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Verizon Wireless announced today the introduction of Blockbuster On Demand. The app will be first be available for Droid X subscribers, which was just released several days ago, offering them access to hundreds of movie releases to watch when and where they want.

“Movies and other video content look tremendous on Droid X, which has the screen, resolution and size to make it like nothing we’ve ever seen before on smartphones,” said John Stratton, chief marketing officer at Verizon Wireless. “Right out of the box, Droid X customers will be the first to experience the hundreds of movies that will be available through the Blockbuster app.”

Built to take advantage of the video capabilities and screen size of Droid X, Blockbuster On Demand will offer customers movie downloads the same day they are released on Blu-ray and DVD.

“We are thrilled to expand our digital presence with this new app on Droid X. With our unique multi-channel capability to offer DVDs in store, by mail and via kiosks, and with a world-class digital offering in Blockbuster On Demand that is gaining momentum, our customers have even more convenient ways to access entertainment content from Blockbuster,” said Jim Keyes, chairman and chief executive officer, Blockbuster Inc. “Our customers have come to expect these types of innovations and immediate access to the latest hit movies. As the leading provider of entertainment, Blockbuster is uniquely able to offer customers access to the most popular titles where they are – through smartphones, such as Droid X, at the supermarket on their way home, in one of our neighborhood stores or through DVDs by mail – as only we can.”

Movie purchases will cost $9.99 and and $3.99 each to rent. Rented movies will be available for viewing on one screen within 30 days of rental, with a 24-hour viewing period once the title is first played. Purchases will also be available to watch on multiple devices and screens, including compatible mobile devices and computers.