Universal and Redbox Ink Distribution Agreement

Universal Studios Home Entertainment and redbox announced they have reached a long-term distribution agreement that will make Universal DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) titles available for rental at redbox locations 28 days after release. The agreement ends the legal dispute between redbox and Universal.

Fox and Redbox Announce Distribution Agreement

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and redbox announced a multi-year distribution agreement that will make DVD and Blu-ray Disc (BD) titles from Fox available for rental at redbox locations following a 28-day window from the home entertainment street date for new Blu-ray and DVD film releases. The agreement also ends the legal dispute between redbox …

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Netflix Announces Q1 2010 Results

Netflix, Inc. announced the results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2010. According to the statement, Netflix earned $32.3 million ($0.59/share), compared with $22.4 million ($0.37/share) in the same period in 2009. First quarter revenue increase to $493.7 million, up from $394.1 million in the previous year.

VER Purchases Ten Panasonic 3D Camcorders

Panasonic Solutions Company announced that Video Equipment Rentals (VER) has purchased 10 Panasonic AG-3DA1 professional quality, fully-integrated Full HD 3D camcorders. According to the statement, VER will take delivery of the 3D camcorders in the early fall, and will immediately support rentals of the product from its locations in major markets throughout the country.

Redbox Expands Kiosk Presence in Kum & Go

Redbox Automated Retail, LLC announced an agreement with Kum & Go, L.C. to expand the presence of its redbox fully automated DVD rental kiosks to more than 281 Kum & Go convenience stores nationwide this year. According to the statement, Redbox kiosks are currently installed at 26 Kum & Go stores in Iowa, Arkansas, Colorado, …

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Netflix and Fox Sign Strategic Agreement

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and Netflix, Inc. announced an expansion of their agreements encompassing both physical and digital distribution of Fox movies and television programs.

Netflix Inks Distribution Deal with Universal

Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Netflix, Inc. announced agreements covering the distribution of Universal new release DVD and Blu-ray titles at Netflix while providing an expanded selection of the studio’s movies that can be streamed from Netflix to TVs and computers.

Blockbuster Signs with Fox and Sony

Blockbuster Inc. announced new agreements with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Inc. According to the statement, these new agreements, along with the previously-announced agreement with Warner Home Video, will provide day-and-date availability of movies for Blockbuster’s store and by-mail channels. Additionally, these studios will provide new enhanced payment terms …

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