BLOCKBUSTER(R) Stores Open for America's Thanksgiving Movie Traditions

BLOCKBUSTER(R) Stores Open for America's Thanksgiving Movie Traditions

WHAT: Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving this week with turkey,
pumpkin pie and, in many cases, a movie.

Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the busiest days of the
year for BLOCKBUSTER.

To help accommodate the holiday demand, the entertainment
retailer's more than 4,000 U.S. corporate stores will stay open
Thanksgiving Day and throughout the holiday weekend.

WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) 10 a.m. to midnight
Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day) 10 a.m. to midnight
Friday, Nov. 24 10 a.m. to midnight

PLEASE NOTE: While most U.S. BLOCKBUSTER stores will adhere to
this schedule, holiday hours are determined locally and may
vary.

WHERE: All major U.S. media markets. Media may contact Blockbuster
Inc. at (214) 854-3190 to find a store in their area.

VISUALS: - Crowded stores, decked out in an Arctic "Happy Feet" theme,
during one of the busiest days of the year for BLOCKBUSTER.

- Families stocking up with DVDs for the weekend, including
popular new DVD releases like "Mission Impossible III," "Ice
Age 2" and "Over The Hedge."

- Movie fans kicking off the holidays by renting favorite
seasonal films like "It's A Wonderful Life," "Polar Express"
and "Home Alone."

CONTACT: Please contact Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE:BBI) at (214) 854-3190
to arrange interviews and filming at a store in your area.

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

PRNewswire -- Nov. 21

Source: Blockbuster Inc.

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

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