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Blockbuster U.K. Shutters 129 Stores   19 Jan, 2013

Blockbuster LLC’s bankrupt operations in the United Kingdom Jan. 19 said it would close 129...More>>

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Nielsen: Nearly 40% of Black Friday Weekend Shoppers Bought a Movie Disc   4 Jan, 2013

Aggressive discounting of Blu-ray Disc players and movies by retailers for the Black Friday weekend...More>>

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Blockbuster Posts $1 Million Q1 Operating Income   9 May, 2013

Blockbuster LLC May 9 reported first-quarter (ended March 31) operating income of $1 million, down...More>>

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Blockbuster Looking to Fill By-Mail Void With Free DVD Movies   30 Apr, 2013

Blockbuster Online is sending mailers with a free DVD movie to consumers who frequented recently...More>>

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IHS: Blockbuster Closings Hurting U.K. Disc Rental Market   23 Apr, 2013

The United Kingdom Blu-ray Disc and DVD rental market could drop as much as 22% in 2013, due to...More>>

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Blockbuster U.K. Acquired by Private Equity Firm   24 Mar, 2013

Bankrupt Blockbuster U.K. reportedly has been acquired by a British private equity firm — a move...More>>

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Physical Rental’s Smaller Footprint   22 Feb, 2013

While it’s nice to have a knowledgeable clerk to guide you to an undiscovered classic, most video...More>>

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Blockbuster Vote: 'Argo' to Win Best Picture at Academy Awards   21 Feb, 2013

Ben Affleck’s terrorist thriller, Argo, has been selected to win Best Picture at the upcoming...More>>

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Charlie Ergen: Blockbuster Stores Too Big Just for Video   20 Feb, 2013

Dish Network co-founder Charlie Ergen said Blockbuster stores are too large to support just video...More>>

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Dish to Take $46 Million Pre-Tax Write Down on Blockbuster U.K.   15 Feb, 2013

Dish Network Feb. 15 said it will record a $46 million pre-tax write down on bankrupt Blockbuster...More>>

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Blockbuster Signs Melissa Rivers for Academy Awards Website    13 Feb, 2013

Blockbuster LLC Feb. 13 said it has inked a deal with reality TV personality Melissa Rivers to join...More>>

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Charlie Ergen: Dish Bought Blockbuster to Open Wireless Stores   12 Feb, 2013

When Dish Network acquired Blockbuster out of bankruptcy in 2010, its goal was to establish a...More>>

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Blockbuster Launches Academy Awards Fan Site   11 Feb, 2013

Blockbuster LLC has launched a website enabling movie buffs to predict, discuss and interact...More>>

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Blockbusted: The Fall of a Video Icon   25 Jan, 2013

Blockbuster has managed to hang on for a lot longer than most observers thought, but its day of...More>>

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Blockbuster Closing 300 Stores in U.S.   21 Jan, 2013

Blockbuster LLC is shuttering 300 stores, or about 35% of its locations in the United States, in...More>>

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Court Orders Postal Service to Remedy Netflix Bias   11 Jan, 2013

A federal appeals court in the District of Columbia Jan. 11 ruled the United States Postal Service...More>>

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House Passes Amended Video Privacy Protection Act   19 Dec, 2012

Consumers' ability to share their movie rental and streaming viewing habits online took another...More>>

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Blockbuster Eyeing Mobile Phone Service?   7 Dec, 2012

Blockbuster LLC has quietly begun selling smartphones and service plans on its website — a movie...More>>

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Blockbuster Promotes ‘Rise of the Guardians’ Theatrical Release   21 Nov, 2012

Blockbuster LLC Nov. 21 began offering merchandise and an exclusive sweepstakes related to the 3D...More>>

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Blockbuster Offering Early Black Friday Deals   16 Nov, 2012

Blockbuster LLC Nov. 16 said beginning Nov. 20 consumers can rent three movies or video games for...More>>

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