Social Network writer Aaron Sorkin to direct Steve Jobs film Thursday 17th of May 2012 07:30:17 AM

Social Network writer Aaron Sorkin to direct Steve Jobs film

Aaron Sorkin, the celebrated screenwriter whose punchy dialogue propelled TV's 'The West Wing' and the Facebook movie 'The Social Network,' will write and direct an upcoming film on the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Sony Pictures has confirmed that Sorkin will adapt 'Steve Jobs,' the in-depth biography of the tech icon that was written by Walter Isaacson and released shortly after Jobs' death last year. 'Steve Jobs' story is unique: he... Read More

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