Under this proposed system, which is being reported on by The Hollywood Reporter, a consumer could pay $30 to rent a movie that ha just been in theaters as recently as a month ago.
A new report claims that tech giants Apple are collaborating with Amazon and Comcast on an experimental delivery system that would bring first-run theatrical films to our homes anywhere from 30 to 45 days after a movie has opened in theaters.
Because Comcast is the parent company of Universal, the trade guesses that the studio’s December releases could be available on this streaming service as early as January or February, meaning you might be able to rent a title like Pitch Perfect 3 or Hugh Jackman’s The Greatest Showman in your home for $30 — again, IF this service comes to fruition.