MovieRentals Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Movies come to German iTunes Store

by Dave Caolo (Apr 17th, 2009)

After much time and negotiation, movies have finally come to the German iTunes Store. As of this writing, there are 500 films available to German customers (just about 100 are available in HD), including American hits like The Dark Knight (good movie, but the motorcycle is a bit over the top) and ...

Resolved: Arguments for additional rental time aren't realistic

by Christina Warren (Mar 4th, 2008)

In the second half of our iTunes movie rental debate, Christina takes the "Con" position on extended-duration rentals, and in the process will probably draw ire from all the parents out there. Let me start by saying that I'm not opposed to a rental extension period. As a single, non-breeder with no ...

Resolved: iTunes movie rentals should offer an extended-time option

by Michael Rose (Mar 4th, 2008)

In the first half of our iTunes movie rental debate, Mike stakes out the "Pro" position on extended-duration rentals with an appeal on behalf of tired, stressed parents everywhere. Let me just say it: there is a perfect market for iTunes movie rentals. It's the same market that Netflix or VOD sales ...

Apple to pay higher wholesale movie price reports Ars

by Erica Sadun (Dec 4th, 2007)

Over at infinite Loop, Former TUAW heavyweight David Chartier posts that Apple will soon be paying a $15 per movie wholesale price to the movie studios. David sees this as Apple caving into Hollywood after a tense face-off. Me? I see this another way. I don't believe the movie sales over at the ...

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