BLOCKBUSTER Online(R) Offers Comic Relief for Taxpayers; Tax-Weary Can Relieve Stress With America's Favorite Comedies

BLOCKBUSTER Online(R) Offers Comic Relief for Taxpayers; Tax-Weary Can Relieve Stress With America's Favorite Comedies

DALLAS, March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Try as we might, there's no avoiding him. The taxman cometh on April 17. In a month of IRS-induced stress, it seems only fair that April is also National Humor Month. In the spirit of bringing comic relief to a nation with looming deadlines and receding hopes for a refund, BLOCKBUSTER Online presents a list of movie lovers' favorite comedy films.

"Tax Day and National Humor Month are both in April. Coincidence? I think not," said Shane Evangelist, SVP and GM for Blockbuster Online. "People deserve a good laugh when they've finished their taxes, and movies are a great way for taxpayers to take a break after crunching numbers."

Of the BLOCKBUSTER Online subscribers surveyed, 96 percent agreed that watching movies, including comedies, can relieve stress. Ninety-two percent indicated that watching those movies at home is more relaxing than going to the theater.

Stressed out taxpayers can start by taking in one of the following comedies, most frequently identified by BLOCKBUSTER Online subscribers as their favorites.

Favorite Comedies from BLOCKBUSTER Online
1. "Meet the Parents"
2. "Pretty Woman"
3. "Office Space"
4. "There's Something About Mary"
5. "Groundhog Day"
6. "Men In Black"
7. "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"
8. "National Lampoon's Animal House"
9. "Caddyshack"
10. "Sixteen Candles"

Comedy favorites varied slightly among men and women. "Meet the Parents" was the favorite among both men and women, but "Office Space" tied for first place among men. Among women, "Pretty Woman" was the second favorite. "Caddyshack" and "National Lampoon's Animal House" were more popular among men.

For those who want to explore other comedies, BLOCKBUSTER Online offers more than 9,000 comedy titles at www.blockbuster.com . From family comedy and romantic comedy to dark humor, mockumentaries and slapstick, BLOCKBUSTER Online organizes its comic films into more than 20 categories to help movie lovers find old favorites and discover new titles. Membership is not required to browse the site and review the movie titles featured.

With over 50,000 movie titles to choose from, BLOCKBUSTER Online delivers DVDs right to subscribers' mailboxes to be viewed at their convenience without due dates or extended viewing fees. Plans start as low as $9.99 a month, with the $17.99 three-movie-out plan being the most popular. And, all plans include coupons for free rentals at BLOCKBUSTER stores. Visit http://www.blockbuster.com/ for details.

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI)(NYSE:BBI.B) is a leading global provider of in- home movie and game entertainment, with more than 9,000 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at blockbuster.com .

Source: Blockbuster Inc.

CONTACT: Tami Cannizzaro of Blockbuster Inc., +1-214-854-3190

Web site: http://www.blockbuster.com/

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