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Blockbuster Ups Bankruptcy Threat

March 16, 2010

Blockbuster March 16 ratcheted up concerns about its future when it included language in a 10K filing that it could cease operations as a going concern due to severe liquidity and debt issues.



'Avatar' on Disc April 22

March 16, 2010

The No. 1 movie of all time will be released on DVD and Blu-ray Disc April 22, 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment confirmed March 16.



Blockbuster Seeking to Outsource Main Distribution Center

March 16, 2010

Blockbuster said it would seek to outsource operations at its largest distribution center in McKinney, Texas, which employs 910 people and primarily caters to stocking company-owned stores, according to a 10K regulatory filing released March 16.



Netflix Selects Akamai for Streaming

March 16, 2010

Netflix March 16 said it signed Akamai Technologies as the primary content delivery network (CDN) for its Watch Instantly streaming service.



FCC Wants National Broadband Plan

March 16, 2010

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) March 16 released the country’s first national broadband plan outlining a goal to provide “affordable” high-speed Internet access to every American, among other directives.



ShoWest: Kiosks, By-Mail Rentals Driving Home Entertainment

March 16, 2010

More than 40% of consumers said they will rent a movie at a kiosk this year, compared to 36% who said they will do so at a video store, according to a new report.


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Dove Foundation Makes App

March 16, 2010

Nonprofit organization The Dove Foundation, dedicated to promoting family-friendly entertainment, has launched a free app for Apple’s iPhone and iPod Touch.



Digital Group DLNA Group Inducts Five Promoters

March 16, 2010

The Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) has five new promoter members: AT&T, Dolby Laboratories, Qualcomm, Technicolor and Verizon. They join the group’s 21 other promoter members.



Report: Sony Not Shortening Theatrical Window

March 15, 2010

Sony Pictures chairman and CEO Michael Lynton, as keynote speaker March 15 at the annual ShoWest confab in Las Vegas, told theater operators the studio was in the business to create theatrical releases, not programming for the TV, iPod, cell phone or computer.


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Wal-Mart Opens ‘Twilight Saga’ Stores

March 15, 2010

Wal-Mart March 15 officially launched its in-store shops surrounding the highly-anticipated DVD/Blu-ray Disc release of hit teen vampire movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon at 12:01 a.m. March 20.






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