Blockbuster(R) Stores Open Through Christmas & New Year's

Blockbuster(R) Stores Open Through Christmas & New Year's

    Last-Minute Shoppers & Movie Lovers Rejoice     WHAT:     Thousands of BLOCKBUSTER(R) stores across the U.S. will stay             open Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and throughout New Year's.              Last-minute shoppers and families in need of holiday             entertainment traditionally take advantage of the holiday             hours, making Christmas and New Year's among the busiest days             of the year for BLOCKBUSTER.    WHEN:     Wednesday, Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve)      10 a.m. to 10 p.m.             Thursday, Dec. 25 (Christmas Day)       Noon to 10 p.m.             Wednesday, Dec. 31 (New Year's Eve)     10 a.m. to 10 p.m.             Thursday, Jan. 1 (New Year's Day)       10 a.m. to 11 p.m.              PLEASE NOTE:  While most U.S. BLOCKBUSTER stores will adhere             to this schedule, holiday hours are determined locally and may             vary by store.    WHERE:    All major U.S. media markets.              Media may contact Blockbuster Inc. at (214) 854-3190 to find a             store in their area.    VISUALS:  Stores crowded with last-minute holiday shoppers.              Customers picking up gifts for the game enthusiast, like a             special PS2/Guitar Hero III bundle, a Nintendo DS, and game             hardware accessories.              Customers purchasing Blu-ray players and Blu-ray Disc DVD's.              Families stocking up on movie gifts and entertainment for the             weekend, including popular new DVD releases like "Wall-E,"             "Sex & The City: The Movie," "Kung Fu Panda," "Mama Mia" and             "Tropic Thunder."              Consumers celebrating the holidays with classics such as "A             Christmas Story," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "It's A             Wonderful Life," as well as newer seasonal favorites like             "Fred Claus" and "Elf."   

CONTACT: Please contact Blockbuster Inc. at (214) 854-3190 to arrange interviews and filming at a store in your area.

/PRNewswire -- Dec. 24/

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Source: Blockbuster Inc.

Web Site: http://www.blockbuster.com/

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