Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
01-28-10 | 10:39 AM
#76
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
I agree, built-in support on products like the 360 or PS3 is a huge plus.
01-28-10 | 11:35 AM
#77
Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
I was having problems with PlayON and Hulu on my 360. Since getting my new laptop with Windows 7, and completely reinstalling the PlayOn program, it works much better.
You guys may want to try that. I don't think the updates work as good as a fresh install.
You guys may want to try that. I don't think the updates work as good as a fresh install.
01-28-10 | 01:24 PM
#78
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
I have no problem with paying a small fee for older episodes and still keeping the 5 most recent episodes free. My DVR tends to get a little backed up every now and then and I'm more or less forced to deleted some episodes and watch them of Hulu. But, sometimes the videos tend to expire faster than I can watch them, so this sounds reasonable to me.
01-28-10 | 09:42 PM
#79
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
Typically all I watch are the newer episodes so the $5 price wouldn't affect me. However, I'd probably cough up $5/month just to watch the new stuff, if need be.
01-29-10 | 04:53 AM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
I've watched a few shows on my laptop hooked to the TV- biggest complaint is the frame rate isn't the same as standard video, but still preferable to watching on broadcast TV since there's no bugs and MUCH fewer commercials. I have a new Vizio with built-in internet stuff, so they could conceivably do a Hulu app for it.
I'd pay for Hulu ONLY if:
Video was at least broadcast-TV quality with 5.1 audio
NO ONSCREEN LOGOS (Hulu likes to overlay them on top of shows, but I know how to get rid of them on my computer)
NO COMMERCIALS! (I either sit through your commercials, OR I give you money- I don't do both, that's why I don't have cable.)
I'd pay for Hulu ONLY if:
Video was at least broadcast-TV quality with 5.1 audio
NO ONSCREEN LOGOS (Hulu likes to overlay them on top of shows, but I know how to get rid of them on my computer)
NO COMMERCIALS! (I either sit through your commercials, OR I give you money- I don't do both, that's why I don't have cable.)
01-29-10 | 08:44 AM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
If Hulu were streaming to their own app for the TiVo/PS3/360 like Netflix does, they might be able to also present 720/1080 HD streams. THAT I would pay for.
02-04-10 | 11:48 AM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/2010...-hulu-premium/
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Disney: “No Decisions Have Been Made” on Hulu Premium
by Peter Kafka
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM PT
So when’s that Hulu Premium service that we heard about last fall going to show up?
If Disney EVP Kevin Mayer knows, he’s not telling. But for the record, he says, “no decisions have been made” about what kind of pay models and services the video site is going to use, or when they’ll roll out.
In short, the only concrete thing that the Disney (DIS) executive, speaking at the DeSilva+Phillips Dealmakers conference this morning, would allow is that the video site will indeed be asking some consumers to pay for something at some point.
That could come in the form of subscriptions, a la carte downloads, streaming rentals or all of the above, Mayer said. That would be in addition to the free ad-supported stuff that Hulu is already offering. “I think we ultimately should and will have a hybrid approach,” said Mayer.
Mayer was one of the key Disney executives pushing the company to join News Corp.’s Fox (NWS) and GE’s NBC (GE) in the joint venture last year, instead of accepting a competing offer from Google (GOOG) and YouTube. YouTube, meanwhile, is still working on paid services of its own.
For the record, I followed up with Mayer after his appearance this morning and asked about the status of Disney’s talks with Apple (AAPL) about its proposed iTunes subscription service. Industry sources believe that Disney is the most likely of the big media companies to sign up with Apple. But Mayer, not surprisingly, declined to comment.
by Peter Kafka
Posted on February 4, 2010 at 6:48 AM PT
So when’s that Hulu Premium service that we heard about last fall going to show up?
If Disney EVP Kevin Mayer knows, he’s not telling. But for the record, he says, “no decisions have been made” about what kind of pay models and services the video site is going to use, or when they’ll roll out.
In short, the only concrete thing that the Disney (DIS) executive, speaking at the DeSilva+Phillips Dealmakers conference this morning, would allow is that the video site will indeed be asking some consumers to pay for something at some point.
That could come in the form of subscriptions, a la carte downloads, streaming rentals or all of the above, Mayer said. That would be in addition to the free ad-supported stuff that Hulu is already offering. “I think we ultimately should and will have a hybrid approach,” said Mayer.
Mayer was one of the key Disney executives pushing the company to join News Corp.’s Fox (NWS) and GE’s NBC (GE) in the joint venture last year, instead of accepting a competing offer from Google (GOOG) and YouTube. YouTube, meanwhile, is still working on paid services of its own.
For the record, I followed up with Mayer after his appearance this morning and asked about the status of Disney’s talks with Apple (AAPL) about its proposed iTunes subscription service. Industry sources believe that Disney is the most likely of the big media companies to sign up with Apple. But Mayer, not surprisingly, declined to comment.
02-04-10 | 11:55 AM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
First maybe they should start by giving access to other countries to view it's content!
I mean we're just NORTH(Canada if some on you weren't sure :P) of you and we still can't view anything on HULU. It's really annoying when lots of blogs or sites embed hulu videos on their site and we can't watch them. Very frustrating.
I know it's all about licensing fees and stuff like that but come on! TV is free and we even get the big American channels here so why can't we view the same thing online?
Everything on the internet should be able to be viewed GLOBALLY, that's the whole point of the internets!
I mean we're just NORTH(Canada if some on you weren't sure :P) of you and we still can't view anything on HULU. It's really annoying when lots of blogs or sites embed hulu videos on their site and we can't watch them. Very frustrating.
I know it's all about licensing fees and stuff like that but come on! TV is free and we even get the big American channels here so why can't we view the same thing online?
