Walmart Sticks with Redbox DVD Kiosks

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Redbox Automated Retail announced Walmart will continue to feature Redbox’s DVD and game rental kiosks at more than 3,700 of the retailer’s locations in the United States through 2015.

For more information visit: www.redbox.com

Unedited press release follows:

Redbox Renews Retailer Agreement

Walmart to Feature Redbox Kiosks at More Than 3,700 Locations Into January 2015

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL–(Jan 31, 2012) – Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR), today announced a renewal agreement with Walmart to continue featuring Redbox® kiosks at more than 3,700 Walmart locations nationwide. The agreement extends the availability of Redbox kiosks and builds upon the companies’ more than five-year relationship.

“Redbox is proud to be located at America’s favorite retail destinations and to extend our relationship with Walmart,” said Maria Stipp, chief customer officer of Coinstar, Inc. “A key component to our success is our extensive retail footprint as it provides consumers greater access to movies and games at a low price.”

Featuring more than 28,000 locations nationwide, Redbox is America’s destination for movies and games. To date, more than two thirds of the U.S. population lives within a five-minute drive of a Redbox kiosk.

The first Redbox kiosks were installed in Walmart Stores in 2006.

Finding the nearest Redbox location is simple on www.redbox.com, via the Redbox iPhone® and Android™ apps or by texting FIND to 727272.*

* Message and data rates may apply. Only available on participating carriers.

About Redbox
Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc., (NASDAQ: CSTR) offers new-release DVD, Blu-ray Disc® and video game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 1.5 billion discs and is available at more than 34,400 kiosks across over 28,000 locations nationwide, including select McDonald’s restaurants, leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, select Walmart locations and Walgreens locations in select markets. For more information, visit www.redbox.com.