Blockbuster To File For Bankruptcy This Week

Hollywood Reporter, Hollywood Reporter
Wed, 09/22/2010 - 6:02am

Video rental giant Blockbuster is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as today, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing sources.

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