In related news, Blockbuster announced a new Facebook streaming and rental app Thursday at Facebook’s f8 conference.

One Bill

Both DISH and Blockbuster executives continually stressed the simplicity of the Blockbuster Movie Pass as an all-in-one solution. Clearly, this was a jab at Netflix’s recent split of its streaming and by-mail options that upset Netflix users. “Unlike other companies, we offer the simplicity of one company, one bill, and one connection.” said Clayton.

Not Quite a Netflix Alternative Yet

The value for customers, according to Blockbuster and Dish, is the online streaming service works together with its other streaming options on your TV along with Blockbuster’s DVD by mail service. The bundle gives customers access to over 100,000 movies and 3000 games by DVD and an additional 3400 movies and TV shows streaming on DISH Network boxes.