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PSA VUDU converting Warner Bros HDX to UHD

474 1,719 February 3, 2020 at 06:43 PM in Services (3) Fandango At Home
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Got the following email, shouldn't have bothered upgrading the Dark Knight Trilogy couple weeks ago. Oh well.

Your WB movies are being upgraded

This week we began upgrading your Warner Bros. movies that were purchased on Vudu in HDX to 4K UHD. We're excited and know you are too.

You will notice that your Warner Bros. movies will appear at the top of your My Movies. This will continue as eligible movies are upgraded in the coming weeks.

Please Note:
In some cases you may need to start a new Vudu session (quit the app, sign out/in online) to see these upgrades.
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wezlypipz
02-03-2020 at 06:49 PM.
02-03-2020 at 06:49 PM.
I hope this becomes the norm!
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TheMon
02-03-2020 at 06:54 PM.
02-03-2020 at 06:54 PM.
So will it not upgrade existing purchases/d2d? That sucks just did the dark Knight as well
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digaphobia
02-03-2020 at 06:57 PM.
02-03-2020 at 06:57 PM.
Hrm... Purchased through Vudu not redeemed via Vudu, eh?
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kenkobra63
02-03-2020 at 07:01 PM.
02-03-2020 at 07:01 PM.
I purchased Gremlins via D2D and it was upgraded.
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BKayrac
02-03-2020 at 07:15 PM.
02-03-2020 at 07:15 PM.
No email, nothing upgraded here. Perhaps a staged rollout
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bobs897
02-03-2020 at 07:16 PM.
02-03-2020 at 07:16 PM.
I'm guessing their doing this as rolling upgrade and people will see this upgrade at different times as their database is updated. I haven't even received the email yet. Thanks for the information.
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Jughead
02-03-2020 at 07:19 PM.
02-03-2020 at 07:19 PM.
https://forum.vudu.com/forum/vudu...d-upgrades

While this seems exciting it is extremely limited.

so far I am on Page 2 and is only valid for select titles that were purchased directly from Vudu. It does not include disc to digital, instant watch or codes that were redeemed. They are also saying that it does not Port out to other providers.
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SniperSquirrel
02-03-2020 at 07:23 PM.
02-03-2020 at 07:23 PM.
None of my Warner movies have been upgraded. Not the Batman movies, Harry Potters, Gremlins, or anything else. Is this targeted?
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Slayer
02-03-2020 at 08:03 PM.
02-03-2020 at 08:03 PM.
I've been saying this should be the norm for a long time. If I buy a movie once and they upgrade it for free (or even like a $2 fee) each generation, that would keep me away from piracy.
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PoweredByCraftBeer
02-03-2020 at 08:12 PM.
02-03-2020 at 08:12 PM.
Give them some time. It was just posted. It's not like they just hit a enter button and everything gets upgraded all at once.
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Howie411
02-04-2020 at 05:40 AM.
02-04-2020 at 05:40 AM.
This is why I refuse to buy a UHD if I own a copy in HD or HDX. At some point I figure the studios will upgrade them for free.
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8speed
02-04-2020 at 05:44 AM.
02-04-2020 at 05:44 AM.
I attached a screen shot of the email I received. Note that it says "in the coming weeks"

-Jason
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gymsock
02-04-2020 at 04:26 PM.
02-04-2020 at 04:26 PM.
Interesting, but looks like it will prevent you from buying a UHD MA copy on Vudu since you would already own it on Vudu in UHD
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mlj2015
02-04-2020 at 05:35 PM.
02-04-2020 at 05:35 PM.
I'm expecting more and more automatic upgrades over time. Apple was already doing it. Now Vudu is taking a small step. I'm also not buying UHD copies of all my HD movies, though I would do like a small upgrade fee for some.
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