SHOWTIME cable hits now on iTunes
CBS Corporationâs Showtime Networks and Apple today announced that premium cable programming from SHOWTIME, including recent Golden Globe nominees \"Sleeper Cell\" and \"Weeds,\" is now available on the iTunes Music Store.
\"iTunes allows fans of these hit Showtime programs to purchase and watch them in an innovative way,\" said Matthew C. Blank, chairman of Showtime Networks. \"It is also a tremendous opportunity for non-subscribers to sample Showtimeâs programming.\"
\"Weâre thrilled to expand the iTunes video catalog with premium content programming from Showtime,\" said Eddy Cue, Appleâs vice president of iTunes. \"With over 12 million videos sold, iTunes provides the best way for consumers to discover, purchase and download video online.\"
SHOWTIME programming on the iTunes Music Store covers a variety of current and previous-season content. Programs include the first full season of the critically acclaimed Golden Globe nominee, \"Sleeper Cell,\" the complete first season of the groundbreaking \"Weeds,\" starring Golden Globe award-winning actress Mary Louise Parker; and the complete first season of \"Fat Actress,\" starring Kirstie Alley.
Apple\'s iTunes Music Store, which initially sold only audio tracks, now features a selection of over 3,000 music videos, Pixar and Disney short films, a variety of hit TV shows, and more than two million songs from the major music companies and over 1,000 independent labels.