Everything on the internet should be able to be viewed GLOBALLY, that's the whole point of the internets!
02-04-10 | 12:02 PM
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02-04-10 | 12:43 PM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
Hey...You guys in Canada get Chuck 1 day early compared to us in the U.S,, so stop complaining. 
02-04-10 | 01:19 PM
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02-04-10 | 04:32 PM
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Thanks to Hulu and a day home from work sick, I watched all 4 eps of Human Target and both eps of The Deep End that my dumb DVR deleted.
04-21-10 | 09:21 PM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
Hulu pushes forward with $9.95 subscription service
Hulu, the popular online site for watching television shows, plans to begin testing a subscription service as soon as May 24, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
Under the proposal, Hulu would continue to provide for free the five most recent episodes of shows like Fox's "Glee," "ABC's "Lost" or NBC's "Saturday Night Live." But viewers who want to see additional episodes would pay $9.95 a month to access a more comprehensive selection, called Hulu Plus, these people said.
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Hulu, the popular online site for watching television shows, plans to begin testing a subscription service as soon as May 24, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
Under the proposal, Hulu would continue to provide for free the five most recent episodes of shows like Fox's "Glee," "ABC's "Lost" or NBC's "Saturday Night Live." But viewers who want to see additional episodes would pay $9.95 a month to access a more comprehensive selection, called Hulu Plus, these people said.
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04-21-10 | 09:37 PM
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not surprised.. i did read earlier the mention of a Hulu android app hitting soon.. If the $9.95 works for pc and mobile then it could be worth it...
04-21-10 | 09:44 PM
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Hulu pushes forward with $9.95 subscription service
Hulu, the popular online site for watching television shows, plans to begin testing a subscription service as soon as May 24, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
Under the proposal, Hulu would continue to provide for free the five most recent episodes of shows like Fox's "Glee," "ABC's "Lost" or NBC's "Saturday Night Live." But viewers who want to see additional episodes would pay $9.95 a month to access a more comprehensive selection, called Hulu Plus, these people said.
Link to article
Hulu, the popular online site for watching television shows, plans to begin testing a subscription service as soon as May 24, according to people with knowledge of the plans.
Under the proposal, Hulu would continue to provide for free the five most recent episodes of shows like Fox's "Glee," "ABC's "Lost" or NBC's "Saturday Night Live." But viewers who want to see additional episodes would pay $9.95 a month to access a more comprehensive selection, called Hulu Plus, these people said.
Link to article
04-21-10 | 10:07 PM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
$9.95 a month is not that bad to have every single episode available to watch.
I record alot of stuff on my 2 DVR's, but can't watch everything in a timely fashion. So this would help and it appears that Playon for my Xbox 360 is working much better now.
So, if you pay the $9.95, I assume the episodes won't expire?
If this helps keep Hulu from going under, I would definitely consider it.
I record alot of stuff on my 2 DVR's, but can't watch everything in a timely fashion. So this would help and it appears that Playon for my Xbox 360 is working much better now.
So, if you pay the $9.95, I assume the episodes won't expire?
If this helps keep Hulu from going under, I would definitely consider it.
04-21-10 | 10:15 PM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
I was hoping for more like $5 a month and expecting more like $7.50 a month. Even still, I consider $10 to be the shorthand for what a premium channel would cost a month. Comparing it that way, Hulu is probably a better value depending on what sort of back-catalog the $10 gets you.
04-21-10 | 10:40 PM
#93
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
If it was an App for iPhone, iPad, 360, Blu-ray players I'd do it. But otherwise pass.
04-21-10 | 11:05 PM
#94
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I'd compare it to my On Demand from cable TV... that only has the most recent 5 or so episodes of Lost, SNL, etc.
06-29-10 | 01:06 PM
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Re: Hulu to start charging for content as early as 2010
And so it begins...
Hulu launches $10 video subscription service
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By RYAN NAKASHIMA
AP Business Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Online video site Hulu has launched a $9.99-per-month paid section, under pressure from its media company parents to generate a profit.
A new tab opened up on the site directing users to Hulu Plus, a section that shows current season episodes of "Glee," "The Office," "House," and other shows from broadcasters ABC, Fox and NBC. The service also allows viewing of multiple back seasons of shows.
The new site is initially available by invitation only on computers, Apple Inc.'s iPad, iPhones and on TV using certain Samsung Blu-ray players. It's coming soon to Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3, and there are plans to launch on Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox early next year.
A free, ad-supported version of Hulu remains available, but with only recent episodes of shows.
Eds: Updates headline, Adds photo. APNewsNow. Will be led. Moving on financial and entertainment services.
AP Photo NYBZ183
By RYAN NAKASHIMA
AP Business Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Online video site Hulu has launched a $9.99-per-month paid section, under pressure from its media company parents to generate a profit.
A new tab opened up on the site directing users to Hulu Plus, a section that shows current season episodes of "Glee," "The Office," "House," and other shows from broadcasters ABC, Fox and NBC. The service also allows viewing of multiple back seasons of shows.
The new site is initially available by invitation only on computers, Apple Inc.'s iPad, iPhones and on TV using certain Samsung Blu-ray players. It's coming soon to Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3, and there are plans to launch on Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox early next year.
A free, ad-supported version of Hulu remains available, but with only recent episodes of shows.
06-29-10 | 01:25 PM
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I would be more inclined if I knew, like with NetFlix, my account could stream to multiple devices simultaneously so my family could fully leverage it. That would make the $10 a lot easier to swallow.
06-29-10 | 01:27 PM
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Seems kind of odd that it doesn't mention anything about being commercial free. I hope they don't expect people to pay $10/mo and still watch their ads.
http://www.hulu.com/plus
http://www.hulu.com/plus