Apple has begun offering hit television programming from Canada’s top networks, US broadcasters and the National Hockey League for $1.99 (CAD) per episode from the iTunes Store in Canada. The television shows, which are only available in the US, UK and now Canada, are near-DVD quality at a resolution of 640x480 (up to 480, depending on the aspect ratio). “We’re thrilled to bring television programming to the iTunes Store in Canada in time for the holiday season. We’re off to a great start with hit shows from CBC, CTV, Comedy Central and MTV Networks, along with the best of classic and current NHL action,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s vice president of iTunes.
Titles include “Little Mosque on the Prairie”, “The Rick Mercer Report,” “No Opportunity Wasted”, “Dragon’s Den”, “Corner Gas”, “Instant Star”, “Degrassi: The Next Generation”, “Robson Arms”, “Drawn Together”, “The Sarah Silverman Program”, “South Park”, “Avatar: The Last Airbender”, “The Hills”, NHL Games of the Year as well as Stanley Cup Classics.
Link: iTunes Store in Canada
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