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  • Redbox rents billionth movie Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:00AMBy McClatchy Tribune Newspapers Posted today at 7:11 a.m. Fast-growing DVD rental provider Redbox said it reached a milestone this weekend with the rental of its 1 billionth movie — “Clash of the Titans,” at a kiosk in Tampa, Fla.
  • Around Your Town 9/7/10 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:14AMPatricia Fedewa of Sierra Vista enjoys Labor Day Monday at Veterans’ Memorial Park. (Beatrice Richardson • Herald/Review)  Sierra Vista Woman’s Club monthly luncheon will begin at 11 a.m. today at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club. The guest will be Sue Stilwell from Stilwell’s Learning Center, talking about learning difficulties for children and adults. For membership information, call Leah Davis ...
  • Review: Apple iTunes 10 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:38AMThe latest version of the multimedia jukebox didn't get a major overhaul, but it does offer all of the features we loved and a few new ones we're still deciding on.
  • Instant Expert: A Quick Guide to Egypt Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:20AMRent It THE PROGRAM Yet another entry in "History's" new value priced line of DVDs aimed at educators, "Instant Expert: A Quick Guide to Egypt," is yet another repackaging of a previously released documentary, specifically, "Egypt: Engineering an Empire," one of 14 episodes in the "Engineering an Empire" series. Fortunately, this program is more along the lines of what "History" should be ...
  • Redbox rents 1 billionth movie Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:41PMFast-growing DVD rental provider Redbox said it reached a milestone Sunday with the rental of its 1 billionth movie, "Clash of the Titans," at a kiosk in Tampa, Fla.
  • Movie Milestone: Redbox Rents One Billionth Movie Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMRedbox, the popular DVD rental kiosk provider and wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. , reached a major movie milestone today with the rental of its one billionth movie.  "Clash of the Titans," rented from a redbox® location in Tampa, Florida, was the one billionth movie rented.  The milestone occurs only six years after the popular red kiosks first debuted in Denver, Colo.  Today ...
  • Around Your Town: 9/05/10 Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:15AMMembers and friends of HASRA, Huachuca Area School Retirees Association met for a picnic. Front row, left to right: Al Walz, Ron McCreery, Dee Walz, Eileen Sywassink, Aileen Perrill, JoAnn Smith. Second row, left to right: Don Sywassink, Dinah McCreery, Joye Redding, Mary Jane George, Jim Perrill. Third row, left to right: Dave Perry, Fred Stahl, Doug Shough, Roger Tabar, Donna Reynolds, Howard ...
  • Michael Giltz: DVDs: Friday Night Lights Scores Again Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:16PMI don't give a hoot about football -- high school, college or otherwise -- so believe me when I say Friday Night Lights Season Four...
  • Pop culture Q&A: Oscars overlooked 'Revolutionary Road' Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:07AMQ: I recently saw a movie called "Revolutionary Road" starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. How did it fare in the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes?
  • Around Your Town: 9/04/10 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:14AMBuena High School class of 1980 30-year reunion runs through Sunday. Go to www.buena80.com or contact Dave Gibbs at 266-1394. Free movies on childbirth are offered at 2 p.m. most Saturdays at Gentle Birth Services, 821 Highway 92, Bisbee. Saturday: “A Clear Road.” read more
  • Area libraries are going Hollywood in a big way Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:57PMWant to see “Date Night” for free? The Johnson County Library has 31 copies of the hot new DVD, with more on the way — but you’ll be in line behind 474 other people, and the wait could take months.
  • Bored to Death: The Complete First Season Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 10:05PMRecommended THE SERIES: Jonathan Ames is a novelist I must embarrassingly confess ignorance of; my entire previous exposure to his work was the recent film The Extra Man , and that's an introduction that no one deserves. The HBO series he created and co-wrote, Bored to Death , is a far more successful fusion of the literary and the absurd, bringing a distinctively modern sensibility to its ...
  • Video rental to grow despite technology Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:05PMAustralia's video rental market continues to expand despite competition from a growing digital technology.
  • Hollywood's uneasy embrace of Apple's 99-cent TV rental offer Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:17PMOnly two major Hollywood television studios agreed to allow Apple Inc. to offer 99-cent rentals of TV shows -- a price that the device-maker hopes will spark sales of a new generation of its set-top box.
  • Library provides movies Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 7:22PMThe Lupton Library is not only a source of knowledge through books, but the library also has a huge selection of movies. "We carry feature films and documentaries," Theresa Leidtka, dean of Lupton Library, said. "We have about 10,000 films and many of them are on VHS.
