Apple Invites Hollywood Stars to Video Service Launch

  • Company also plans to unveil news service at March 25 event
  • New subscription offerings may boost revenue of key segment
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Apple Inc. is planning to unveil video and news subscription offerings next month, the first major new digital services from the company since 2015.

The Cupertino, California-based technology giant is planning a March 25 event to announce both services, according to people familiar with the plan. The iPhone maker invited Hollywood stars, including Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Garner and director JJ Abrams, to attend, one of the people said.