NBC to End iTunes Sales?
As a result, NBC may not renew its contract to sell its television content on the iTunes store.
The media conglomerate which is the No. 1 supplier of digital video to Apples online store, accounting for about 40 percent of downloads notified Apple of its decision late yesterday, according to a person familiar with the matter who asked for anonymity because negotiations between the companies are confidential.
NBC had reportedly been seeking better piracy controls and the ability to bundle videos. The decision will not immediately affect availability of programs as the current deal extends through December -- so there is still time for the companies to reach an agreement as the talks continue:
The two companies could still reach an agreement on a new contract before their current deal expires. While each side has so far refused to budge, the talks will continue and have been free of acrimony, the person familiar with the matter said.
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Your call, NBC.
Either I can buy a season of Scrubs and the Office when it starts again or I can find it in some other manner that will not benefit NBC at all.
Your call, NBC.
exactly my sentiments if i lived in the US. I hear season 3 will retail for 18 Schrute Bucks and 4 Stanley Nickles.
You could always just buy the dvd of a particular show, and rip it to your Pod.
Either I can buy a season of Scrubs and the Office when it starts again or I can find it in some other manner that will not benefit NBC at all.
Your call, NBC.
Has anybody been convicted for conducting said activity?
Either I can buy a season of Scrubs and the Office when it starts again or I can find it in some other manner that will not benefit NBC at all.
Your call, NBC.
Yup this is exactly what I thought but not about Scrubs. :)
Big deal.
You could always just buy the dvd of a particular show, and rip it to your Pod.
dvds of tv shows don't come out until the season is over. tv shows on the itunes store are available for purchase the next day. to many, it is a big deal.
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