Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
#726
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
It's a couple years old but I just watched Too Funny To Fail - The Dana Carvey Show it's an impressive piece of modern comedy tv history if you haven't seen it. Mid-90s Carvey + Colbert + Carrell + Carlock + C.K. + Charlie Kaufman = instadud
#727
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Surprising Nobody:
Disney Gains Control of Hulu in Landmark Deal with Comcast
Disney Gains Control of Hulu in Landmark Deal with Comcast
#728
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Now it's official. Any R rated movies and shows from Disney will be going to Hulu.
Since Disney is bringing Disney+ to Canada, would Hulu be coming along together too? I always liked Hulu when I had it for a few years via VPN.
Since Disney is bringing Disney+ to Canada, would Hulu be coming along together too? I always liked Hulu when I had it for a few years via VPN.
#729
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Who has Disney content in Canada right now? If they still have the rights it might not make sense for them to bring Hulu over just yet, if they haven't already (there are probably rights issues with the non Disney content as well)
#730
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/04/12/d...ing-to-canada/
Originally, when news broke out that Disney will be ending their licensing agreement from Netflix US, it was stated that the International Netflix markets will not be affected such as Canada. That's no longer correct.
https://www.theloop.ca/good-news-par...ix-not-canada/
#731
DVD Talk Legend
Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
They also said Disney will probably be bundling Disney +, Hulu, and ESPN + into a single package. $15 a month maybe? That would get me. Anything more and I'd pay separately for just Hulu and Disney +.
#732
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
For anyone (like me) who's been pissed that Hulu has been available only in 2.0 stereo, they seem to have quietly rolled out 5.1 on very few devices. Three of which I happen to own, so I can confirm this is DD+ 5.1. Shows from Fox still seem to be in 2.0 though for some reason.
Supported devices are:
Supported devices are:
Last edited by Eddie W; 05-18-19 at 01:43 PM.
#734
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
For anyone (like me) who's been pissed that Hulu has been available only in 2.0 stereo, they seem to have quietly rolled out 5.1 on very few devices. Three of which I happen to own, so I can confirm this is DD+ 5.1. Shows from Fox still seem to be in 2.0 though for some reason.
Supported devices are:
Supported devices are:
I'll double check this. I watch HULU via my PS4 and it's up to date.
#736
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Re: Hulu announces ad-free $11.99 tier
So I'm on the ad-free Live Tv plan but I still see ads occasionally. Is there a way to tell when I should or shouldn't see ads?
I don't watch all that much which makes it even more annoying when i do.
I didn't see ads for Tacoma FD or What We Do In the Shadows, but I do see ads during Good Girls.
I don't watch all that much which makes it even more annoying when i do.
I didn't see ads for Tacoma FD or What We Do In the Shadows, but I do see ads during Good Girls.
#737
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Re: Hulu Live TV streaming service to launch in 2017
I've got Hulu Live with no ads.
I tried logging into my Hulu account while traveling on a different smart TV and it said something like "You're outside your area, please change your home address" and wouldn't show my anything. Is that normal? Can't even access library stuff? I actually don't watch much "live" tv so I wonder if I can get by on just the hulu paid plan.
I tried logging into my Hulu account while traveling on a different smart TV and it said something like "You're outside your area, please change your home address" and wouldn't show my anything. Is that normal? Can't even access library stuff? I actually don't watch much "live" tv so I wonder if I can get by on just the hulu paid plan.
#738
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Re: Hulu announces ad-free $11.99 tier
So I'm on the ad-free Live Tv plan but I still see ads occasionally. Is there a way to tell when I should or shouldn't see ads?
I don't watch all that much which makes it even more annoying when i do.
I didn't see ads for Tacoma FD or What We Do In the Shadows, but I do see ads during Good Girls.
I don't watch all that much which makes it even more annoying when i do.
I didn't see ads for Tacoma FD or What We Do In the Shadows, but I do see ads during Good Girls.
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I think you have more channels with Hulu Live + DVR.
