Vudu

• Walmart To Sell Video Rental And Streaming Service Vudu To NBCUniversal-Owned Fandango
• Vudu Debuts First Original Series, Along With Family Viewing Feature That Autoskips “Objectionable” Content

  Walmart’s streaming service Vudu has debuted its first original series, a shortform reboot of John Hughes’ classic film Mr. Mom. It’s the first piece of content to emerge from the numerous production partnerships Vudu has signed over the last year with the likes of MGM, Viacom, Studio71, Bell Canada, Variety, and interactive content startup Eko.

  
• Vudu Announces ‘Blue’s Clues’ Remake, Studio71 Film ‘Adventure Force 5’

  In October last year, Walmart’s streaming service Vudu pushed into original programming through a deal with Hollywood studio MGM. Today, at its NewFront presentation, Vudu announced further partnerships with Viacom, Studio71, Bell Canada, Variety, interactive content startup Eko, and more, as well as details about the lineup of programming coming out of those deals.