The ongoing doom and gloom in the financial world has led to many people being forced to change their spending habits.  However, a state of the art machine that is being installed in a Spar store in Warrington this week will enable local residents to be amongst the first in the North West to be able to rent movies at the touch of a button.

With consumer spending on traditional nights out at an all time low due to the ‘credit crunch’, people are increasingly looking for a low cost night in.  Step in The Movie Booth, who claim that their DVD rental kiosk offers both a more convenient and lower priced movie rental service than their competitors.  Two DVD kiosks have recently launched in Formby and Southport and there are plans for a further deployment of kiosks across the North West in coming months.

DVD rental kiosks have proven to be extremely popular in the USA, and use advanced robotics to make the rental of movies a ‘fully automated’ process.  The Movie Booth kiosk stores over 600 DVD’s in a box measuring half a square metre, and stocks new release movies.  Using a touch-screen menu, clients rent DVD’s on a pay-as-you-go basis as opposed to the traditional membership sign up.  The Movie Booth claim that this gives customers more control over the length of their rentals and enables them to receive the most competitive prices available.  The kiosk at Spar, Dorchester Road will launch with a promotional offer of £2 rental per 24 hours and also offer new users of the kiosk their first rental for free.

A spokesman from The Movie Booth said, “Our kiosks are quickly spreading in the UK and Ireland, and the North West has proven to be particularly receptive to the concept.  We chose the Spar site in Warrington because it meets all of our criteria.  The movie rental market is extremely competitive at the minute, but we hope the convenience, price and quality of movies which our service provides will make it a winner with the people of Warrington”

For further information visit www.themoviebooth.com or call 0870 1436769

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The new Bond film has launched in a fanfare of hype in the UK, and as you would expect, records have already been broken at the box office.  A lot has been said about the new look Bond since Daniel Craig took over from Pierce ‘Mamma Mia’ Brosnan, and the film has taken a different angle to the suave days of the legendary Sean ‘Hello Missh Moneypenny’ Connery. 

What many people are noticing about the new look Bond is the likeness to the hugely successful Bourne Trilogy.  The new movie has more blood and guts then Roger Moore could ever have managed, and there a lot less of the legendary loving for 007 in the new movie too.

What we are wondering at The Movie Booth is should a character as ingrained in society as Bond be so dramtically changed.  Of course, if you aren’t able to get to the cinema to see the movie you’ll be able to get a copy from your nearest DVD rental machine.

This weeks new releases are available from your local Movie Booth DVD rental kiosk located at:

- Centra, Malone Road Belfast, BT9 5BQ

- Centra, 243 Upper Lisburn Road, Finaghy, Belfast, BT10 0LN

- Spar, 2, Green Lane, Formby L37 7DJ

- Spar, 21, Liverpool Road, Southport, PR8 4AG

- Nisa Extra, Pentwyn Road, Cardiff, CF23 7XH

- Applegreen Garage, Wexford Road, Arklow, County Wicklow

- Threshers, 22 Church Street, Oswestry, SY11 2SP

New movies available at the kiosks include:

THE HAPPENING

SYNOPSIS
M. Night Shyamalan directs this thriller about a father (Mark Walhberg) who tries to escape with his family after an apocalyptic event. THE HAPPENING costars Zooey Deschanel and John Leguizamo.

Watch the trailer here.

THE SCORPION KING 2 - RISE OF THE WARRIOR

SYNOPSIS
See how the legend of The Scorpion King began! When a young Mathayus witnesses his father’s death at the hands of the king (UFC Champion Randy Couture), his quest for vengeance transforms him into the most feared warrior of the ancient world. From the director of Resident Evil: Extinction and Highlander comes a heroic adventure filled with heart-stopping action and thrilling visual effects!

Watch the trailer here.

INSANITARIUM

SYNOPSIS
Jesse Metcalfe (TV’s “Desperate Housewives”) stars in this horrifying thriller about a man who cons himself into a mental hospital in order to break out his beloved sister. Once inside he discovers that a doctor (Peter Stormare Fargo) is mercilessly using his patients as lab rats and is turning them into bloodthirsty killers. Trapped inside an inescapable labyrinth will they find a way out before the relentless cannibals hunt them down?

