This sad sight marks the end of an era.
Well folks, its the end of an era. Blockbuster’s fate has been decided and the verdict is a swift death. As a result, the remaining 253 locations across the country will join the other 150 which were axed in June. Learn more after the jump… continue reading...
The end has begun for Blockbuster Canada, after 21 years in business.
Sad news Blockbuster lovers, the Canadian division of the franchise is hitting the chopping block next month in mid June. As a result, these select locations (a third of all stores) will no longer be renting films, or accepting your gift cards as of today. continue reading...
Signs are pointing to the end of Blockbuster as we know it.
Video Rental giant Blockbuster Inc. is preparing to file bankruptcy in the middle of the month. continue reading...
Blockbuster stores keep closing earlier and earlier, and permanently.
It has recently been spoken about loudly by industry pundits that Blockbuster is in a death spiral. Can’t believe it? Just have a look at its stock pricing and recent flood of vacant movie-rental stores in Canada and the United States. Sorry folks, (particularly those that enjoy visiting a real-world video store), the industry goliath that we all know and love is fighting for its life and its not looking good. continue reading...
Blockbuster Inc. has just announced that they will soon require bankruptcy protection. This has resulted from declining sales and rising online competition. In fact, its shares have plummeted 30 per cent today alone. So, needless to say its not a good time to be a Blockbuster stock holder. Ouch. continue reading...
According to the Associated Press, The Hong Kong based studio that brought us 2007’s TMNT and 2009’s Astro Boy has shut down. continue reading...