Apple to Release "American Idol" Episodes to iTunes Store, BBC TV Content Rumored to

Chris Barylick · February 18th, 2008, 01:59 PM

On Monday, Apple announced a new iTunes deal with the Fox network in which "American Idol" content would be sold the next day after airing on Apple's iTunes Store. The deal would allow for users to view performances from the top 24 semi-finalists on the show and purchase performances for 99 cents each.

Come March 11th, users will be able to purchase video covering the top 12 finalists for $1.99 each. The show will be given its own section in the iTunes Store and links from the web site's free streaming videos will point towards the store.

In other news, content from the British Broadcasting Channel may soon appear on the iTunes Store. An anonymous source stated that BBC Worldwide will announce such plans come Tuesday. The source also suggested that the BBC Worldwide's digital media director, Simon Danker, has already contacted a number of third-party production companies to inform them of the new sales market.

It's currently unknown as to whether the content would be available exclusively in the UK or also be available through the U.S. and Canadian iTunes Store locations. BBC Worldwide is said to be under pressure to send more income from shows sold to the core of the BBC, especially in the wake of dwindling TV license fees.

[Via MacNN

Update: BBC Content is now available on iTunes

justinwayne · February 18th, 2008, 08:17 PM #2

whats next fart sounds for only $3.99 only to be used for 48 hours brought to you by the Evil Apple Empire

madscientest · **again WHY?** - February 20th, 2008, 11:55 AM #3

why do they do this crap to themselves. do you really think i want to pay to view peoples interview. I likes itunes much better when it was just music and no stupid music store. make the iphone and ipod sync with isync and let itunes just be my music player.

It should be called igarbage with all the crap they sell on it now.

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Chris Barylick Rocks the Board Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 518 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Apple to Release "American Idol" Episodes to iTunes Store, BBC TV Content Rumored to - February 18th, 2008, 01:59 PM #1
	On Monday, Apple announced a new iTunes deal with the Fox network in which "American Idol" content would be sold the next day after airing on Apple's iTunes Store. The deal would allow for users to view performances from the top 24 semi-finalists on the show and purchase performances for 99 cents each. Come March 11th, users will be able to purchase video covering the top 12 finalists for $1.99 each. The show will be given its own section in the iTunes Store and links from the web site's free streaming videos will point towards the store. In other news, content from the British Broadcasting Channel may soon appear on the iTunes Store. An anonymous source stated that BBC Worldwide will announce such plans come Tuesday. The source also suggested that the BBC Worldwide's digital media director, Simon Danker, has already contacted a number of third-party production companies to inform them of the new sales market. It's currently unknown as to whether the content would be available exclusively in the UK or also be available through the U.S. and Canadian iTunes Store locations. BBC Worldwide is said to be under pressure to send more income from shows sold to the core of the BBC, especially in the wake of dwindling TV license fees. [Via MacNN Update: BBC Content is now available on iTunes

justinwayne iPA Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	February 18th, 2008, 08:17 PM #2
	whats next fart sounds for only $3.99 only to be used for 48 hours brought to you by the Evil Apple Empire __________________ Tell apple you want flash for your iphone go to apple.com product feedback and let em know together we can make this happen thank you justinwayne

madscientest Rocks the Board Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA Posts: 294 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	again WHY? - February 20th, 2008, 11:55 AM #3
	why do they do this crap to themselves. do you really think i want to pay to view peoples interview. I likes itunes much better when it was just music and no stupid music store. make the iphone and ipod sync with isync and let itunes just be my music player. It should be called igarbage with all the crap they sell on it now.