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Blockbuster Cuts Jobs at Headquarters

February 08, 2010

Blockbuster has downsized departments at its corporate headquarters and distribution center in Dallas resulting in layoffs among its executive ranks, said spokesperson Michelle Metzger.



Analysts Cautiously Optimistic About Pending Redbox Financials

February 08, 2010

Few fiscal results will get as much scrutiny as Thursday’s fourth-quarter (ended Dec. 31) returns for Coinstar Inc., parent of Redbox DVD rental kiosks.



Rentrak Posts Third-Quarter Loss

February 08, 2010

Costs attributed to its digital businesses and acquisition of Nielsen EDI resulted in Rentrak reporting a third-quarter (ended Dec. 31) net loss of $579,000, compared to net income of $1.2 million during the prior-year period.



Comcast Offers Every ‘24’ Episode On Demand

February 08, 2010

Comcast Corp. through April 7 is offering re-purposed episodes from seasons one through seven of critically acclaimed Fox TV counter-terrorist series “24” for On Demand viewing — including last year’s shows in high-definition.



Survey: Less Than Half Want iPad

February 08, 2010

From Dealerscope: A new survey of U.S. consumers has found that more than half of those asked are not interested in buying Apple's new iPad device.



Rovi, FourthWall Media Link Up

February 08, 2010

Service providers that buy into Rovi Corp.’s interactive program guide will also have access to FourthWall Media’s TV widgets and targeted advertising platform, thanks to a Feb. 8 agreement between the two companies.



‘An Education’ Cast Looks Forward to DVD

February 08, 2010

The film earned three nominations, including Best Picture, Best Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment brings it to DVD ($28.96) and Blu-ray Disc ($38.96) March 30.



Projections: Top Spot Should Go to the Undead

February 08, 2010

The clear victor for the week is looking to be the Sony Pictures' Zombieland.



Questar to Release 5 Blu-ray Combos in April

February 08, 2010

Questar Entertainment will release five Blu-ray combo pack titles in April, including DVDs and digital copies for the PC and Apple products.



‘The Beast’ Actress Remembers Swayze

February 08, 2010

Actress Lindsay Pulsipher starred with Patrick Swayze in his final work before his death in September 2009. Episodes of “The Beast,” which Sony Pictures Home Entertainment released on DVD mid-2009, are now airing at Crackle.com.






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