blockbuster
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The Federal Trade Commission scuttled a Blockbuster acquisition External link of Hollywood Video in 2005 as a merger to monopoly; Blockbuster, the supposed rental behemoth, declared bankruptcy a few years later.
From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026
The company’s difficulties in staying relevant somewhat echo those of the video chain Blockbuster, which has one remaining location, and RadioShack, once a fixture at malls across America.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026
Blockbuster romance Saiyaara followed a troubled male rockstar who ultimately "rescues" his partner who is struggling with Alzheimer's disease.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
The movie-going audience will shrink, and theaters will go the way of Blockbuster video stores.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
Then he stopped at the Blockbuster and got a movie in case the TV cable went out again.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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