Apple pays more than $ 25 million for global rights to the upcoming movie “CODA”

Apple has paid more than $ 25 million for the rights to the upcoming movie “CODA,” setting a new record for the acquisition of the Sundance Film Festival, it reports Limit date.

Directed and written by Siân Heder, “CODA” stars actress Emilia Jones as Ruby, the only person who listens to her deaf family. When her high school years come to an end, Ruby finds herself between staying home to help her family or going to college to pursue her dreams.

Limit date reports that a “pitched battle” took place between Apple and Amazon for the worldwide rights to the film. The $ 25 million deal set a new record for film acquisition at this year’s virtual Sundance Film Festival, surpassing Hulu’s $ 22.5 million acquisition last year. / Neon for the movie “Palm Springs”.

Apple TV + ‌‌ is available for free from November 2019 for those who purchased an eligible Apple device in September 2019 or later. Apple recently announced plans to extend all free Apple TV + trials through July 2021, giving the company more time to present original content to viewers.

‌Apple TV + ‌ is priced at $ 4.99 a month or $ 49.99 a year in the United States, but Apple currently also accredits paid subscribers.