Does Redbox have a case against 20th Century FOX?
OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — DVD rental kiosk company Redbox said Wednesday it has sued 20th Century Fox over the movie studio’s attempts to delay its titles from appearing in Redbox vending machines. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Wilmington, Del., marks the latest escalation in a fight over Redbox’s service, which has divided Hollywood studios. Last week, Fox joined General Electric Co.’s Universal Pictures in a bid to preserve more lucrative DVD retail sales by keeping movies out of Redbox’s $1-per-night rental kiosks for some period after they go on sale. Fox ordered its wholesale distributors to stop supplying Redbox until 30 days after movie discs are released for sale. The policy takes effect Oct. 27. A federal judge in Delaware is set to rule soon on a similar suit by Redbox against Universal, which insisted on a 45-day delay.
