Beatles and Apple? Feb 4th Superbowl Announcement?
TorontoSun is reporting that Apple and EMI are on the verge of announcing the digital release of the Beatles' catalog.
One early Page 2 report claimed the release would come on or around Valentine's Day (Feb 14th). TorontoSun lays out a couple of possibilities for the release, including a more gradual launch over the coming months, or the, instead, entire UK catalogue hitting stores the first week of June.
As previously reported, the remastered Beatles collection is expected to be exclusive to the iTunes Store for three months.
The article also claims that Apple has a "special" announcement scheduled for a Super Bowl commercial on February 4th.
Many have noted that Steve Jobs used Beatles songs to demonstrate the iPhone during the Macworld San Francisco 2007 keynote, possibily hinting at an imminent annonucement.
As per usual, Apple/EMI is presently mum, but sources with knowledge of the project say that two scenarios are possible for the release of the minimum 11 UK albums.
One early Page 2 report claimed the release would come on or around Valentine's Day (Feb 14th). TorontoSun lays out a couple of possibilities for the release, including a more gradual launch over the coming months, or the, instead, entire UK catalogue hitting stores the first week of June.
As previously reported, the remastered Beatles collection is expected to be exclusive to the iTunes Store for three months.
The article also claims that Apple has a "special" announcement scheduled for a Super Bowl commercial on February 4th.
Many have noted that Steve Jobs used Beatles songs to demonstrate the iPhone during the Macworld San Francisco 2007 keynote, possibily hinting at an imminent annonucement.
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66 months ago
I know this sounds naive, but it's a serious point:
Haven't The Beatles made enough money from their songs? Paul McCartney is one of the richest men in the UK. Why don't they just release their songs electronically, for free, to whoever wants them? They're part of our culture now, like folk songs.
Haven't The Beatles made enough money from their songs? Paul McCartney is one of the richest men in the UK. Why don't they just release their songs electronically, for free, to whoever wants them? They're part of our culture now, like folk songs.
66 months ago
If Apple announced The Beatles on the ITMS during the Super Bowl that would be one great commercial!!
66 months ago
I don't really care. These rumors continue to spawn and it's worthless, absolutely worthless. No one cares. If it happens, it happens. If it doesn't, well, then it's been like the last few years anyway.
Personally, I'm hoping to have a reason to watch the game as my Bears will hopefully be in it.
Personally, I'm hoping to have a reason to watch the game as my Bears will hopefully be in it.
66 months ago
bring it on!
but, it this really a big deal?
I have to agree, a lot of hype. Don´t most of the fans already own all their recordings on vinyl AND CD´s already?
I know my father do;)
66 months ago
bring it on!
but, it this really a big deal?
Meh!
Already own what I want of theirs.
Now Bring on the Rutles!!!
"All You Need is Cash....!"
66 months ago
I know this sounds naive, but it's a serious point:
Haven't The Beatles made enough money from their songs? Paul McCartney is one of the richest men in the UK. Why don't they just release their songs electronically, for free, to whoever wants them? They're part of our culture now, like folk songs.
I think maybe he needs to make some extra money to pay off Heather :)
66 months ago
It would be a huge missed opportunity to announce the Beatles on iTunes during the Super Bowl and then not have the songs available for another 10 days. If they spend the cash on a Super Bowl spot, they should make the songs available as soon as the ad hits the air.
66 months ago
Wow... no one's really as excited about this as I am? I can't wait to buy their music when it becomes available.
Superbowl commercial too. Nice.
Superbowl commercial too. Nice.
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