DVD Kiosks News & Media

Redbox to offer same-as-retail release of Universal Blu-Rays and DVDs

December 27, 2017

Universal Pictures' Blu-Ray disc and DVD releases will be available for rental at Redbox kiosks the same day as retail under a new distribution agreement…

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Redbox launches on demand service for movie and TV streaming

December 14, 2017

Redbox has rolled out Redbox On Demand, offering a larger selection of movies and TV shows via transactional video on demand and electronic sell-through, the…

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Disney sues Redbox over digital film code sales

December 4, 2017

Disney has sued Redbox for illegally selling Disney digital film codes to customers, according to World Intellectual Property Review. The suit, filed in U.S.

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Redbox names Jason Kwong chief strategy and business development officer

October 13, 2017

Redbox has named Jason Kwong as the company's chief strategy and business development officer, according to a press release. He will lead strategic…

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Key Digital introduces device for digital video installations

October 9, 2017

Key Digital, a manufacturer of professional A/V and control systems, has introduced the KD-HDFIX22, an HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI extender, booster and buffer of…

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Lionsgate inks content agreement with Redbox

August 15, 2017

Lionsgate has signed an agreement with Redbox making its content available at Redbox kiosks the same day as retail sell-through dates, according to a press…

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Redbox to have 20th Century Fox movies seven days after retail

July 17, 2017

Redbox has signed an agreement with 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment to make Fox content available to Redbox customers seven days after retail sell-through…

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Redbox pushes back under new ownership

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Redbox plans to roll out new movie rental kiosks to counteract the decline that has occurred in recent years. The company believes movie rental kiosks have a…

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Redbox doubles spending to add 1,500 new kiosks in 2017

May 11, 2017

Redbox plans to double its capital spending in 2017 and expand its nationwide DVD rental kiosk footprint, CEO Galen Smith Galen told Variety.

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The Rocky Mountains of self service

by Ben Wheeler — President, KioskGUY.COM

The self service industry has five major obstacles to overcome: ADA compliance, Section 508, outdoor enclosures, EMV and browser control.

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IoT and kiosks: Why 1 kiosk veteran sees 2017 as a year for change

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Kiosk industry veteran Steve Latham, who played a key role in the development of the kiosk DVD rental industry, offers his assessment of digital media on…

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Apple Pay and interactive kiosks

by Frank Olea

The next wave of major innovation to self-service kiosk solutions is the integration of mobile payment solutions, such as Apple Pay.

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QUICKflick movie kiosks installed in Cincinnati-based Remke Markets

February 17, 2015

All 13 Remke locations feature a QUICKflick entertainment kiosk, with one location featuring two kiosks.

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Redbox is leaving Canada

February 6, 2015

Customers can continue to rent movies from the kiosks until February 13, and will have until March 5 to return them.

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Outerwall CEO resigns

January 22, 2015

Outerwall Inc. announced a leadership change as former chief executive officer J. Scott Valerio stepped down from his position and resigned from the Board.

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