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…

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…

Animal Planet, U.S. zoos announce landmark kiosk partnership

August 12, 2009

Animal Planet and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, or AZA, have announced a partnership to deploy interactive touchscreen ZOOTUBE kiosks at 10 U.S. zoos.

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…

Blog: GameFly expanding video game kiosks to 7-Eleven stores

August 4, 2009

Gadget Review blogger Christen da Costa today wrote that online video game-rental service GameFly is following up its March test of G-Box kiosks on college…

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…

DVDNow introduces glass front panel, other enhancements to its DVD-rental kiosks

July 28, 2009

The vending technology inside DVD-rental kiosks has long been a mysterious concept, particularly when considered in light of the often limited selection…

NCR revises DVD-kiosk forecast in wake of dismal earnings report

July 26, 2009

In the wake of a distribution deal worth $460 million between Sony and redbox and its own losses in the second quarter, NCR Corp. has acknowledged it is in a…

NCR reports revenue decline, 91% net loss for the year

by Tracy Kitten — Editor, AMC

July 23, 2009

The economic crunch is taking its toll on ATM manufacturers. Earlier this week, Germany-based Wincor Nixdorf announced significant income dips for the second…

Netflix CEO remains adamant about staying out of kiosk space

July 23, 2009

In the past, Netflix chief executive Reed Hastings has said the company won't be expanding its service to include DVD-rental kiosks, despite increasing…

Sony, redbox deal highlights low-cost DVD rental's growing significance

July 20, 2009

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has reportedly signed a landmark deal with redbox, even as the DVD-rental kiosk company battles another major studio in court.

Coinstar to announce Q2 earnings

July 19, 2009

Coinstar will relealse its second-quarter earnings Tuesday, Aug. 4, the company has announced in a news release. Coinstar will hold a conference call the same…