blockbuster

1. noun Something, typically a movie or book, that is very popular and makes a large profit. The movie looked so stupid in the previews, but it turned out to be a real blockbuster.

2. adjective Describing something that experiences such popularity and financial success. Our studio stands to profit from the release of another blockbuster film this summer.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

blockbuster

1. n. something enormous, especially a movie or book that attracts a large audience. That blockbuster should make about twenty million.

2. mod. exciting and successful. With a blockbuster novel like that in print, you should make quite a bundle.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

boffo
the silver screen
screen time
be laughing all the way to the bank
adapt
adapt (something) for (something)
adapt for
tie-in
be in at the finish
be meant to be

References in periodicals archive

For some, it was their only option for entertainment if their television antennas did not pick up a signal, said Vey, who has worked for Blockbuster for nearly 30 years.

America braces for the last Blockbuster standing

"During this time gift cards and credit acquired through Blockbuster's trade-in scheme will be honoured towards the purchase of goods."

Jobs fear for 4,000 staff as video rental firm collapses; LATEST HIGH STREET VICTIM OF ONLINE REVOLUTION

Professor Ajay Bhalla at Cass Business School said the administration of Blockbuster was yet another harsh reminder of the fast-changing retail environment.

Internet is wreaking havoc on high street

Blockbuster's administration came the day after music and entertainment retailer HMV hit the rocks, with more than 4,000 UK jobs and the future of seven Welsh stores under threat.

Fresh jobs fears after Blockbuster collapses

Prof Bhalla added: "Firms like Blockbuster failed to face up to the enormity of the change and altered their business model on the fringes, such as selling second-hand products rather than coming up with an innovative offering."

More store jobs face axe; Uncertain future as DVD rental firm calls in receivers 24 hours after HMV

Deloitte stressed Blockbuster's core business was profitable and the administrators would be looking for a rescue deal for all or part of the business as a going concern.

BLOCKBUSTER IS THE LATEST HIGH ST VICTIM; Jobs at risk as administrators step in

The Blockbuster Evolution Halo category signage program provides category signage to designate specific areas in Blockbuster stores.

Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Launches In-Store BLOCKBUSTER L.L.C Category Signage Program

Between 1 October and 31 Jan 2012, Dish is offering new cus tomers Blockbuster Movie Pass in cluded with the Dish Network sub scription for one year when they subscribe to Dish's America's Top 200 package or greater and commit to 24 months of Dish service.

Blockbuster launches video streaming service

Blockbuster's US parent filed for bankruptcy and was saved by US pay-TV provider Dish Network earlier this year - but this had little or no impact on its 4,000 stores across the rest of the world.

Surprise profit at Blockbuster UK

Wayne Huizenga, the CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment, and a posse of his executives were face to face with billionaire Sumner Redstone and the men from media giant Viacom Inc.

Wayne Huizenga: the No. 1 entrepreneur in America

NEW YORK: The billionaire investor Carl Icahn has slashed his ownership stake in Blockbuster Inc s Class A shares to below 5 percent, two weeks after the video rental company said it might seek bankruptcy protection and that its survival was in question.

Carl Icahn unwinding Blockbuster stake

Provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment BlockBuster Inc (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) and T-Mobile USA Inc, a US mobile network operator, yesterday announced that the BlockBuster On Demand application will be available on the T-Mobile's HTC HD2 handset in the US this spring.

BlockBuster rental movies to be available on HTC HD2 in the US

Big Y Foods plans to install NCR"s Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in all 57 of its stores throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut, and have them up and running by Sept.

Big Y to Deploy Blockbuster Express DVD-Rental Chainwide

The People's Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy

Futterman & Associates, LLC has completed a lease with Blockbuster Inc.

Movie deal

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释义	blockbuster blockbuster 1. noun Something, typically a movie or book, that is very popular and makes a large profit. The movie looked so stupid in the previews, but it turned out to be a real blockbuster. 2. adjective Describing something that experiences such popularity and financial success. Our studio stands to profit from the release of another blockbuster film this summer. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. blockbuster 1. n. something enormous, especially a movie or book that attracts a large audience. That blockbuster should make about twenty million. 2. mod. exciting and successful. With a blockbuster novel like that in print, you should make quite a bundle. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: boffo the silver screen screen time be laughing all the way to the bank adapt adapt (something) for (something) adapt for tie-in be in at the finish be meant to be References in periodicals archive For some, it was their only option for entertainment if their television antennas did not pick up a signal, said Vey, who has worked for Blockbuster for nearly 30 years. America braces for the last Blockbuster standing "During this time gift cards and credit acquired through Blockbuster's trade-in scheme will be honoured towards the purchase of goods." Jobs fear for 4,000 staff as video rental firm collapses; LATEST HIGH STREET VICTIM OF ONLINE REVOLUTION Professor Ajay Bhalla at Cass Business School said the administration of Blockbuster was yet another harsh reminder of the fast-changing retail environment. Internet is wreaking havoc on high street Blockbuster's administration came the day after music and entertainment retailer HMV hit the rocks, with more than 4,000 UK jobs and the future of seven Welsh stores under threat. Fresh jobs fears after Blockbuster collapses Prof Bhalla added: "Firms like Blockbuster failed to face up to the enormity of the change and altered their business model on the fringes, such as selling second-hand products rather than coming up with an innovative offering." More store jobs face axe; Uncertain future as DVD rental firm calls in receivers 24 hours after HMV Deloitte stressed Blockbuster's core business was profitable and the administrators would be looking for a rescue deal for all or part of the business as a going concern. BLOCKBUSTER IS THE LATEST HIGH ST VICTIM; Jobs at risk as administrators step in The Blockbuster Evolution Halo category signage program provides category signage to designate specific areas in Blockbuster stores. Frank Mayer and Associates, Inc. Launches In-Store BLOCKBUSTER L.L.C Category Signage Program Between 1 October and 31 Jan 2012, Dish is offering new cus tomers Blockbuster Movie Pass in cluded with the Dish Network sub scription for one year when they subscribe to Dish's America's Top 200 package or greater and commit to 24 months of Dish service. Blockbuster launches video streaming service Blockbuster's US parent filed for bankruptcy and was saved by US pay-TV provider Dish Network earlier this year - but this had little or no impact on its 4,000 stores across the rest of the world. Surprise profit at Blockbuster UK Wayne Huizenga, the CEO of Blockbuster Entertainment, and a posse of his executives were face to face with billionaire Sumner Redstone and the men from media giant Viacom Inc. Wayne Huizenga: the No. 1 entrepreneur in America NEW YORK: The billionaire investor Carl Icahn has slashed his ownership stake in Blockbuster Inc s Class A shares to below 5 percent, two weeks after the video rental company said it might seek bankruptcy protection and that its survival was in question. Carl Icahn unwinding Blockbuster stake Provider of rental and retail movie and game entertainment BlockBuster Inc (NYSE: BBI, BBI.B) and T-Mobile USA Inc, a US mobile network operator, yesterday announced that the BlockBuster On Demand application will be available on the T-Mobile's HTC HD2 handset in the US this spring. BlockBuster rental movies to be available on HTC HD2 in the US Big Y Foods plans to install NCR"s Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in all 57 of its stores throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut, and have them up and running by Sept. Big Y to Deploy Blockbuster Express DVD-Rental Chainwide The People's Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy The People's Machine: Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Rise of Blockbuster Democracy Futterman & Associates, LLC has completed a lease with Blockbuster Inc. Movie deal
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