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American kiosks to invade Canada this year

19 February 2008 23:37 by Rich "vurbal" Fiscus | 11 comments

The New Release (TNR), a Houston-based company, plans to add 1,000 of their Moviecube DVD rental kiosks in North America by the end of 2008. Specifically the kiosks are going to Canada, where they'll be installed in Loblaws grocery stores.

TNR's move was spurred, at least in part, by an influx of cash from a venture capital firm. They're second only to Redbox in the number of rental kiosks currently in service. Redbox's kiosk offerings include many found at parent company McDonald's restaurant locations.

�Expanding into Canada, where movie rental customers have shown a veracious appetite for DVD rentals, is a much anticipated move for us,� said Tim Belton, chief executive officer of TNR, in a statement.

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pryme_H (Senior Member) 20 February 2008 12:41
These guys are making a killing! This is a testimonial to their triumph. I anticipate already established firms partaking into this endeavor as well. [ + quote]
21Q (Senior Member) 20 February 2008 17:15
Honestly I have never seen a Kiosk anywhere I've been to. [ + quote]
goodswipe (Inactive) 20 February 2008 17:28
*Originally posted by 21Q:* Honestly I have never seen a Kiosk anywhere I've been to. There all over the place here in Texas. Only thing about renting from them is that you got a 75 percent chance that the video is scratched to hell and will not play. "look honey, it said goodswipe! oh wow, that's amazing." [ + quote]
tripplite (Senior Member) 20 February 2008 18:12
i really hate the kiosks there IS no REASON to rent from them, a wast of money to be truthful i prefer blockbuster any day they sux so much, im so glade there moving to Kannada [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 20 February 2008 18:13
7thsinger (AfterDawn Addict) 21 February 2008 8:54
I have yet to actually rent from a Kiosk, but that happpens when you live in an area that doesn't have any yet. I rent from a family owned - Ma and Pa video store where everyone knows me, and the covers to the movies are photo-copied. And, as long as they are in business...they will have mine. [ + quote]
badkrma (Newbie) 21 February 2008 19:05
...... [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 7 April 2008 18:09
7thsinger (AfterDawn Addict) 21 February 2008 19:13
badkrma You may want to edit your post. aD doesn't deal in piracy. "Sir, i would not harm thee for the world, but thou art standing where i'm about to shoot." [ + quote]
binkie7 (Moderator) 21 February 2008 20:06
@badkrma No rent and burn discussion here - equals piracy which if you check out the rules is not allowed. Forum Rules Do this before posting [ + quote]
badkrma (Newbie) 22 February 2008 18:40
... [ + quote] This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 7 April 2008 18:10
borhan9 (AfterDawn Addict) 9 April 2008 19:54
If this works out this will give redbox a run for their money. btw Vurbal great work another short artice :) [ + quote]
tripplite (Senior Member) 9 April 2008 21:56
i prefer a mail service....although i dont have one i REALLY WANT ONE! [ + quote]