Blockbuster Inc. announced that it has started the process to sell itself as well as entered into an asset purchase agreement with stalking horse bidder Cobalt Video Holdco for $290 million.
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100 Devices Serve Up BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Blockbuster Inc. announced that its BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service is available on more than 100 devices – including Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, televisions, smartphones, DVRs and digital media adapters.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand Increasing its Reach
Blockbuster Inc. announced that its BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service is available on nearly 100 consumer electronics (CE) and mobile devices, including Blu-ray Disc (BD) players, smartphones, home theater systems, TVs, DVRs, digital media adapters and others.
Blockbuster Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Blockbuster Inc. announced that it and its domestic subsidiaries have filed voluntary Chapter 11 petitions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. According to the statement, Blockbuster’s non-U.S. operations and its domestic and international franchisees were not included in the filings and are not parties to the Chapter 11 proceedings.
Blockbuster Launches Blu-ray Favourites Pass
Blockbuster Canada announced that it has rolled out its new $9.99 per month ‘Blu-ray Favourites Pass’ program.
Onkyo BD-SP808 Blu-ray Player Offers BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
Blockbuster Inc. announced that Onkyo’s newest Blu-ray Disc (BD) player, the BD-SP808 will offer BLOCKBUSTER On Demand.
Blockbuster Reports Loss in Q2 2010
Blockbuster Inc. announced financial results for its second quarter ended July 4, 2010. According to the statement, total revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $788 million, compared to total revenues of $982 million for the same period one year ago. Net loss for the second quarter of 2010 was $69 million ($0.32/share) compared [...]
Sonic Adds DTS 5.1 Audio to RoxioNow
Sonic Solutions and DTS, Inc. announced a partnership that will bring DTS’ multi-channel audio format to the RoxioNow entertainment platform. According to the statement, the collaboration will enable Sonic’s retail partners, such as Best Buy and Blockbuster, to enhance the viewing of premium movies, next-day television shows, and independent films with 5.1-channel surround sound.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand Available on Toshiba Blu-ray Players
Blockbuster Inc. announced that its BLOCKBUSTER On Demand service is now available through the latest Toshiba Blu-ray Disc (BD) players. According to the statement, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is currently accessible on Toshiba’s new Blu-ray models, the BDX2500 and the BDX2700. Plans are also in place for the service to become available on future Toshiba Blu-ray [...]
