Television Shows Now Available on iTunes Australia

MacRumors · Jun 24, 2008, 02:16 AM

Apple has quietly added television shows for sale on iTunes Australia tonight. iTunes lists five networks with TV shows currently available: ABC Studios, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Disney Channel, Nine Network and MTV. Individual shows are priced at $2.99 per episode. At present, there appear to be 21 different shows represented.

Apple has been slowly rolling out international television and movie sales on iTunes. Movies remain unavailable on iTunes Australia at this time.

An official press release will likely be issued later today.

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Merry Mat · Jun 24, 2008, 02:26 AM

good to see where getting some love from that infinite loop

kymac · Jun 24, 2008, 02:29 AM

whoa just now? how come stuff like this takes so much longer to get in other countries?

Angsty · Jun 24, 2008, 02:31 AM

FINALLY!!!

Now that we have some TV content, looks like there is a reason to consider buying that AppleTV after all.

*grumble* took your time about it!

nlivo · Jun 24, 2008, 02:32 AM

That has made me sooo happy. Best day of my life (for the past 2 or so weeks). I am sooo happy!!!!! I actually verbally showed my happiness when I read this.

retroneo · Jun 24, 2008, 02:32 AM

In the last year we've gained:

iPhoto printing
iPhone
Apple Retail Store
iTunes TV shows

Is all that's left iTunes movies?

It's great to see Apple shift their focus from a single market.

Chundles · Jun 24, 2008, 02:37 AM

Good. About bloody time.

dawnrazor · Jun 24, 2008, 02:41 AM

Should see it on apple nz some time next century then.

furious · Jun 24, 2008, 02:41 AM

about time. Now the wait for movies.

Genghis Khan · Jun 24, 2008, 02:45 AM

what's this? an american company that's aware of the existence of other countries?

TheReef · Jun 24, 2008, 02:48 AM

It costs to download ABC?

I hope that doesn't mean ABC takes away some of their free downloads.
EDIT: Summer Heights High - I'm sure that's free off ABC.

Chundles · Jun 24, 2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheReef

It costs to download ABC?

I hope that doesn't mean ABC takes away some of their free downloads.
EDIT: Summer Heights High - I'm sure that's free off ABC.

Yeah it's free but in 320x240 podcast resolution. This is the full sized 640x480 H.264 stuff.

Apple Ink · Jun 24, 2008, 02:57 AM

Uh...
Nothing much, but in Aus, it was morning when Apple pulled this out. (Right?)
So why does arn say at night? (Agreed its night here in US but, well, isnt it the Australian iTTVS?

chewy5000 · Jun 24, 2008, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chundles

Yeah it's free but in 320x240 podcast resolution. This is the full sized 640x480 H.264 stuff.

I think that they are only available for a limited time anyway

MattInOz · Jun 24, 2008, 03:17 AM

Double the Fist
Man there is some filler in there

sorry Tony

caprica · Jun 24, 2008, 03:30 AM

sigh .. apple are just reselling free to air stuff and making us pay for it

Now if apple had of released movies and made it competitive with the Big Pond movies or Foxtel, NOW that would be something to write home about

oyebto · Jun 24, 2008, 03:40 AM

we in sg dun even get a itunes store.

at least its a start for u aussies.

Chundles · Jun 24, 2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caprica

sigh .. apple are just reselling free to air stuff and making us pay for it

Now if apple had of released movies and made it competitive with the Big Pond movies or Foxtel, NOW that would be something to write home about

It's a start, now that we have the distribution channel there we'll see networks and shows added each week. All we needed was the start.

It's only free-to-air because of the ads. Take out the ads and you have to charge for the show. With regards to the ABC content yes it's taxpayer funded and generally free to download the quality and accessibility is generally pretty poor - I have no problem paying the amount they're charging for high-quality content that I don't have to rip off a DVD to watch.

jons · Jun 24, 2008, 03:54 AM

Sounds like good news for everyone. The more markets that are available, the more variety we will see in the content.

aLoC · Jun 24, 2008, 03:54 AM

"Sea Patrol: The Coup" looks good.

appleguy · 03:59 AM

runs off to check

doobi18 · 04:04 AM

Although I really can't complain about us finally getting iTunes TV Shows... SCREW THAT – I'm gonna complain.

Firstly, it's pretty much all American content anyway, with all of their Disney & ABC & MTV shows... but I guess it is good to have access to purchasing these with Aussie $$$.

