Samsung, Blockbuster Forge Digital Deal

Deal will provide digital downloads for new HDTV's, home-theater systems, and Blu-ray players

By TWICE Staff--TWICE -- Broadcasting & Cable, 7/14/2009 12:01:34 PM

In a statement, the companies said the new services will be available this fall and will give Samsung customers access to Blockbuster's digital movie library. Additionally, as part of the agreement, Blockbuster OnDemand will have preferred positioning on the Blu-ray interfaces.

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