Apple reportedly paid $25 Million for Billie Eilish documentary
By Reuters
06 December 2019 |
11:18 am
According to 'Billboard,' the tech giant paid for the rights to stream the film on Apple TV+. The documentary follows the pop star after the release of her debut album, ‘When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?’. Directed by R.J. Cutler, the film will feature behind-the-scenes footage of Eilish in public and private moments.
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