VUDU Signs Deals to Deliver Top HD Titles to Every Customer

VUDU Signs Deals to Deliver Top HD Titles to Every Customer

Universal, Paramount, Lionsgate Are the First Studios to Offer High Definition Feature Films on the 'Movie Store in a Box'

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- VUDU Inc., the Company that brings instant access to video-content to the living room, said today it will add high-definition (HD) movies available during the home video and video-on- demand windows to its service, and that Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, and Lionsgate will be the first studios to offer their titles in HD on VUDU.

"We're pleased to deliver to consumers HD films during the home video and video-on-demand windows from studios that have brought us so many legendary movies," said Mark Jung, CEO, VUDU. "Our new offering will provide customers a superior viewing experience and begin to expand the range of offerings on VUDU."

The VUDU box, which first went on sale to consumers last month, offers approximately 5,000 standard definition titles from the major U.S. film studios and more than 22 independent and international film distributors. VUDU's standard definition content is already optimized for HD televisions, and the addition of HD content will give consumers an even sharper viewing experience. Films encoded using high-definition format deliver six times higher resolution to the television than standard definition encoded films.

"We're pleased to expand our partnership with VUDU to include digital distribution of our films in HD," said Thomas Lesinski, President, Paramount Pictures Digital Entertainment. "VUDU is rewriting the rules with its superb user interface and ease of use. Consumers will find watching our movies in HD on VUDU to be a great experience."

Universal's agreement provides an opportunity for the companies to hand-pick films of particular interest to VUDU's consumers. Craig Kornblau, President, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms, added, "Delivering exceptional HD programming through VUDU's groundbreaking service will provide entertainment consumers with an unparalleled combination of content and convenience. It also furthers our goal of leveraging emerging technologies to allow viewers to experience Universal content whenever and wherever they choose."

"Our partnership with VUDU is another opportunity to monetize our content in the digital marketplace of the future," said Lionsgate President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Beeks. "Our decision to be among the first studios joining with VUDU to offer VOD titles in high definition reflects Lionsgate's commitment to remain at the cutting edge of new entertainment technologies for content creation and distribution."

The addition of HD content highlights the inherent capabilities of VUDU's video on-demand service. Because the box is always connected to the Internet, VUDU can continually update the quality and quantity of the content available to customers. Each week, new feature films are added to the VUDU service giving consumers instant access to the latest content.

VUDU gives movie fans the ultimate in flexibility and choice. Consumers can finally watch the right movie at the right time -- no planning needed, no computer necessary, no software downloads, and no cable TV service or satellite subscription required.

About VUDU

VUDU is dedicated to bringing instant access to thousands of mainstream movies to every living room. Through relationships with every major US movie studio and more than 22 independent studios and distributors, VUDU offers the optimal home entertainment experience for consumers. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Silicon Valley.

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

Source: VUDU Inc.

CONTACT: Erika Shaffer of SutherlandGold Group, +1-206-972-5514,
erika@sutherlandgold.com, for VUDU

---

Profile: International Entertainment