Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography of Steve Jobs, including the late Apple chief’s last ever interview, isn’t even on bookshelves yet. But that hasn’t stopped one movie studio from pouncing on the rights to make a movie out of it.
According to Deadline.com, Sony Pictures has struck a deal with Isaacson and his publishers that will give them $3 million if the movie is produced — and a guaranteed $1 million even if it isn’t. Isaacson’s book, previously slated for March 2012 and then brought forward to November 21, will now be published by Simon & Schuster later this month. It includes the final interview Jobs ever granted; Isaacson, in a story for Time.com (behind its paywall), says the interview took place “a few weeks ago” at Jobs’ home in Palo Alto.
According to Deadline.com, Sony Pictures has struck a deal with Isaacson and his publishers that will give them $3 million if the movie is produced — and a guaranteed $1 million even if it isn’t. Isaacson’s book, previously slated for March 2012 and then brought forward to November 21, will now be published by Simon & Schuster later this month. It includes the final interview Jobs ever granted; Isaacson, in a story for Time.com (behind its paywall), says the interview took place “a few weeks ago” at Jobs’ home in Palo Alto.
Sony is the studio behind both The Social Network and Moneyball, giving it the best track record we’ve seen for turning real-life business stories into excellent movies. If the producers can secure the services of Aaron Sorkin, the West Wing creator who wrote both of those films, Jobs’ life may well have the screenwriter it deserves.
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