Blockbuster Announces the Hottest Holiday Gifts for 2009
November 20 2009 - 4:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Just in the St. Nick of time -- something affordable for everyone
on your list DALLAS, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Make your
list, check it twice - get the hottest holiday gifts at Blockbuster
Inc. (NYSE:BBINYSE:BBI.B) for the naughty or nice. Finding great
deals and holiday ideas is easy. Check out these popular presents
for the Twelve Days of Christmas.* Four of the Latest DVD Releases
-- $14.99 Get the very best DVD new releases. Enjoy "Four
Christmases" (Nov. 24), "Terminator Salvation" (Dec. 1), "Harry
Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (Dec. 8) and "The Hangover" (Dec.
15). There are plenty of options for movie fans who want the latest
and greatest. TiVo® Digital Video Recorders -- $149.99 &
$249.99 -- Bonus $20 Gift Card Rent the hottest movies from
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® right at home with a click of your TiVo®
remote. Enjoy a complete home entertainment movie experience, on
your schedule, at your convenience. Record your favorite shows,
actors and sports teams; schedule recordings remotely from the web;
and watch what you want, when you want. With your purchase through
Dec. 31, get a bonus $20 BLOCKBUSTER GiftCard® valid on your next
purchase. Samsung BD-P1600 Blu-Ray Player -- $199.99 ($149.99
Special Nov. 26-27-28) -- Bonus Entertainment Bundle You'll be on
your way to enjoying great entertainment streamed from BLOCKBUSTER
On Demand® anywhere, anytime, anyplace. This Samsung Blu-ray player
delivers the sharpest high-definition images possible and highest
quality audio. Sleek and ultra-slim, the BD-P1600 is a great
addition to your home entertainment ensemble. Plus, with your
purchase you'll receive one free in-store rental, one free month
trial of BLOCKBUSTER® by Mail, one free night rental from a
BLOCKBUSTER Express(TM) vending machine, and half off one
BLOCKBUSTER On Demand® download video rental -- and you'll get a
coupon book with hundreds in savings on products throughout the
store! Yoostar(TM) Interactive Home Entertainment System -- $169.99
Yoostar(TM) makes you the star of famous movie and television
scenes and lets you share your performances. Insert yourself into
your favorite scenes and replace Tom Hanks in "Forest Gump" or Elmo
or Grover in "Sesame Street." The Yoostar(TM) System includes a
studio-grade web cam, portable green screen with stand, remote
control, 12 movie scenes and two bonus scenes. Hundreds of
additional scenes are available for download. Yoostar(TM) is
lights, camera and action-packed fun for everyone who loves movies,
enjoys performing or likes creating and sharing videos. Available
Dec. 5. Viore 7" Handheld Digital LCD TV -- $99.99 The Viore 7"
portable television allows you to enjoy your favorite programs most
anywhere. Using the supplied external antenna, the integrated ATSC
tuner lets you select any digital channels that are available by
over-the-air broadcast. The power source is by large capacity
Li-ion rechargeable battery for long play time. The operation is
simple with a user-friendly interface. Watch movies by connecting a
DVD/Blu-ray Disc player to audio/video inputs. Also, a USB port and
a 3-in-1 SD card reader are provided for playing digital media
files. The Twilight Saga: New Moon Collectibles -- $9.99 to $19.99
-- Only At Blockbuster Fans will want to get the exclusive
assortment of New Moon items available only at BLOCKBUSTER stores,
including the Edward/Jacob two-sided pillow, poster and tote bag.
These collectibles will quench a fan's thirst for more and more
Twilight "Scene It? Twilight Deluxe Edition" -- $29.99 Scene It?
Twilight Deluxe Edition features hundreds of heart-stopping clips,
trivia questions and themed puzzles from the movie phenomenon.
Experience customized mini-games and bonus activities that are
unique to this classic game. They will challenge your observation,
memory and problem-solving skills. This gift includes the game DVD,
four collectible metal tokens, 100 trivia cards, 30 fate cards,
six-sided die, eight-sided die and instruction sheet. Collectible
Popcorn Tins -- Two for $18 -- Alvin and the Chipettes Tins
Exclusively At Blockbuster New this year, a popcorn tin featuring
The Chipettes, from the animated film "Alvin and the Chipmunks: The
Squeakquel." Collect The Chipettes, "Toy Story" and others. These
flavored popcorn gifts in collector tins are always popular at the
office, and a delicious treat for friends and family. Norwood Micro
7" Portable DVD Player with Swivel Screen -- $89.99 -- Blockbuster
Exclusive The Norwood portable DVD player with 7" screen features
16:9 aspect ratio, built-in USB and SD card reader. Small enough to
carry in your briefcase or backpack, this trendy item is equipped
with a tablet-style screen that swivels or folds flat for a perfect
viewing position, a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with up to
four hours of battery life, a wireless remote, car adapter and
built-in speakers. Sony Home DVD Player -- $39.99 The Sony
DVP-SR200P/B DVD Player with Progressive Scan offers many desirable
features at an affordable price. It delivers excellent sound and
picture quality to get the most out of your movies. It includes
Precision Cinema Progressive technology for sharper and vibrant
images and the Precision Drive 3 system which lets you play damaged
or warped DVDs without a degradation of picture quality. In
addition to watching movies, you can play CDs, MP3s and share
digital photos with friends and family. Snuggie(TM) Blanket ... the
Blanket with Sleeves! -- $14.99 to $24.99 The Snuggie(TM) Blanket
keeps you totally warm and gives you the freedom to use your hands
while watching your favorite movie or playing a video game. Work
the remote, use your laptop or do some reading in total warmth and
comfort! The Snuggie(TM) Blanket is made with super soft, thick,
luxurious fleece with roomy, oversized sleeves that let you do what
you want while still being totally wrapped in warmth. Available is
Adult Luxury, Adult Original and Kids in various colors. Framed
Film Cells -- $9.99 -- Blockbuster Exclusives Film cells are
exceptional memorabilia that are popular with any movie fan. Each
film cell includes a strip of 35mm film presented next to one of
the movie's significant images, then matted and framed. Pick up
cells from "Sixteen Candles," "Back To The Future," "The
40-Year-Old Virgin," "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and more,
exclusively available at Blockbuster. * Check your local
BLOCKBUSTER store for details and availability. Selection,
promotions and prices may vary by location. About Blockbuster
Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail
movie and game entertainment. The company provides its customers
with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere and any way
they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending and
kiosks or digital download. With a highly recognized brand name and
a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster
leverages its multi-channel presence to further build upon its
leadership position in the media entertainment industry and to best
serve the two million daily global customers and more than 50
million annual global customers. The company may be accessed
worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com/. DATASOURCE: Blockbuster
Inc. CONTACT: Tami Cannizzaro of Blockbuster Inc., +1-214-854-3190,
; or Randy E. Pruett of Pierpont Communications, +1-214-217-7300, ,
for Blockbuster Inc. Web Site: http://www.blockbuster.com/
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