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New York Times: Michael Jackson Tops List of Apple's IPOD Video Downloads
October 31, 2005
Created: Monday, 31 October 2005
The New York Times
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It was wildly popular in 1982, and it's wildly popular again, hovering around No. 2 on the iTunes Most Popular list. "Thriller" works well on the small screen for three reasons: it's loaded with compelling close-ups, you can't take your eyes off the dancing, and there's actual plot, dialogue and characters. At nearly 14 minutes long, "Thriller" may be the closest thing to a full-length movie you'll find for sale on iTunes. You certainly get your money's worth.
</h1> Apple Sells a Million Videos in New Service
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[font=verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]By REUTERS / The New York Times
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Filed at 12:41 p.m. ET - October 31, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) on Monday said its iTunes online service has sold a million videos in under 20 days, sending shares up almost 5 percent.
iTunes, the most popular online music store, began selling about 2,000 music videos and episodes of ABC's ``Desperate Housewives'' and ``Lost'' for $1.99 on October 12.
The debut coincided with the launch of a new generation of Apple's iPod digital music player that can play video on its 2.5-inch color screen.
Technology, media and Wall Street analysts are eyeing Apple's performance for validation that a market for legal downloading of videos exists.
Topping the list of big sellers were music videos by Michael Jackson, Fatboy Slim and Kanye West, as well as episodes of ABC shows.
``Selling one million videos in less than 20 days strongly suggests there is a market for legal downloads,'' Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, said in a statement. ``Our next challenge is to broaden our content offerings.'' At the service's launch, Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS.N) ABC was the only nonmusic programming provider aside from Jobs' Pixar Animation Studios Inc. (PIXR.O), which is also providing short films for the service.
Sources have said Apple is in discussions to lure more U.S. television networks to provide programming.
Apple shares gained $2.63, or 4.8 percent, to $57.10; Shares of Real Networks, Inc. (RNWK.O) which operates a rival online music service, gained 37 cents, or 4.9 percent to $7.87 on the Nasdaq in afternoon trade.
Source: The New York Times
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October 31, 2005
Created: Monday, 31 October 2005
The New York Times
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It was wildly popular in 1982, and it's wildly popular again, hovering around No. 2 on the iTunes Most Popular list. "Thriller" works well on the small screen for three reasons: it's loaded with compelling close-ups, you can't take your eyes off the dancing, and there's actual plot, dialogue and characters. At nearly 14 minutes long, "Thriller" may be the closest thing to a full-length movie you'll find for sale on iTunes. You certainly get your money's worth.
</h1> Apple Sells a Million Videos in New Service
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[font=verdana,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]By REUTERS / The New York Times
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Filed at 12:41 p.m. ET - October 31, 2005
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Computer Inc. (AAPL.O) on Monday said its iTunes online service has sold a million videos in under 20 days, sending shares up almost 5 percent.
iTunes, the most popular online music store, began selling about 2,000 music videos and episodes of ABC's ``Desperate Housewives'' and ``Lost'' for $1.99 on October 12.
The debut coincided with the launch of a new generation of Apple's iPod digital music player that can play video on its 2.5-inch color screen.
Technology, media and Wall Street analysts are eyeing Apple's performance for validation that a market for legal downloading of videos exists.
Topping the list of big sellers were music videos by Michael Jackson, Fatboy Slim and Kanye West, as well as episodes of ABC shows.
``Selling one million videos in less than 20 days strongly suggests there is a market for legal downloads,'' Steve Jobs, Apple CEO, said in a statement. ``Our next challenge is to broaden our content offerings.'' At the service's launch, Walt Disney Co.'s (DIS.N) ABC was the only nonmusic programming provider aside from Jobs' Pixar Animation Studios Inc. (PIXR.O), which is also providing short films for the service.
Sources have said Apple is in discussions to lure more U.S. television networks to provide programming.
Apple shares gained $2.63, or 4.8 percent, to $57.10; Shares of Real Networks, Inc. (RNWK.O) which operates a rival online music service, gained 37 cents, or 4.9 percent to $7.87 on the Nasdaq in afternoon trade.
Source: The New York Times
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