HBO interested in deal with Apple

HBO's CEO today said the network is hoping to make a deal with Apple Computer at some point to deliver programming to the video iPod, according to a report from Reuters. "I'm very excited by the video iPod," said Chris Albrecht. "At some point, I think we would have some arrangement with them." Apple may have to stand in line, however, as Cingular Wireless reportedly has plans to reveal a multiple year exclusive deal with HBO to send video clips of hit television shows, such as the Sopranos, to mobile phone customers.HBO operates multiple premium networks in the United States, Europe, Asia and Latin America, as well as HBO's many other lines of business.

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addisonx

Wait in Line?

12/15, 4:17pm, EST

The iPod isn't a cell phone.

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climacs

re: wait in line?

12/15, 4:55pm, EST

yeah, HBO would be stupid to exclude iPod distribution based on their Cingular agreement. And HBO ain't a bunch of idiots, like the music business suits are.

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SpaceMonkey

"video clips"?

12/15, 5:21pm, EST

WTF is the point of downloading only part of an episode?

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MacnnGregor

Well....

12/15, 7:02pm, EST

"WTF is the point of downloading only part of an episode?"

For some parts of the Soprano's .... ; )

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porieux

12/16, 1:59pm, EST

All of these services definitely are trying to compete with iTunes, in fact they are fixated on it. This is probably HBO trying to put pressure on Cingular to close the deal.

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