Blockbuster Video Declared “Dead Man Walking” By Needham & Co.

By Steve Anderson - 02/25/2010 1:48:32 AM

Needham & Co., in case you were wondering, is a subsidiary of the Needham Group, a "nationally recognized investment banking and asset management firm", so when these guys start talking money, it's worth your time to pay attention. Blockbuster Video, who we all know has been having a miserable last couple years, just released fourth quarter ...

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Redbox Defends Alternate Box Art Strategy

By Steve Anderson - 01/01/2010 12:02:10 AM

Talk about getting kicked when you're down--first the studios won't sell to Redbox, then they deny this is even a problem. Now there are analysts out there claiming that REDBOX is the one breaking the law with its strategy for alternate box art! From Pali Research's own Richard Greenfield: “Redbox is already disadvantaged by not having access ...

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Brace Yourself for Affordable Blu-Ray Players

By Brian - 04/18/2009 11:36:18 PM

Thanks to the possible invasion of the Chinese manufacturers, we may soon see the entry of affordable and cheap blu-ray players. According to a Blu-ray.com report, Chinese manufacturers are preparing to enter the market for the high-definition video players, and this development could mean very aggressive prices for low-end Blu-ray hardware. The Blu-ray Disc Association ...

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