Tim Cook and George Clooney Hang out in Italy, ‘Wolfs’ Earns Standing Ovation at Venice Film Festival

George Clooney and Brad Pitt (left) in one of the scenes in the film Wolf. (PHOTO: DOK. apple tv)

JAKARTA - Apple CEO Tim Cook is seen in Italy attending the Venice Film Festival, where Apple TV+ film titled "Wolfs" premiered his world. The film received a warm welcome with a standing opportunity for five minutes and 35 seconds at Sala Grande, Festival on September 1, 2024. The film, starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, shows the two actors as "lone wolf" characters who are forced to work together.

However, despite the positive response to the film, Clooney expressed his disappointment over Apple's decision to limit the release of the film in theaters. He called this change "something disappointing", especially as Clooney and Pitt are reportedly willing to cut their pay to ensure the film can be released widely in theaters.

Unfortunately, Apple decided to broadcast it on their streaming platform, Apple TV+, starting September 27, 2024, after previously being released limited to several hundred cinemas on September 20, 2024.

At a press conference, Clooney admitted that although this is disappointing, the film industry is trying to navigate the tough times post-COVID. "On the other hand, many people will watch this film on Apple TV+, and we are still getting releases in several hundred theaters," he said.

While in Italy, Tim Cook and Apple's head of services, Eddy Cue, spent time with Clooney at the star's villa in Lake Como. In addition, Cook and Cue also attended promotional events for the upcoming drama series, "Disclaimer", where they spent the night with actress and executive producer Catetechtt.