NCR Corp. April 28 reported that its Blockbuster Express kiosk business unit reported a first-quarter (ended March 31) operating loss of $15 million, up 25% from an operating loss of $12 million during the previous period.More>>

As expected, NCR Corp. has filed a lawsuit against Dish Network Corp. saying the new owner of Blockbuster LLC does not have the right to halt a license agreement it holds operating more than 9,000 Blockbuster Express kiosks.More>>

Dish Network has asked NCR Corp. to stop using the Blockbuster trademark on its 9,000 Blockbuster Express rental kiosks, effective May 26.More>>

NCR Corp. is in discussions with select national retailers and international markets to install kiosks designed to sell — not rent — new release movies. More>>

Blockbuster Express March 31 said it is installing movie rental kiosks in more than 300 RaceTrac convenience stores throughout the Southeast.More>>

This month’s exits of Blockbuster and independent 49er Video in Davis, Calif., leaves a college town of more than 63,000 residents (including nearly 30,000 students) without a singular brick-and-mortar outlet for movie rentals.More>>

Blockbuster Express is promising to consumers who reserve new release The Mechanic from CBS Films/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment online (www.blockbusterexpress.com) that they will receive the title on the May 17 street date, or they will receive $1 for leaving empty handed. More>>

Blockbuster Express kiosks, beginning March 29, will offer Black Swan, starring Oscar winner for Best Actress Natalie Portman, on the title’s street date.More>>

NCR Corp. has reached an agreement with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment that creates a 28-day window for the studio’s DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles at Blockbuster Express kiosks, but also tests day-and-date premium rental of select titles in select markets.More>>

Seeking to appease Hollywood’s demand for a retail window, NCR Corp. is considering studio proposals for a 28-day delay on new releases while countering with a sellthrough option and higher rental prices.More>>