Vudu, the streaming service launched in 2004 and purchased by Walmart in 2010, today announced it will be acquired by Fandango. It is one of the biggest steps the online ticketing service has taken towards bolstering its position in the streaming wars yet. Fandango already runs the streaming service FandangoNOW, but it’s not exactly a household name the way Netflix or Hulu are. Vudu has more market penetration, though FandangoNOW recently launched its  best performing movie with Trolls World Tour. In any case, the acquisition will allow Fandango to significantly increase its clout in the streaming market. The company says both…

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