SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): January 2, 2003

COINSTAR, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)

Delaware	000-22555	94-3156448
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

COINSTAR, INC.

1800 – 114^th Avenue SE

Bellevue, Washington 98004

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(425) 943-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Item 5. Other Events

On January 2, 2003, Coinstar, Inc. (“Coinstar”) issued a press release announcing the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Diane L. Renihan. A copy of this press release is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits

(c) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated January 2, 2003 regarding the resignation of Coinstar’s Chief Financial Officer, Diane L. Renihan.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

COINSTAR, INC.
By:	/s/    DAVID W. COLE
	David W. Cole Chief Executive Officer

Dated: January 2, 2003

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit Number	Description
99.1	Press Release dated January 2, 2003 regarding the resignation of Coinstar’s Chief Financial Officer, Diane L. Renihan.

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