The audiovisual world has become part of Apple's guidelines and strategies with the arrival of Apple TV +. The rights, remake, that reboot and Revival they are words that they will constantly have to handle to give life and shape to past series that can return to the big screen. Is what has happened to 'Los Fraguel' (Fraggel Rock), a series of the nineties that grew almost 100 episodes. Almost 40 years later Apple wants give a second chance to the puppet series under a reboot. That is why you have acquired the rights to have all the chapters before the restart of the series.
Acquiring exclusivity to attract followers: the case of 'Los Fraguel'
The Fraguels were creatures that lived in connected caves whose creator was Jim Henson. The series was launched in 1983 and with 96 chapters it ended its journey. The series offered a form of entertainment while exploring moral aspects that made us reflect on prejudices, social conflicts, friendships and personal identity. It is the mythical series interpreted by puppets under static backgrounds with dynamic components dedicated to a child audience.
Currently, the rights to Los Fraguels were held by HBO. Nevertheless, Apple has decided to buy the rights to the 5 seasons and 96 episodes to be able to view them all on Apple TV +. But this decision comes with a strategic sense for the apple itself. A few days ago it was launched Los Fraguels: A Rhythm of Rock! with 5 episodes of 5 minutes where the creatures in question enjoy singing. The reason for this is clear: Apple wants to relaunch the format.
Days later it has been confirmed that Apple will launch a reboot of the format although more descriptive data of the project is unknown. If we now go back we realize that if we have a reboot of this series it is likely that those who see it are interested in past seasons. Two months ago if you wanted to access those chapters you had to buy HBO. However, if you want to enjoy all the seasons now you can do it on Apple TV +, after the purchase of the rights by those of Cupertino.