Vudu to be acquired by Fandango - Page 63 - Blu-ray Forum

EdReedFan20 · 09-05-2020, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kevin87

It's just synergy, because Universal owns Fandango, which owns Vudu.

I know. Which is why I hope a Vudu app is added to Xfinity. Not that I don't have enough other devices that have the app, but it would still be nice to have.

Rodney-2187 · 09-15-2020, 11:59 AM

I wonder what's going on at FandangoNow. The site has been down for maintenance since I tried logging in yesterday, maybe before that too. Is everyone else seeing this as well?

kannibaliztik · 09-15-2020, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodney-2187

I wonder what's going on at FandangoNow. The site has been down for maintenance since I tried logging in yesterday, maybe before that too. Is everyone else seeing this as well?

logged in and watching a movie right now, no issues I can see.

Rodney-2187 · 09-15-2020, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by kannibaliztik

logged in and watching a movie right now, no issues I can see.

This is what I've been getting since yesterday:

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Anyone else?

fitprod · 09-15-2020, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodney-2187

This is what I've been getting since yesterday:

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Anyone else?

I don't use them, but how are you accessing it? Website, Roku, Etc... It could be specific to select access points.

fitprod

bigt7117 · 09-15-2020, 05:16 PM

Works fine, just bought a movie.

Rodney-2187 · 09-15-2020, 05:21 PM

Update:

The app works fine on my TV and phone. Logged in on the site with the browser on my phone. Went back to my laptop and still got the error message. Closed the window, tried again and it opened right up. Not sure what happened.

TheDZA · 10-02-2020, 10:58 PM

Has anyone had experience with FandangoNow purchases not showing up on VUDU?

DaBargainHunta · 10-02-2020, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDZA

Has anyone had experience with FandangoNow purchases not showing up on VUDU?

They won't show up there unless they're MA.

Chedwiggen · 10-02-2020, 11:14 PM

I'm curious if/when they'll merge libraries? I don't usually buy from Fandango but last year they had a better Hallmark Christmas sale then Vudu but didn't bother since they don't share but if they end up merging I would take advantage of their sales this year. It would be nice if they were more transparent.

TheDZA · 10-02-2020, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBargainHunta

They won't show up there unless they're MA.

I had that thought, but then told myself "nah, they effin own VUDU now why wouldn't they pass through to their own service." smh.

johnny_g · 10-08-2020, 04:34 PM

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I know. Which is why I hope a Vudu app is added to Xfinity.

Don't think this has already been mentioned. I have the Xfinity Flex box and noticed last night that the FandangoNow app has been added to it. I think we've gotten the answer. I think FandangoNow is the winner.

thanson1972 · 10-08-2020, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by johnny_g

Don't think this has already been mentioned. I have the Xfinity Flex box and noticed last night that the FandangoNow app has been added to it. I think we've gotten the answer. I think FandangoNow is the winner.

If that is true, we definitely need a library merge soon. It might have already been done if this year hadn't forced companies to adjust their workforce situtation.

kannibaliztik · 10-13-2020, 12:10 AM

first real change since the buyout, on PC all my library now says, 'You Purchased UHD' instead of 'You Own UHD'. Phone app still says Own though.

crackedknee · 10-13-2020, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kannibaliztik

first real change since the buyout, on PC all my library now says, 'You Purchased UHD' instead of 'You Own UHD'. Phone app still says Own though.

Yeah, unfortunate. At least for a while Vudu seemed to want to give the consumer that security of saying "owned" (and this seemed to be the mantra of the UV system as well). But if that wasn't always an illusion, then it was something the studios realized they did not want the consumer to have (an "owned" copy) and wanted it changed.

The wording is now more what it actually is (according to the current Terms of Service and legal reality), "purchased" and not "owned". Therefore may be revoked at any moment according to the whim of the Service Provider, and/or Studio, and/or Distributor, and/or MA (or demise thereof, of any of those).

cpr3584 · 10-16-2020, 06:47 PM

interesting about that small change. they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of changing the wording if there wasnt a motive behind it.

