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.
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Sweet, have wanted to see "weeds' but didn't want to subscribe. No particular reason for interest on my part
I think the word "hits" is being kind. Maybe "Showtime shows that don't do as poorly as other showtime shows"
now when do we get the late-night Cinemax movies? oh wait, i don't think i'd pay $2 for those.
Apple keep adding all these shows to iTMS. Just one minor problem. They are only available on the iTMS US store. Only Pixar shorts and Pop videos on the other stores. Which kind of sucks and allows other players to get in and sell content in those regions.
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Which is kind of sucks and allows other players to get in a sell content in those regions.
I don't think so. The US networks sell the shows to TV stations around the world and they probably make more money that way.