ENTERTAINMENT CLOSE-UP-7 July 2008-Blockbuster and the USO Team for DVD and Game Drive(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com

Blockbuster and the USO are teaming up to bring entertainment to U.S. service members and their families.

Through July 14, the groups noted,

To participate, customers can purchase new or previously viewed DVDs and games at participating Blockbuster stores, then drop them in convenient USO drop boxes on site. Donated DVDs and games will be enjoyed by troops at USO centers and Mobile USO units worldwide and also will be placed in USO 2 Go program boxes for delivery to troops in remote locations. To ensure product quality and content the USO can only accept DVDs and games originating from participating Blockbuster stores.

"Movies and games are popular with the troops because they provide a break from intense daily realities and a way to fill downtime when away from loved ones," said Larcine Bland, vice-president, community affairs, Blockbuster. "This DVD and game drive is a way for Blockbuster and the American public to make life a little better for our U.S. service men and women when they're so far away from home."

Blockbuster is also committed to raising $100,000 for the USO during this campaign. To that end, customers are invited to purchase an American Flag Antenna Ball/Pencil Topper at participating Blockbuster stores. Blockbuster will donate 100 percent of the money collected from the sale of the antenna balls to the USO to continue to serve America's heroes and their families.

"We are excited to work with Blockbuster to continue to boost the morale of our men and women in uniform and their families around the world," said Edward A. Powell, USO president and CEO. "In advance, I want to thank Blockbuster and its customers on the success of this campaign."

Shipping from Blockbuster to the USO centers will be provided by DHL, a delivery company serving 220 countries and territories.

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