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Apple anuncia venda e aluguel de filmes em alta definição na iTunes Store
MacMagazine — A Apple anunciou hoje que seus consumidores já podem comprar e alugar sucessos do cinema em alta definição na iTunes Store, incluindo títulos como Quantum of Solace (no dia 24) e Twilight (já a partir de depois de amanhã). O custo de compra da versão em HD será de US$20, sendo que os filmes em alta definição no iTunes Movie Rentals sairão por US$5, disponíveis sempre 30 dias após o seu lançamento. Os vídeos podem ser reproduzidos em Macs e PCs, além de televisores conectados à Apple TV. ...

You Can Now Buy and HD Movies From iTunes Directly [ITunes]
Gizmodo — You could rent 'em before, but starting today, you can buy movies in high def from the iTunes Store on your computer. They're $20—yes, about as much as a Blu-ray—and they'll pop up as the usual $5 HD rentals within 30 days after that. It kicks off with Quantum of Solace and Twilight for pre-order, with Transporter 3 (Jason Statham, YES) and other blockbusters available right now. HD movies are pretty hefty—about 2-3x bigger than standard def, running between three and four gigs, and then you get a bonus ...

You Can Now Buy HD Movies From iTunes [ITunes]
Gizmodo — You could rent 'em before, but starting today, you can buy movies in high def from the iTunes Store. More than that, you'll be able to buy HD movies before you can rent them. They're $20—yes, about as much as a Blu-ray—and they'll pop up as the usual $5 HD rentals within 30 days after that. It kicks off with Quantum of Solace and Twilight for pre-order, with Transporter 3 (Jason Statham, YES) and other blockbusters available right now. HD movies are pretty hefty—about 2-3x bigger than standard def, running ...

Apple adds HD to iTunes: $20 for a movie, $5 for rental
CrunchGear — ... It seems that if you’re going to spend $20 on the movie, you may as well just get the Blu-ray. After all, it doesn’t take up any space and you get all those lovely bonus features. Plus you don’t get the extra-compressed version. Then again, why leave the couch at all? If only Kozmo.com were still around, then we could have the best of both worlds. More details and several more mentions of Twilight and Quantum of Solace can be found at the press release.

Apple adds HD video purchases to the iTunes Store
Engadget — ... Apple's flood of announcements this month continues apace today with the addition of high-def movie purchases to the iTunes Store. Although HD TV shows were previously available to buy, HD movies were rental-only until now. HD flicks ...

Hi-Definition, High Priced Movies Come to iTunes
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... the big titles are for pre-order. The “smash hit thriller ‘Twilight’" will be the first out of the gate on March 21st, soon to be followed by the terrible “Quantum of Solace" (or “Quantum of Plot" as it is sometimes known). Other awesome titles (Tyler Perry’s The Family That Preys, anyone?) are already available. The rest of us can stick with cheap DVD rentals and Handbrake. And yes, the picture above is eligible for Photoshop Disasters. Press release ...

Amazon Prepares to Sell HD TV Shows on Demand
Wired: Gadget Lab — ... Meanwhile, Apple has been fighting back. Last week the company started distributing HD movies through iTunes for rent at $5 a movie and for purchase at $20 a film. ...