NBC Universal Drops iTunes

An anonymous reader writes "NBC Universal has cancelled its iTunes contract and will withdraw the television shows it currently offers through the service in December, when the current contract expires. This is a huge blow for the service, as NBC is the controlling interest in Apple customer-friendly intellectual properties like The Office, Battlestar Galactica, My Name is Earl and Heroes. From the article: 'The decision to withdraw the content follows disagreements between the two firms. Apple is thought to have rejected NBC's demands for more restrictive DRM and the introduction of flexible pricing. Apple was informed of NBC Universal's decision late last night. The report states that neither Apple nor NBC Universal would comment on the matter, but said they continue to talk, "free of acrimony".'" Hey NBC: I have chosen not to have cable, but want to pay you for Heroes. Guess what my only alternative will be if you pull it from iTunes?

Comments

Re:Your only alternative?

[MrDoh1]

Buying them legally from a store might also be another idea, novel as it may be.

Yet another option

[MarkGriz]

Maybe get out of the house and find a girlfriend.

Failing that, at least spend more time surfing for porn.

Doctor Evil said it best

[Dachannien]

Why make billions, when we can make..... millions?

Re:The option everyone's forgetting

[Just Some Guy]

I bought every season available of Heroes, Battlestar Galactica, The Office, and My Name is Earl on iTunes.

Well I for one am not a slave to my television.

Ummm....