Apple Said to Be Near Deal for Rights to Animated Movie

The transcript discusses Apple's potential entry into the movie industry, focusing on its negotiations with Cartoon Saloon, an Irish animation studio. Apple has been engaging with Hollywood executives and filmmakers to acquire and produce content. However, the platform for releasing this content remains unclear, with possibilities including iTunes or a new video platform. There is also speculation about whether Apple's content will be available in theaters.

Which animation studio is Apple negotiating with for its animated movie rights?

• Studio Ghibli

• Cartoon Saloon

• DreamWorks

• Pixar

What has Apple been doing to enhance its content production capabilities?

• Acquiring smaller tech companies

• Engaging with Hollywood executives and filmmakers

• Partnering with music artists

• Building new studios

What is unclear about Apple's new content offerings?

• The quality of the content

• The release date of the content

• The platform where the content will be available

• The genre of the content