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R.I.P Blockbuster: All stores closed in UK
R.I.P Blockbuster: All stores closed in UK
Blockbuster is now officially dead, with all stores closed and all employees laid off. 15 Dec 2013 - 10 comments
Blockbuster's last 300 stores to close in U.S.
Blockbuster's last 300 stores to close in U.S.
Dish Network has announced that all Blockbuster retail stores are to close by January 2014, and the Blockbuster By Mail service is being axed too. 06 Nov 2013 - 7 comments
Warner pushes Netflix into a 56 day delay for new releases
Warner pushes Netflix into a 56 day delay for new releases
Netflix has caved in to Warner demands for a 56 day delay to offer new releases. Redbox and Blockbuster appear to be holding out. 11 Jan 2012 - 23 comments
Blockbuster, Dish Network streaming video announcement coming today
Blockbuster, Dish Network streaming video announcement coming today
Blockbuster is expected to announce a new streaming video service at a media event scheduled for later today. Dish Network bought Blockbuster ...... 23 Sep 2011
Dish, Blockbuster look to pounce on wounded Netflix
Dish, Blockbuster look to pounce on wounded Netflix
Dish and Blockbuster are expected to announce their new streaming service this week, taking advantage of the recent weakness in market leader Netflix. ...... 20 Sep 2011 - 1 comment
Blockbuster, Dish to start streaming service, likely with Starz movies
Blockbuster, Dish to start streaming service, likely with Starz movies
Dish Network,the U.S.' second largest satellite-TV provider, has announced it will introduce a streaming movie service to rival Netflix, using ...... 04 Sep 2011 - 1 comment
Dish drops prices of Blockbuster in-store rentals
Dish drops prices of Blockbuster in-store rentals
Just weeks after acquiring the struggling movie rental company Blockbuster, Dish Network has dropped prices across the board for in-store rentals ...... 27 May 2011 - 17 comments
Dish Network buys Blockbuster for $228 million
Dish Network buys Blockbuster for $228 million
The Dish Network has secured the winning bid in the race to buy up Blockbuster's assets, paying about $228 million after "certain adjustments" ...... 06 Apr 2011
Dish, Carl Icahn bid for Blockbuster
Dish, Carl Icahn bid for Blockbuster
According to the Wall Street Journal, Dish Network Corp and investor Carl Icahn have submitted bids for bankrupt Blockbuster Inc. The bids ...... 02 Apr 2011 - 4 comments
Blockbuster reaches deal with investors for $290 million buyout
Blockbuster reaches deal with investors for $290 million buyout
Blockbuster has said this week that they have signed a $290 million deal that will sell the chain to a group of investors which will take it ...... 24 Feb 2011 - 19 comments
Blockbuster in talks to sell itself?
Blockbuster in talks to sell itself?
According to a new report, bankrupt movie rental company Blockbuster will put itself up for sale, following a disagreement with its creditors. ...... 11 Feb 2011 - 21 comments
Studio behind 'Twilight' tells Blockbuster to pay up
Studio behind 'Twilight' tells Blockbuster to pay up
Summit Distribution, the studio behind the blockbuster franchise 'Twilight,' is demanding that struggling rental chain Blockbuster pay up what ...... 04 Feb 2011 - 12 comments
     

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