Fox asks court to dismiss redbox lawsuit, move proceedings to L.A.

October 1, 2009

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment has filed a motion to dismiss redbox' antitrust lawsuit, according to a report from Variety, an entertainment-industry…

Rugged Reader Manufacturer Helps Keep Redbox Units Functioning in Tough Conditions

All the hardware on a DVD-rental kiosk needs to be able to withstand a variety of elements, from rough customer use to inclement weather. Redbox Automated…

NCR, Publix will roll out Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks

September 15, 2009

NCR Corp. says it will deploy its Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosk in Publix Super Markets, which it says is the largest employee-owned grocery chain in…

Coinstar sells entertainment arm, focuses on coin-counting and redbox

September 9, 2009

Coinstar Inc. has announced in a news release the sale of its entertainment-service business, which comprises gumball machines, children's rides and video…

London newspaper says Coinstar trialing DVDXpress kiosks

September 7, 2009

According to reports from London's The Independent, Coinstar is testing its DVDXpress kiosk brand at 18 Tesco locations in the U.K. The paper says that if the…

ELO Media announces new DVD kiosk, financing program

September 1, 2009

ELO Media has announced the debut of its newest DVmatic DVD-rental kiosk, the DVmatic 550XL. According to a news release from the company, enhanced features…

NCR's Blockbuster Express kiosks to be installed chain-wide by New England grocery brand

August 26, 2009

NCR Corp. has announced the chain-wide deployment of its Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in Big Y grocery stores throughout Massachusetts and…

DVD kiosk market share expected to reach 30% in 2010

August 26, 2009

Though traditional store rentals continue to comprise the largest share of U.S. consumer video rentals, market-research firm the NPD Group says DVD kiosks will…

Paramount, redbox reach trial rental agreement

August 25, 2009

Paramount Home Entertainment and redbox have entered into a trial license program that will provide redbox access to Paramount Pictures new releases through…

Redbox files federal lawsuit against Warner Home Video

August 18, 2009

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. – Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, to protect…

Redbox files federal lawsuit against Warner Home Video

August 18, 2009

Redbox Automated Retail LLC has filed suit in Delaware Federal Court against Warner Home Video, the company announced in a news release. On Tuesday, redbox…

BREAKING: Court victory for redbox in lawsuit against Universal

August 16, 2009

The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware today denied Universal Home Entertainment's motion to dismiss redbox's antitrust lawsuit against, redbox…

Warner Bros. follows other studios' lead, pulls new releases from redbox

August 13, 2009

According to the L.A. Times, Warner Bros. has joined Universal Studios and 20th Century Fox in the fight against redbox. The Time Warner-owned studio announced…

Lionsgate, redbox reach deal as studio-kiosk saga continues

August 11, 2009

Redbox and movie studio Lionsgate have announced a multiyear distribution deal that will provide redbox customers with greater access to the studio's new…

BREAKING: Redbox sues 20th Century Fox

August 11, 2009

In response to 20th Century Fox's move last week to prohibit distribution of its new release titles to redbox and other DVD-rental kiosks, redbox has filed a…

Redbox issues formal statement in response to Fox pulling new titles

August 6, 2009

Redbox today released a full statement in response to 20th Century Fox's decision to pull its titles from redbox and other DVD-rental kiosks until 30 days…

BREAKING: Redbox responds after Fox pulls new titles

August 5, 2009

According to an article in the L.A. Times, 20th Century Fox has joined Universal Studios in the fight against redbox. The studio has instructed its DVD…

Coinstar reports 16% Q2 increase, promises self-service expansion

In Tuesday's second quarter earnings call, Coinstar announced positive results and emphasized broadening its kiosk business.

GAXC posts 24% net increase for Q2, says focus is on DVD-rental kiosks

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

August 4, 2009

Jacksonville, Fla.-based independent ATM deployer Global Axcess Corp. (dba Nationwide Money Services) reported a profitable second quarter, after revenue and…

Coinstar continues '09 march with Kroger deal

August 2, 2009

Despite this year's challenging economic environment, Coinstar Inc. has had a monumental 2009, so far. In the past two months, the company has announced the…