BLOCKBUSTER(R) Has Fun, Easy Gifts for Weary Holiday Shoppers

DALLAS, Oct. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This holiday season, BLOCKBUSTER is making it easy to find sure-to-please gifts online, in stores and up to the last minute. Those looking for stress-free shopping can turn to fun solutions available at the entertainment retailer's 5,000+ stores nationwide or online at blockbuster.com, both open 365 days a year. Gifts include:

* The Season's Hottest DVDs. Among the popular films being released in time for the holidays are the following DVDs, starting at $19.99 at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores or at blockbuster.com. (Scheduled DVD release dates listed in parentheses.) Kids "Barnyard" (Dec. 12), "Cars" (Nov. 7), "Ice Age 2" (Nov. 21) and "Over The Hedge" (Oct. 17) Action "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" (Dec. 5), "Mission Impossible 3" (Oct. 30), "Superman Returns" (Nov. 28) and "X-Men 3" (Oct. 3) Drama "The Da Vinci Code" (Nov. 14) Comedy "Click" (Oct. 10), "The Devil Wears Prada" (Dec. 12), "Nacho Libre" (Oct. 24) and "Talladega Nights" (Dec. 12) * GiftCards. Holiday and movie theme GiftCards from $5 to $500 can be used for movie, game and merchandise purchases, as well as movie and game rentals, at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores. Choose from cards featuring popular films like "Cars," "X-Men 3," Over The Hedge" and "Happy Feet," or select a card with a holiday theme like reindeer, snowmen, gnomes or ornaments. Cards are available in BLOCKBUSTER stores, and select cards can be ordered at blockbuster.com. * GiftCard Gift Tags. Valued at $5 each and packaged in sets of five, GiftCard Gift Tags feature inscribable "to" and "from" areas and a pre-punched hole enabling the giver to attach the card to another gift with ribbon. Seventy percent of BLOCKBUSTER GiftCards are ultimately bundled with something else by the giver. * Holiday Films. Make someone's season merry and bright with a classic holiday movie. From Nov. 7 through Dec. 24, purchase two featured holiday titles and you'll receive a $5 BLOCKBUSTER GiftCard. Titles include "Christmas Story," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" and "It's A Wonderful Life," among others. See store for complete details and list of titles. * Online Movie Rental Subscriptions. BLOCKBUSTER Online members can treat their favorite movie lover to great home entertainment for months to come from blockbuster.com. Gift subscriptions are available from one month to one year and provide access to more than 60,000 movies. Available at blockbuster.com starting at $17.99.

Note: The following terms apply to all offers: Available at participating stores. Prices may vary and exclude tax. Offers available while supplies last. See store for complete details.

About Blockbuster

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of in- home movie and game entertainment, with more than 8,500 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at http://www.blockbuster.com/ .