Entries in 'Blockbuster' (84)
UK chief optimistic over Blockbuster sale
Blockbuster UK boss Martin Higgins hopes the sale of the firm will end the media circus surrounding the retail giant’s future.
Blockbuster up for auction
US entertainment chain Blockbuster has reportedly agreed to sell itself to consortium Cobalt Video Holdco, though its future as a business remains very much open to speculation.
Blockbuster sells GT5 for 99p
After five long years, Gran Turismo fans will be able to pick up the eagerly awaited fifth instalment in the racing series for just under a quid.
Blockbuster back on the offensive
After the most traumatic year in the chain’s history, rental and entertainment retailer Blockbuster is bursting back into life in the US with its first nationwide advertising campaign since 2007.
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ANALYSIS: The future of Blockbuster UK
As Premier League football clubs prove on a yearly basis, having a lot of debt doesn’t necessarily mean you are a bad business.
Blockbuster UK comes out fighting
Blockbuster UK is on the offensive following the Chapter 11 bankruptcy of its US parent.
Blockbuster files for bankruptcy
As predicted last month, after a prolonged period of uncertainty US rental firm Blockbuster has finally filed for bankruptcy protection.
Blockbuster bankruptcy draws closer
Following predictions earlier this month, Blockbuster has apparently informed a number of its key partners that it will be entering into a “pre-planned bankruptcy” agreement in mind-September.
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Blockbuster preparing for bankruptcy
The long and drawn-out demise of US rental giant Blockbuster looks to be reaching a conclusion with predictions that the retailer could file for bankruptcy as soon as the end ...
Pure Football price cut to £9.99
Budget multiformat game Pure Football has been advertised by Blockbuster for £9.99 – less than two months after it hit store shelves.
Respawn’s first game to be ‘huge summer blockbuster’
It’s got to be a first person shooter. But a contemporary war game? Multiplayer only? The long-rumoured sci-fi shooter? What form Jason West and Vince Zampella’s first game under ...
Business as usual at Blockbuster
Blockbuster UK is not closing any stores and is a profitable business, insists MD Martin Higgins.
The firm broke its silence after news emerged that its US parent could face ...
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Blockbuster UK breaks its silence
The UK arm of rental and entertainment chain Blockbuster has finally spoken out about the ongoing speculation surrounding the British arm of the retailer.
Blockbuster UK up for sale
Rental giant Blockbuster is looking to sell off its entire international business, including its 650-store UK operation.
Blockbuster admits bankruptcy danger
The troubled tale of former movie rental giant Blockbuster has taken a turn for the worse with the company admitting for the first time that a fall into bankruptcy could ...
Blockbuster UK up for sale?
The European arm of rental specialist Blockbuster is up for sale, according to newspaper reports.
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Blockbuster to cut UK store count?
Some of Blockbuster’s 650 UK stores could be at risk as the company seeks to slash property costs.
Blockbusters losses near half a billion
US retailer Blockbuster has posted some disturbing numbers for its most recent financial quarter, with Q4 net losses at the company hitting $434.9m – up on the already savage $359.8m ...
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US: Blockbuster to close 960 stores
Blockbuster said yesterday that it may be forced to close up to 960 outlets by the end of next year – a fifth of its overall store count.
Blockbuster offers Wii, DS rentals
Blockbuster is finally extending its rental range to include DS and Wii titles, MCV can reveal.
Blockbuster future thrown into doubt
Fresh doubt has been cast over the future of rental chain Blockbuster after it emerged that a deal to amend the company’s credit facilities is in jeopardy, Reuters reports.
Blockbuster ‘not filing for bankruptcy’
Blockbuster has denied that it is using law firm Kirkland & Ellis to help it file for bankruptcy.
Blockbuster ‘close to collapse’
Giant entertainment retail chain Blockbuster is close to collapse, according to national reports.
Italy to catch UK as Hypermarkets arrive
The Italian video game market has begun to approach the maturity of its European counterparts, France and the UK, as strong retail chains cash in on opportunities for growth.
