As most of you know, iTunes has launched their movie downloading service… but hold on to your hats… it appears they aren’t allowing people in Asia to access the service. It appears their main concern is over movie piracy in that part of the world.
The guys over at Cinematical give us this:
their new services are not available in Asia, and there’s a good chance it will not be available anytime soon, if ever. Currently the music-only iTunes software has versions in Japan and Australia, but it isn’t clear whether they will be given access to the new movies.
This is sort of understandable… but at the same time a very valid point is raised:
The #1 thing on the planet that curbed the music piracy problem was the launch of iTuens music service. Perhaps releasing iTunes in Aisa for a REASONABLE PRICE (the $15 for a new movie is still too expensive) it would do wonders for helping to decrease the demand for pirated movies. Just a thought… but one they should really think about.
