What is Blockbuster?
Blockbuster is a public Limited company with headquarters in Colorado, United States that specializes in home entertainment sector. The company mainly comprises in movie and video Game rental services. It serves some states of the United States based on the demand of customers. Blockbuster operates as a flagship company of Dish Network Corporation, a largest satellite television services company.
Key Businesses
Blockbuster LLC previously called as Blockbuster Entertainment Inc. that offers movies and games on rent across The United States. The company offered services through mails as well as rental shops. In 2004, Blockbuster was operating more than 9,000 stores across the country and had more than 60,000 employees. In 2011, its 1,700 stores were acquired by Dish Network for $233 million. Dish Network had closed these store one after another till November 2013 except franchise-owned stores.
History and Background
Blockbuster was started in 1985 as
Blockbuster Video by David Cook. The company was renamed to Blockbuster Entertainment in 1996. It was headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, United States. Blockbuster was mainly involved in the business of retailing and renting of VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, video games, and digital content. Moreover to United States, Blockbuster had operations in New Zealand, Denmark, Brazil, Australia and Mexico. The company has closed its operations in 2014.