Watch the trailer here.

Cult Belfast movie launches exclusive partnership with local operator

Battle of the Bone, the Belfast produced cult Zombie horror movie, is launching across Northern Ireland today with support from an equally interesting piece of machinery located in Belfast.  The movie, produced by Belfast local George Clarke, centres on rival gangs in Belfast joining forces to fight a greater cause – zombies - and the movie can be rented from DVD rental kiosks in the city from today.

The movie is officially launched across Belfast today (Thursday), and Yellow Fever Productions who created the film have teamed up with The Movie Booth to offer copies of the movie from futuristic DVD rental machines which are located in the city.  The Movie Booth operates automated DVD rental kiosks in Centra stores on Malone Road and Lisburn Road, and Yellow Fever Productions felt the kiosks offered a further opportunity for their cult following in Belfast to enjoy The Battle of The Bone.  The movie can be rented from these kiosks as of Thursday, and will cost £2.50 to rent.

Mitchell Leszczyszak from The Movie Booth said, “We are always looking for ways to link up with local projects, and when George contacted us about the release of his film we jumped at the opportunity.  The film is very unique, and we think it suits the nature of our kiosk.  We’re proud to be the only rental company offering this movie in Belfast”. 

George Clarke, director and producer of Battle of the Bone said ““Renting Battle of the Bone through The Movie Booth is a great opportunity for us and a pleasure to work with such an exciting new company”.

The Battle of The Bone was released in cinemas in July to critical acclaim and was recently screened at a prestigious festival in Florida which was attended by horror movie legend George A. Romero.  The film mixes martial arts and zombie horror with the twist of having local characters, locations and banter.  The Movie Booth launched their first DVD rental machine on Lisburn Road and installed a second kiosk in partnership with the Musgrave group at Centra, Malone Road in September.  For further information call  0870 1436769  or visit www.themoviebooth.com.

With the ongoing doom and gloom in the news, you are probably thinking that business opportunities are facing problems because of cut backs.  While this is true for some industries, The Movie Booth’s DVD rental kiosk opportunity goes from strength to strength.  This month we spoke to some of our kiosk operators to get their thoughts on The Movie Booth…

Michael Johnson, Store Owner, Nisa, Cardiff:

“The DVD booth has so far proved a great success within the store. It’s not only good value for our customers, but it’s convenient for them to collect the DVD when they are doing their shopping. It also forces them to visit the store the following day to return the DVD, which is great for increasing footfall in-store.”

John Youssef, Kiosk Owner, Merseyside:

“Lots of people have been impressed by the machine and how easy it is to use. I don’t think people like to rely on the internet rental sites because you never get the film you want. To anyone looking to start up a new operation my advice would be to listen to what the guys at Movie Booth tell you to do in terms of marketing and launching the kiosk.”

Leon Walsh, Manager, Applegreen, Arklow:

“Despite the fact we have an Xtra-Vision on our road the kiosk has still had a very good response from our customers, and we’ve actually seen related products such as snacks and wines get a boost from people buying these with their movie.  Some people still need reassuring that the card payment system is completely secure, but once we have allayed their fears they are usually happy to use the kiosk.”

The story so far…

The Movie Booth kiosks are an evolutionary product of the changing home-entertainment market.  With consumer’s demands for price-effective, convenient access to their favourite services, The Movie Booth designed a kiosk which is easy to use, stocks all the latest releases and importantly offers affordable DVD rental. The Movie Booth has recently secured partnerships with some of the UK and Irelands biggest brands including Musgrave, Spar and Nisa.

For further information on opportunities available from The Movie Booth call 0044(0) 870 1436769, email info@themoviebooth.com or visit www.themoviebooth.com.

The doom and gloom that is gripping the economy has claimed more than a few victims in recent months.  With the credit crunch situation seemingly going from bad to worse, the retail industry has been one of the major areas which has experienced a sharp downturn in spending in recent months.

