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In order to boost its programming repertoire and Hollywood cred, Apple has signed a deal with indie studio A24 for multiple original films. A24 is known for its “edgy, auteur-driven projects,” which include the Oscar-winning “Moonlight,” slow-burn horror “The Witch,” and sci-fi drama “Ex Machina.” Apple’s streaming service is said to debut in the first half of next year.
The deal is one of Apple’s first big film pacts. The company has been more active in the television space, and has budgeted approximately $1 billion to date on their initial series development slate. Apple has previously announced that it will make a morning show drama with Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston an adaptation of the book “Defending Jacob” starring and executive produced by Chris Evans, and a revival of the Spielberg-produced “Amazing Stories” anthology franchise.
The deal is one of Apple’s first big film pacts. The company has been more active in the television space, and has budgeted approximately $1 billion to date on their initial series development slate. Apple has previously announced that it will make a morning show drama with Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston an adaptation of the book “Defending Jacob” starring and executive produced by Chris Evans, and a revival of the Spielberg-produced “Amazing Stories” anthology franchise.