'Marketplace' Report: Blockbuster and Blu-ray Blockbuster announced Monday that it has chosen to rent only Blu-ray high-definition DVDs in some stores when it expands its offerings next month. The decision is a victory for Sony's Blu-ray format and a blow for competitor Toshiba's HD-DVD.

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'Marketplace' Report: Blockbuster and Blu-ray

June 18, 20071:00 PM ET

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Blockbuster announced Monday that it has chosen to rent only Blu-ray high-definition DVDs in some stores when it expands its offerings next month. The decision is a victory for Sony's Blu-ray format and a blow for competitor Toshiba's HD-DVD. Marketplace's Janet Babin talks with Madeleine Brand.