Fox Open to iTunes Deal

MacRumors · Dec 2, 2005, 07:03 AM

Reuters reports that Fox Filmed Entertainment is "open to" a deal with Apple's iTunes:

Quote:

"Of course, we'd be open to that. We believe it would be a great opportunity," James Gianopulos said at the Reuters Media and Advertising Summit.

Apple launched video sales with iTunes on October 12th with only 5 television shows, but with the promise of more content in the near future.

liketom · Dec 2, 2005, 07:19 AM

come on Fox sort it out and get us

24 and The Simpsons

new series of 24 starts in Jan - would be great to have it on iTunes next day after the show

but what am i getting all worked up about i live in the Uk so

Over Achiever · Dec 2, 2005, 09:09 AM

This is good news ... I wouldn't mind being able to by episodes of House MD

Yvan256 · Dec 2, 2005, 09:28 AM

Simpsons? Bleh, all the good jokes have been done! It's over a decade old!

Bring on Family Guy!

Oh, and War at Home is funny as hell too (I just love the inside-the-head thinking bits... hilarious!).

twoodcc · Dec 2, 2005, 10:14 AM

yeah, this would be great. fox has quite a lot of goods shows. and when are movies coming?

kainjow · Dec 2, 2005, 10:58 AM

How about PBS joins and lets us buy some of Bob Ross' Joy of Painting episodes

kainjow · Dec 2, 2005, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twoodcc

yeah, this would be great. fox has quite a lot of goods shows. and when are movies coming?

Once they release the iPod widescreen next year

SiliconAddict · Dec 2, 2005, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kainjow

Once they release the iPod widescreen next year

Don't tease.

I'm jones'n for a PMP in a big way and am eyeing the PSP. I hope Apple release such a beast soon. I can wait only so long.

syklee26 · Dec 2, 2005, 11:10 AM

come on Fox and Apple....let's do it!

24 is the best TV show anyway....I would buy one the day it comes out.

how was season 4 anyway? i am waiting for DVD release.

Keebler · Dec 2, 2005, 11:12 AM

I think Fox would be awesome and I believe 24 would be the most d-loaded show. Think of how many folks wouldn't want to wait for their VHS or PVRs if they miss an episode. clickety click..barba-trick...new episode within a few minutes.
I would be all over this in a heartbeat.
i think grey's anatomy would be huge too.

i don't own an ipod video, nor will i due to how i live (stay-at-home dad/run my own biz), but man, if i commuted or was student with tons of time in b/n classes, i'd have one

just a matter of time before we can buy newly released movies as downloads as well. Now, that would be awesome! I personally don't have the time to visit a theatre, but i would certainly download new ones to watch at home.

Cheers,
B

Viewtiful Rich · Dec 2, 2005, 11:27 AM

I love 24! Can't wait for the new season, but I'd probably never download an episode unless I missed one... which pretty much never happens.

Once they release a widescreen iPod that could change though...

It's sooo hard to remember everything that goes on in one day, but I'm pretty sure I remember saying day 4 was my second favorite, which is after the first one of course.

pianoman181 · Dec 2, 2005, 11:30 AM

OMFG! House MD and 24 Available for download! *splooge*

That would be so f'in awesome.

stelriah · Dec 2, 2005, 11:56 AM

SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!!
SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!!

if you like the show, buy the DVD. they might get cancelled for low ratings. it is one of the funniest shows there are.

-Bob Loblaw

otter-boy · 02:00 PM

There two threads on this topic on Mac Forums. People keep posting on both. Is there a way to merge them?

Old thread here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1951221

Bubbasteve · Dec 2, 2005, 12:21 PM

Mmmmm Simpsons and Family Guy

jholzner · Dec 2, 2005, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stelriah

SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!!
SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!!

if you like the show, buy the DVD. they might get cancelled for low ratings. it is one of the funniest shows there are.

-Bob Loblaw

Too late it has already been canceled. Sad too, I loved it.

http://www.cnn.com/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/1...on.shows.reut/

starflyer · Dec 2, 2005, 12:53 PM

Um..That 70's Show anyone?

Epicurus · Dec 2, 2005, 01:15 PM

Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad, King of the Hill... Fox has a lot of great cartoons that are quite apetizing in small doses, perfect for the iPod. I really hope this comes through quickly.

Doctor Q · Dec 2, 2005, 01:39 PM

We don't know what terms Apple would require for this deal. There may be more to it than Fox simply saying "ok, we'll play too".

You'd think Apple would be ready to deal, since they need more video content soon, but it could also be that Apple's terms aren't readily acceptable to Fox without a lot of negiotation, in the same way Sony has had a hard time making Apple music deals.

MattG · Dec 2, 2005, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Oh, and War at Home is funny as hell too (I just love the inside-the-head thinking bits... hilarious!).

I think I just threw up a little bit in my mouth...

djbahdow01 · Dec 2, 2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by physics_gopher

Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad, King of the Hill... Fox has a lot of great cartoons that are quite apetizing in small doses, perfect for the iPod. I really hope this comes through quickly.

Don't forget Futurama.... Great show. Good thing its on Adult Swim.

moonislune · Dec 2, 2005, 05:51 PM

Win win for both and hello downloadable Mischa Barton

Sweetfeld28 · Dec 6, 2005, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by moonislune

Win win for both and hello downloadable Mischa Barton

Exactly what i was thinking... a downloadable Summer.

themacmaestro · Dec 9, 2005, 09:58 AM

$$$ says they get it done in time to drop 24 on iTunes

d.perel · Dec 11, 2005, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by physics_gopher

Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad, King of the Hill... Fox has a lot of great cartoons that are quite apetizing in small doses, perfect for the iPod. I really hope this comes through quickly.

