Movies purchased from the iTunes Store look great in your library, complete with metadata and artwork. But when you add your own ripped movies to iTunes, all you get is a title and thumbnail. Here’s how to give your personally ripped movies the same metadata as their iTunes Store counterparts, making your library better looking and easier to navigate.
Where is the Best Place to Buy the Star Wars Digital HD Collection?
The Star Wars saga is set to make its long awaited digital debut this Friday, but with the films available on a number of platforms, where should Star Wars fans make their purchase? We take a look at the pros, cons, and alternatives for getting your digital Star Wars fix.
Moviefone Killing 777-FILM Phone Service, Callers Directed to Mobile App
Moviefone, the iconic service that provided American moviegoers with local showtimes and theater information, is shutting down its telephone service next month. Fans dialing 777-FILM are now treated to a message announcing the closure, but encouraging callers to migrate to the service’s mobile app instead.
Apple Offers iTunes Movie Bundle Deal with Prices Up To 75% Off
Movie bundles have long been part of the buying process for physical media, and now Apple is making an aggressive push into the bundle territory from a digital perspective. The company launched a large “Movie Bundle” sale via the iTunes Store early Tuesday. The iTunes movie bundle deal combines all of the films from various popular series into a single purchase at a reduced price. Currently, Apple features bundles for The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Matrix, Star…
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Scott Stuber Reportedly Producing New Gears of War Movie Project
Marcus Fenix and his squadmates may be heading to the big screen after all. Following a series of delays and expected cancellation, Variety reported Monday that a movie project based on the Gears of War franchise is once again in the works. No details on cast or director have yet been revealed, but Scott Stuber has reportedly been selected to produce the film based on the sci-fi first person shooter. The game’s developer, Epic Games, is also on board to…
Apple Dominates 2012 Digital Video Purchases and Rentals
While Netflix controls subscription-based online video, Apple dominates online video purchases and rentals in the U.S., according to a new report from the NPD Group. Apple’s iTunes held a commanding lead in both categories during 2012, reaching unit shares of 67 and 65 percent for online TV Show and Movie purchases, respectively. Microsoft’s still developing Xbox Video service and Amazon’s Instant Video took third and fourth place in terms of digital purchases. Online movie rentals were also controlled by Apple,…