Apple Offering Full Length Movie on iTunes [Update x2]
Now that Apple is offering Music Videos, Short Films and TV shows for download on their iTunes Music Store, the transition to selling full length movies is not a technical issue, but more of a marketing / licensing issue.
It appears Apple is now offering the first full-length movie for sale on the iTunes Music Store.
High School Musical (iTunes Link) is a 1 hour 39 minute Disney Channel original TV movie that is available on iTunes. The movie is 487MB and costs $1.99 - the same as all other videos on the iTunes Music Store.
This movie, however, does not appear to be linked from the main iTunes Store.
Apple has been rumored to be working on a distribution deal with the major movie studios, and is expected to launch a full-movie service alongside a Video iPod in the coming weeks.
Update: The movie is no longer available.
Update 2: The movie is back up but now is priced at $9.99. The previous pricing appears to have been a mistake. More details posted here.
It appears Apple is now offering the first full-length movie for sale on the iTunes Music Store.
High School Musical (iTunes Link) is a 1 hour 39 minute Disney Channel original TV movie that is available on iTunes. The movie is 487MB and costs $1.99 - the same as all other videos on the iTunes Music Store.
This movie, however, does not appear to be linked from the main iTunes Store.
Apple has been rumored to be working on a distribution deal with the major movie studios, and is expected to launch a full-movie service alongside a Video iPod in the coming weeks.
Update: The movie is no longer available.
Update 2: The movie is back up but now is priced at $9.99. The previous pricing appears to have been a mistake. More details posted here.
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77 months ago
I would so pay $1.99 for over an hour of disney muscial fun. Sorry I missed out the sarcasm tags.
How long before we can get real movies. Bets are open.
How long before we can get real movies. Bets are open.
77 months ago
This is a very good sign! Now if only the $1.99 price tag would stick.... somehow I doubt it.
77 months ago
How can I put this: start offering content in countries besides the US
Seriously, I'm very interested in downloading television shows (not sure about downloading a movie, mind) but can't because all the content (excepting the Pixar shorts, of which I've bought 2) are only available to US customers.
My interest in downloading movies will very much depend on the price, speed and quality, plus the availability of suitable storage to archive the content. At the present time I am unconvinced but am willing to be swayed.
Seriously, I'm very interested in downloading television shows (not sure about downloading a movie, mind) but can't because all the content (excepting the Pixar shorts, of which I've bought 2) are only available to US customers.
My interest in downloading movies will very much depend on the price, speed and quality, plus the availability of suitable storage to archive the content. At the present time I am unconvinced but am willing to be swayed.
77 months ago
Took a little longer than I thought, but I image it will be formally initiated/released (= real movie titles) at apple's birthday party. Nice to see the change, now for a real media centre
77 months ago
OMG I'm the one who sent them the link last night at like 1 am. YAY!! That is so cool.
77 months ago
This is a very good sign! Now if only the $1.99 price tag would stick.... somehow I doubt it.
no kidding.. but if it did... :eek:anyways.. this is a huge moment. i do wonder however, how it wasn't linked up to the home page and how it was found. perhaps it was a test of some type?
OMG I'm the one who sent them the link last night at like 1 am. YAY!! That is so cool.
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