Press Release: Blockbuster On Demand coming to Connected Samsung HDTVs, Blu Ray Players, and Home Theater Systems

Get the hottest new releases on the hottest new devices

DALLAS, March 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster Inc. ( BBI, BBI.B) announced that BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® will reach millions more homes across America through the latest models of Samsung connected HDTVs, Blu-ray players and Blu-ray integrated home theater systems. Consumers now have even more ways to enjoy the hottest new releases from BLOCKBUSTER.

BLOCKBUSTER On Demand is part of the newly-launched Samsung Apps, the first HDTV-based application store where users can download applications from select 2010 Samsung HDTVs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems via the upgraded Internet@TV – Content Service.

"BLOCKBUSTER On Demand brings you instant access to the latest movies, with new releases available the same day as DVD/Blu-ray," said Bruce Anderson, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand's senior vice president and general manager. "We're bringing our customers the movies they want, when and where they want them."
Customers may select from thousands of movies including the hottest new releases and classic movies, directly on their TV set and with no monthly fee. This allows for a more personalized and easy to use in-home movie watching experience. Powered by Sonic's Roxio CinemaNow™ technology, BLOCKBUSTER On Demand offers a seamless experience across Samsung's entire line of Internet@TV products.

About Blockbuster Inc.
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it – whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally to their homes and mobile devices. With a highly recognized brand and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve nearly 47 million global customers annually. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

SOURCE Blockbuster Inc.