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The ill-fated one-time video rental superstar Blockbuster is in court today dealing with bankruptcy proceedings and could face a complete closure of all retail locations. Until then, though, Blockbuster is operating kiosks that will rent you a DVD for just $1 per day with the option to keep it for an unlimited amount of time (probably not the best option for someone prone to losing things, as Read more
Another year passes, and more tales of bankruptcies and unexpected aftereffects of the recession emerge. It was a close call, but SavvySugar readers voted Blockbuster going bankrupt as the most shocking effect of the recession this year. Blockbuster beat out surprising trends like single, older women moving in together to save money, millionaires gobbling up McDonald's to budget, libraries Read more
Sure, ordering from Netflix is a lot more convenient than trudging to your local Blockbuster, but there's something nostalgic about entering that blue and gold building. The company just filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, but what does that mean for Blockbuster fans? This may lead to more store closings — CEO James Keyes said "every single store" will be evaluated. On the bright side, Read more
One-time movie rental powerhouse Blockbuster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning. The company has more than $1 billion worth of debt and is asking for help so it can restructure, but won't be shutting all its doors. The CEO said it plans to bounce back as "the only operator that provides access across multiple delivery channels — stores, kiosks, by-mail and digital." Netflix and iTunes Read more
Conan O'Brien is working on a late-night agreement with Fox — TV Squad Also in Coco news, his new live show may become a documentary — MTV Movies Blog Blockbuster is headed toward bankruptcy — Vulture Television's most underrated hot men — TresSugar The music portion of SXSW kicks off today! — Music Mix Betty White lands a sitcom — Zap2it A satire about suicide bombers? This Read more
Get ready, get set TiVo owners and subscribers, because BlockBuster OnDemand will be coming to your TiVo later this year. Similar to the partnership with Blockbuster and 2Wire, TiVo members will soon be able to rent, as well as purchase thousands of Blockbuster movies via their TiVo and instantly watch them on their TV. No announcement on pricing yet, but the OnDemand functionality will be Read more
Rumor has it that Blockbuster is looking into bankruptcy as a possibility, which doesn't come as a huge surprise given the many other movie-renting options out there (not to mention the withering state of consumer confidence). Still, the blue and gold movie house has been around for some time. Would you miss it? Source Would You Be Bummed If Blockbuster Went Bankrupt? Yes! I rent Read more
Starting today, you can get access to over 2,000 movies for rent thanks to Blockbuster's new Blockbuster OnDemand movie service. For a limited time, customers can pick up the tiny MediaPoint player by 2Wire for free with the purchase of 25 advance rentals for $99. With this player, you'll have access to Blockbuster's digital library, and after your 25 rentals are up, you can rent movies for $1.99 Read more
I've realized that I'm kind of insatiable when it comes to apps — but that's because for as many as there already are in the App Store, I have unfulfilled needs! I don't need an app to tell me I'm Rich or to simulate pouring a beer, I need an app to manage my Netflix queue! Well, ladies and gentlemen, here it is: Dashbuster, which is a free app, allows you to manage your Netflix or Blockbuster Read more
Variety is reporting today that Blockbuster has plans to roll out its own version of the Redbox DVD vending machines that can currently be found in some supermarkets and McDonalds restaurants. Blockbuster chairman-chief exec Jim Keyes has said that the kiosks represent "one more step in the fulfillment of our mission to transform Blockbuster into a multichannel provider of media entertainment." Read more
