Blockbuster Heads Toward Sales Block
Blockbuster intends to seek buyers after creditors disagreed on plans to give the movie-rental chain more cash to help it exit bankruptcy court.
‘Call of Duty’ Hit Can’t Save ‘Guitar Hero’
Activision's quarterly loss narrowed as the publisher of games such as "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft" recorded smaller charges. The company said it will discontinue "Guitar Hero" development.
Coke Tests Health-Tea Waters
Sokenbicha, a bitter bottled tea popular in Japan, is one of Coca-Cola's global best sellers. Now, the company is hoping it catches on in the U.S.
When Passion for Movies, Tech Collide
The Bay Area's independent video rental stores are still trying to make a go of it, a daunting challenge in an area where early technology adopters are increasingly gravitating toward streaming movie services.
Private-Label Beers Aim for Joe Sixpack
Chain stores including Walgreen, Supervalu and Costco have introduced private-label beers. But going up against big budgets of major brews isn't easy.
Playing Dead on TV Can Keep a Career on Life Support
Playing the role of a victim on a crime drama is a gig actors call "corpse duty," and in a shrinking market for jobs in scripted TV, dead-body roles are on the rise.
Disney Profit Jumps 54%
Walt Disney's fiscal first-quarter earnings rose 54%, led by strong gains at its media networks, while its parks division benefited from higher attendance.
Olbermann Lands at Current Media
Following his split with MSNBC, Keith Olbermann will host a new prime-time news and commentary show on Current Media, a public-affairs channel co-founded by Al Gore.
AOL Makes Big Bet With Huffington Post
In its fight for survival, AOL is paying a rich price to hitch itself to the Huffington Post, and its outspoken celebrity co-founder, Arianna Huffington.
Super Bowl Draws Record Audience
For the second year in a row, the Super Bowl set a record as the most-watched telecast in U.S. history. Approximately 111 million people tuned in.
Private-Label Beers Aim for Joe Sixpacks
Chain stores including Walgreen, Supervalu and Costco have introduced private-label beers. But going up against big budgets of major brews isn't easy.
AOL Hitches Fortunes to Huffington Post
In its fight for survival, AOL is paying a rich price to hitch itself to the Huffington Post, and its outspoken celebrity co-founder, Arianna Huffington.
