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Blockbuster to bring movies to Motorola phones in the future

Blockbuster web appI'm happy to see Motorola get any boost it can, but does it not make more sense for Blockbuster to build a movie web app, based on HTML5 video?Then, the same app & service could be offered on any smartphone platform. In fact, the service could be offered...

Tags: Corporate communications, cloud computing, phone, Blockbuster Inc., HTML5, Motorola Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-19

Blockbuster to bring movies to Motorola phones in the future

As a daily train commuter and a person who travels on airplanes about once a month I do enjoy occasionally watching movies on my mobile phones. The iPhone is great for iTunes rental or purchases, while the Nokia N97 and Nokia 5800 are excellent Amazon Video On Demand devices. According...

Tags: Phone, Blockbuster Inc., Motorola Inc., Video On Demand (VoD), Telecom & Utilities, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-08-19

Blockbuster OnDemand service comes to Samsung's TVs, Blu-ray players

Blockbuster OnDemand service comes to Samsung's TVs, Blu-ray playersSo does this mean Samsung won't provide Netflix service anymore?Is this an exclusive deal with Blockbuster, or do Samsung users now have a choice between services?

Tags: Managed hosting, cloud computing, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Blockbuster Inc., Blockbuster OnDemand, Samsung TV, on-demand, TV

Discussion threads 2009-07-15

Blockbuster OnDemand service comes to Samsung's TVs, Blu-ray players

Another day, another news item about a TV manufacturer and a streaming-video partner. Yesterday, Mitsubishi announced it was giving away a Vudu Box with the purchase of a TV (most models, at least) for the next month. Today, Samsung and Blockbuster have revealed a partnership to bring the Blockbuster OnDemand...

Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., On-demand, Blockbuster Inc., Blu-ray, Managed Hosting, Cloud Computing, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2009-07-14

Entertainment Provider Improves Video on Demand With New Web Tools and Technologies

To stay on the leading edge of the rapidly evolving online entertainment industry, Blockbuster needed to provide its customers with a compelling, PC-based, video-on-demand experience. Blockbuster used a set of integrated Web tools and technologies from Microsoft, including Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Windows Presentation Foundation, the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008...

Tags: Web, VoD, Blockbuster Inc., Microsoft Corp., Entertainment, Blockbuster OnDemand Application, Video On Demand (VoD), Advertising & Promotion, Tv & Home Theater, Broadband Internet, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Marketing, Telecommunications, Consumer Electronics

Case studies 2009-07-09

Blockbuster inks deal with TiVo

Blockbuster inks deal with TiVoTiVo is rubbishI think its only used in the US. I had it when it was first launched in the UK but it was slow and unreliable. BT Vision or Sky+ are the new kings of recorders.Well the first Tivos were not that great...maybe you should...

Tags: Podcasts, DVR, Digital video, Digital media, TiVo Inc., Blockbuster Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-03-25

Blockbuster inks deal with TiVo

Blockbuster said Wednesday that it will distribute its on-demand library via TiVo digital video recorders.  Under the deal, Blockbuster's library of titles will be integrated in TiVo's Series 2 and 3, HD and HD XL DVRs. Meanwhile, Blockbuster will sell TiVo DVRs in its stores statement.  ...

Tags: Blockbuster Inc., TiVo Inc., Managed Hosting, DVR, Cloud Computing, Digital Video, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-25

Netflix could have an open field as rival Blockbuster struggles

Netflix, which has already proven to be recession resistant, could find itself with an open field of growth ahead as its primary bricks-and-mortar competition struggles.  Throughout its history, Netflix has competed with Blockbuster. And its rival has sometimes made Netflix's profit margins shrink. But now the viability...

Tags: NetFlix Inc., Blockbuster Inc., Bankruptcy, Litigation, Personal Finance, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-03-03

2Wire MediaPoint Digital Media Player w/ Blockbuster OnDemand

Blockbuster Video has had a rough transition to the 21st century, thanks in large part to Netflix. That flat-fee, subscription-based DVD-by-mail concern became the first major challenge to Blockbuster's once lucrative brick and mortar storefronts--a business model that was based largely on profits derived from late fees. Then, just as...

Tags: TVs, Corporate communications, TV & Home Theater, Media players, Wi-Fi, on-demand, media player, 2Wire, Blockbuster Inc., NetFlix Inc.

Product reviews 2009-01-28

BlockBuster(PocketPC) 1.0 (Mobile)

BlockBuster is an amazing arcade game with relaxed game-playing mode. Your goal is to clear the board deleting blocks of color squares - game wil bring you hours of pleasure and joy. Now you play on color devices working under Windows CE. Skins, online contest and several skill levels for...

