16-Nov-09 9:00 AM CST

Trekkies to Gather at Houston BLOCKBUSTER for Midnight "Star Trek" DVD Release Party

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR INFORMATION CONTACT:

Petri Darby, BrightBox

281.252.0979 or pdarby@brightboxonline.com

Monday, Nov. 16 Event to Feature DVD Screening, Memorabilia Prizes & More

WHAT: Trekkies are invited to boldly go where no fan has gone before – to a first-ever “Star Trek” celebration at the BLOCKBUSTER store at 1917 West Gray in Houston. The store is hosting a midnight DVD release party on Monday, Nov. 16 for the box office hit “Star Trek” starring Chris Pine, giving Trekkies of all ages the chance to be among the first to rent or purchase the movie on DVD or Blu-ray.

Activities at the event include:

· A 10 p.m. screening of “Star Trek”

· The chance to win official “Star Trek” memorabilia, including theatrical posters, collectible comic books, character stand-ups, Delta pins and more

· 104.1 KRBE Radio on-site conducting contests

WHEN: Monday, Nov. 16

· 10 pm: Event begins

· 10 pm: Pre-release screening of “Star Trek”

· Midnight: “Star Trek” DVD and Blu-ray available for rent or purchase while supplies last.

WHERE: BLOCKBUSTER, 1917 West Gray in Houston

HOW: Admission is free and open to the public.

OFFERING: “Star Trek” will be available for rent or purchase while supplies last at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores and online at www.blockbuster.com on the movie’s nationwide release date of Tuesday, Nov. 17. In addition to the single-disc DVD ($19.99), BLOCKBUSTER will be offering two special editions: a two-disc DVD version ($24.99) and a three-disc Blu-ray version ($29.99), both of which include digital copies of the movie, added special features and free trial games.

Through Nov. 16, customers can pre-purchase “Star Trek” at any participating BLOCKBUSTER store and will receive two free movie rentals.

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