Blockbuster Time Machine

Posted by David Dorf on Oracle Blogs See other posts from Oracle Blogs or by David Dorf
Published on Thu, 7 Nov 2013 23:06:25 +0000 Indexed on 2013/11/08 4:05 UTC
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In another example of clinging to the core business much too long, DISH announced its closing the remaining 300 Blockbuster stores.  This reminds us that we must always be looking over our shoulders for the next big thing.  Blockbuster had the opportunity to buy Netflix, but it passed just as Barnes & Noble decided it didn't need to partner with Amazon.  Its so tempting to stick with a profitable business instead of taking a risk on a new idea.  Nevertheless, Blockbuster is history -- and this video from The Onion seals it.


Historic ‘Blockbuster’ Store Offers Glimpse Of How Movies Were Rented In The Past


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