Blockbuster Black Friday Deals include Blu-ray Player and PS3 Bundles

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Movie rental chain Blockbuster is not missing out on the Black Friday Deals frenzy and offers their own deals - and these are not rentals.
GottaDeal received a Black Friday sales list from Blockbuster that features a Samsung Blu-ray Player bundled with a 4 week rental card for $219.99, a Sony PS3 bundle with Transformers game, Blu-ray remote and more for $499.99, and a Nintendo DS Holiday Power Pack with Free Starter Kit for $129.99 amongst other deals. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Russian Blockbuster fits Kremlin Script

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By Michael Stott
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's latest blockbuster film hopes to woo big foreign audiences with an epic tale of doomed love set amid the chaos of the Russian Civil War; its politics conveniently chime with a Kremlin-sponsored mood of patriotism.
"Admiral," which has its world premiere on Monday evening, glorifies Alexander Kolchak, a former naval hero who led White Russian forces into battle against the Bolsheviks in Siberia and briefly became Supreme Governor of Russia before meeting an untimely end at the hands of a communist firing squad.
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Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:49:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster and NCR to Launch DVD Vending Kiosks

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Blockbuster Video is intent on competing on all fronts when it comes to DVD rentals. When it perceived Netflix and its online model to be a threat, Blockbuster launched its own online rental service. Redbox kiosks are the next target for Blockbuster with a recent announcement that Blockbuster and NCR will be launching DVD vending kiosks.

The kiosks will be launched in small numbers in a pilot program before possibly being rolled out nationwide. Blockbuster says that 50 kiosks will be launched in Q3 2008. At first Blockbuster says that the kiosks will be used for rentals, but could be upgraded in the future for game sales, digital downloads and movie sales. The locations and markets for the first 50 units has not been announced at this time. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 Aug 2008 11:13:11 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Netflix, Blockbuster hold dueling Investor Meetings

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By Sue Zeidler

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Like two movies going head to head on opening weekend, Netflix Inc and Blockbuster Inc made rival presentations to investors on Wednesday, as each DVD rental company vies to stay competitive in a converging marketplace.

Both companies are repositioning themselves to address the challenges of a maturing video rental business and an evolving online sector with giants such as Apple Inc , Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp moving into the market.
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Posted on Wed, 28 May 2008 23:23:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster Adds Retail Games, Game Hardware and Accessories to Stores

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Blockbuster announced its latest plan to grow its gaming business by offering gamer hardware, accessories and games titles for retail purchase in its corporate owned stores. Blockbuster says it is also adding more titles for rental as well.

The stores will carry accessories for the PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS. "We're committed to offering a full assortment of everything gamers want in our stores -- hardware, accessories and retail and rental games across all platforms -- including Nintendo Wii, Sony PS3, Microsoft Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS," said Rod Murray, vice-president, games merchandising, Blockbuster Inc. Read more

Posted on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:24:59 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Blockbuster tries to buy Circuit City

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Blockbuster announces that they offered to buy electronics retail chain Circuit City.

Update 05/09/08:
Circuit City now open for new strategic options

Blockbuster Inc. has offered to acquire Circuit City Stores, Inc. for at least $6.00 per share in cash, subject to due diligence. The offer was made on February 17th.
Circuit City has apparently failed to provide due diligence necessary to allow Blockbuster to make a definitive proposal. Blockbuster is making its proposal public because it believes the shareholders of Circuit City should have the opportunity to participate in determining the destiny of the company. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:08:08 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster eyes streaming to TVs

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By Andrew Wallenstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Apple TV is getting some competition from Blockbuster.
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Posted on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 05:43:55 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster Offering Online Game to go Along with Stephen King’s The Mist

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Blockbuster announced today that it will have a game to go along with the Stephen King film The Mist available on its website for visitors to play. The game lets players play though levels based on three scenes from the film.

Players have to fight off the creatures that live in the mist to survive. Players who make it through all three levels of the game will gain access to a sneak peak of an exclusive Stephen King interview that will be included in full on the DVD released on March 25th. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:26:41 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Blockbuster in Handset Maker Talks

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By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc is in talks with all the major mobile phone makers about partnerships aimed at making it easier for consumers to watch movies on the go, Chief Executive James Keyes said on Tuesday. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:26:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster tests Pricing and new Formats for Stores

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By Michele Gershberg and Gina Keating

NEW YORK/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - No. 1 U.S. movie rental chain Blockbuster Inc said on Thursday it was testing pricing for its rental formats and will experiment with store layouts to add downloading stations, books or beverages in a bid to shore up its customer base. Read more

Posted on Thu, 8 Nov 2007 15:19:15 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster's online DVD Subscribers seen down

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By Sue Zeidler

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Blockbuster Inc , whose management met with members of Wall Street last week, is expected to report a fall in subscribers to its online DVD rental service, some investors and analysts said. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Oct 2007 13:00:48 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster to offer 170 Blu-ray Titles at 1,700 Stores

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Blockbuster announces today that they expand their Blu-ray movie rental offering.

Blockbuster will offer mid-July over 170 Blu-ray titles in 1,700 of their stores. Currently the company offers HD DVD and Blu-ray titles for rent in 250 stores and online.

The move to expand Blu-ray is based on Blockbuster's analyses of the rental behavior of their customers. Blockbuster is still saying that they do not know which HD format wins at the end, but it looks like Blu-ray is in more demand right now than HD DVD. Read more

Posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2007 02:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster DVD Rental Subscription Plans now as low as $4.99 Per Month

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Blockbuster announces today new pricing for their DVD rental by mail subscriptions.