And on that, the naming is just inappropriate for the Australian market. What we call ABC is "Australian Broadcasting Corp." and what is labelled as "ABC Studios" is the American stuff. Not too helpful for the avergage uninformed Aussie punter.

The ABC (Aussie) content offering is also pretty poor. There are only two shows that the general public would actually buy – the two Chris Lilley comedies, plus they are already avaliable (even if poorer quality) on the ABC website and as podcacts.

At least 9 has some popular Aussie content, but then maybe there isn't all that much other than game shows, Big Brother and Kery Anne...

</rant>

Chundles · Jun 24, 2008, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doobi18

Although I really can't complain about us finally getting iTunes TV Shows... SCREW THAT – I'm gonna complain.

Firstly, it's pretty much all American content anyway, with all of their Disney & ABC & MTV shows... but I guess it is good to have access to purchasing these with Aussie $$$.

And on that, the naming is just inappropriate for the Australian market. What we call ABC is "Australian Broadcasting Corp." and what is labelled as "ABC Studios" is the American stuff. Not too helpful for the avergage uninformed Aussie punter.

The ABC (Aussie) content offering is also pretty poor. There are only two shows that the general public would actually buy – the two Chris Lilley comedies, plus they are already avaliable (even if poorer quality) on the ABC website and as podcacts.

At least 9 has some popular Aussie content, but then maybe there isn't all that much other than game shows, Big Brother and Kery Anne...

</rant>

The only decent Aussie content they could have would be Underbelly - it's been ages (many years) since a show of it's quality (writing, acting and overall storytelling) was made here.

I want all the US content, South Park, Family Guy, Dexter - you know, shows we either have to wait an age for to arrive on free TV or have to put up with paying or really stupid air times (11:30pm for Family Guy? What the f*ck?).

It's about convenience for the US stuff - pity they have to wait till the season of a show (hello Scrubs) has aired in Australia before they'll sell it on the store...

I love how they've put Canal Road on there. Nine must be really annoyed after they couldn't even attract audiences for it directly after Underbelly - it is THAT bad a show.

marbles · Jun 24, 2008, 04:13 AM

great ... more ways for folk to waste time watching garbage( not just Auz tv , all tv !)

I really don't like the telly box

think it's a complete waste of time ...turn off your TV set an go do something more interesting instead

Chundles · Jun 24, 2008, 04:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marbles

great ... more ways for folk to waste time watching garbage( not just Auz tv , all tv !)

I really don't like the telly box

think it's a complete waste of time ...turn off your TV set an go do something more interesting instead

I'll turn off my TV...

From my cold, dead hands!!

Jun 24, 2008, 02:16 AM	#1
MacRumors macrumors bot Join Date: Apr 2001	Television Shows Now Available on iTunes Australia Apple has quietly added television shows for sale on iTunes Australia tonight. iTunes lists five networks with TV shows currently available: ABC Studios, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Disney Channel, Nine Network and MTV. Individual shows are priced at $2.99 per episode. At present, there appear to be 21 different shows represented. Apple has been slowly rolling out international television and movie sales on iTunes. Movies remain unavailable on iTunes Australia at this time. An official press release will likely be issued later today. Article Link

Jun 24, 2008, 02:26 AM	#2
Merry Mat macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bris-a-bane	Nice, good to see where getting some love from that infinite loop

Jun 24, 2008, 02:32 AM	#5
nlivo macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ballarat, Australia	That has made me sooo happy. Best day of my life (for the past 2 or so weeks). I am sooo happy!!!!! I actually verbally showed my happiness when I read this. __________________ Steve Jobs took 6 months off to toke

Jun 24, 2008, 02:37 AM	#7
Chundles macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Gong, Australia	Good. About bloody time. __________________ This is going straight to the Pool Room

Jun 24, 2008, 02:45 AM	#10
Genghis Khan macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia	what's this? an american company that's aware of the existence of other countries? __________________ Mac Pro 2.8GHz Octo, 10GB RAM, 8800GT, 2 x iPhones + 30 stickers and counting

Jun 24, 2008, 02:29 AM	#3
kymac macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: portland	whoa just now? how come stuff like this takes so much longer to get in other countries?

Jun 24, 2008, 02:31 AM	#4
Angsty macrumors member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia	FINALLY!!! Now that we have some TV content, looks like there is a reason to consider buying that AppleTV after all. grumble took your time about it!

Jun 24, 2008, 02:32 AM	#6
retroneo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Apr 2005	In the last year we've gained: iPhoto printing iPhone Apple Retail Store iTunes TV shows Is all that's left iTunes movies? It's great to see Apple shift their focus from a single market.

Jun 24, 2008, 02:41 AM	#8
dawnrazor macrumors member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Auckland New Zealand	Should see it on apple nz some time next century then.

Jun 24, 2008, 02:41 AM	#9
furious macrumors 6502a Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia	about time. Now the wait for movies.

Jun 24, 2008, 02:48 AM	#11
TheReef macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia	It costs to download ABC? I hope that doesn't mean ABC takes away some of their free downloads. EDIT: Summer Heights High - I'm sure that's free off ABC. __________________ Mac mini '09 - 13" MacBook Pro

Jun 24, 2008, 02:57 AM	#13
Apple Ink macrumors 68000 Join Date: Mar 2008	Uh... Nothing much, but in Aus, it was morning when Apple pulled this out. (Right?) So why does arn say at night? (Agreed its night here in US but, well, isnt it the Australian iTTVS? __________________ I know a lot about cars. I can look at a car's headlights and tell you exactly which way it's coming - Mitch Hedberg

Jun 24, 2008, 03:17 AM	#15
MattInOz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2006	Double the Fist Man there is some filler in there sorry Tony

Jun 24, 2008, 03:30 AM	#16
caprica macrumors newbie Join Date: Apr 2008	sigh .. apple are just reselling free to air stuff and making us pay for it Now if apple had of released movies and made it competitive with the Big Pond movies or Foxtel, NOW that would be something to write home about

Jun 24, 2008, 03:40 AM	#17
oyebto macrumors member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Singapore	we in sg dun even get a itunes store. at least its a start for u aussies.

Jun 24, 2008, 03:54 AM	#19
jons macrumors regular Join Date: Apr 2008	Sounds like good news for everyone. The more markets that are available, the more variety we will see in the content. __________________ 2.8GHZ 8-Core Mac Pro, 16GB, 2TB RAID, 8800GT 2X 30" Cinema Displays 2x 1DS Mk2 + some lights and lenses

Jun 24, 2008, 03:54 AM	#20
aLoC macrumors 6502a Join Date: Nov 2006	"Sea Patrol: The Coup" looks good.

Jun 24, 2008, 03:56 AM	#21
appleguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ	hope this means NZ isnt far behind runs off to check __________________ iMac 20" 2.4GHz 4GB RAM, 20" Cinema Display MacBook 2.4Ghz 4GB RAM Aluminium AppleTV 160GB iPhone 3G 16GB White My Photography Website Last edited by appleguy : Jun 24, 2008 at 03:59 AM. Reason: Nope No TV content on NZ store

Jun 24, 2008, 04:01 AM	#22
doobi18 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia	it's nice... but Although I really can't complain about us finally getting iTunes TV Shows... SCREW THAT – I'm gonna complain. Firstly, it's pretty much all American content anyway, with all of their Disney & ABC & MTV shows... but I guess it is good to have access to purchasing these with Aussie $$$. And on that, the naming is just inappropriate for the Australian market. What we call ABC is "Australian Broadcasting Corp." and what is labelled as "ABC Studios" is the American stuff. Not too helpful for the avergage uninformed Aussie punter. The ABC (Aussie) content offering is also pretty poor. There are only two shows that the general public would actually buy – the two Chris Lilley comedies, plus they are already avaliable (even if poorer quality) on the ABC website and as podcacts. At least 9 has some popular Aussie content, but then maybe there isn't all that much other than game shows, Big Brother and Kery Anne... </rant> __________________ *JUST REMEMBER, I'M ALWAYS RIGHT!* White MacBook –– 1st Gen. iPhone Last edited by doobi18 : Jun 24, 2008 at 04:04 AM. Reason: didnt mean to save yet

Jun 24, 2008, 04:13 AM	#24
marbles macrumors 68000 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EU mostly	great ... more ways for folk to waste time watching garbage( not just Auz tv , all tv !) I really don't like the telly box think it's a complete waste of time ...turn off your TV set an go do something more interesting instead __________________ Don't throw it away ...freecycle it @ www.freecycle.org

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