Sunday, September 1, 2013

Target preparing to take on iTunes with 'Target Ticket' video-on-demand service


Sure, you can already rent and buy movies from a myriad of video-on-demand services, but that's not stopping Target from getting in the game. After several months of internal tests, the retailer is preparing to introduce Target Ticket to consumers. TechCrunch reports that company employees — who have been trialing the app since May — were recently told to expect a public launch "soon." In addition to iTunes and Amazon Instant Video, Target is also taking on Walmart's Vudu service with its new offering. Target Ticket reportedly boasts a catalog of some 15,000 titles including new releases, classic movies, and TV shows. As for pricing, it's largely in line with existing platforms; TechCrunch says "most" new movie purchases run $14.99,...


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