Ed Burns Film Purple Violets Set for iTunes-Exclusive Premiere

Writer, director and actor Ed Burns ("The Brothers McMullen," "Saving Private Ryan") has signed a deal with Apple to premiere his upcoming feature-length comedy "Purple Violets" exclusively on iTunes, Variety reported.

The film, which will bypass a theatrical release, will go on sale on iTunes on Nov. 20 for $14.99.

It will be available exclusively on iTunes for a month, before distribution expands to other platforms.