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Something's going on with Blockbuster Video

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by T-Rex266, Mar 22, 2023.

  1. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:38 PM
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    Blockbuster's official website is suddenly live again, with some fans speculating the beloved video rental chain's possible rise from the ashes.

    LOS ANGELES - Just a handful of words from a business that evokes nostalgia for many is sending the internet into a frenzy, with speculation mounting on what it could possibly mean.

    The people want to know - is Blockbuster coming back?

    The question is popping up on the minds of moviegoers alike as it appears Blockbuster's website was resurrected and appeared to be active again, showing off a couple different messages in the standard yellow Blockbuster font against the iconic blue background.

    "Please be kind while we rewind" is what you see on mobile, while "We are working on rewinding your movie" is what appears on desktop. No other context was released.

    According to the website, it is owned by Dish Network, which owns a number of franchise agreements for the Blockbuster brand. That includes Netflix's "Blockbuster" TV show as well as board games, apparel, and more.

    Blockbuster Video store (Photo by William F. Campbell/Getty Images)

    The website has been dark since the brand declared bankruptcy over a decade ago. A popular staple of the 1990s and 2000s, Blockbuster once boasted over 9,000 locations but now has one lone store left in Bend, Oregon. There's even a documentary about it being the last of the bunch to survive.

    So what could it possibly mean? While no one knows yet for sure, people are throwing out their best ideas.

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    T-Rex266, Mar 22, 2023
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  2. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:39 PM
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    T-Rex266, Mar 22, 2023
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    Make it a Blockbuster night....


    Personally I would rather NetFlix and chill...:stirthepot:
     
    ColoradoTJ, Mar 22, 2023
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  4. Mar 22, 2023 at 7:49 PM
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    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    I'd rather Swing :facepalm:I mean Sling :D
     
    Tripleconpanna, Mar 22, 2023
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    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    I'm hoping that i'll be able to knock the dust off the old VHS player, and put that bad boy back to work :popcorn:
     
    Tripleconpanna, Mar 22, 2023
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    Probably a new streaming service or something.
     
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    Shit, I think I have a couple of tapes I'm gonna need to return... :oops:
     
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    They've already hit and cleared off your credit report. Keep em!!!!
     
    Tripleconpanna, Mar 22, 2023
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    I mean seriously, this was my biggest financial fear as an 18 year old... getting my credit jacked because the VHS tape I stuffed in the after hours drop box didn't get counted by the 16 year old checking them in the next day :rofl:

    ... well that and how in the hell am I going to afford the car insurance on this new 5.0 mustang :burnrubber:
     
    Tripleconpanna, Mar 22, 2023
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    This is not a Mustang.

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    Ouch!!!!!

    Get outta here w/that shit :quickdraw:
     
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    Actually the press release with what’s going on has been sent out by Blockbuster already to their members - according to my local Western Union courier both members received their Telex announcement yesterday.
     
    Shamrock92, Mar 23, 2023
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    When my local BB closed, they sold everything (before it became a Chipotle & Jersey Mikes) I bought a bunch of Blu Rays.

    lol
     
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