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Blockbuster Express Ups Q1 Loss 28 Apr, 2011
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>>
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Netflix Shares Lose $1.1B After Q2 Outlook Miss 26 Apr, 2011
Netflix shares April 26 closed down more than 9% ($1.1 billion decline) after analysts voiced concerns over the online disc rental pioneer’s foreign expansion plans, streaming content acquisition costs and mounting competition.More>>
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Dish Bowing Blockbuster Streaming Service? 26 Apr, 2011
While Dish Network seeks a closing date extension on its $320 million acquisition of Blockbuster and a final decision on the fate of more than 1,100 video store leases, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is convinced the satellite TV operator will eventually bow a branded streaming service.More>>
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Lionsgate Seeks Blockbuster Rev-Share Revenue 25 Apr, 2011
Lionsgate is seeking payment from Dish Network for outstanding revenue-sharing agreements with Blockbuster Inc. involving dozens of DVD and Blu-ray Disc titles.More>>
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Netflix Turning Back on Rental Discs 25 Apr, 2011
The home entertainment juggernaut that is Netflix continued its phenomenal fiscal run, topping analyst projections with first-quarter (ended March 31) income of $60 million, up 88% from net income of $32.2 million during the previous-year period.More>>
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Dish Seeks Delay on Blockbuster Store Leases, Sale Closing 22 Apr, 2011
Dish Network and Blockbuster Inc. have asked a bankruptcy judge to formally extend the April 21 closing date of their $320 million auction sale transaction.More>>
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Warner Readying ‘Digital Everywhere’ App 15 Apr, 2011
Warner is starting tests on an app that would allow consumers to buy and store moves and television programs on a cloud-based virtual locker system.More>>
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MGM Renews Distribution Deal with Fox 14 Apr, 2011
Despite talk that MGM, under new ownership, would switch home entertainment distribution away from 20th Century Fox -- and possibly back to Sony Pictures -- the studio has renewed its distribution agreement with Fox.More>>
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Blockbuster Seeks Three-month Extension on Store Leases 14 Apr, 2011
Bankrupt Blockbuster Inc. is seeking court approval to extend the deadline when it must decide whether to renew or terminate the leases of more than 1,700 stores operating in the United States.More>>
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Sony Teams with Warner for DVD on Demand 13 Apr, 2011
Select, classic catalog titles from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment now are available via the Warner Archive Collection DVD manufactured-on-demand service, Sony and the Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Group announced.More>>
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