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Why Apple Can't Get Movie Content

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the bargaining-tables dept.

An anonymous reader writes "This article analyzes Apple's negotiations with record companies and movie studios. It explains why Apple's preferences are aligned with those of consumers. Using a software model, it concludes that the iTunes Movie Store currently doesn't have the software/hardware lock-in that forced the music industry to agree to Apple's terms for the Music Store."

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  1. this is something we didn't know? by thelost · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Apple took a brave stance when they opened the movie store for business, and if good intentions == $$ they would be doin' just fine; However I haven't seen a scrap of news about the movie store since it's been launched. That's either good news or bad news.

    So what would slashdotian's prefer to see? Apple make compromises and let in the companies that are twisting it's arm, or Apple to stand it's ground and watch the movie store sink?

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  2. Re:"Apple's preferences are aligned with consumers by MyNameIsFred · · Score: 3, Funny
    ... I'll remember that next time they increase the video resolution and force me to buy the video again if I want that new resolution...
    I understand what you mean. I remember the joyous free upgrades from 8-tracks to cassettes and finally with CDs when the music industry changed formats. And oh remember all of those free upgrades from Betamax to VHS to DVD. I can't wait for my free Blueray upgrades.

    Oh those bastards at Apple.