The Story of BlackBerry Comes to the Big Screen

The transcript discusses BlackBerry's peak market value in 2008, its comparison with Apple, and its subsequent decline after the iPhone's introduction. A new Hollywood movie about BlackBerry's rise and fall is set to release, featuring actor Jay Baruchel. The film takes creative liberties to enhance the story, which is a significant part of Canadian business history. The discussion also touches on the target audience for the movie and the anonymity of BlackBerry's founders.

In 2008, how did BlackBerry's market value compare to Apple's?

• Apple was worth twice as much as BlackBerry.

• BlackBerry was worth more than Apple.

• BlackBerry was worth twice as much as Apple.

• They were worth the same.

What significant event led to BlackBerry's market share decline?

• The launch of Android phones.

• The introduction of the iPhone.

• The rise of social media.

• The global financial crisis.

What is a notable characteristic of BlackBerry's founders according to the transcript?

• They are well-known public figures.

• They are considered tech titans.

• They remain relatively anonymous.

• They are famous for their philanthropy.

What aspect of the BlackBerry story does the movie aim to highlight?

• The personal lives of the founders.

• The technical specifications of BlackBerry devices.

• The rise and fall of the company.

• The marketing strategies used by BlackBerry.

What was surprising about actor Jay Baruchel's use of BlackBerry?

• He used a BlackBerry until a couple of years ago.

• He never used a BlackBerry.

• He used a BlackBerry only for business purposes.

• He switched to BlackBerry recently.