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The Multi-Billion Dollar Harry Potter Phenomenon

Visiting the news shop in my local neighbourhood this lunchtime, I noticed the new Harry Potter book on display in the window.

Icahn's Blockbuster Deal May Keep Antioco On Board

A slate of three directors, including Carl Icahn, won a shareholder vote and appointment to the video rental company's board.

Wildcat Icahn Latches Onto Blockbuster Board

Corporate raider Carl Icahn and his two associates won seats on the Blockbuster board today after a heated battle with CEO John Antioco. The battle had been raging for weeks after Icahn bought up significant share in the video rental company to make him the lead stockholder.

Blockbuster Busted Teleconference: Icahn vs Antioco

Corporate raider Carl Icahn fire burning arrows into the Blockbuster's tower yesterday during a teleconference call on quarterly earnings. The war of words with Blockbuster president John Antioco escalated the fight between the two corporate wizards.

Blockbuster Is a First-Quarter Loser

Movie rental chain, Blockbuster lost $57.5 million in the first quarter as a result of marketing costs and the company's doing away with late fees.

Blockbuster Battles Stockbuster

Dallas based Blockbuster Inc. circled its wagons against corporate raider Carl C. Icahn on Monday announcing they will follow the road they've started by continuing investment in the online rental business and firing shots over Icahn's demands of higher dividends.

Blockbuster To Cut Up To 300 Jobs

Blockbuster is going to lay off up to 20% of the staff at its headquarters in the Dallas area.

Attorney Generals Reach Agreement With Blockbuster

Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox and the Attorneys General of 46 other states plus the District of Columbia have reached agreement with Blockbuster.

Blockbuster Drops Out of Hollywood Bid War

Blockbuster has dropped its offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hollywood Entertainment.

Blockbuster's Hollywood Offer Expires

Blockbuster's offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Hollywood Entertainment has expired.