I've realized recently that many Americans assume that whatever is available over the Internet, must be available in every country. That's not the case, especially when it comes to consuming entertainment. A major development has been announced this week, as iTunes confirms that it will launch its Movie Store in the U.K. This is the first launch of iTunes Movies outside of America. Variety has the details of the deal here.

I just got back from a job in Canada...the U.S. iTunes did work in Canada (I downloaded episodes of LOST and rented some movies), but TV network websites where full episodes of shows can be watched in the U.S. (nbc.com, scifi.com, adult swim, etc.) did not. I had to wait until I got back to the U.S. to catch up on THE OFFICE and GALACTICA.