Topic: Blockbuster Inc.

BLOCKBUSTED: the Return of the DVD

You read that correctly, it’s not a typo. Blockbuster fails to deliver even as they promise you total access. This past couple of weeks I’ve had my fill of promises not kept at the local store. It wasn’t the first time; it was ...READ»

You've Got A (Movie) Mail!

Newsday reports that Blockbuster Inc. has launched its online movie rental service, which allows subscribers unlimited rentals, three DVDs at a time, from the company's Web site for a flat monthly fee. The movies are to be delivered ...READ»

Blockbuster Battle to Begin!

It seems Blockbuster Inc. backed off from acquiring its competitor Hollywood Video. Instead, Hollywood (number two in home rentals) will merge with Movie Gallery (number three). Their combined company will be a greater rival for ...READ»

A Blockbuster Suit

I was just waiting for this to happen. Blockbuster may not "technically" have late fees anymore, but their hyped-up, feverish TV commercials celebrating the end of late fees does nothing to remind viewers that well, there are ...READ»

We've Seen This Movie Before

From the way the media is playing up Blockbuster's new late-fees policy, you would think taxes were being eliminated. Instead, the hoopla is over those annoying $3 to $6.99 fees for returning a movie or game late. Dozens of papers ...READ»

BLOCKBUSTED: the Return of the DVD

You read that correctly, it’s not a typo. Blockbuster fails to deliver even as they promise you total access. This past couple of weeks I’ve had my fill of promises not kept at the local store. It wasn’t the first time; it was ...READ»

BLOCKBUSTED: the Return of the DVD

You read that correctly, it’s not a typo. Blockbuster fails to deliver even as they promise you total access. This past couple of weeks I’ve had my fill of promises not kept at the local store. It wasn’t the first time; it was ...READ»

The Fine Art of the Dope Slap

So Blockbuster announced today that it would use its stores, of which there are thousands, as mini-distribution centers for its video rental service that competes with Netflix. All together now: Duh! Has this not been obvious to ...READ»

Movi(e)ng On

If the success of Netflix has led Blockbuster to believe that people are now too lazy -- ahem, customer service focused -- to walk to the corner video store, perhaps Moviebank USA head Oliver Delouis is onto something with his ...READ»

How Setting Modest Goals Can Lead Toward Success

1. Debt Snowball Financial struggles often feel insurmountable: Will I ever be able to retire if I can't get out of debt? Personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey recommends making a "debt snowball" by combining small amounts of money ...READ»

• Made to Stick: Time to Aim Lower

Blockbuster Goes Online With TiVo, Apple to Save Its Business

Remember Blockbuster? You know, you'd rent a movie and then when you had to return it, you dropped it in that funny mail slot outside the store? It just announced, at long last some would say, that it's partnering with TiVo to bring ...READ»

Blockbuster Testing Movielink Download Service

If Blockbuster's [NYSE:BBI] plan to provide in-store movie download kiosks seems idiotic, then perhaps this bit of news will bring you a higher respect for their business plan. The company has been beta testing its new Movielink ...READ»

Blockbuster to Rent Movies on SD Cards, but Why?

Blockbuster is piloting a new movie-rental program that allows customers to load movies onto SD cards and play them back on mobile phones and TVs equipped with SD readers. The rentals cost $1.99. Perhaps conceived as a one-up ...READ»

Basic Instincts: Copying What Works vs. Protecting Your Turf

If you couldn't get enough of the recent patent-infringement thriller RIM vs. NPT, you'll definitely want to follow the latest nail-biter: Netflix vs. Blockbuster. Netflix is suing Blockbuster for violating its patents regarding ...READ»

Dying Hard With a Vengeance: Blockbuster May Go Under

Blockbuster, the $500 million video rental chain, has been in a long battle to remain relevant in the Internet-enabled age--lately by attempting to strike a deal for online content distribution. But the company's Internet leap may ...READ»

Tech Watch: Why Is Movie Rental Still So Damn Difficult?

While other technologies advance, renting a movie seems more confusing and expensive than ever.READ»

True or False: You're Hiring the Right People

If you answered "False," you may need Unicru's smart-assessment program -- a fast-paced, real-time screening system that quickens your hiring process, improves your hit ratio, and boosts your employee-retention rate. And that's the truth.READ»

The Old Kid on the Block

Where'd you watch your last movie? In the theater? On TV? It's increasingly likely that you watched it from your couch, after you pulled the DVD out of an envelope delivered by the U.S. Postal Service. And -- to Blockbuster’s ...READ»

BestBuy Considers Launching Netflix Competitor

BestBuy is considering launching a digital movie service that will roll out this summer, in cooperation with CinemaNow, the company that built a similar system for Blockbuster. The idea: the retailer could sell its Insignia Blu-ray ...READ»

Samsung Ditches Middleman, Brings Blockbuster, Amazon Content to TVs

Web-streaming TV is a tech on the upswing, and old hands like Netflix and Blockbuster are grabbing on quick. Now Samsung's joining in too, cutting out the set-top box middleman and bringing streaming content directly to your ...READ»

Innovation: Plaxo Says Customers ARE in Charge of Their Data

Yesterday, Plaxo launched its new online data aggregator. Pulse let’s you move your data from one platform to another. Joseph Smarr and John McCrea of Plaxo talked about the technology and portability on the Scoble Show v/blog ...READ»

Innovation: Plaxo Says Customers ARE in Charge of Their Data

Yesterday, Plaxo launched its new online data aggregator. Pulse let’s you move your data from one platform to another. Joseph Smarr and John McCrea of Plaxo talked about the technology and portability on the Scoble Show v/blog ...READ»

Innovation: Plaxo Says Customers ARE in Charge of Their Data

Yesterday, Plaxo launched its new online data aggregator. Pulse let’s you move your data from one platform to another. Joseph Smarr and John McCrea of Plaxo talked about the technology and portability on the Scoble Show v/blog ...READ»

Lawful Entry

There has been a plethora of companies involved in lawsuits. Just this morning, it was announced that Blockbuster was settling over their confusing 'No Late Fees' advertising. Of course, it is only $600k and will barely dent their ...READ»

Blockbuster Chooses Blu-ray -- Is the Format War Ending?

The high-density optical disc format war is slowly tipping in Blu-ray's favor. Blockbuster has announced that they will support Sony's format over the HD-DVD format. Though some stores will still carry HD-DVD, all of the Blockbuster ...READ»