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1. • • The term was actually first coined by publicists who drew on readers' familiarity with the blockbuster bombs, drawing an analogy with the bomb's huge impact. The trade press subsequently appropriated the term as short-hand for a film's commercial potential.
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   Why are blockbusters called 'blockbusters'?

   • According to TIME, the original blockbusters were large, highly destructive bombs used during World War II. The magazine first printed the word in a November 29, 1942, article about an Allied bombing in Italy; the nickname came from the weapon’s ability to decimate entire city blocks.

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   Why are bombs called blockbusters?

   • The word first appeared in the pages of TIME in a Nov. 29, 1942, article on the Allied bombing of key industrial targets in fascist Italy; the bombs used for such missions were called blockbusters because of their ability to destroy an entire city block.

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   When did movies use the word 'blockbuster'?

   • Movie studios re-purposed the word in the late 1940s and '50s, first as a way to sell films to theaters, and later, to lure audiences back from TV by promoting grand epics, often on a Biblical scale. In 1959, The New York Times used the word "blockbuster" in its review of "Ben-Hur."

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   When did 'blockbusters' come out?

   • A version of this story was originally published in 2021 and has been updated for 2024. Before the word was used to describe hit movies, ‘blockbusters’ was a nickname for a highly destructive bomb.

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   Where did Blockbuster Video come from?

   • The Birth of Blockbuster: Founded in 1985 by David Cook in Dallas, Texas, Blockbuster Video revolutionized the way people consumed movies. With its distinctive blue and yellow signage, Blockbuster stores became a ubiquitous presence in neighborhoods across the United States and beyond.

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   What is the story of blockbuster?

   • From its humble beginnings to the rise of streaming services, the story of Blockbuster is a journey through the changing landscape of home entertainment. The Birth of Blockbuster: Founded in 1985 by David Cook in Dallas, Texas, Blockbuster Video revolutionized the way people consumed movies.

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