description BlackBerry Overview
BlackBerry is a biographical drama detailing the rise and fall of the BlackBerry mobile phone line. The story focuses on the creation and history of the devices by co-founders Douglas Fregin, Mike Lazaridis, and Jim Balsillie. The film features a cast including several recognizable actors in supporting roles.
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info BlackBerry Specifications
| Country | Canada |
| Year | 2023 |
help BlackBerry FAQ
Who plays Mike Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie in BlackBerry?
Jay Baruchel plays Mike Lazaridis, the engineer behind the BlackBerry, and Glenn Howerton plays Jim Balsillie, the aggressive business executive who pushes Research In Motion into the big leagues. Matt Johnson also directs the film and plays co-founder Douglas Fregin.
Is BlackBerry based on a real book about Research In Motion?
Yes. The 2023 film is loosely adapted from Losing the Signal, the book by Jacquie McNish and Sean Silcoff about BlackBerry's rise and collapse.
Does BlackBerry cover the iPhone launch?
Yes. The film uses Apple's 2007 iPhone reveal as the turning point that exposes how vulnerable BlackBerry's keyboard-first model had become.
Is there an extended version of BlackBerry?
Yes. A three-part version aired on CBC and CBC Gem in 2023 with additional footage beyond the 121-minute theatrical cut.
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