Sat Feb 22 22:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Apple Snags Rights to UFO Thriller, Expanding Collaboration with Kosinski
**NEW YORK, NY** – The Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center concluded a successful weekend, showcasing Ari Aster’s extended cut of “Midsommar.” Meanwhile, in a major industry development, Apple has secured the rights to a new UFO whistleblower thriller directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Zach Baylin. This acquisition follows Apple’s production of Kosinski’s upcoming Formula 1 film, “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, slated for a summer release. The deal signifies a strengthening collaboration between Apple and Kosinski, suggesting a potentially fruitful long-term partnership.
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