Apple Computer and its chief executive, Steve Jobs, are reportedly in talks with Hollywood studio executives from Walt Disney, 20th Century Fox, Warner Brothers and Universal Studios to offer users of its iTunes Music Store downloads of films for as little as $9.99 each, The New York Times reports.The news comes from sources close to the potential deals who requested anonymity because the discussions are still confidential, according to the Times.Jobs has been negotiating with the studio execs in Los Angeles for weeks, and he hopes to have the deal inked by this coming autumn, the Times reports.Disney, which was the first company to offer television shows on iTunes, will likely be the first to offer its films on the uber-popular online music store as well, according to the Times. Jobs, who is a Disney director, will meet with Disney execs at his first company board meeting later in June, the Times reports.Apple did not provide the Times with a comment on the report. If the news proves to be accurate, it’s not the first time Apple has met with studio execs regarding the possibility of offering films via iTunes, according to the Times. However, issues such as pricing, piracy, and endangered relationships between studios, movie theaters and retailers hindered the deals in the past, the Times reports.Jobs’ current plan includes charging different prices for films, depending on how recently they debuted in theaters—if they were screened, according to the Times.Typically, films are released on DVD four months after their debut in theaters, the Times reports.Related Links: EC Regulators Won’t Force Interoperable iTunes Apple’s iTunes Found Guilty of Violating Norwegian Law CBS, iTunes to Offer TV Shows for Computers, iPodsCheck out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content opinion The Importance of Identity Management in Security By Charles Pelton Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cybercrime Artificial Intelligence Data Management brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software Why data virtualization is critical for business success Data is your most valuable resource—but only if you can access it fast enough to address present challenges. Data virtualization is the key. By Milan Shetti, CEO of Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rocket Software The hybrid approach: Get the best of both mainframe and cloud Cloud computing and modernization often go hand in hand, but that doesn’t mean the mainframe should be left behind. A hybrid approach offers the most value, enabling businesses to get the best of both worlds. By Milan Shetti, CEO Rocket Software Nov 28, 2023 4 mins Digital Transformation brandpost Sponsored by Rimini Street Dear Oracle Cloud…I need my own space Access results from a recent Rimini Street survey about why enterprises are rethinking their Oracle relationship and cloud strategy. By Tanya O'Hara Nov 28, 2023 5 mins Cloud Computing Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe