Article: Reel.com to Discontinue E-Commerce Operations.

Hollywood Entertainment Anticipates Immediate Return to Profitability

PORTLAND, Ore. and EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 12 /PRNewswire/ --

Hollywood Entertainment Corporation (Nasdaq: HLYW), owner of the Hollywood Video chain of video superstores, today announced that it would close down the e-commerce business at Reel.com.

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"Reel.com has built an excellent web-site for movie buyers and those interested in movie content. Revenue, customer traffic and customer satisfaction have all been very strong," commented Mark Wattles, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hollywood ...

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