Regular Hulu, ads or no ads, content is different, although it may have a lot of the same channels. I have this one, with ads, and I've been able to use my account while traveling in my hotel, like I live in the SF Bay Area, and was able to use in Texas.
Regular Hulu, ads or no ads, content is different, although it may have a lot of the same channels. I have this one, with ads, and I've been able to use my account while traveling in my hotel, like I live in the SF Bay Area, and was able to use in Texas.
#740
Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Hulu sells an ad-free version of its streaming service, just like Netflix. But the majority of Hulu subscribers are on the $5.99-per-month ad-supported plan, which is half the price of the $11.99 no-commercials version.
Hulu has previously disclosed subscriber numbers — announcing 28 million customer accounts earlier this month — but hasn’t broken those out by plan type.
Now Hulu, which in the past month became fully ensconced under Disney’s wing, has provided some context around the size of its audience base. Overall, it has 82 million viewers (meaning there’s an average of 2.9 viewers per Hulu account). And of those, about 70%, or 58 million, are on the ad-supported plan, according to Peter Naylor, senior VP, head of advertising sales, citing comScore estimates.
Hulu’s ad business is a significant source of revenue, generating almost $1.5 billion in ad revenue in 2018. To that end, Hulu strives to make the way it presents advertising is viewer-friendly — otherwise it risks pushing those subscribers to the zero-advertising tier or losing them altogether, said Naylor, speaking Wednesday at VideoNuze’s Video Advertising Summit in New York.
“We have to restrain ourselves. You can’t just jam ads because you need to make a number,” Naylor said. “We want to have an experience for viewers that is consistent.”
There will always be “ad-avoiders,” but the majority of consumers have some level of ad acceptance, according to Naylor.
As part of the goal of not irritating viewers, Hulu now caps the length of all ad breaks at 90 seconds (and in some cases less). It has long shown how much time is left in an ad pod with a countdown clock in the corner. “We want to be viewer-first,” Naylor said. “You don’t put ads where people don’t expect them.”
Even so, a 90-second ad break is “still an intrusive model,” Naylor said, and Hulu has been experimenting with less intrusive models. After research showed Hulu users pause content 1 billion times per month, it began running “pause ads” on screens with select advertisers.
Now Hulu is planning to introduce an ad product tailored to binge-watchers with contextually relevant messages; per Naylor, 50% of Hulu users engage in bingeing, defined at watching three or more episodes in one session. For example, that might be a spot from delivery service DoorDash saying “We know you’re bingeing – how about you get some food?”
Another idea Hulu is pitching: Sponsors could tell viewers who have watched two consecutive episodes of a show that it will be brought to them without additional ads if they a 90-second commercial. Hulu’s thesis is that these formats are “pretty much welcome in light of the fact that most experiences are truly interruptive,” said Naylor.
Asked whether Netflix or Amazon Prime Video might move to introduce ad-supported tiers like Hulu, Naylor allowed that it’s a possibility. If ad-free subscription VOD platforms decide to jump into the ad business, they would likely have lighter ad loads than TV and “informed targeting,” ultimately accelerating the long, slow decline of traditional television advertising, he said.
“Conventional TV has hit its ceiling, and that ceiling is coming down,” Naylor said. Video services that are growing are “the ones that look like TV but are better.”
On the subject of Disney’s recent deal with Comcast giving the Mouse House full control — and eventually full ownership — of Hulu, Naylor said being under one owner “will help us move faster.” Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the media conglomerate intends to invest more in Hulu’s content and expand into international markets.
Down the road, Hulu may be available in new bundle options, similar to Hulu’s deal with Spotify. Disney has said it’s likely that it will eventually bundle Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus together in some fashion.
Currently, Hulu offers an on-demand lineup with some 85,000 TV episodes and movies. In addition to licensed content, Naylor called out Hulu original series, including season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” (which premieres June 5), Aidy Bryant’s “Shrill,” and George Clooney’s “Catch-22.” Upcoming projects include “Little Fires Everywhere,” starring and co-executive producers by Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, and “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” a fictionalized history of the rise of the hip-hop group from Brian Grazer and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA.
