in Paris, France, Apple Original Films, in partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment, hosted the world premiere of the highly anticipated drama, “Napoleon,” premiering globally in theaters on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.

Napoleon" is a spectacle-filled action epic that details the checkered rise of the iconic Napoleon Bonaparte, played by Oscar winner Joaquin Phoenix. Against a stunning backdrop of large-scale filmmaking orchestrated by legendary director Ridley Scott, the film captures Bonaparte's relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his one true love, Josephine, showcasing his visionary military and political tactics against some of the most dynamic practical battle sequences ever filmed.

Hailing from Apple Studios, “Napoleon” is directed and produced by Ridley Scott through Scott Free Productions and written by David Scarpa. Producers are Kevin J. Walsh, Mark Huffam, Joaquin Phoenix and executive producers are Raymond Kirk, Aidan Elliott and Michael Pruss. The film also stars Vanessa Kirby, Tahar Rahim, Mark Bonnar, Rupert Everett and Youssef Kerkour.

On that not, you could also read a new exclusive report by Deadline titled ‘Napoleon’ Director Ridley Scott On Making The Epic His Hero Stanley Kubrick Could Not; Reminisces On ‘Alien’, ‘Blade Runner’, ‘Gladiator’ And When He’ll Finish That Sequel."

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