looks like apple really had to take it in the end trying to finally get all the major studios on board. a couple things that surprise me about this is that jobs gave in - maybe he did so to build some leverage being that movies arent really taking off. but the fact that you cant rent a movie until it has been out for 30 days is just plain retarded. why would i want to wait to see a movie that has likely been being advertised for a month and then 30 days after release. sounds like walmart is affraid itunes might dip into there pockets. but why can netflix and others release on the day of release. also what about purchasing - not everyone want to rent. they mentioned nothing about that. all in all a cool idea that may not take off given the limitations.
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rxden @ Jan 15th 2008 3:18PM
looks like apple really had to take it in the end trying to finally get all the major studios on board. a couple things that surprise me about this is that jobs gave in - maybe he did so to build some leverage being that movies arent really taking off. but the fact that you cant rent a movie until it has been out for 30 days is just plain retarded. why would i want to wait to see a movie that has likely been being advertised for a month and then 30 days after release. sounds like walmart is affraid itunes might dip into there pockets. but why can netflix and others release on the day of release. also what about purchasing - not everyone want to rent. they mentioned nothing about that. all in all a cool idea that may not take off given the limitations.
Joe Maki @ Jan 15th 2008 3:54PM
The studios would prefer that we never purchase. No issue with fair rights then.