Blockbuster tests Movielink service

DALLAS Blockbuster has integrated its Movielink video-download service, which it bought a year ago and has asked 500 customers to test the program.

According to reports, the testers were selected from Blockbuster's Total Access members as a way to thank them for their business and to learn where they thought the new service might need to be improved.

The formal launch of the Movielink service is expected to take place sometime in August. Blockbuster will charge $2 and up for each movie rental and $8 and up for each movie purchase.