However, one Gloucestershire based business claims to be thriving as a result of consumers being forced to curb their spending habits as a consequence of the credit crunch.  The Movie Booth claims to have doubled their DVD rental kiosk output in last three months and expects to deploy eight more of their kiosks in retail locations across the UK and Ireland by the end of November.  This comes at a time when fifty seven pubs are closing every month and unemployment levels have increased at the highest rate since 1992, leading to the general freedom of retail and leisure spending being reduced.

However, in the eye of the storm some businesses have been presented with an opening in their markets, and The Movie Booth are one such company who are hoping to exploit such opportunity.  The company sells fully automated kiosks to convenience stores and supermarkets, where people can use the kiosks to rent DVDs.  Like ATMs, the kiosks operate using a credit/debit card system but rather than cash, movies are dispensed.  Each kiosk holds up to 620 films and The Movie Booth has recently agreed a contract with Musgrave Retail with plans to deploy kiosks across their brand in Ireland.  The company says it has seen a steady growth in recent months, cumulating in the closure of several key deals.  The firm has put together the ‘Great Night In’ package as a result of the credit crunch which has led to more people looking for a cost effective alternative to the traditional night out.

Carlos Marco, Managing Director at The Movie Booth said: “At present the general trend is for people to tighten their belts and cut back on spending, and this has actually worked in our favour.  With some of our competitors struggling because of the reduction in sales coupled with people saving money by spending more time at home, we have defied the general market trend and seen the demand for our product from both retail owners and end users increase in recent months.”  In the UK, a recent survey revealed 39% of adults now have a ‘big night in’ once a fortnight, with the average consumer watching two DVD’s each week.  The demand for movie nights in is mirrored in the US market where the DVD rental market has experienced a new lease of life and 10000 DVD rental machines are now deployed across the nation.

Further information on the Movie Booth can be found by visiting www.themoviebooth.com or calling 0870 1436769.

Rent the following new release movies from your local Movie Booth DVD rental machine this week…

One Missed Call

It happens to one. Then another. And another. College students discover eerie voicemail messages on their cell phones. Each call comes from the near future. Each call has the chilling voice of the student during his or her last moments alive. And each call comes true. Terror is One Missed Call away in this got-your-number shocker based on the hit Japanese thriller Chakushin ari. Does the viral spree of calls have a single source? Is there something that links the victims? Psych student Beth Raymond (Shannyn Sossamon) and detective Jack Andrews (Ed Burns) scramble for answers. And they?re working fast. Because Beth just discovered an ominous message.

Watch the trailer here

Made of Honor

Tom (Patrick Dempsey) loves his life, until he realizes he also loves his best friend Hannah (Michelle Monaghan). But when Hannah gets engaged to a dashing Scotsman and asks Tom to be her maid of honor, Tom faces hostile bridesmaids, bridal showers, and bad hair days, all in an effort to pull off the perfect wedding and steal the bride. He’s a maid of honor with a plan.

Watch the trailer here

Mongol

“Mongol” delves into the dramatic and harrowing early years of Genghis Khan, who was born as Temudgin in 1162. As it follows Temudgin from his perilous childhood to the battle that sealed his destiny, the film paints a multidimensional portrait of the future conqueror, revealing him not as the evil brute of hoary stereotype, but as an inspiring, fearless and visionary leader. “Mongol” shows us the making of an extraordinary man, and the foundation on which so much of his greatness rested: his relationship with his wife, Borte, his lifelong love and most trusted advisor.

Watch the trailer here

All of the above titles are available from Movie Booth kiosks currently located at:

If you would like to see a Movie Booth kiosk in your area, contact us on  0870 1436769  to request information or alternatively visit the home of the DVD rental machine at www.themoviebooth.com.

Following on from the positive initial reception to an automated DVD rental kiosk in Spar, Formby, a second Movie Booth is launching in Southport next week at the Spar store on Liverpool Road.  The launch is aiming to take advantage in the growing popularity of ‘Big Nights In’ as opposed to the traditional night on the town.

