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DVD Rental News Archive: 2009
Tuesday, 22 December 2009
Blu-ray vs. DVD in Christmas EpicRenting Blu-ray DVDs currently seems more popular than buying them. Will a Christmas campaign move Blu-ray into the mainstream?
11 December 2009
Adaptations Dominate 2009's Most Rented DVDsLoveFilm's 2009 rental statistics reveal that some of the most popular DVDs for Brits were adapted from books. Find out which film bagged the top slot and the TV series we loved.
4 December 2009
Universal appeal: dispute leaves DVD renters out in the coldAs Lovefilm and OutNow DVD rental services dispute trading terms consumers are unable to rent new Universal Pictures releases.
30 November 2009
Launch of movies on PSP sparks Lovefilm rumoursMovie-loving gamers have had their prayers answered after Sony released a direct download rental service for movies on the PS3: what's it all about and does it signal the end for online DVD rental?
20 November 2009
After Sunset: The Sun Movie Club Switchover Under FireAfter it became a victim of the recession earlier this year we thought that we'd heard the last of The Sun Movie Club, until ex-customers started getting in touch.
13 November 2009
MPs speak out over 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'We take a look at the backlash over the launch of unfeasibly popular violent video game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, as it is openly criticised in the House of Commons.
6 November 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupLidl is to start offering an online DVD rental service at lower prices than its rivals, why LoveFilm are continuing to use Royal Mail throughout the postal strikes and the latest in the Hollywood vs. DVD rental war.
16 October 2009
Postal Strikes Start to Affect DVD Rental CustomersWhat effects the postal strikes have had so far on customers, what companies might do to ease the strain, and the best flicks to add to your rental queue while you wait.
9 October 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupAccusations of piracy by none other than French President, Nicolas Sarkozy, the latest from the appeals by the Swedes behind The Pirate Bay and the best new releases from Blockbuster to add to your rental queue.
1 October 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupLoveFilm's pay-per-view streaming service update, which now includes some premieres, a bizarre evening held by Universal to teach women about Blu-ray and which 80s movie LoveFilm users would most like to see a remake of.
18 September 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupNew partnership between Microsoft and Tesco will bring 'virtual DVDs' to our computer screens as soon as autumn, which hunk's chest took the top spot in a LoveFilm poll and your chance to win with a new competition from Blockbuster.
11 September 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupDVD rental kiosks introduced to UK supermarkets, speculation over a brand new rental service on YouTube, and why LoveFilm was chosen as a top 10 trailblazer amongst UK companies.
9 September 2009
Online DVD Rental Little Guys DisappearPostaDVD and Christian-focused Visioneers DVD club shut down amongst mounting pressures for small DVD rental companies.
4 September 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupRecord-breaking figures from Hollywood prove cinema is still as popular as ever, despite the economic downturn, what's happening down at the Venice Film Festival, and the most popular Blockbuster titles to add to your queue.
28 August 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupStudy says gamers are mostly overweight and depressed, the latest updates surrounding the ongoing Pirate Bay sale and the best war films for you to add to your rental queue, according to a poll by LoveFilm.
21 August 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupOdd censoring of Lesbian Vampire Killers, the announcement from Cineword that they're boasting a 33% rise in profit, and find out which film was voted the nation's best time-travel flick.
14 August 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupHow SwapGame users can now update their rental queue on the go from their mobiles, who is the nation's favourite young actress and which John Hughes movies you should add to your queue.
7 August 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupNetFlix may soon allow a stream-to-iPhone service for movies and TV shows, news about the arrest of FileSoup owner 'Geeker' and the release of Scottish cult classic Tutti Frutti on DVD.
31 July 2009
Online DVD Rental News RoundupPirate bay, ageing gamers, Time magazine's take on DVD rental and a new trend in DVD exclusives.
24 July 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (24th July 09)Blockbusters top DVDs for those quarantined with Swine Flu, the most addictive TV boxsets from Lovefilm, Lovefilm supporting WorldVision and why DVD companies love a wet summer.
17 July 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (17th July 09)Which film has been voted most controversial, how games rentals are shaping up in the recession and some Michael Jackson news.
10 July 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (10th July 09)The Video Bay announced from the guys behind The Pirate Bay, followed closely by their announcement to sell the company, which film animal has been voted LoveFilm's favourite and their PR stunt flop.
3 July 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (3rd July 09)DVD retailers who are beating the recession, predictions for the next five years on where the online DVD rental business will go, some interesting Catholic flicks, and the best Farrah Fawcett films to add to your queue.
26 June 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (26th June 09)Who might be the ones to buy online rental giant LoveFilm, who was recently voted favourite film dad, and the results of some scientific research into online rentals.
19 June 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (19th June 09)LoveFilm's decision to sell up to the highest bidder, the gossip on which MPs have been claiming their DVDs on expenses and the chance to win with a brand new competition from Blockbuster.
12 June 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (12th June 09)Odd punishments for the late return of a DVD in Texas, more questions over the subject of legally streaming movies for free, and Blockbuster's list of the best Woody Allen films.
15 May 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (15th May 09)Misquoted film lines, an alien YouTube response to the new Star Trek film, a bizarre review of the upcoming release Demons and Angels by the Vatican and details of Blockbuster's super-long free trial.
8 May 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (8th May 09)Newest Hollywood trend to make people buy more DVDs, a list of exclusive films you can only rent at Blockbuster, the nominations for the MTV movie awards, and the best Tom Hanks films to add to your rental queue.
1 May 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (1st May 09)(Mostly) punless news on swine flu, and how it might affect the DVD rental market, the latest news on RealNetwork's court case, and brings you three of the best BAFTA television winners that you can rent on DVD.
24 April 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (24th April 09)Trial of the Swedes behind The Pirate Bay, whether or not DVD rental kiosks will steal back revenue from online DVD rental, Harry Potter's appearance in Wales and the chance to win with LoveFilm.
17 April 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (17th April 09)LoveFilm's new ideas to rule the DVD rental roost, a Scottish sex pest, a partnership between Blockbuster and Iceland, and an exciting new competition.
10 April 2009
SwapGame has a game rental service shake-up (10. 4. 2009)SwapGame have made some bold new changes to their online game rental website, including a new playlist facility and the launch of an online community.
3 April 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (3rd April 09)Samsung's launch of downloadable films for your mobile phone, new fears about the growing level of piracy in the UK thanks to superfast broadband, and the hottest premonition and number flicks to put in your rental queue.
27 March 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (27th March 09)Rise in popularity of Blu-ray and online DVD rental, the latest Bond releases on Blu-ray, news on how fancying Daniel Craig could be a deadly decision, and the inside info on film director's chosen rental movies.
20 March 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (20th March 09)Cinema Paradiso's decision to offer Blu-ray titles, the launch of Resident Evil 5 from LoveFilm, and the latest from Fox regarding their recent announcement to give extra features the chop from rental titles.
13 March 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (13th March 09)Top 10 list of DVDs that you just can't miss, the latest must-have Blu-ray titles, a run-down of the recent Razzies ceremony, and an exciting new competition from Blockbuster.
6 February 2009
Blockbuster closes the gap between online and in-store DVD rentalBlockbuster launch their new package, offering game and DVD rental in their high-street stores as well as online.
27 February 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (27th February 09)Latest Oscar winning flicks you can't miss out on, Panasonic's announcement of 3D DVDs from the comfort of your own home, and the chance to win an iPod Touch.
20 February 2009
Online DVD Rental News Roundup (20th Feb 09)LoveFilm is the answer to affordably owning a Wii, how DVD rental is the recession busting entertainment alternative and why axxo may be infamous but is still no match for the quality of DVD by post. Current DVD Rental News » DVD Rental News Archived: 2008 » DVD Rental News Archived: 2005 - 2007 » |
