Vudu signs 1,000 home theater pros

CEO touts launch of high-definition format HDX

By Susanne Ault -- Video Business, 10/20/2008

OCT. 20 | Movie download set-top service Vudu has secured more than 1,000 professional home installation companies within its distribution network.

Vudu credits its recent launch of the high-definition format HDX, which the company touts as the most advanced quality video for Web, cable, satellite and broadcast platforms.

Many home installation companies are aligned with Vudu’s top-of-the-line XL model, which offers one terabyte of movie storage, amounting to space for 500 standard-definition titles.

Users watch Vudu’s 10,000-title catalog by beaming the content directly to TV sets through a Web-enabled Vudu set-top player.

“HDX is clearly resonating with people who understand AV for the home inside and out,” said Mark Jung, Vudu CEO. “Their commitment to Vudu means that consumers around the U.S. will be able to enjoy the highest quality 1080p on-demand movies on their home theater systems.”