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Customers walk into a Blockbuster store in Miami, Florida. (credit: David Friedman/Getty Images)

Dish Network To Close 300 Blockbuster Stores

Dish Network said that it plans to close about 300 Blockbuster stores across the country, losing about 3,000 employees. The closures will leave about 500 locations across the nation.

2013/01/22

Dish Vows To Replace AMC Channels In Fee Dispute

Satellite broadcaster Dish Network Corp. on Friday said it would replace AMC Networks Inc.’s channels with HDNet channels at midnight on Saturday, ratcheting up a fee dispute.

2012/06/29

Blockbuster Headquarters Moving To Colorado

Blockbuster is moving its headquarters from McKinney to Colorado after satellite television provider Dish Network bought the company last year.

2012/04/24

AT&T To Pay TiVo $215 Million To Settle Patent Lawsuit

AT&T will pay TiVo at least $215 million through June 2018, becoming the latest TV signal provider to settle a patent lawsuit involving the DVR pioneer.

2012/01/04

Dish Network To Take On About 500 Blockbuster Leases

Blockbuster’s soon-to-be parent company Dish Network Corp. has agreed to take on leases for hundreds of Blockbuster stores, ensuring the video rental chain will continue to have a physical presence.

2011/04/18