Sony's 2011 Connected Blu-ray Players Get VUDU

Sony's 2011 connected Blu-ray players will have the VUDU streaming movie service, both companies announced this week.

VUDU is a subscription-free service that provides instant streaming of 1080p movies with Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. The VUDU library boasts the most extensive collection of HD and HDX movies from all major Hollywood studios, offering most titles the same-day as DVD release. On Sony's 3D enabled devices, users can also access 3D content.

All 2011 Sony Blu-ray Disc Players and Blu-ray Disc Home Theater Systems feature VUDU, including:

• BDP-S280
• BDP-S380
• BDP-S480
• BDP-S580
• BDP-S780
• BDV-E280
• BDV-E580
• BDV-E780W

VUDU-enabled 2011 Sony Blu-ray Disc Players are available now in select stores and will be shipping nationally in March.

"From the newest Hollywood blockbusters to our extensive library of classics, VUDU continues to give people more options to discover and enjoy the highest quality movie experience in their living room," said Edward Lichty, General Manager of VUDU. "By adding Sony Blu-ray Disc Players to our roster of top tier connected devices we provide yet another avenue for anybody to enjoy a great movie, with a simple click of a button."