Apple TV+ celebrates the world premiere of the new true crime documentary series “The Big Conn” ahead of its 6 May global debut

Press Release 05 May, 2022

Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez at “The Big Conn” premiere — Brian Lazarte and James Lee Hernandez attend Apple’s “The Big Conn” premiere screening at the Pacific Design Center. “The Big Conn'' will debut globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, 6 May, 2022.

Apple TV+ today celebrated the world premiere of “The Big Conn” with an event that included a red carpet, screening and reception with executive producers and contributors at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. The four-part documentary series “The Big Conn” tells the unbelievable true story of larger-than-life attorney Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government and taxpayers over half a billion dollars in the largest Social Security fraud case in United States history. The series premieres on 6 May, alongside an Apple TV+ Original companion podcast, exploring Conn’s con and outrageous lifestyle further with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes details.

Created by Emmy Award-nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, “The Big Conn” is produced by FunMeter (“McMillion$”), with Hernandez, Lazarte and Peter King serving as executive producers, and Matt Kaye and Shannon Pence joining as co-executive producers.

Apple TV+ is home to award-winning Apple Originals from today’s most imaginative storytellers. Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on 1 November, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with over 249 wins and more than 961 award nominations and counting, including this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and others, Fetch TV, Telstra TV, Hubbl, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com/au, for A$12.99 inc. GST per month with a seven-day free trial.* You could get three months of Apple TV+ when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac.** For more information, visit apple.com/au/tv-pr and see the full list of supported devices. Apple TV+ requires a subscription.

*New subscribers only. A$12.99 inc. GST per month after free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. ** New and qualified returning subscribers only. A$12.99 inc. GST per month after free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Other restrictions and terms apply: visit apple.com/au/promo for more information.

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Apple TV+ celebrates the world premiere of the new true crime documentary series “The Big Conn” ahead of its 6 May global debut

Apple TV+ today celebrated the world premiere of “The Big Conn” with an event that included a red carpet, screening and reception with executive producers and contributors at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles. The four-part documentary series “The Big Conn” tells the unbelievable true story of larger-than-life attorney Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government and taxpayers over half a billion dollars in the largest Social Security fraud case in United States history. The series premieres on 6 May, alongside an Apple TV+ Original companion podcast, exploring Conn’s con and outrageous lifestyle further with additional interviews and behind-the-scenes details.

Created by Emmy Award-nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian Lazarte, “The Big Conn” is produced by FunMeter (“McMillion$”), with Hernandez, Lazarte and Peter King serving as executive producers, and Matt Kaye and Shannon Pence joining as co-executive producers.

Apple TV+ is home to award-winning Apple Originals from today’s most imaginative storytellers. Apple TV+ offers premium, compelling drama and comedy series, feature films, groundbreaking documentaries, and kids and family entertainment, and is available to watch across all your favourite screens. After its launch on 1 November, 2019, Apple TV+ became the first all-original streaming service to launch around the world, and has premiered more original hits and received more award recognitions faster than any other streaming service. To date, Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have been honored with over 249 wins and more than 961 award nominations and counting, including this year’s Oscar Best Picture winner “CODA.”

About Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and others, Fetch TV, Telstra TV, Hubbl, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com/au, for A$12.99 inc. GST per month with a seven-day free trial.* You could get three months of Apple TV+ when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV or Mac.** For more information, visit apple.com/au/tv-pr and see the full list of supported devices. Apple TV+ requires a subscription.

*New subscribers only. A$12.99 inc. GST per month after free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. ** New and qualified returning subscribers only. A$12.99 inc. GST per month after free trial. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Other restrictions and terms apply: visit apple.com/au/promo for more information.