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Blockbuster Launches Internet Movie Downloads
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by Jarrett Martineau | November 26, 2008 at 11:22 am
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Time to turn off those BitTorrent clients, kids, Blockbuster Video is now offering feature length movie downloads.
To better compete with Netflix and others, Blockbuster video will debut a new service today that will allow customers to download movies from their computer via the internet. The service is “Blockbuster on Demand” and will require a box in order to utilize the new service. Customers can get the box free if they rent 25 movies in advance for $99.
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at 17:52 on November 26th, 2008
Blockbuster on Richmond @ Fanshawe Park Rd, North London, ON, Canad
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at 22:08 on November 26th, 2008
This photo was taken during the 2008 annual zombie walk in Calgary, Alberta Canada. This Blockbuster is on 17th ave in Calgary. This Blockbuster often changes it's caption on the marquis to reflect current events in the city. The captions are often clever and entertaining.
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at 04:59 on November 27th, 2008
The perspective shot with Blockbuster Video to the right was taken on a VERY COLD morning in the St. Louis - Loop area. It's a great place to go and watch people from different backgrounds. Hardly anyone was out on this day.
at 08:20 on November 27th, 2008
I took this picture of my neighborhood Blockbuster because it has a "Yes on Measure FF" poster in the window. This was a bond measure to help fund the renovation of Berkeley's four branch libraries. It required a 2/3 vote and got 68%! I love my home town.
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at 06:38 on November 28th, 2008
I have friend who manages a Blockbuster store in High Point, N.C., and whenever I spot one in another state or country, I get a shot for him. This is in Falls Church, Va.
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at 15:42 on December 1st, 2008
Lets hope their new download service isnt as dumpy as their retail locations.
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at 07:01 on December 2nd, 2008
This photo was taken as part of a BLOCKBUSTER promotion I handled in conjunction with the newest Indiana Jones movie.
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at 11:06 on December 5th, 2008
fucking dumbshits r u stupid all u do is leave comments about some stupid shit mother fuckers u all need to get blown