'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' DVD Available for Pre-Order at a Blockbuster(R) Store Near You

'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' DVD Available for Pre-Order at a Blockbuster(R) Store Near You

Blockbuster Stores Welcome Fans Until the Stroke of Midnight March 20

DALLAS, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fans of Bella, Jacob and Edward can avoid the rush and pre-order their copy of the sequel in the Twilight vampire saga at participating Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE:BBI.B) stores. With a $10 deposit on a pre-order of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon," customers will receive a 15-month calendar while supplies last. The two-disc DVD set is $22.99 and the Blu-ray set is $27.99.

The second movie in the four-part vampire saga hits BLOCKBUSTER shelves nationwide Saturday, March 20. Stores will stay open for the midnight release so Twilight fans will have a chance to be the first to grab a copy. In mid-March, customers can also purchase BLOCKBUSTER exclusives such as the tin lunchbox and the tote bag with fleece throw combos featuring Edward and Jacob. Stores also will carry "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" adhesive bandages in a tin container.

Fans who visit select stores now may purchase BLOCKBUSTER exclusives including the Edward/Jacob two-sided pillow, poster and tote bag. Additional merchandise currently available at select locations includes "Scene It?: Twilight Deluxe Edition," "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" soundtrack, bracelets, candy, a fleece throw with Edward, framed art and BLOCKBUSTER gift cards featuring Edward and Bella.

For more information about stores staying open until midnight for the "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" release, customers should contact their local BLOCKBUSTER store.

About Blockbuster Inc.

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally downloaded directly to their family room or mobile device. With a highly recognized brand name and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve two million daily global customers and more than 50 million annual global customers. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

Source: Blockbuster Inc.

CONTACT: Michelle Metzger of Pierpont, +1-214-217-7300,
mmetzger@piercom.com, for Blockbuster Inc.

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

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