Another Irritating Thing About Hulu

I am really trying to like Hulu.  I even posted a complementary post a day or so ago, though just when I am feeling good about them, they go and do something irritating (which may be part of someone’s master plan).  And the funny thing, despite my griping, is that they must being doing something right, […]

Hulu Moves To Original Programming

According to Cnet.com, Hulu has a 13-episode commitment to “Battleground,” a comedy about a primary campaign for a Wisconsin Senate seat, “A Week In The Life,” a 10-episode documentary series about famous people, and a so-far unnamed travelogue series from Richard Linklater. Streaming services like Netflix and Hulu are developing original content in order to […]

Hulu And Netflix Move To Original Programming

Entities like Hulu and Netflix, which rely for content on television and film studios, are at their mercy when the time comes to renegotiate contracts to stream content.  Both players, in a bit to add distinctiveness beyond studio-acquired content, are now creating their own.  Netflix recently announced a deal with Jenji Kohan, the creator of Showtime’s […]

Apple Devours Hulu?

Edited 731 7/22 I don’t know about this rumor, but it’s too fascinating to let go.  According to Deadline, Apple is considering purchasing Hulu for $2 billion.  What’s most interesting is that the deal would include two years of exclusive programming from NBCUniversal (now owned by Comcast), Fox (NewsCorp) and Disney (who happens to have […]