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Universal, redbox renew 28-day-later vows

March 1, 2012

Universal Studios Home Entertainment and redbox, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar Inc., today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement that will continue to make Universal Blu-ray Disc and DVD titles available for rental at redbox locations nationwide, but only 28 days after their home entertainment release.

"The multi-year agreement between Universal Studios Home Entertainment and redbox represents a win for consumers, Universal and redbox," said Galen Smith, senior vice president, redbox. "Redbox is committed to forging relationships that provide our consumers with affordable and timely access to new release content."

The agreement extends the direct working relationship between redbox and Universal Studios Home Entertainment through August 2014.

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