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HBO Sings a Different iTune

HBO's Hot Shows... on an iPod Near You?

By Vera H-C Chan
Tue, May 13, 2008, 4:43 pm PDT
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As with so many things, sex spurred the union between HBO and iTunes... as in the upcoming "Sex and the City" movie premiere. This was no shotgun partnership, however, as the premium channel negotiated higher prices (and a higher cut) than the usual $1.99 Apple offering.

The deal likely won't cut into its subscriber base since, according to Portfolio, shows will become available only after their DVD release. Nor are all seasons available: "The Wire" finished its fifth and final season, but the HBO iTunes store currently sells season 1.

Considering the crime drama ranks in the top 10 searches for HBO shows, the cable channel should start hustling... so to speak. As for other possible favorites, these offerings ranked highest in the past 30 days.

  1. Sex and the City
  2. Entourage
  3. The Sopranos
  4. John Adams Miniseries
  5. Flight of the Conchords
  6. Big Love
  7. The Wire
  8. Six Feet Under
  9. Oz
  10. Band of Brothers
  1. Deadwood
  2. Curb Your Enthusiasm
  3. Real Time with Bill Maher
  4. Da Ali G Show
  5. Tell Me You Love Me
  6. Rome
  7. Tales From The Crypt
  8. Extras
  9. In Treatment
  10. The Larry Sanders Show


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