Conference Call and Webcast to be Held on Thursday, August 13, 2009

DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Blockbuster Inc. (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B), a leading global provider of media entertainment, today announced the Company will report its second quarter 2009 financial results for the period ending July 5, 2009 on Thursday, August 13, 2009 after the close of the U.S. financial markets. The Company will also host a conference call for analysts and investors to provide business updates and discuss its financial results at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

         First Quarter Conference Call Information:
         Date:  Thursday, August 13, 2009
         Time: 4:30 p.m. EDT
         Conference Call Dial In:  1-800-374-0113
         International Dial In:    1-706-758-9607

A telephonic replay will be available beginning two hours after the conclusion of the call and will be available until midnight EDT on Thursday, August 27, 2009. The replay number is 1-800-642-1687, with the pass code of 21260708. International callers interested in listening to the replay should dial 1-706-645-9291 with the same pass code.

Additionally, a live webcast (voice only) of the conference call will be accessible from the Investor section of the Company's web site at http://investor.blockbuster.com. Following the live webcast, an archived version will be available on Blockbuster's web site.

About Blockbuster Inc.

Blockbuster Inc. is a leading global provider of in-home movies and game entertainment, with 7,200 stores throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia. The company may be accessed worldwide at www.blockbuster.com.

SOURCE Blockbuster Inc.