Selling the UK.......

[KAWLIGA]

Then next Quarter they sell Movie Gallery...GENIUS!!!!!

[OzMan]

Originally Posted by KAWLIGA

Either that or they're trying to get the $$ to buy Movie Gallery...

Ain't gonna happen. The FTC would never allow it. Netflix has a better chance of buying MG than BBI.

And BBI has a better chance of making delivery work than buying MG

[KAWLIGA]

Originally Posted by OzMan

Ain't gonna happen. The FTC would never allow it. Netflix has a better chance of buying MG than Blockbuster

Actually, I don't think so...I believe that EVERYONE (except the diehards on this board) believe that the video store is no longer a relevent issue. I believe that the merger will slide right through...2 years ago, no chance...but now with movies available to rent and buy at groceries/Mcdonalds/random "Gloryholes"... where AmazonBitch hangs out...BBI is not that important to the studios, therefore no "anti-trust" issues.

[TruckerG]

This article was published July 10th 10:30 - similar to the article posted by Jason:

http://www.mad.co.uk/Main/News/Artic...ion-block.html

[TruckerG]

Sorry, (the link didnt go to it) Here is the full text:


Speculation is hotting up that Blockbuster, the video rental chain, is to withdraw from Europe and is putting its UK operation up for sale.

The UK operation is headed by long-standing managing director Alex Sparks while marketing is overseen by head of marketing Katie O’Rourke. Marketing director David Llewellyn has just returned to Australia to take up the position of director of marketing and business development in that territory.

Former marketing director Alistair Macrow is now managing director online. The company uses Doner Cardwell Hawkins as its advertising agency.

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The parent company, once owned by Viacom, is reported as hoping to sell the 700 strong UK operation for an estimated £300 million.

Blockbuster UK said last November that it would be “evaluating strategic alternatives in regards to our international operations.”

A spokesman added: “We are not commenting on specific rumours except to reiterate that we are exploring our options for international operations.”

The rental chain, which first entered the UK in 1990, has been struggling as the film rental habit declines in customers or they migrate to the myriad of brands offering online rental such as lovefilm.com. Even easyCinema is now a DVD rental operation. The industry has also faced a huge problem with piracy.

Blockbuster has invested in its own online operation and after playing catch up has seen its revenues bolstered. It has added features such as online blogs from celebrities to its website and netted former footballer John Barnes to provide content during the World Cup.

However, the whole DVD industry now faces new competition from film-to-download over broadband.

The company also owns the GameStation retail chain.

[Idiotsaroundme]

if worldcom/MCi can merge bb can buy mv

[OzMan]

Originally Posted by Idiotsaroundme

if worldcom/MCi can merge bb can buy mv

Yeah, look how well THAT worked out

Does that mean IN ADDITION TO going bankrupt, Johnny A gets indicted??

[the boy wonder uk]

Fuck it ...Lets buy Enron

[Idiotsaroundme]

im just saying it happened and you know that bush loves big bussiness.

[Aphrodite]

I know that Bush loves playdough.


Did anyone see the president in the film 'American Dreams'...?