BURBANK, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Walmart's
VUDU service joins Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA) as a participating
retailer, further enhancing U.S. consumers' ability to manage and
enjoy their digital collections of Disney, Pixar, and Marvel movies
at home and on the go.
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Consumers who purchase eligible Disney, Pixar and Marvel titles
in Walmart stores or digitally on VUDU can now take their movies
anywhere when they unlock their digital copies and connect their
Disney Movies Anywhere and VUDU accounts. With VUDU's availability
across a wide array of connected entertainment devices and smart
TVs, Disney Movies Anywhere users will find it easier than ever to
enjoy their movie collections from the comfort of their living room
and across their devices and operating systems.
The launch coincides with the release of the sing-along edition
of "Frozen," the #1 animated film of all time, available digitally
and as a special DVD plus digital copy for a limited time. Today
also marks the early digital release of this year's biggest
domestic hit, Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
"We're thrilled to expand Disney Movies Anywhere with Walmart
and VUDU," said Janice Marinelli,
President, Disney Studio In-Home and Digital Distribution &
Disney-ABC Content Distribution. "In addition to its robust digital
video service, Walmart is a top destination for Blu-ray and DVD
purchases, and bringing Disney Movies Anywhere to VUDU enhances the
value of those purchases to create an outstanding entertainment
experience that consumers can take from their living room to their
mobile devices."
"Disney Movies Anywhere is arriving at Walmart and VUDU just in
time for the holidays, making Walmart the leading destination where
customers can buy the physical or digital versions of their
favorite Disney, Pixar and Marvel titles and enjoy it anywhere,"
said Jeremy Verba, general manager
of VUDU, a Walmart company. "VUDU's availability across in-home
entertainment devices like smart TVs, Roku 3, Xbox One and
PlayStation 4 as well as Apple and Android smartphones and tablets
means Disney fans can now enjoy their movies on more devices than
ever."
Over 400 Disney, Pixar, and Marvel titles are currently
available in Disney Movies Anywhere, and for a limited time, users
who connect a new participating retailer account will receive a
free digital copy of Disney's hit animated film "Wreck-It
Ralph."
Check out Disney Movies Anywhere on VUDU at VUDU.com/DMA. U.S.
consumers can sign up and access Disney Movies Anywhere for free on
DisneyMoviesAnywhere.com and through the Disney Movies Anywhere iOS
and Android apps. Users can then simply connect their VUDU, Google
Play, and/or iTunes accounts to begin enjoying their Disney, Pixar,
and Marvel digital movie collections across platforms and
devices.
About Disney Movies Anywhere (DMA)
Disney Movies
Anywhere (DMA) is an engaging and family-friendly cloud-based
digital movie service that makes it simple to buy your favorite
Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies once and watch them
anywhere. With DMA you can explore Disney's library of over
400 eligible digital movies, discover hours of new and exclusive
short-form content, and watch your digital movies from the comfort
of the living room or across multiple mobile devices. Using
the free DMA iOS and Android App and website, you can connect your
DMA account with participating providers including iTunes, Google
Play, and VUDU, and unlock access to your eligible movie collection
across platforms and devices. In addition, you can redeem Digital
Copy codes found in Disney, Pixar and Marvel Blu-rays and DVDs, as well as earn Disney
Movie Rewards points with every digital purchase.
About The Walt Disney Studios
For over 90 years, The
Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt
Disney Company was built. Today, the Studio brings quality movies,
music and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. Feature
films are released under the following banners: Disney, including
Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios;
Disneynature; Marvel Studios; Lucasfilm; and Touchstone Pictures,
the banner under which live-action films from DreamWorks Studios
are distributed. The Disney Music Group encompasses the Walt Disney
Records and Hollywood Records labels, as well as Disney Music
Publishing. The Disney Theatrical Group produces and licenses live
events, including Disney on Broadway, Disney On Ice and Disney
Live!
About VUDU
VUDU, a leading digital video on demand
service, is the easiest way to discover, watch and collect the
latest movies and TV shows. VUDU is free to join and provides
instant access to over 100,000 titles to rent or own in up to
stunning 1080p resolution and 7.1 digital surround sound. VUDU is
committed to making entertainment digital and accessible, launching
innovative features such as Disc to Digital, Share My Movies and
InstaWatch. VUDU is unmatched in availability across platforms and
devices, and works on internet-connected TVs and DVD/Blu-ray
players, Windows and Mac computers, iOS and Android mobile devices,
set-top boxes like Roku, and PlayStation and Xbox game consoles.
VUDU is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walmart Stores, Inc., and is
based in Sunnyvale, CA. For more
information, visit www.vudu.com.
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