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Items tagged with 'Redbox'

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Redbox Instant Movie Streaming Service Launched and Live

Redbox Instant Movie Streaming Service Launched and Live

Friday, March 15, 2013 - by Joshua Gulick in News
A new streaming movie service is in town: Redbox. That’s right, Coinstar, the company behind those red movie boxes in front of pharmacies everywhere, has teamed up with Verizon to create an online movie streaming service. The new Redbox Instant is tied to the brick and mortar (well, metal and plastic) boxes, so signing... Read More
Redbox Instant Coming To Xbox 360 Console, PS3 And Wii U Left Out

Redbox Instant Coming To Xbox 360 Console, PS3 And Wii U Left Out

Wednesday, February 06, 2013 - by Ray Willington in News
In the world of exploding markets, video streaming is high atop the list. Amazon, Apple, Google, Microsoft -- pretty much every major consumer electronics name is wrapped up in video streaming in some way. And now, even a name that's linked tightly to nightly DVD rentals is venturing into the virtual world after finding... Read More
Redbox Instant by Verizon Video Streaming Service Launches This Month

Redbox Instant by Verizon Video Streaming Service Launches This Month

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - by Jennifer Johnson in News
We've known Verizon and Coinstar were teaming up to offer a streaming and physical media service similar to Netflix. Earlier this month, we even heard suggestions the service could launch by the end of this year. With just over two weeks of 2012 left, there's not much time for these two companies to get the service off... Read More
Netflix has Competition: Redbox Instant by Verizon Could Launch Yet This Year

Netflix has Competition: Redbox Instant by Verizon Could Launch Yet This Year

Sunday, December 02, 2012 - by Seth Colaner in News
Back in February, we heard tell that Verizon was teaming up with Coinstar (maker of those Redbox DVD rental kiosks you see everywhere) to develop a streaming and physical media service not unlike Netflix. Now, it appears that the service--dubbed “Redbox Instant by Verizon”--is in the offing. GigaOM uncovered... Read More
Redbox And Warner Bros. Agree To 28 Day Window For Kiosks, UltraViolet Support

Redbox And Warner Bros. Agree To 28 Day Window For Kiosks, UltraViolet Support

Friday, October 26, 2012 - by Ray Willington in News
The movie rental market couldn't be hotter. From digital distribution to Redbox, it's a booming market, and movie studios are still struggling to figure out how to best approach the growth. Redbox and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have inked a new multi-year agreement to bring Warner Bros.' Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles... Read More
Redbox Celebrates 2 Billion Rentals Milestone with a Free Movie

Redbox Celebrates 2 Billion Rentals Milestone with a Free Movie

Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - by Paul Lilly in News
Redbox has been on a roll lately. The DVD rental service recently knocked out its competition in the kiosk market by buying out Blockbuster's kiosks, it's renewed its agreement with Universal (while flipping the finger at Warner Bros., which tried to double the new release rental window from 28 days to 56 days), and has... Read More
Redbox Renews Agreement with Universal, Keeps Blu-rays and DVDs on 28-Day Delay

Redbox Renews Agreement with Universal, Keeps Blu-rays and DVDs on 28-Day Delay

Thursday, March 01, 2012 - by Paul Lilly in News
Redbox did something with Universal that it wasn't able to do with Warner Bros., and that's hammer out a multi-year agreement that will continue to make Universal DVDs and Blu-ray discs available for rental nationwide 28 days following their home release. The 28-day window has become somewhat of a standard between movie... Read More
Verizon And Redbox Plan Streaming And Physical Media Service

Verizon And Redbox Plan Streaming And Physical Media Service

Monday, February 06, 2012 - by Jennifer Johnson in News
Verizon and Redbox are teaming up to offer physical media as well as streaming content to subscribers. Although details are still a bit sparse at the moment, Verizon and Coinstar have said the service will offer the convenience and value of Redbox new release disc rentals along with a new content-rich video on-demand streaming... Read More
Verizon's Denies Netflix Takeover Talk, Might Be Interested in Redbox

Verizon's Denies Netflix Takeover Talk, Might Be Interested in Redbox

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - by Paul Lilly in News
Shares of Netflix rose by more than 6 percent on Monday after a trade publication reported Verizon was kicking around the idea of acquiring the streaming service. The publication -- Deal Reporter -- didn't reveal its sources, but was very clear about Verizon wanting to get into the streaming sector, and that buying Netflix... Read More
Redbox Treating Itself to a 20 Percent Price Hike Effective Halloween, No Trick!

Redbox Treating Itself to a 20 Percent Price Hike Effective Halloween, No Trick!

