Newsletter 2705 Issue 270520071121534

NOV. 1 | Blockbuster laid out some details of its plan to improve store profitability—including a focus on consumer sales—as it reported a wider third-quarter loss Thursday. Full Story

https://www.videobusinesss.com/article/CA6497158.html?q=%2C+&q=%2C+

Jaman: Movie download service for world cinema

Download the best international and independent high def movies, share movie reviews on Jaman.com. Check out top new movie releases and download 2 free movies

http://www.jaman.com/

Starz Inks Screen Media Deal For Vongo

Starz Entertainment acquired Internet distribution rights for more than 100 feature films from Screen Media Ventures for distribution via Starz’s Vongo online movie-rental service. Financial terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed.

http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6485973.html?industryid=47199

Netflix still seeing minor glitches

Netflix customers saw only minor glitches a day after the movie rental service suffered an 11-hour Web site outage because of an undisclosed systems malfunction. Customers were unable to access ratings and recommendations on Tuesday, according to Steve Swasey, a spokesman for the company.

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9902823-7.html?%5e$

Waiting for the Red Envelope

Netflix, the largest online video-rental service, suffered a technical glitch Monday that knocked out its website, totally messing up thier delivery system. The good news is that the site is back online - down about 12 hours total.

http://www.contentagenda.com/article/CA6544717.html

News: Netflix surveys subscribers on Xbox 360 interest

According to a report on Reuters, a Netflix company spokesperson didn't specify whether or not that interest indicated that a partnership with Microsoft was a possibility in the short term, but did say that the company was keen to get to consumer televisions "in as many ways as possible."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/netflix-surveys-subscribers-on-xbox-360-in...

BBC online exec joins Lovefilm

LONDON -- Ben Lavender has been appointed group digital and product director at Lovefilm, Europe s leading online DVD rental and movie download service.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117969767

3M Exhibits Range of Large Format and Capacitive Touch Products at Kiosk Europe Expo

Kiosk Europe Expo, 6-8 May 2008, Messe Essen, Essen, Germany, Stand 2C.14 Bracknell, UK, 17 March 2008 – 3M, the diversified technology company, will demonstrate its innovative portfolio of touch screen and touch monitor offerings for the self-service kiosk and ATM markets on Stand 2C.

http://www.itbaudiovisual.com/pr/19315

Blockbuster Makes Online Push with Movielink Deal

Video-rental giant Blockbuster acquired movie-download service Movielink as it seeks to better position itself for distributing movies through the Internet.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6467134.html?industryid=47171

Examiner: The People Have Spoken: Oscar Favorites Chosen In Survey From Blockbuster

The People Have Spoken: Oscar Favorites Chosen In Survey From Blockbuster, DALLAS, Feb. 13

http://www.examiner.com/p-114819~The_People_Have_Spoken__Oscar_Favorites_Chosen_...