Summer Savings events at Blockbuster until August 22

Blockbuster kicks off Summer Savings events with door crasher specials over the Canada Day long weekend

TORONTO, June 24 /CNW/ -

    
    WHAT:   Blockbuster stores across the country invite Canadians to
            purchase new and used titles on sale through August, while
            supplies last, with the Summer Savings event. Starting Canada Day
            week, thousands of new and pre-viewed movie and game titles will
            be available at discount prices to welcome the arrival of summer.

            Door crasher discounts like X-Men Origins: Wolverine for $4.99
            are happening July 1st though to July 4th only at Blockbuster
            retail stores across Canada. Gamers are also invited to check out
            the Summer Savings on games, or the Summer Game Pass for
            unlimited rental options. Blockbuster is the place to go for all
            the newest summer releases and the largest selection of fan
            favourites and cult classics.

    WHERE:  Blockbuster Canada stores nationwide.

    WHEN:   Monday, June 28 - Sunday, August 22, 2010
            -  30% to 50% off Pre-Viewed DVDs
            -  50% off Select Pre-Played Games
            -  New games starting at just $4.99
            -  Save up to 75% off select Electronic Accessories and General
               Merchandise
            -  Save up to $20 off select Blu-ray and DVD movies
    

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 (416-486-5918 or [email protected]) to obtain further information on the Summer Savings event