After a swift test run on Entone’s IPTV boxes, VUDU has now done the deed with a huge time player. In a joint announcement today with LG, the outfit is announcing its first major foray into STB-less motion picture streaming. LG’s Netflix-friendly LH50 line of connected HDTVs will act as the hosts, with VUDU’s tried and true high-def streaming service acting as the highly anticipated guest. The outfit’s next generation motion picture platform will enable owners of the 47LH50, 50PS80, 60PS80 and 42LH50 to purchase or rent HD and HDX (1080p) films on demand through a refreshed user interface that promises no stutters or buffering waits. The new VUDU also brings along instant fast forward and rewind as well as instant start for all movie qualities, and as before, there’s no monthly fee associated with the service. Eager to dive on in? It’ll be made available for everyone (existing owners included) starting next month, and just so you know, we definitely don’t envision LG being the last Television maker to slip under VUDU’s covers. The full release is after the break.

Update: From the sounds of Vudu’s solo PR, the LG sets are just the first off the line, so we’d anticipate a few more manufacturers to partner up soon.

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