Entries in 'Blockbuster' (84)

Resurgent Blockbuster lands Django Unchained exclusivity

Resurgent Blockbuster lands Django Unchained exclusivity

Retailer Blockbuster hopes to take another step toward recovery with an exclusive deal on Quentin Tarantino’s latest DVD and Blu-ray release.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2013 at 1:03PM in News
Blockbuster targets bank holiday comeback through marketing blitz

Blockbuster targets bank holiday comeback through marketing blitz

Rejuvenated entertainment retailer Blockbuster is to embark on a promotional blitz this bank holiday weekend to properly mark its High Street comeback.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2013 at 9:36AM in News
Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster's new kid on the block

Blockbuster was rescued out of administration last month, and its new owner wants to turn the rental giant into a retail powerhouse. MCV speaks to the firm’s new MD Gary ...

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 16th 2013 at 1:34PM in News
Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster: We are serious about games

Blockbuster is on a charm offensive with the UK games industry.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 9th 2013 at 11:10AM in News

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140 HMV stores saved in £50m deal

140 HMV stores saved in £50m deal

Hilco UK will acquire HMV in a £50m deal.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Apr 4th 2013 at 10:48PM in News
OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

OPINION: Blockbuster could yet prove viable

No matter what we print about ambitions by supermarkets or GAME, the fact is the number of games retailers has wobbled a bit.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:21AM in News
Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games have a 'big role' for new Blockbuster

Video games will play a major role in the future of Blockbuster UK, the retailer has told MCV.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 2nd 2013 at 11:14AM in News
Former HMV commercial boss takes over at Blockbuster

Former HMV commercial boss takes over at Blockbuster

Gary Warren has been appointed managing director of the new Blockbuster UK.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Mar 23rd 2013 at 6:00PM in News

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Blockbuster sale agreed; 264 stores and 2,000 jobs saved

Blockbuster sale agreed; 264 stores and 2,000 jobs saved

Deloitte has confirmed that it has completed the sale of Blockbuster for an undisclosed sum.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 23rd 2013 at 3:36PM in News
Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

Read the definitive guide to Q2 new releases in the latest MCV

This latest MCV – which is now available to view online – details all of the hottest releases coming in the next few months, including The Last of Us and Remember Me.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 22nd 2013 at 12:41PM in News
Two bidders offer fresh hope for Blockbuster

Two bidders offer fresh hope for Blockbuster

UK retailer Blockbuster could yet be saved.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 4th 2013 at 9:35AM in News
More store closures expected at Blockbuster

More store closures expected at Blockbuster

Administrator Deloitte has confirmed to MCV that there will be further closures at Blockbuser stores UK.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Mar 1st 2013 at 2:47PM in News

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Morrisons acquires 49 Blockbuster stores

Morrisons acquires 49 Blockbuster stores

Supermarket chain Morrisons will acquire 49 stores from troubled retailer Blockbuster, it has been confirmed.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 18th 2013 at 10:53AM in News
Blockbuster administrator: "We are fighting in the trenches"

Blockbuster administrator: "We are fighting in the trenches"

The lead administrator at Blockbuster has issues a grave warning to workers at the retailer.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 4th 2013 at 10:48AM in News
New Metal Gear game is 2013's 'first blockbuster'

New Metal Gear game is 2013's 'first blockbuster'

EA and Sega may say otherwise, but Konami reckons Metal Gear Rising is the first blockbuster of 2013.

Billy Langsworthy
by Billy Langsworthy
on Jan 30th 2013 at 3:53PM in News
Blockbuster UK embroiled in tax outcry

Blockbuster UK embroiled in tax outcry

As if things weren’t bad enough for in-administration Blockbuster UK, a newspaper investigation has landed the company in even hotter water.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 25th 2013 at 9:50AM in News

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Video games escape UK's latest retail crisis

Video games escape UK's latest retail crisis

The collapse of HMV and Blockbuster is unlikely to have a massive impact upon the video games market.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 24th 2013 at 4:30PM in News
Big firms eye Blockbuster UK stores

Big firms eye Blockbuster UK stores

Two firms are reported to be in discussions to rescue bankrupt rental firm Blockbuster UK.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Jan 23rd 2013 at 11:09AM in News
Blockbusters store closure count now at 160

Blockbusters store closure count now at 160

Deloitte has this morning confirmed it will close at least 160 Blockbusters stores as part of the rental chain's administration process.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jan 19th 2013 at 11:23AM in News
ERA 'saddened' by Blockbuster news

ERA 'saddened' by Blockbuster news

The Entertainment Retail Association hopes Blockbuster will re-emerge in some form.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Jan 16th 2013 at 4:47PM in News
Blockbuster WILL honour gift cards and credit during administration

Blockbuster WILL honour gift cards and credit during administration

Retailer Blockbuster has announced that it will continue to honour gift cards and store credit despite slipping into administration this afternoon.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2013 at 2:53PM in News
Deloitte focused on "generating as much value as possible" for Blockbuster creditors

Deloitte focused on "generating as much value as possible" for Blockbuster creditors

In the same week as the UK High Street saw HMV slip into administration, fellow long-term chain Blockbuster has now followed its lead.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2013 at 2:50PM in News
Blockbuster to appoint administrators

Blockbuster to appoint administrators

UK entertainment retail is facing another huge blow, with reports that Blockbuster is to enter administration.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 16th 2013 at 2:19PM in News
Blockbuster publishes digital magazine

Blockbuster publishes digital magazine

Retailer Blockbuster has ventured into the world of digital publishing with a brand new iPad, Android and Kindle magazine.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 13th 2012 at 1:42PM in News
IN PICTURES: Retail ushers in Black Ops II release

IN PICTURES: Retail ushers in Black Ops II release

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is here at last, and thousand of store workers and gamers took to the streets last night to welcome it.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Nov 13th 2012 at 8:59AM in News