macrumors.com— It appears Apple is now offering the first full-length movie for sale on the iTunes Music Store. High School Musical is a 1hr, 39minute Disney Channel original TV movie that is now available on iTunes!!!
Mar 14, 2006View in Crawl 4
Yeah, I was trying to buy it and I was greeted with that message. Has anyone been able to buy this?I really would like this movie on my iPod, it's actually pretty decent.
This may be irrelevant... but a Disney TV movie can barely be called a full feature length film, Big company's wont buy into it because filmreals are expensive and they get the majority of there revenue form theater's, film connoisseurs will want the quality they pine for from DVDs/ the upcoming generations of DVDs. I also cant see why anyone would stare down at a tiny 2 inch screen for 1-3 hours, i mean, if so, they can just watch it on a television or computer they bought it on. In other words, i guess ill have more people to laugh at than just psp owners like myself who have there necks bent downward eyes gazing at the small screen.
wow i like how people just digg against you because they dont agree with your opinion.... I digged against you because you didn't really estabish an arguement... although I do agree with you.
This is one of my arguments for my choice to spend money on iTunes. Whenever I I tell my friends that I pay $0.99 for a song, they think I'm an Apple sucker and a deep pocket. Yet, I see them all the time wasting money on silly things. And funny you mention your little habit...How long does a cheeseburger last for you? 5 minutes? 10 minutes if you talk while you eat? hmm? (and I gotta say, where are you finding such cheap burgers!?) How long does a song last me that I'll cherish for many years? Some of the music I've bought I CANNOT live without, and I'm amazed it has had such an effect on me... and it only cost $0.99. Some of the friends who laugh at me for buying music are the same people that down a can of 7 UP in less than a minute. So a minute of thirst-quenching that'll quickly pass, or a lifetime of a song that'll move me? People's choice.
I agree. Since Apple upped the price to $9.99 for a 1 1/2 hour video in poor resolution that is locked into a specific device (2 if you have a video iPod), it's not worth it.I guess the only good thing is for parents on road trips that don't have DVD systems in their car, or if you fly a lot and don't want to pull out a laptop.
This is coming from a 43-year old man so bear with me. I enjoyed HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL very much, but then again I have always been a big fan of DEGRASSI and MTV REAL WORLD/ROAD RULES shows. After catching all the HSM soundtrack downloads on iTunes, I decided to check out the movie on the Disney Channel. While it isn't spectacular, I can truly understand the appeal. The leads are two attractive kids and they can both sing amazingly well. Everyone wants them to be something else but they share a common interest in one area and it brings them together. I have heard others mention this on the net and have to agree... HSM is quickly turning into this generation's GREASE. They are already planning a sequel. Watching the highly attractive Vanessa Hudgens belt out her tunes is well worth the download alone!
volcomjerkMar 14, 2006
Yeah, I was trying to buy it and I was greeted with that message. Has anyone been able to buy this?I really would like this movie on my iPod, it's actually pretty decent.
awesomemonsterMar 14, 2006
This may be irrelevant... but a Disney TV movie can barely be called a full feature length film, Big company's wont buy into it because filmreals are expensive and they get the majority of there revenue form theater's, film connoisseurs will want the quality they pine for from DVDs/ the upcoming generations of DVDs. I also cant see why anyone would stare down at a tiny 2 inch screen for 1-3 hours, i mean, if so, they can just watch it on a television or computer they bought it on. In other words, i guess ill have more people to laugh at than just psp owners like myself who have there necks bent downward eyes gazing at the small screen.
awesomemonsterMar 14, 2006
wow i like how people just digg against you because they dont agree with your opinion.... I digged against you because you didn't really estabish an arguement... although I do agree with you.
darksideofmoonMar 15, 2006
This is one of my arguments for my choice to spend money on iTunes. Whenever I I tell my friends that I pay $0.99 for a song, they think I'm an Apple sucker and a deep pocket. Yet, I see them all the time wasting money on silly things. And funny you mention your little habit...How long does a cheeseburger last for you? 5 minutes? 10 minutes if you talk while you eat? hmm? (and I gotta say, where are you finding such cheap burgers!?) How long does a song last me that I'll cherish for many years? Some of the music I've bought I CANNOT live without, and I'm amazed it has had such an effect on me... and it only cost $0.99. Some of the friends who laugh at me for buying music are the same people that down a can of 7 UP in less than a minute. So a minute of thirst-quenching that'll quickly pass, or a lifetime of a song that'll move me? People's choice.
gmaxMar 15, 2006
Crap movie, yes. But the floodgates are opening...
cheshire76Mar 15, 2006
I agree. Since Apple upped the price to $9.99 for a 1 1/2 hour video in poor resolution that is locked into a specific device (2 if you have a video iPod), it's not worth it.I guess the only good thing is for parents on road trips that don't have DVD systems in their car, or if you fly a lot and don't want to pull out a laptop.
swampthingMar 16, 2006
This is coming from a 43-year old man so bear with me. I enjoyed HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL very much, but then again I have always been a big fan of DEGRASSI and MTV REAL WORLD/ROAD RULES shows. After catching all the HSM soundtrack downloads on iTunes, I decided to check out the movie on the Disney Channel. While it isn't spectacular, I can truly understand the appeal. The leads are two attractive kids and they can both sing amazingly well. Everyone wants them to be something else but they share a common interest in one area and it brings them together. I have heard others mention this on the net and have to agree... HSM is quickly turning into this generation's GREASE. They are already planning a sequel. Watching the highly attractive Vanessa Hudgens belt out her tunes is well worth the download alone!