March 26, 2008
Apple’s writers’ strike response: better late than never
Posted Mar. 26, ’08, 8:10 AM PT by Dan Moren
Category | iTunes » iTunes Store
While we knew that Apple would be crediting the iTunes accounts of those affected by the recent writers’ strike, our colleagues over at Macworld have posted a copy of the email that’s being sent to iTunes Season Pass subscribers.
Among the salient details is the confirmation that Apple is tailoring the refunds to each individual show, depending on how many episodes were not broadcast. So, for example, Macworld’s letter deals with the show Prison Break, of which only 13 of the 22 intended episodes were produced. The letter cites a refund in the amount of $16.36 on the $39.99 cost of the Season Pass, which works out to about 41%—the same percent of episodes that weren’t made.
In addition, Apple’s throwing in two free video credits that can be used to purchase any two TV shows/music videos/short films (not feature-length movies, though). Admittedly, it took Apple a while to respond to queries about how Season Pass holders would be refunded, but we’re glad they came through in the end.
Strangely enough, I note that the 13 episode current Season Pass of Prison Break is still available at the iTunes Store for the full $39.99 price. I’m gonna go ahead and recommend not picking that one up.
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I imagine it took this long because they went back to the studios and attempted to negotiate this refund with them. I'm glad to see them issuing the refund even if it is a bit late.