CUPERTINO, Calif., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Apple(R) today announced that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are available for purchase on the iTunes(R) Store (http://www.itunes.com) on the same day as their DVD release. New releases and catalog titles will be available from 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios. Movies purchased from iTunes can be viewed on an iPod(R) with video, iPhone(TM), Mac(R) or PC or on a widescreen TV with Apple TV(R), with new releases priced at $14.99 and most catalog titles at $9.99.

     “We’re thrilled to bring iTunes Store customers new films for purchase day-and-date with the DVD release,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes. “We think movie fans will love being able to buy their favorites from major and independent studios.”

     New releases available for purchase on the iTunes Store this week, concurrent with their DVD release, include “American Gangster” and “The Diving Bell and the Butterfly.” Other popular titles now available for purchase include “Juno,” “Cloverfield,” “I Am Legend,” “There Will Be Blood,” “Alvin and the Chipmunks” and “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.”

     The iTunes Store is the world’s most popular online music, TV and movie store with a catalog of over six million songs, 600 TV shows and over 1,500 films including 200 in stunning high definition video. With Apple’s legendary ease of use, pioneering features such as new iTunes Movie Rentals, integrated podcasting support, iMix playlist sharing, the ability to turn previously purchased tracks into complete albums at a reduced price, and seamless integration with iPod and iPhone, the iTunes Store is the best way for Mac and PC users to legally discover, purchase and download music and video online.

     Pricing & Availability

     Movie purchases and rentals from the iTunes Store for Mac or Windows require iTunes 7.6.2, available as a free download immediately from http://www.itunes.com. iTunes movie purchases and rentals require a valid credit card with a billing address in the country of purchase. iTunes Movies are available in the US only and are $9.99 (US) for library title purchases and $14.99 (US) for new release purchases and $2.99 (US) for library title rentals and $3.99 (US) for new release rentals, and high definition rental versions are priced just one dollar more with library title rentals at $3.99 (US) and new release rentals at $4.99 (US). Short films are available to rent for 99 cents (US). Movies can be previewed, purchased and watched on iPod classic, iPod nano with video, iPod touch, iPhone and on a widescreen TV with Apple TV.

     Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.

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Retailers Embrace Innovative Product as Best Way to Watch Movies at Home

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 22 /PRNewswire/ — VUDU Inc., the company that brings instant access to video-entertainment to the living room, today announced that it has been named the “Best Product: Digital Home” at the RetailVision Spring 2008 Event — the premier global event for the retail consumer channel. VUDU also participated in the first FRESH product showcase event held during RetailVision where select companies presented their product to over 200 Top Level Retailers, eTailers, and Direct Marketers.

“VUDU is truly honored to receive the Best Product for the Digital Home category,” said Patrick Cosson, vice president of marketing, VUDU. “We believe it is a testament to the innovative product and entertainment experience we have developed and exemplifies the close relationships we are building with the retail channel.”

The winners of the “Best of RetailVision Awards” are selected by decision-makers from Top Level merchants, who are responsible for selecting products and services to be offered to the consumer market. VUDU won this prestigious “people’s choice” award in a secret ballot of the attendees during the exclusive two day event in Orlando, FL, April 15-16th, 2008.

“The Digital Home Award represents the best of the consumer tech products currently on the market and are chosen by the retailers themselves, the ones who shape the market,” said Ray Robidoux, Sightline Group, a leading retail channel consulting firm. “I believe companies such as VUDU, who were so well received by the retail community at this year’s show, have a promising future.”

VUDU gives movie and TV fans the ultimate in flexibility and choice. Users can finally watch the right movie at the right time, instantly — no planning needed, no computer required, no cable TV or satellite service necessary.

About VUDU:
VUDU is dedicated to bringing instant access to video entertainment to every living room. Through relationships with every major US motion picture studio and more than 25 independent and international distributors, VUDU delivers thousands of mainstream movies, HD films and TV shows straight to the television. Consumers can finally watch what they want, when they want-no planning needed, no computer required, no cable TV or satellite service necessary.