Coinstar to Webcast Third Quarter 2008 Conference Call on October 30, 2008

What: Coinstar's Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call When: Thursday, October 30, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern/ 2:00 p.m. Pacific Where: www.coinstar.com; click on about us, investor relations

Earnings will be released after the close of the market on Thursday, October 30. The conference call will be simulcast on the company's Web site, and accessible following the live event. On the conference call, Coinstar's management will discuss its performance and comment on recent developments.

Minimum requirements to listen to the broadcast are: Windows Media Player software; Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher; a computer with a sound card and speakers; and no firewall.

About Coinstar, Inc.

Coinstar, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSTR) is a multi-national company offering a range of 4th Wall(TM) solutions for the retailers' front of store consisting of self-service coin counting, electronic payment solutions, entertainment services, money transfer and self-service DVD rental. The company's products and services can be found at locations including supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchants, financial institutions, convenience stores and restaurants.

SOURCE: Coinstar, Inc.

Coinstar, Inc. Chief Financial Officer Brian Turner, 425-943-8000