Company Town
Movie rental company Redbox has struggled for years to remain relevant as the DVD market plunges and consumers switch to streaming services such as Netflix.
Jan. 23, 2018
Awards
Pressing its bid to cut into Netflix’s market share, Redbox’s streaming video service will soon be available to Roku users.
June 6, 2013
The Walt Disney Co. has sued Redbox to stop the home video kiosk company from selling digital versions of its movies, in a dispute that marks the latest feud between the two companies.
Dec. 1, 2017
A federal judge in Los Angeles has dealt a serious setback to Walt Disney Co. in the studio’s ongoing legal battle to stop kiosk movie-rental company Redbox from selling digital download codes for its films.
Feb. 21, 2018
Technology and the Internet
Redbox, the operator of DVD rental kiosks found in supermarkets and convenience stores, is reportedly attempting to launch a video streaming service again.
March 24, 2016
Netflix rival Redbox Instant to be available on Roku this summer
Redbox and Verizon Communications plan to permanently shut down Redbox Instant, their unprofitable online competitor to Netflix.
Oct. 6, 2014
Entertainment & Arts
Lions Gate cuts a deal with Redbox on DVD rentals
Aug. 12, 2009
Walt Disney Co. has prevailed in its effort to stop kiosk rental company Redbox from reselling digital download codes for new movies such as “Black Panther” — as long as they include the right fine print.
Aug. 30, 2018
Warner Bros. relents, agrees to Redbox DVD deal
Oct. 25, 2012