Saturday, September 24, 2011

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

At its "a stream come true" event today, Dish Network finally revealed its plans for a subscription video service called Blockbuster Movie Pass, due to launch October 1st. That includes access to discs (movies and games) by mail, streaming video to the TV and PC, and linear TV service from Dish, all in one package. Blockbuster Movie Pass is clearly being pitched a Netflix / Qwikster competitor, however it's currently only available to Dish Network subscribers for $10 / month. That tie to pay-TV makes it a TV Everywhere play pulling Dish's various properties under one umbrella, but doesn't significantly shift the online video landscape.
Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service

Dish Network, Blockbuster unveil Blockbuster Movie Pass all-inclusive entertainment service


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