Kiosk powerhouse Redbox announced it will offer video games in addition to movies, marking a new trend in the rental industry that Netflix may mimic.READ»
Blockbuster is currently searching for a new CEO. Who should they select? How can Blockbuster remake itself to compete with Netflix, Redbox, Apple, and the whole slew of companies that caused its demise?READ»
The video rental giant finally files for Chapter 11. If only it had bought Netflix for $50 million in 2000! Here are the key moments in the downfall.READ»
We've all heard about the problems happening right now at Blockbuster: The one-time giant in video rental has announced that it will file for bankruptcy this September. What lessons can we learn from this? How could Blockbuster's ...READ»
Now that Netflix is available on the iPhone and iPod -- and Blockbuster is dominating Droid -- which movie rental giant will win the mobile market?READ»
The movie rental giant says Steve Jobs' software is too restrictive, and its online movie rival is too geeky for regular users. Part one of our interview with Blockbuster's digital chief.READ»
Barnes & Noble is considering putting itself up for sale to "maximize shareholder value." Could that be part of a plan to ditch those brick-and-mortar stores and focus on Internet retail? READ»
Ah, Canada. The true north, strong and free, as its anthem sings. Here, Blockbuster's Canadian subsidiary is indeed strong--at least, much stronger than it is in the U.S.--and free--or at least, debt-free. Unlike its American ...READ»
While it may feel like an all out tug-of-war between Blockbuster and Netflix, don't forget they aren't the only companies battling for market share. Redbox is fighting for kiosk space. Apple, Amazon, and Comcast are competing for ...READ»
Blockbuster CEO Jim Keyes has been vocal in the press lately, knocking Netflix for its outdated content and boasting of the company's 28-day exclusive window for new releases, even as they flirt with bankruptcy. While Netflix has ...READ»
Blockbuster last week urged its shareholders against granting Greg Meyer a seat on the board of directors. Meyer, a large shareholder in the company himself and the former CEO of kiosk company DVDXpress, filed a Blockbuster ...READ»
How would you like to watch movies on your TV, with the benefit of home-made food and cheap soda, a mere 30 days after they hit the silver screen in the theater? Time Warner may be about to try it, but it'll shake up the movie ...READ»
Why Blockbuster's 28-day advantage, "additional daily rates" (don't call 'em late fees), and stay-the-course CEO may not be enough to save the video rental giant.READ»
