Blockbuster unveils in-store kiosks

NEW YORK -- Blockbuster Inc. unveiled a prototype of an in-store kiosk for downloading movies at its annual meeting on Wednesday, part of its plan to transform into more than just a DVD rental chain. Blockbuster's proposed takeover of electronics retailer Circuit City Stores Inc. for just over $1 billion was mentioned only briefly during the meeting. Chairman and Chief Executive Jim Keyes said acquiring Circuit City would be an "accelerator" of the company's strategy to grow Blockbuster's core rental business and enhance its product offerings of movies, games and entertainment gadgets..