Tags: Mobile, Blockbuster Inc., Pocket PC, Absolutist.com, Games, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-01-06

Blockbuster joins movie-streaming race with 2Wire MediaPoint digital media player

Blockbuster joins movie-streaming race with 2Wire MediaPoint digital media playerAnd don't forget...Microsoft just updated X-Box 360's Dashboard which now Integrates any user's account with Netflix into it. So they can browse their ques and watch any movies available for instant... all the while integrating Windows Media Center into it as...

Tags: Media Center PCs, Game players, Web site development, Corporate communications, Web technology, Digital video, Hulu.com, TiVo Inc., NetFlix Inc., 2Wire, Blockbuster Inc., digital media, movie

Discussion threads 2008-11-26

Blockbuster joins movie-streaming race with 2Wire MediaPoint digital media player

With Netflix pushing hard into the living room with the Netflix Player by Roku, Vudu offering an improved device (the BX100) with HD streaming, and, of course, Apple TV still hanging around, Blockbuster was bound to want to join the streaming movie club, even if the...

Tags: 2Wire, Digital Media, Movie, Blockbuster Inc., Corporate Communications, Marketing, Sean Portnoy

Blog posts 2008-11-25

Blockbuster Italia Simplifies Order Management and Improves Franchisee Services

Blockbuster Italia wanted to implement a solid, flexible system capable of adapting to new tax laws and accounting standards specific to different countries in which the company does business and permit effective customization where required Optimize information exchanges between head office and branches. The challenge was to improve the quality...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Blockbuster Inc., Order Management, Blockbuster Italia, Taxes, Free Trade, Monitors & Displays, Operational Accounting, Financial Services, Financial Planning, Finance, Hardware, Components

Case studies 2008-09-01

Blockbuster comes to its senses: Pulls Circuit City bid

Blockbuster comes to its senses: Pulls Circuit City bidBlockbuster comes to its senses:It would be cheaper to flush $100 bills down the toilet than to buy Circuit City. Remember when they laid off store employees and hired them back at a lower wage? How much is a desperate company worth?...

Tags: Strategy, Blockbuster Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-07-05

Whither Blu-ray?

Blu-ray hasn't been setting any sales records, in no small part due to its higher price. That, however, doesn't alter the fact that Sony absolutely had to win the format war, even if media downloads end up supplanting video disc formats. by John Carroll

Tags: Blockbuster Inc., Blu-ray, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Games, Video On Demand (VoD), Game Players, Hd Dvd, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, John Carroll

Blog posts 2008-07-03

Blockbuster comes to its senses: Pulls Circuit City bid

Blockbuster said it is withdrawing its proposal to buy Circuit City. In a statement late Tuesday, Blockbuster said its decision to pull its bid was based on "market conditions and the completion of our initial due diligence process." What Blockbuster didn't say is that no one could...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Blockbuster Inc., Advertising & Promotion, Branding, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-02

Dell Helps Soho VFX Deliver a Hollywood Blockbuster on Deadline While Reducing Power Costs by 20 Percent

Soho VFX makes the impossible happen for Hollywood blockbusters. Artists at visual effects studio Soho VFX work under intense pressure to meet tight deadlines; they require highly reliable and dependable computers that allow them to focus on their creativity. Artists at visual effects studio Soho VFX work under intense pressure...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., SOHO, Blockbuster Inc., Soho VFX

Case studies 2008-07-01

BLOCKBUSTER Total Access 1 (Windows)

Introducing the BLOCKBUSTER Total Access and Amazon Search gadget. BLOCKBUSTER Total Access gives the convenience of renting movies online with a choice of how to return them: send them back by mail or exchange them for new movies or discounted game rentals at participating stores. This version is the first...

Tags: Microsoft Access, Blockbuster Inc., Sidebar Gadgets, Games, Microsoft Windows, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2008-06-27

Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit City

Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit CitySM & CC, NF & BBSystemax is an better fit for Circuit City since Systemax already have an strong online store called TigerDirect. They also purchased most of CompUSA stores. It will be the most obvious and safest fit. Blockbuster will be better...

Tags: Blockbuster Inc., Systemax, NetFlix Inc., Circuit City Stores Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-05-09

Blockbuster can start due diligence on Circuit City

Circuit City said Friday that it is exploring strategic alternatives and will allow Blockbuster and investor Carl Icahn to "conduct additional due diligence." Last month, Blockbuster announced a rather perplexing plan to acquire Circuit City in an attempt to take two struggling retailers and make one strong...

Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Blockbuster Inc., Diligence, Corporate Governance, Financial Accounting, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-09