Undeadcow · 10-16-2020, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cpr3584

interesting about that small change. they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of changing the wording if there wasnt a motive behind it.

Since consumers have no protection at all for retaining digital titles I cannot imagine why Fandango/Vudu would change superficial language in a way that was mean spirited (they've already screwed us with Terms of Service). I would avoid inferring much from if a title says you 'own' or 'purchased' it because that's not legally binding but rather the Terms of Service we agreed to are.
There's a whole nightmare apocalypse of 'worse case scenarios' in the Terms of Service, which are not at all customer friendly, but it's in no one's best interest to muck up ownership and availability.
In the recent past we have seen studios and vendors make efforts to protect ownership of titles (like when UV closed); especially so in Vudu's case which keeps delisted titles viewable (versus iTunes ripping them away). The general gamble of digital licensing isn't really specific to one vendor or another.

sammytaplow · 10-17-2020, 12:42 AM

Sorry if this has been asked already, but I've been out of the loop for several months now. But since fandango bought vudu, do they still do the $2 credit promotion? For some reason, I no longer get the emails and it's been like that since last year. The only emails I get from vudu is from purchases or the weekly deals.

bubbamoo · 10-17-2020, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by cpr3584

interesting about that small change. they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of changing the wording if there wasnt a motive behind it.

yea totally motivated IMO. Luckily they made a mistake and used the language that we own our titles if you purchased them before the new language was instated. Could mean a nice big refund check if they ever pull content or migrate elsewhere.

kannibaliztik · 10-17-2020, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sammytaplow

Sorry if this has been asked already, but I've been out of the loop for several months now. But since fandango bought vudu, do they still do the $2 credit promotion? For some reason, I no longer get the emails and it's been like that since last year. The only emails I get from vudu is from purchases or the weekly deals.

there hasnt been any promos like this in a few months now.

09-15-2020, 11:59 AM	#1242
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:717 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:764 Prime collection:730 Trading Score:82	I wonder what's going on at FandangoNow. The site has been down for maintenance since I tried logging in yesterday, maybe before that too. Is everyone else seeing this as well?

09-15-2020, 05:16 PM	#1246
bigt7117 Special Member Member since:Aug 2008 Digital collection:819 Trading Score:438	Works fine, just bought a movie.

09-15-2020, 05:21 PM	#1247
Rodney-2187 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jan 2014 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:416 DVD collection:149 MA collection:717 Digital collection:367 iTunes collection:764 Prime collection:730 Trading Score:82	Update: The app works fine on my TV and phone. Logged in on the site with the browser on my phone. Went back to my laptop and still got the error message. Closed the window, tried again and it opened right up. Not sure what happened.

10-02-2020, 10:58 PM	#1248
TheDZA Senior Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Then:Zambia...Now:North Carolina, USA 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:1385 DVD collection:593 Trading Score:82	Has anyone had experience with FandangoNow purchases not showing up on VUDU?

10-02-2020, 11:14 PM	#1250
Chedwiggen Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Sep 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Trading Score:94	I'm curious if/when they'll merge libraries? I don't usually buy from Fandango but last year they had a better Hallmark Christmas sale then Vudu but didn't bother since they don't share but if they end up merging I would take advantage of their sales this year. It would be nice if they were more transparent.

10-13-2020, 12:10 AM	#1254
kannibaliztik Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2012 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Trading Score:237	first real change since the buyout, on PC all my library now says, 'You Purchased UHD' instead of 'You Own UHD'. Phone app still says Own though.

10-16-2020, 06:47 PM	#1256
cpr3584 Senior Member Member since:Jul 2010 Location:USA 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:78	interesting about that small change. they wouldn't have gone to the trouble of changing the wording if there wasnt a motive behind it.

10-17-2020, 12:42 AM	#1258
sammytaplow Member Member since:Dec 2018 Location:taplow, buckinghamshire	Sorry if this has been asked already, but I've been out of the loop for several months now. But since fandango bought vudu, do they still do the $2 credit promotion? For some reason, I no longer get the emails and it's been like that since last year. The only emails I get from vudu is from purchases or the weekly deals.

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