The Incredible Rise & Fall of Blockbuster Video

Why did customers prefer visiting Blockbuster?

• 1. Long hours

• Convenient checkout

• No "Adult Only" Films

• 1. Better prices

1. What year did Blockbuster officially open its doors?

• 1983

• 1984

• 1985

• 1986

1. How much was Blockbuster's public stock offering initially expected to raise?

• $10 Million

• $18 Million

• $4 Million

• $12 Million

1. What acquisitions did Blockbuster make in the 1990's? (Pick MORE than one answer)

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   • A) AOL stores

   • B) Republic Pictures

   • C) Movies to Go

   • D) Sound Warehouse

• Republic Pictures

• Movies to Go

• Sound Warehouse

• AOL Stores

How much did Netflix offer to sell itself to Blockbuster for?

• $20 Million

• $75 Million

• $50 Million

• $100 Million

1. In what year did Viacom split off Blockbuster?

• 2000

• 2002

• 2004

• 2006

1. What happened when Netflix sued Blockbuster in 2006?

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   • A) Blockbuster won

   • B) Netflix lost the case

   • C) The case was settled out of court

   • D) The case was dismissed

   • Answer: C

• Blockbuster WON!

• Netflix LOST!

• We will never know, the case was settled out of court

• The case was dismissed

What company bought Blockbuster in 2011 after its bankruptcy filing?

• Viacom

• Redbox

• Dish Network

• Netflix