Existing and new customers can now get the lowest plan for $4.99/month.
Blockbuster Mail is geared towards customers who do not have a Blockbuster store in the vicinity to benefit from the Total Access offering.

The most popular three-out unlimited movie plan which will now be offered at $16.99 for BLOCKBUSTER By Mail subscribers. Read more

Posted on Tue, 12 Jun 2007 10:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster in Talks to Buy Movielink

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The WSJ (Subscription) reports that according to sources familiar with the matter Blockbuster is in advanced talks to acquire Movielink LLC, a digital movie download service.

It is clear that Blockbuster needs to do something in the digital delivery area as well, now that Netflix, Wal-mart and Amazon are in this game.

Movielink is in business since 2002 and did not get too far. The deal is said to be less than $50 million. The acquisition of Movielink would get Blockbuster quickly up to speed in a business were actually not much money is made right now. Still digital delivery is the future, we will let loose of the disc.
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Posted on Thu, 1 Mar 2007 11:01:22 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster Total Access DVD Rental Ideal for Holidays

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To burn in your new 103" Plasma HDTV over the holidays you need a continuous supply of movies. With Blockbuster's Total Access DVD rental offering you can exchange your online rented movie in a Blockbuster store for a new one.

These free (due date and late charges apply) in-store movie rentals are in addition to the number of DVDs out at-a-time allowed by your BLOCKBUSTER Online plan. Blockbuster plays their store chain advantage quite well here. If you are near a Blockbuster store this combination has an edge over Netflix.

You can try one of the three Blockbuster Total Access plans for 2 weeks for free. Sign-up is over here.
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Posted on Thu, 21 Dec 2006 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

A look at the Netflix and Blockbuster DVD Rental Business

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Netflix versus Blockbuster is a fight that is going on since Blockbuster entered the online DVD rental business. Blockbuster still struggles to win against the pioneer.

Thomas Hawk has a detailed look at both companies and their chance in the DVD rental market. At the end of the report is a response to this report from Wedbush Morgan Analyst Michael Pachter.
With both views you get somehow a full picture.
For you as the customer this does not really matter, besides that at the moment the fight between Netflix and Blockbuster is not reducing the cost further of renting DVDs - We want free movies! Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 May 2006 11:09:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster to Rent Sony PSP Games

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Blockbuster will start on May 17th to offer Sony PSP games for rent at its 4,400 retail-outlets in the US.

Sony PSP games that will be available at launch for rent at Blockbuster stores across the country include Sony's "Twisted Metal: Head-On(TM)," "Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade," and EA's "Need for Speed(TM) Underground Rivals."

All games are available for the standard game rental fee of $6.99, which gives gamers seven days of non-stop play. And, if gamers need an extra day or two, Blockbuster no longer charges late fees. Blockbuster also offers a Game Pass, offering the convenience of unlimited rentals one game out at a time for $19.99 a month. Until the May 16, the Game Pass is available $14.99 for the first month.
More details in Blockbuster press-release. See also the Blockbuster $9.99 DVD Rental deal.

As reported Gamefly is already offering Sony PSP game rental. Their deal is $21.95 per month with 2 games out.

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Posted on Wed, 11 May 2005 03:45:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster DVD Rental Service now $9.99 for first Month

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As we reported Blockbuster introduced a low $14.99 per month online DVD rental fee in December. Now the largest US video rental chain is trying something new. Blockbuster is offering the first month for $9.99. This offer is also still including two free instore rentals per month.

Blockbuster allows three movies out like the others. Blockbuster also offers now 30,000 titles See our DVD Rental Service Comparison Table.

Get the Blockbuster offer.

I wonder how long it takes until Netflix gives in, and also lowers their monthly fee. Until now they have said they will not. It is still $17.99.

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Posted on Tue, 1 Feb 2005 00:53:45 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster DVD Rental Service now only $14.99

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Blockbuster introduced Online DVD Rental in August. Now the largest U.S. video rental chain is undercutting Netflix and Wal-Mart with $14.99 per month. This is nearly $3 less than the other online DVD rental services. Blockbuster also still includes two free instore rentals per month. Blockbuster allows three movies out like the others. See our DVD Rental Service Comparison Table.

Blockbuster offers of course a Two Weeks Free Trial.

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Posted on Wed, 22 Dec 2004 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Blockbuster offers now Online DVD Rental

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Blockbuster challenges now directly Netflix and the others with new online DVD rental service.

Blockbuster's new Internet-based service allows customers to rent unlimited DVDs by mail, up to three movies at a time, for one monthly fee of $19.99.

The online subscription business represents $280 million industry-wide in 2003, which is only a small percentage of the $8.2 billion U.S. movie rental industry. Blockbuster partnered with MSN and AOL to promote their new online dvd rental service. This could become difficult for Netflix. More details in story on Yahoo. See also Blockbuster DVD rental site.
We compared Netflix and the new comer Walmart in this story.

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Posted on Thu, 12 Aug 2004 03:25:45 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Walmart , Netflix or Blockbuster DVD Rental?

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Walmart offers an alternative to Netflix DVD rental Service. Competition is always great for the consumer!

Walmart offers right now a 30 day free trial of their DVD Rental Service.

Currently Walmart's rental fees are lower than Netflix.

Update: 08/12/04: Blockbuster starts Online DVD Rental Service.
Blockbuster charges $19.99 per month for 3 movies out. Additionally customers get two in-store rental free each month. Blockbuster offers a 2 week free trial.

DVD rental Fee Comparison:

I use Netflix since a long long time and its great. It could be better though. Wait times are long on new releases. Real competition like a from a huge retailer like Walmart can spice things up.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Jun 2003 22:13:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr