Roku is poised to enjoy many more movies and TV shows thanks to a merger between Vudu and FandangoNOW which will see the former become the official entertainment store on the popular streaming platform.
Fandango Media, a subsidiary of NBCUniversal, has announced its intention to make Vudu a bigger and better on-demand service by combining its current offering with FandangoNOW’s existing library.
Vudu – which will now serve as Roku’s main entertainment library – will therefore benefit from over 200,000 new movies and catalogs of movies and TV shows available for rental or purchase, including the largest collection of titles. 4K UHD from all streaming services.
This means Roku TV and streamer owners will soon have access to the hottest new stuff like Fast and Furious 9, Pixar’s Luca, A Quiet Place Part II, Disney’s Cruella, and Godzilla vs Kong, with titles like Marvel’s Black Widow on the way soon. .
Much of Vudu’s library will also remain free, with no subscription required, while titles available for rental or purchase will be subject to purchase through Roku Pay, the existing payment method on Roku streaming devices. like the Roku Express 4K and Roku Ultra.
The recently updated Vudu service is expected to replace FandangoNOW as the official Roku entertainment store starting August 3.
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In its previous state, Vudu already offered audiences the widest range of 4K Ultra HD audiovisual experiences of any streamer, with premium formats like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision available on platforms ranging from Samsung and LG smart TVs. to the PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Other perks included personalized offers with Mix & Match offers, family-friendly features like Kids Mode, and easy ways to transfer physical discs to digital.
Now, with the addition of FandangoNOW’s vast library of content on top of these existing perks, Vudu users (and therefore Roku device owners) have access to a service that arguably surpasses the offerings of big rivals like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney Plus.
“In an age where consumers have a myriad of viewing options, we pride ourselves on providing a service that features an unrivaled library of content, many titles that are not available on subscription services, and the ability to pay. As things progress. Fandango said President Paul Yanover in a press release.
Whether the merger will see an increase in sales of Roku TVs and streaming devices remains to be seen, but it’s clear that Vudu’s even larger library of content should thrill fans looking to access the latest blockbusters, as well as studios. seeking to reach the largest possible audience.
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