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  2. Blockbuster (retailer) - Wikipedia

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    Blockbuster [5] or Blockbuster Video was an American multimedia brand which was founded by David Cook in 1985 as a single home video rental shop, but later became a public store chain featuring video game rentals, DVD-by-mail, streaming, video on demand, and cinema theater. [6] The company expanded internationally throughout the 1990s.

  3. Why Blockbuster Went Bust While Netflix Flourished - AOL

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    Blockbuster's $980 million voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing Thursday marks the end of a very rough road for the video rental company. At some level, Blockbuster's demise was caused by the ...

  4. Blockbuster’s ex-CEO, still plagued as ‘the guy that failed ...

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    A third of Blockbuster’s $1 billion debt was due to be refinanced in 2009, and Moody’s warned that the company may be unable to refinance its debt. “The probability to fail just was a killer ...

  5. Hollywood Video - Wikipedia

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    Hollywood Video was the target of a hostile takeover attempt, initially announced at the end of December 2004 by competitor Blockbuster Video. Blockbuster announced an exchange offer of $14.50 per share ($11.50 cash and $3.00 in Blockbuster shares).

  6. Nintendo of America, Inc. v. Blockbuster Entertainment Corp.

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    Blockbuster hoped to gain an edge on their competition by renting Nintendo games at a time when their demand was on the rise. [9] In some video rental stores, video game rentals comprised as much as 40% of their business, while comprising closer to 15% at other stores. [ 9 ]

  7. As Expected, Blockbuster Files for Bankruptcy - AOL

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    Struggling video rental chain Blockbuster has filed for bankruptcy as part of a plan to recapitalize the company and reduce its debt. The company filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions in the U.S ...

  8. 3 Bonehead Moves That Killed Blockbuster - AOL

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    DISH Network confirmed on Wednesday that it will be closing down the last 300 Blockbuster stores still standing in this country. The country's second largest satellite television provider also ...

  9. Wayne Huizenga - Wikipedia

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    Harry Wayne Huizenga Sr. [1] (/ h aɪ ˈ z ɛ ŋ ɡ ə /; December 29, 1937 – March 22, 2018) was an American businessman.He founded AutoNation and Waste Management Inc., and was the owner or co-owner of Blockbuster Video, the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL), the Florida Panthers of the National Hockey League (NHL), and the Miami Marlins (formerly Florida Marlins) of ...