Movies on iTunes Same Day As DVD Release

By Geoff Duncan
May 01, 2008

Apple's iTunes store is now offering movies from major studios for online purchase the same day as their release on DVD.

Apple has announced that its iTunes media store will now offer downloadable movies for purchase on the same day they're released on DVD. Movies purchased through iTunes can be played back on widescreen televisions with the Apple TV appliance, iTunes-equipped Macs or PCs, on iPhones, and (of course) on video-capable iPods; new releases are typically priced at $14.99, while older titles sell for $9.99. So far, the same day releases will only be available in the U.S. version of the iTunes store.

"We're thrilled to bring iTunes Store customers new films for purchase day-and-date with the DVD release," said Apple's iTunes VP Eddy Cue, in a statement. "We think movie fans will love being able to buy their favorites from major and independent studios."

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