NBC content back on US iTunes store this year

Judgment on September 9, 2008:  "NBC is coming back to iTunes," Steve Jobs announced at today's special Apple event.  Judged at 100%.  -- The Industry Standard

Original prediction: Six months ago NBC pulled its TV shows from iTunes.

But it seems that the companies have come to some sort of an understanding, at least in the UK.

Five shows, including Heroes, are now available for download on the UK site.

Also, NBC announced that it is bringing its content to the Zune portable media player. At $1.99 per episode, they get the same price as on iTunes.

Don't forget that NBC had cut ties with iTunes because it didn't like Apple's pricing structure.

This is a prediction that NBC content will be back on iTunes at some point this year. An announcement alone will not be enough for a favorable judgment. NBC shows must be actively available for download, with a new partnership between NBC and Apple being formally announced.

Betting will close on December 26, 2008. Judgment will occur the first week in January unless relevant events occur earlier.

(Ed.Note: The Standard has made a few minor word edits to clarify the rules of this prediction.)