Be the first to experience Twilight's New Moon at Blockbuster

Blockbuster hosts midnight events across Canada for the release of New Moon, the second installment in the popular Twilight Saga

TORONTO, March 15 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:     Canadian fans are encouraged to come out and be the first to
              experience the release of the second film in the popular
              Twilight saga at their neighbourhood Blockbuster. At midnight,
              after special in-store events, giveaways and screenings
              targeted to the thousands of hard-core fans of the franchise,
              fans will be able to take home their own DVD/Blu-Ray copy of
              New Moon, hours before the general public. Twilight, the movie,
              was Blockbuster Canada's largest ever retail title release and
              the release of New Moon is expected to surpass it.

              For Twilight fans who need to secure their copy now,
              Blockbuster members can pre-order New Moon in-store today, and
              receive 1 of 4 collectible posters, while supplies last. For
              super fans, Blockbuster also has exclusive rights to
              'Robsessed,' until May 15. 'Robsessed' is a documentary on the
              sudden and widespread popularity of actor Robert Pattinson that
              ensued after the release of the first film in theatre.

    WHERE:    Every Blockbuster Canada store nationwide

    WHEN:     Friday, March 19, 2010 - 9p.m.- 2a.m.

              -  9 p.m., Custom T-shirt Contest:
                 -  Fans can bring in their very own team Edward and Team
                    Jacob t-shirt creations for a chance to win prizes
              -  10p.m., Screening of first half of The Twilight Saga:
                 New Moon
              -  11p.m., Photo booth
                 -  Fans can take their photo with the cut-out of Edward,
                    Bella and Jacob that will be inside every store
              -  11p.m., Pre-order guests will receive their complimentary
                 New Moon wristband while supplies last
              -  12p.m., New Moon will be released for purchase and the
                 screening of the second half of New Moon will commence
              -  1a.m. Screening of the documentary Twilight in Forks, a film
                 documenting the town behind the Twilight saga
    

ABOUT BLOCKBUSTER CANADA:

Blockbuster Canada is an indirect subsidiary of Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI), with over 450 stores across Canada. Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment, with thousands of stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. Blockbuster Canada may be accessed nationally at www.blockbuster.ca. Blockbuster Inc. may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

For further information: Media should contact Nicole McKnight at GCI Canada ([phone] or [email protected]) to obtain further information on the New Moon events across the country on the evening of March 19th, to arrange an interview, or to RSVP