Just noticed that the filesize does not reflect any increase which would be necessary for the higher bitrate of the HD file. Also, how would they handle iPod playback; include a SD version as well?

Regardless, if true this shows that Apple is at least beginning to test the ability to sell HD movie content which is a big step in the right direction.

I just checked my ATV… Iron Man is only listed as HD if you rent it. The button to buy the movie does not mention HD like the rent button does. I’d say this is a typo.

Russell,

Yes, I know this is how they handle TV shows, just wondering aloud if they would be able to do the same thing with movies (due to contractual terms). I guess we’ll have to wait to find out!

Okay.. I feel like a JACKASS! I’m an idiot! All along, I thought that when a movie was listed as HD, it was HD for both rental and purchase. Hence why I purchased Iron Man and The Dark Knight. Matter of fact, I even emailed iTunes stating that, when I purchased The Dark Knight, it was temporarily listed as HD, then as SD and I was unsure which I got. They replied by saying that the HD version was back up and that I could purchase it as soon as my refund was processed. They even told me to delete the old SD version I had so that I didn’t get confused with the HD purchase.

What the hell is goin’ on? What am I missing?