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Dave McNary Film ReporterApple has acquired rights to Werner Herzog’s astronomy documentary “Fireball” for its Apple Original film slate and will premiere the film on Apple TV Plus in more than 100 territories.Herzog collaborated with British professor Clive Oppenheimer on the project.

Patrick Hipes Executive Managing EditorApple has acquired rights to Fireball, Werner Herzog’s latest documentary feature, which is now part of the Apple Original film slate and will have its global premiere on Apple TV+.

Werner Herzog is one of Germany’s great filmmakers. French director Francois Truffaut called Herzog “the most important film director alive” and legendary film critic Roger Ebert was a huge fan of Herzog’s work.

The need for connection lingers in every human heart. Marriages and friendships both stem from the inherent desire to connect with another person, but no other relationship affects the human experience more than family.

Also Read: 'Family Romance, LLC' Film Review: Love's for Sale in Werner Herzog's Odd New FilmThe business is real, and the film’s lead actor Yuichi Ishii actually runs the company Family Romance, at one point having employed over 1,400 actors for similar situations.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentLondon-based production, finance and sales company Film Constellation and the global curated streaming service MUBI have partnered to host an exclusive premiere of Werner Herzog’s “Family Romance, LLC” on July 3 in the U.S., featuring an exclusive introduction and interview with Herzog.In other international territories, the company is collaborating with the local theatrical distributor, including U.K.

Leo Barraclough Senior International CorrespondentMUBI has acquired the SVOD and TV rights to Werner Herzog’s feature “Family Romance, LLC” for North America, Germany, Latin America (excluding Brazil), Turkey, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.

Joaquin Phoenix checked into rehab after director Werner Herzog highlighted his reckless ways following a near-death car crash.

"I would assign a dog a different word."

By Patrick Hipes

Werner Herzog will be honored by the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC) with its board of governors award.