Blockbuster was the old-school version ofNetflixbefore the streaming service became a 21st century symbol of home entertainment.
Blockbuster first opened on October 19, 1985, in Dallas, Texas, according toHistory.
But Hastings left without a deal (viaForbes).
While Netflix was an upstart, it was also a disruptor.
They launched a boardroom fight that the company’s management eventually lost.
And 25 years after it started, the brand was no more.
