iTunes Offers Up New HD Movies

CUPERTINO: Apple’s iTunes Store is making available recent releases like Quantum of Solace and Twilight in high-definition for customers to download-to-own or to rent.

Consumers can now purchase box-office blockbusters in HD for $19.99, or rent the titles for $4.99 within 30 days after release. Customers can enjoy these films in HD on their Mac or PC and on their widescreen TV with Apple TV, as well as in standard definition on their iPhone or iPod with video. The iTunes Store has sold 250 million TV episodes since launch, with 33 million-plus movies purchased and rented.

"Movie fans are going to love being able to buy and rent films including Quantum of Solace and Twilight‘ in stunning HD from the iTunes Store," said Eddy Cue, Apple’s VP of Internet services. "Customers have made HD content on iTunes a hit, with over 50 percent of TV programming being purchased in HD when available."

Other HD offerings include Transporter 3, Punisher: War Zone and The Spirit.