Thursday, October 27, 2011 - by Paul Lilly in News
We just got word from Redbox that starting on Monday, October 31, the daily rental charge for DVDs will increase 20 percent to $1.20 per day. According to Redbox, the price hike is intended to offset rising operating expenses, such as increases in debit card fees. Blu-ray discs, video game rentals, and additional day charges... Read More
Redbox Reaches 1.5 Billion DVD And Blu-ray Rentals

Redbox Reaches 1.5 Billion DVD And Blu-ray Rentals

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 - by Ray Willington in News
Redbox, the DVD rental box service that's sweeping the nation, has just reached 1.5 billion DVD and Blu-ray Disc rentals. That's a pretty staggering number. The company launched their service in 2004, which means it only took 7 years to reach the milestone. Furthermore, they've also rented over 4 million video games during... Read More
Redbox To Expand Video Game Rental Locations This Summer

Redbox To Expand Video Game Rental Locations This Summer

Monday, May 02, 2011 - by Jennifer Johnson in News
This summer, you’ll be able to visit your local Redbox to get your hands on some of the latest video game titles. Beginning June 17, 2011, Redbox will offer Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Nintendo Wii titles at more than 21,000 Redbox locations nationwide. Top video games will be available for $2 a day. As you may recall,... Read More
YouTube To Start Major Motion Picture Rentals Next Week?

YouTube To Start Major Motion Picture Rentals Next Week?

Wednesday, April 27, 2011 - by Ray Willington in News
Are you fed up with Netflix? Redbox just not working out? We highly doubt you'll be answering "yes" to those, but if so, help is on the way from a pretty wild source. Google's YouTube has just launched their first major movie rentals, making it an instant competitor in a small but powerful network of companies who are driving... Read More
Blockbuster Puts Itself Up For Sale: A Dream Dies

Blockbuster Puts Itself Up For Sale: A Dream Dies

Thursday, February 24, 2011 - by Ray Willington in News
It's a shame, but no one can honestly say that they didn't see this coming. Blockbuster has been dwindling for years. They simply haven't been "popular" in years, and many younger folks don't even acknowledge their existence. These days, it's all about Netflix, Redbox and streaming media. Even cable TV is becoming a lot... Read More
Redbox Reportedly Creating Streaming Service To Rival Netflix

Redbox Reportedly Creating Streaming Service To Rival Netflix

Friday, February 18, 2011 - by Ray Willington in News
Ready for battle? Redbox is, but who knows if Netflix is geared up as well. The rumors have been swirling for months now, and the Los Angeles Times is now reporting that Redbox could be preparing itself for a serious showdown with Netflix in the streaming arena. Currently, Redbox only has rental kiosks. The $1-per-night... Read More
NPD Group Finds More Rental Kiosks Being Used Compared To In-Store

NPD Group Finds More Rental Kiosks Being Used Compared To In-Store

Friday, January 21, 2011 - by Ray Willington in News
Have you been out to a DVD rental kiosk lately? What about a movie rental store? Opened your mailbox only to find a Netflix envelope? We're guessing that you may have utilized Netflix or Redbox lately, but when's the last time you actually drove out to a movie rental store to find a flick? It's happening less and less overall,... Read More
Blockbuster Express Testing $2.99/Night DVD Rentals

Blockbuster Express Testing $2.99/Night DVD Rentals

Thursday, December 09, 2010 - by Ray Willington in News
Ever heard of Redbox? Probably so. It's the company who puts movie rental kiosks in various stores, giving customers the ability to rent their favorite new release DVD for just $1 per night. This, along with Netflix's cheap monthly rates, have seriously hurt Blockbuster, and movie studios are concerned that they could be... Read More
Flix On Stix Brings Movies To USB Drives Via Rental Kiosk

Flix On Stix Brings Movies To USB Drives Via Rental Kiosk

Saturday, December 04, 2010 - by Ray Willington in News
Is Redbox working well for you? We suspect it is for most, as sales have been fairly high so far, and the popularity of the kiosks has risen significantly in the past year. They're popping up everywhere, and they're probably destined to be around for quite some time. But what if there were an alternative to Redbox? Would... Read More
Redbox Confirms That Streaming Option Will Come In 2011

Redbox Confirms That Streaming Option Will Come In 2011

Friday, October 29, 2010 - by Ray Willington in News
Redbox is known as the DVD kiosk company. It's the company that has taken the world by storm by placing a seemingly endless amount of red DVD rental boxes in grocery stores, supermarkets and Walmart locations. They have most likely led to the further decline of Blockbuster sales, and they're arguably quicker and better... Read More
Redbox Goes Blu: Blu-ray Discs For $1.50 Per Night Now Available

Redbox Goes Blu: Blu-ray Discs For $1.50 Per Night Now Available

Thursday, July 29, 2010 - by Ray Willington in News
Redbox. Just saying the name brings a smile to most faces, particularly those movie lovers with a box or two nearby. We have heard in the past that the company is planning to compete with Netflix and is still in a "beta phase" when it comes to pricing, but now we're learning that Redbox is going Blue. Or, we should say... Read More
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