The DVD kiosk concept has so far received an excellent response from the people of Formby since launching on Green Lane in May, and on the back of this The Movie Booth has decided to add another kiosk to the region to serve consumer demand.

DVD rental machines are experiencing a steady growth in the ever-changing industry, and The Movie Booth kiosks operate using advanced robotics making the rental of movies a fully automated experience for the customer.  The kiosks placed in the Spar stores in Merseyside are expected to form the basis of the roll-out of multiple kiosks across the North West.  Spar Formby’s Movie Booth has proved popular with customers looking for a cost-effective, convenient way to rent DVD’s.

The launch of the new kiosk will allow all new users to claim their first rental for free until the end of October, and the kiosk will be updated with the latest new release movies on a weekly basis, and ongoing rentals at the kiosk will be charged at £2.99 for twenty four hours.  As part of the launch, Britain’s Next Top Model finalist Charlotte Denton will be giving demonstrations on how to use the kiosk during its first weeks of deployment. 

John Youssef, who is overseeing the deployment of DVD kiosks on Merseyside said “The Formby kiosk has started extremely well, as I knew it would, so we have decided not to waste any time in getting the next one set up. We hope to launch two more by the end of 2008. We will again be offering the first night rental free to get people used to renting films from the machine. “.

For further information about The Movie Booth DVD rental call  0870 1436769 

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These films are available now from your local Movie Booth DVD rental kiosk…

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

Peter (Jason Segel) is a struggling musician who finds his world turned upside down when his TV celebrity girlfriend, Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), dumps him for a tragically hip rock star. It’s the hysterically funny look at how far one man will go to forget a girl – and all the fun he finds along the way!

Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins

Martin Lawrence leads an all-star cast including Cedric the Entertainer Mo’Nique and Mike Epps in the hit comedy Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins. When a celebrated TV show host (Lawrence) returns to his hometown in the South his family is there to remind him that going home is no vacation! It’s one outrageous predicament after another when big-city attitude and small-town values collide in this hysterical comedy.

Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanomo Bay

Follows the cross-country adventures of the pot-smoking duo as they try to outrun authorities who suspect them of being terrorists when they try to sneak a bong on board their flight to Amsterdam.

Sex and The City - The Movie

New York’s premier fashion aficionados– Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda–are back in this feature-length follow-up to the hugely successful television series.

Belfast adds second DVD rental kiosk

Following on from the positive initial reception by the people of Belfast to an automated DVD rental kiosk in Centra Finaghy, a second robotic machine has launched at a Centra store on Malone Road, Belfast this week.  The partnership launch with the Musgrave group is aiming to take advantage in the growing popularity of ‘Big Nights In’ as opposed to the traditional night on the town.

The DVD kiosk concept has so far received an excellent response from the people of Belfast since launching in Upper Lisburn Road in May, and as a result of this The Movie Booth decided to add a second DVD rental kiosk to the city to serve consumer demand.

The launch of the new kiosk will allow all new users to claim their first rental for free until the end of September, and the kiosk will be updated with the latest new release movies on a weekly basis, and ongoing rentals at the kiosk will be charged at £2.50 for twenty four hours. The easy to use kiosk utilises pay-as-you-go technology to allow users to rent without becoming a member, and anyone using the kiosk will find it a radically different experience to visiting their traditional DVD rental store.

DVD rental machines are experiencing a steady growth in the ever-changing industry, and The Movie Booth kiosks operate using advanced robotics making the rental of movies a fully automated experience for the customer.  The kiosks placed in Centra stores form the basis of a trial for The Movie Booth which will see the kiosks rolled out across the brand should the trials prove successful.  Centra Finaghy’s Movie Booth has proved popular with customers looking for a cost-effective, convenient way to rent DVD’s.

Paul Dugdale, who arranged the Movie Booth’s deal with Centra said “Our kiosk has received a great response in Belfast due mainly to the low price of renting a movie and the ease with which people are able to get hold of their favourite new films.  We hope that our success will continue with our new kiosk and that this will lead to a further growth of our DVD rental machines in Belfast and beyond“.

For further information on the DVD business opportunity call   0870 1436769