  • Apple TV poised for the living room, while Ping is no match for Facebook Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:47PMApple (AAPL) failed to make a case Wednesday that Apple TV could replace cable TV. Instead, it did something smarter: It introduced an Apple TV that consumers will want alongside their cable boxes.
  • How will freedom from financial fears change your life? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:38PMIt comes down to a choice: Do I want to spend more new or enjoy what I already have? The more you choose the latter, the sooner you reach financial stability and start reaching for your dreams.
  • Suzanne Aaronson: What's Worth It: August in The Hamptons Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:31PMExperience a well-known place as if you've been coming for years. The Anti-Tourist! Funny how places around the world get boxed into categories and generalizations...
  • Is the New Apple TV a Step Backwards? Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 10:29AMAfter announcing Apple's new foray into social networking, CEO Steve Jobs had another surprise at the company's fall product launch: the second generation of Apple TV. The new model is 1/4 of the original size and will cost $99--a big drop from its previous $229 sticker price. The biggest difference, however, is Apple's new "rent only" model. The movies and TV shows viewed on Apple TV will be ...
  • Book borrowing balloons Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:49AMBookHolders latest store to rent books The University Book Center and Maryland Book Exchange hopped on the affordable book bandwagon last semester and mdash; BookHolders joined in this semester and mdash; creating textbook rental programs, and both stores continued to rent books this fall...
  • Video store opens in Williston Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:24PMWilliston residents have another option for home entertainment.
  • Around Your Town 08/31/10 Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:15AMA Tombstone community blood drive is planned from 1 to 6 p.m. today in the American Legion Hall, 215 E. Allen St. To schedule your appointment or for more information, call 457-3543 or the American Red Cross at 1-800- RED - CROSS . All presenting donors will receive a free T-shirt and a small Italian ice from the Tombstone Sandwich Shoppe. Barreling Paws Dog Agility Club meets every Tuesday at 6 ...
  • Boise's last Blockbuster store is closing Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:58AMBoise's last Blockbuster store will close on Wednesday. The store, at 1749 W. State St., will
  • 2010 Emmy recap Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 9:12PMThe stars are working the Red Carpet now, heading inside for the big night. From the limited bit I've seen so far, it sounds like navy blue is big color this year. Here's a photo gallery that will be updated several times tonight.
  • The new urban pioneers Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:28AMIn vacant lots and abandoned houses in Buffalo's poorest neighborhoods, people are cultivating new ways of living. They grow their own food. Bake bread. Fix instead of shop. Share everything from cars to homes. Turn garbage into treasure.
  • Small Wonder - The Complete Season Two Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 7:05AMRent It In 10 Words or Less More of everyone's favorite grade-school robot Reviewer's Bias* Loves: Good sitcoms, '80s nostalgia Likes: Small Wonder Dislikes: The lack of Vicki here, Feeling pervy Hates: The lack of extras, The Brindles The Story So Far... Well-remembered by many of those who grew up watching the sitcom in the late '80s, Small Wonder is the story of Vicky, a robot who looks like ...
  • Web Wealth: Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:44AMWith many thousands of "apps" available for smartphones and other devices, finding the right ones for helping you manage your finances could be daunting. These sites can simplify.
  • DVD's are so last decade. Who uses those things anymore? Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:36PMAfter dominating the home video rental business for more than a decade and struggling to survive in recent years against upstarts Netflix and Redbox, Blockbuster Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy next month, according to people who have been briefed on the matter.
  • Blockbuster said to be preparing bankruptcy filing Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 8:12PMLOS ANGELES - After dominating the home video rental business for more than a decade and struggling to survive...
  • Blockbuster said to be planning a bankruptcy filing Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:56PMThe video rental retailer is hoping to restructure a crippling debt load of nearly $1 billion and escape leases on 500 or more of its 3,425 stores in the U.S., people close to the situation say. After dominating the home video rental business for more than a decade and struggling to survive in recent years against upstarts Netflix and Redbox, Blockbuster Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy ...
  • Community Notes Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:37PM* All YA art contest entries must be in the Linton Public Library by 5 p.m. Categories are photography, painting, sketches and pottery/sculpture. Contest rules are posted at www.lintonpl.lib.in.us or may be picked up at the library.
