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• Redbox and Universal Studios Home Entertainment Sign Multi-Year Agreement

  March 1, 2012

  Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Redbox, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTR), announced the signing of a multi-year agreement that will continue to make Universal Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD titles available for rental at Redbox® locations nationwide 28 days following their home entertainment release.
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• Redbox to Acquire the Assets of NCR's Entertainment Line of Business

  February 7, 2012

  Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) today announced that Redbox has agreed to purchase assets of NCR Corporation's (NYSE: NCR) entertainment line of business. The acquisition includes the purchase of the DVD kiosks, certain retailer contracts, and DVD inventory from NCR's entertainment line of business. In connection with the asset purchase, Coinstar and NCR also will enter into a strategic supplier arrangement where Coinstar will purchase product and services from NCR.
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• Verizon and Coinstar's Redbox Form Joint Venture to Create New Consumer Choice for Video Entertainment

  February 6, 2012

  Verizon and Coinstar, Inc. today announced the formation of a joint venture that will create a new choice for quality- and value-conscious consumers seeking a simple and affordable way to access the video entertainment they crave. The venture's services will offer all of the convenience, simplicity and value of Redbox® new release DVD and Blu-ray Disc® rentals combined with a new content-rich video on-demand streaming and download service from Verizon.
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• Redbox Announces 2012's Most and Least Romantic Cities

  February 1, 2012

  Just in time for Cupid, Redbox, America's destination for entertainment, today announced 2012's most and least romantic U.S. cities based on the number of romantic comedies rented in 2011. La Crosse, Wisconsin advanced from last year's second-place finish to earn the title of America's most romantic city. Conversely, Laredo, Texas is the least romantic city for the second year in a row.
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• Walmart to Feature Redbox Kiosks at More Than 3,700 Locations into January 2015

  January 31, 2012

  Redbox Automated Retail, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSTR) today announced a renewal agreement with Walmart to continue featuring Redbox® kiosks at more than 3,700 Walmart locations nationwide. The agreement extends the availability of Redbox kiosks and builds upon the companies’ more than five-year relationship.
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• Redbox Media Statement Regarding Warner Brothers Contract

  January 31, 2012

  “The Redbox contract with Warner Brothers to acquire movies directly expires today (January 31, 2012). Redbox will continue to provide our consumers with affordable access to new release movies from all major studios including Warner Brothers at our more than 28,000 locations nationwide. We will work to provide Warner Brothers’ movies through alternative means. Redbox maintains direct working relationships with every other major studio,” said Gary Cohen, senior vice president of marketing and customer experience at Redbox.

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• And the Winner Is…Redbox Announces Its Top Rentals in 2011

  December 29, 2011

  The excitement of a new year is upon us, and today Redbox celebrates what America brought home from the kiosk, watched and loved in 2011. The winners made America laugh, cry, cheer and scream as Redbox, America's destination for entertainment, rented its 1.5 billionth movie this year.
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• REDBOX MAKES GIVING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON EASY WITH NEW REDBOX GIFTS

  December 12, 2011

  Starting today, Redbox, America's destination for movies and games, is making gift-giving easier with the introduction of Redbox® gifts. Gift givers now can share the gift of thanks, laughter, big stars, the hottest new games or hours of relaxation with friends and family. Big gifts at low prices,
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