DALLAS, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster
Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) announced that BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® will
reach millions more homes across America through the latest models
of Samsung connected HDTVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray integrated
home theater systems. Consumers now have even more ways to enjoy
the hottest new releases from BLOCKBUSTER.
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is part of the newly-launched Samsung
Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can
download applications from select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray
players and home theater systems via the upgraded Internet@TV –
Content Service.
"BLOCKBUSTER On Demand brings you instant access to the latest
movies, with new releases available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray,"
said Bruce Anderson, BLOCKBUSTER On
Demand's senior vice president and general manager. "We're bringing
our customers the movies they want, when and where they want
them."
Customers may select from thousands of movies including the
hottest new releases and classic movies, directly on their TV set
and with no monthly fee. This allows for a more personalized and
easy to use in-home movie watching experience. Powered by Sonic's
Roxio CinemaNow™ technology, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand
offers a seamless experience across Samsung's entire line of
Internet@TV products.
About Blockbuster Inc.
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and
retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers
with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way
they want it – whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or
digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly
recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game
titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve
nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be
accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.
SOURCE Blockbuster Inc.