  • Blockbuster tells Hollywood studios it's preparing for mid-September bankruptcy Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:17PMBlockbuster is hoping to use its time in Chapter 11 to restructure a crippling debt load of nearly $1 billion and escape leases on 500 or more of it 3,425 stores in the U.S.
  • Broomfield Enterprise upcoming events -- Aug. 26 Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 12:18PMUpcoming events in and around Broomfield
  • Destined to be Ingested Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 6:50AMRent It Destined To Be Ingested: Since the wife was going to be out of town for a week, I thought I'd load up on exploitation DVDs and have a real old weeklong movie party. Of course my stay-at-home-dad duties cut my projected movie tally by half. So I didn't make it to Destined To Be Ingested until she got home. Too bad since this bizarre head-scratcher - albeit light on real gore - is strange ...
  • Relocated, $4.3 million Arbutus library opens to rave reviews Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:00AMBranch is part of Sulphur Spring Road complex that includes senior, recreation centers The $4.3 million Arbutus branch of Baltimore County's library system is winning rave reviews from its youngest to oldest patrons after officially reopening at a new location.
  • TMNT: Turtles Forever: One Shell Of A Good Time! Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 1:44AMI’ve never really been a huge Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan. Sure, I’ve seen the original series and even owned a VHS tape or two, and yes, I’ve seen a dozen or so episodes of the newer show, and yes, I’ve seen all the movies. But I wasn’t a... [read more]
  • Redbox adds kiosk in Texico Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 8:40PMRedbox, the company that distributes and maintains red automated DVD rental kiosks, has announced the opening of a new location at the Stripes convenience store, 225 Wheeler St., Texico. Consumers can rent DVDs from the Texico kiosk and return them...
  • Netflix Is Rocketing Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:16AMBuy high and sell higher!
  • Withnail and I (Blu-ray) Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 5:44PMRent It [click on the thumbnail to enlarge] Beer. Sherry. Vodka. Scotch. Many gallons of wine. Why not? Lighter fluid. Withnail (Richard E. Grant) demands booze. It's only fair. I mean,... Read the entire review
  • The essentials of college: movies and games Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:46PMBy: James Carbone Though studying is important, you will need to find time to switch off your brain and relax....
  • More than good reading at Brea's library Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 6:05AMIf you haven't ventured into Brea's branch of the Orange County Public Library system in quite some time, stop by soon. Located, and somewhat hidden, on the Plaza Level of the Brea Civic Center, it is a thriving, multi-media center with no...
  • HBO Spurns Netflix Deal Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:34PMCable premium channel HBO has all but come right out to say it intends to compete head-to-head with online streaming video service Netflix. Remaining exclusive has a value of its own, according to HBO co-president Eric Kessler, and it can command a hefty price tag when consumers want the content badly enough.
  • I don't know what they told you, but this is called Hip Hop Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:14PM“This is HIP-HOP. I don’t know what they told you, but this is called HIP-HOP!” DJ Artistic has me in a gentle headlock as he shouts this into my ear.
  • "Virtual Gift Bag" With Digital Movies to Be Distributed Through MOD Systems Kiosks at EMA's Digital Media Pipeline Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:36PMConference Attendees Can Download Digital Versions of Popular New Release Movies and Receive Conference Materials on an SD Card
  • "Virtual Gift Bag" With Digital Movies to Be Distributed Through MOD Systems Kiosks at EMA's Digital Media Pipeline Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 1:00PMENCINO, CA--(Marketwire - 08/18/10) - The Entertainment Merchants Association (EMA) has teamed with MOD Systems to provide "virtual gift bags" to all attendees at the upcoming "Digital Media Pipeline '10: The Business of Digital Entertainment" conference. Perfectly suited to the Digital Media Pipeline audience, the innovative gift bags are the first to include digital movies from among the ...
  • Meet Mr Minimal Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:32AMThe relentless rise of tech gadgets is breeding a digital minimalist 'Cult of Less' movement. Meet the leader.
  • Video rental to grow despite technology Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:30AMAustralia's video rental market continues to expand despite competition from a growing digital technology.
  • Video rental to grow despite competition Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:16AMAustralia & #39;s video rental market continued to grow despite extra competition from an increase in digital technology, a major DVD rental retailer says.
  • Video rental to grow despite competition Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:12AMAustralia's video rental market continued to grow despite extra competition from an increase in digital technology, a major DVD rental retailer says.
  • Video rental to grow despite competition Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 1:45AMAUSTRALIA'S video rental market continues to expand despite extra competition from a growing digital technology, major retailer says.