Blockbuster Kicks Off Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' With Midnight Release Parties

Blockbuster Kicks Off Michael Jackson's 'This Is It' With Midnight Release Parties

Fans of the legendary entertainer can rent or buy the movie, win prizes

DALLAS, Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This is it! Fans of the late King of Pop will beat it to Blockbuster (NYSE:BBI) stores on Monday, Jan. 25, for a thriller of a party celebrating the release of Michael Jackson's "This Is It." A compilation of interviews, rehearsals and backstage footage of Michael Jackson as he prepared for his series of sold-out shows in London is the final performance of an iconic figure.

Blockbuster is all about hot, new releases and nothing is hotter than this movie this week and the amazing look it provides at one of the greatest entertainers of all time. The "This Is It" midnight release parties will provide Michael Jackson fans with an electric environment that reflects the energy and excitement that were the hallmarks of Michael's legendary career.

In 20 cities across the U.S., Jackson fans will gather Monday night for release parties at select Blockbuster stores with the movie available for sale or rent at midnight.

Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 423-0166
Location: Scottsdale & Thomas
Address: 2805 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Seattle, WA
Phone: (206) 522-9800
Location: University
Address: 4715 25th Avenue N. E., Seattle, WA 98105

Thornton, CO
Phone: (303) 451-6135
Location: 120th & Colorado
Address: 12020 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80241-3562

San Leandro, CA
Phone: (510) 357-5707
Location: Greenhouse & Hesperian
Address: 116 Greenhouse Market Place, San Leandro, CA 94579

Temple City, CA
Phone: 626-292-6912
Location: Rosemead & Temple City
Address: 5809 Rosemead Blvd., Temple City, CA 91780

San Diego, CA
Phone: (858) 277-2677
Location: Balboa & Genesee
Address: 5620 Balboa Ave. Suite B-101, San Diego, CA 92111

Plano, TX
Phone: (972) 378-9132
Location: Dallas N. Tollway & Parker
Address: 5960 West Parker Road, Ste 298, Plano, TX 75093

Pearland, TX
Phone: (281) 412-2546
Location: Pearland/518
Address: 8325 Broadway St., #220, Pearland, TX 77581

Atlanta, GA
Phone: (404) 233-1189
Location: Brookhaven
Address: 3944 Peachtree Rd N.E. Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30319-3304

Rockville, MD
Phone: 301-309-0111
Location: Wintergreen
Address: 815 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

Aventura, FL
Phone: (305) 937-0136
Location: Aventura
Address: 2747 N.E. 193rd Street, Aventura, FL 33180

Charlotte, NC
Phone: (704) 342-1855
Location: East Blvd.
Address: 1300 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203

East Meadow, NY
Phone: (516) 357-7235
Address: 1959 Front St., East Meadow, NY 11554

Chicago, IL
Phone: (773) 761-0303
Location: Western & Touhy
Address: 7300 North Western Avenue, #P, Chicago, IL 60645

Philadelphia, PA
Phone: (215) 483-6585
Location: Roxboro
Address: 7114 Ridge Pike, Philadelphia, PA 19128

East Boston, MA
Phone: (617) 561-6053
Location: Border Street
Address: 184 Border Street, East Boston, MA 02128

Royal Oak, MI
Phone: (248) 544-3222
Location: Woodward & Catalpa
Address: 27942 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, MI 48067-0932

Eden Prairie, MN
Phone: (952) 934-0600
Location: Hwy. 5 & Eden Prairie Road
Address: 16490 West 78th Street, Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Fairview Heights, IL
Phone: (618) 632-9887
Address: 101 Frey Lane, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

Medina, OH
Phone: (330) 723-2833
Location: Medina
Address: 1205 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment. The company provides customers with convenient access to media entertainment anywhere, any way they want it - whether in-store, by-mail, through vending kiosks or digitally downloaded directly to their family room or mobile device. With a highly recognized brand name and a library of more than 125,000 movie and game titles, Blockbuster leverages its multichannel presence to serve two million daily global customers and more than 50 million annual global customers. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

Source: Blockbuster

CONTACT: Michelle Metzger of Pierpont Communications, +1-214-217-7300,
mmetzger@piercom.com, for Blockbuster Inc.

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

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