Blockbuster trying video-on-demand in U.K.
Movie-rental giant Blockbuster Inc. continues to take small steps toward a rollout of online video-on-demand in the United Kingdom while rival Netflix Inc. plans a small-scale test in the United States this year...more

Online DVD rental service LoveFilm has launched a series of short films available to view online for free
The service, which starts today, features short films from several established directors...more

Online DVD firm strikes out overseas
VIDEO ISLAND, the online DVD rental firm, has made its first overseas acquisition, snapping up a Scandinavian rival, Brafilm...more

New UK online videogame rentals company established
Boomerang Rentals to offer new subscription service from GBP 7.99 per month...more

Fire disrupts UK DVD rental service
Online DVD service Video Island is battling to restore normal operations after a fire in its west London warehouse last week. Video Island runs the DVD rental businesses for Tesco, ITV, MSN and easyGroup, as well as its own direct consumer brand, Screenselect.co.uk. The 150,000 combined subscribers are warned to expect a "temporary disruption" and some delays...more