around New York City. In every case, I was unable to find a single Redbox outlet offering Blu-ray movies. There were, however, several kiosks with Blu-ray films around Los Angeles and San Francisco. Redbox’s decision to expand its business with Blu-ray
Redbox. “Redbox is a convenient, affordable home entertainment provider and we’re delighted to offer consumers their favorite movies on the increasingly popular Blu-ray Disc format.” According to a recent report by the Digital Entertainment Group, sales
of waiting for a Netflix choice to arrive by mail. Now it’s apparently planning to add Blu-ray movies to its rental kiosks. According to Redbox president Mitch Lowe, Blu-ray discs will hit
February, Redbox dropped its suit against Warner Bros. and in return the studio agreed to supply Redbox with movies 28 days after their releases. Now the company has reached agreements with Universal and Fox. According to a statement by Redbox President
Friday, February 26, 2010
and cheaper for Redbox to acquire its DVDs; in exchange, Redbox agreed not to rent the studio’s movies until 28 days after their DVD release. In those first four weeks, 90% of a typical DVD’s sales occur. Netflix has agreed to the same waiting period,
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
August 2009. In that lawsuit Redbox had disputed Warner Home Video terms that barred it from renting out movies until at least 28 days after public release. [ID:nN19465512] As part of the new agreement, which is set to run through Jan. 31, 2012, Redbox
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
A… Failures by Mike Masnick Tue, Feb 16th 2010 4:10pm Share This Filed Under: delays , kiosks , movies , releases , rentals , Companies: netflix , redbox , warner bros. Permalink. Redbox Caves To Warner Bros., Will Delay New Movie Releases From
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
DVD rental kiosk chain Redbox has agreed to wait 28 days after Warner Bros. releases new movies for sale before offering to rent them for $1 a night. The agreement announced Tuesday ends a lawsuit Redbox filed against Warner Bros.’ home video unit