I agree. Pixar's DVD success has been attributed to the longer shelf-life of animated features, and this principle would definately carry over to sales on iTunes. If they had Family Guy, i would buy.

Dec 2, 2005, 07:19 AM	#2
liketom macrumors 68040 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lincoln,UK	come on Fox sort it out and get us 24 and The Simpsons new series of 24 starts in Jan - would be great to have it on iTunes next day after the show but what am i getting all worked up about i live in the Uk so __________________ 18,000 miles is a long way

Dec 2, 2005, 09:09 AM	#3
Over Achiever macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Toledo, OH, formerly Twin Cities, MN	This is good news ... I wouldn't mind being able to by episodes of House MD __________________ "Good judgment comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgment." Sigma DP1 • 2 GHz Blackbook with 20" Dell LCD • Fujifilm S6000fd

Dec 2, 2005, 09:28 AM	#4
Yvan256 macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada	Simpsons? Bleh, all the good jokes have been done! It's over a decade old! Bring on Family Guy! Oh, and War at Home is funny as hell too (I just love the inside-the-head thinking bits... hilarious!). __________________ Mac mini Core 2 Duo 1.83 GHz/2.5 GiB, Mac mini G4 1.42 GHz/1 GiB, 12" PowerBook G4 1.5 GHz/512 MiB, iPod touch 16 GiB, silver iPod shuffle 1 GiB.

Dec 2, 2005, 11:10 AM	#9
syklee26 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2005	I Want Jack Bauer On My Ipod! come on Fox and Apple....let's do it! 24 is the best TV show anyway....I would buy one the day it comes out. how was season 4 anyway? i am waiting for DVD release.

Dec 2, 2005, 11:12 AM	#10
Keebler macrumors 68020 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Canada	right on! I think Fox would be awesome and I believe 24 would be the most d-loaded show. Think of how many folks wouldn't want to wait for their VHS or PVRs if they miss an episode. clickety click..barba-trick...new episode within a few minutes. I would be all over this in a heartbeat. i think grey's anatomy would be huge too. i don't own an ipod video, nor will i due to how i live (stay-at-home dad/run my own biz), but man, if i commuted or was student with tons of time in b/n classes, i'd have one just a matter of time before we can buy newly released movies as downloads as well. Now, that would be awesome! I personally don't have the time to visit a theatre, but i would certainly download new ones to watch at home. Cheers, B

Dec 2, 2005, 10:14 AM	#5
twoodcc macrumors 603 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Right side of wrong	yeah, this would be great. fox has quite a lot of goods shows. and when are movies coming?

Dec 2, 2005, 10:58 AM	#6
kainjow Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: Jun 2000	How about PBS joins and lets us buy some of Bob Ross' Joy of Painting episodes

Dec 2, 2005, 11:27 AM	#11
Viewtiful Rich macrumors regular Join Date: Mar 2005	I love 24! Can't wait for the new season, but I'd probably never download an episode unless I missed one... which pretty much never happens. Once they release a widescreen iPod that could change though... It's sooo hard to remember everything that goes on in one day, but I'm pretty sure I remember saying day 4 was my second favorite, which is after the first one of course. __________________ iMac G5 17" w/1.5GB RAM - "Tifa" 250GB External HDD iPod Shuffle 512MB

Dec 2, 2005, 11:30 AM	#12
pianoman181 macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2004	OMFG! House MD and 24 Available for download! splooge That would be so f'in awesome.

Dec 2, 2005, 11:56 AM	#13
stelriah macrumors newbie Join Date: Sep 2005	SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!! SAVE ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT!! if you like the show, buy the DVD. they might get cancelled for low ratings. it is one of the funniest shows there are. -Bob Loblaw

Dec 2, 2005, 12:03 PM	#14
otter-boy macrumors regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Austin, TX	2 threads There two threads on this topic on Mac Forums. People keep posting on both. Is there a way to merge them? Old thread here: http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?p=1951221 Last edited by otter-boy : Dec 2, 2005 at 02:00 PM.

Dec 2, 2005, 12:21 PM	#15
Bubbasteve macrumors 65816 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charleston, IL	Mmmmm Simpsons and Family Guy __________________ Happy Owner of: 24-inch 2.4 ghz iMac (Alum) \| White Penryn Macbook 4 GB Silver iPod Nano \| 80GB iPod Classic \| 8GB iPhone Asa Lama Lakum

Dec 2, 2005, 12:53 PM	#17
starflyer macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2003	Burn! Um..That 70's Show anyone?

Dec 2, 2005, 01:15 PM	#18
Epicurus macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN	Family Guy, Simpsons, American Dad, King of the Hill... Fox has a lot of great cartoons that are quite apetizing in small doses, perfect for the iPod. I really hope this comes through quickly.

Dec 2, 2005, 01:39 PM	#19
Doctor Q macrumors god Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Los Angeles, Row Q Seat 1	We don't know what terms Apple would require for this deal. There may be more to it than Fox simply saying "ok, we'll play too". You'd think Apple would be ready to deal, since they need more video content soon, but it could also be that Apple's terms aren't readily acceptable to Fox without a lot of negiotation, in the same way Sony has had a hard time making Apple music deals. __________________ Oh do pay attention 007. In the wrong hands, this Dual 2.93GHz Quad-Core Nehalem Mac Pro could be very dangerous.

Dec 2, 2005, 05:51 PM	#22
moonislune macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2005	Brilliant! Win win for both and hello downloadable Mischa Barton

Dec 9, 2005, 09:58 AM	#24
themacmaestro Banned Join Date: Dec 2005	$$$ says they get it done in time to drop 24 on iTunes

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