Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:acquisition |
gptkb:Viacom
|
| gptkbp:competitors |
Netflix
Redbox |
| gptkbp:discontinued |
2013
|
| gptkbp:employees |
25000 (peak)
|
| gptkbp:founded |
1985
|
| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:David_Cook
|
| gptkbp:hasLocation |
9000
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Dallas,_Texas
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blockbuster LLC
|
| gptkbp:industry |
Video rental
|
| gptkbp:keyPeople |
gptkb:John_Antioco
|
| gptkbp:notableEvent |
Video rental stores
Bankruptcy filing in 2010 Adoption of DVD rentals Closure of Blockbuster's corporate offices Closure of Blockbuster's last franchise store. Closure of international locations Closure of last corporate store in 2013 Decline due to digital streaming services End of Blockbuster's franchise model End of Blockbuster's mail service End of Blockbuster's physical media sales Expansion into video game rentals Introduction of Blockbuster On Demand Introduction of Blockbuster Total Access Introduction of Blockbuster's gift cards Introduction of Blockbuster's loyalty program Introduction of Blockbuster's mobile app Introduction of late fees Launch of Blockbuster Rewards program Launch of Blockbuster Video game rentals Launch of Blockbuster's own video game console Launch of Blockbuster's streaming service Transition to digital streaming Partnership_with_Warner_Bros. Failed_acquisition_of_Netflix Final_store_in_Bend,_Oregon_remains_open Partnership_with_Enron_for_video-on-demand Partnership_with_Sony_for_video_games |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
Blockbuster Video
|
| gptkbp:parentCompany |
gptkb:Dish_Network
|
| gptkbp:revenue |
$5 billion (peak)
|
| gptkbp:serviceArea |
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada gptkb:United_Kingdom gptkb:United_States |
| gptkbp:services |
Video rental services
|
| gptkbp:subsidiary |
Blockbuster Online
|
| gptkbp:website |
blockbuster.com
|