Hulu has previously disclosed subscriber numbers — announcing 28 million customer accounts earlier this month — but hasn’t broken those out by plan type.
Now Hulu, which in the past month became fully ensconced under Disney’s wing, has provided some context around the size of its audience base. Overall, it has 82 million viewers (meaning there’s an average of 2.9 viewers per Hulu account). And of those, about 70%, or 58 million, are on the ad-supported plan, according to Peter Naylor, senior VP, head of advertising sales, citing comScore estimates.
Hulu’s ad business is a significant source of revenue, generating almost $1.5 billion in ad revenue in 2018. To that end, Hulu strives to make the way it presents advertising is viewer-friendly — otherwise it risks pushing those subscribers to the zero-advertising tier or losing them altogether, said Naylor, speaking Wednesday at VideoNuze’s Video Advertising Summit in New York.
“We have to restrain ourselves. You can’t just jam ads because you need to make a number,” Naylor said. “We want to have an experience for viewers that is consistent.”
There will always be “ad-avoiders,” but the majority of consumers have some level of ad acceptance, according to Naylor.
As part of the goal of not irritating viewers, Hulu now caps the length of all ad breaks at 90 seconds (and in some cases less). It has long shown how much time is left in an ad pod with a countdown clock in the corner. “We want to be viewer-first,” Naylor said. “You don’t put ads where people don’t expect them.”
Even so, a 90-second ad break is “still an intrusive model,” Naylor said, and Hulu has been experimenting with less intrusive models. After research showed Hulu users pause content 1 billion times per month, it began running “pause ads” on screens with select advertisers.
Now Hulu is planning to introduce an ad product tailored to binge-watchers with contextually relevant messages; per Naylor, 50% of Hulu users engage in bingeing, defined at watching three or more episodes in one session. For example, that might be a spot from delivery service DoorDash saying “We know you’re bingeing – how about you get some food?”
Another idea Hulu is pitching: Sponsors could tell viewers who have watched two consecutive episodes of a show that it will be brought to them without additional ads if they a 90-second commercial. Hulu’s thesis is that these formats are “pretty much welcome in light of the fact that most experiences are truly interruptive,” said Naylor.
Asked whether Netflix or Amazon Prime Video might move to introduce ad-supported tiers like Hulu, Naylor allowed that it’s a possibility. If ad-free subscription VOD platforms decide to jump into the ad business, they would likely have lighter ad loads than TV and “informed targeting,” ultimately accelerating the long, slow decline of traditional television advertising, he said.
“Conventional TV has hit its ceiling, and that ceiling is coming down,” Naylor said. Video services that are growing are “the ones that look like TV but are better.”
On the subject of Disney’s recent deal with Comcast giving the Mouse House full control — and eventually full ownership — of Hulu, Naylor said being under one owner “will help us move faster.” Disney CEO Bob Iger has said the media conglomerate intends to invest more in Hulu’s content and expand into international markets.
Down the road, Hulu may be available in new bundle options, similar to Hulu’s deal with Spotify. Disney has said it’s likely that it will eventually bundle Hulu, Disney Plus, and ESPN Plus together in some fashion.
Currently, Hulu offers an on-demand lineup with some 85,000 TV episodes and movies. In addition to licensed content, Naylor called out Hulu original series, including season 3 of “The Handmaid’s Tale” (which premieres June 5), Aidy Bryant’s “Shrill,” and George Clooney’s “Catch-22.” Upcoming projects include “Little Fires Everywhere,” starring and co-executive producers by Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, and “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” a fictionalized history of the rise of the hip-hop group from Brian Grazer and Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA.
#741
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
I can't imagine a world where I wouldn't pay the extra $6 to not have ads. If they tripled that charge I would pay it. Unless their is no other way I'm not watching another ad in my life by choice.
#742
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
A lot of those mentioned above have no idea what's it's like too watch TV w/o commercials. Many of them probably have never subscribed to a pay movie service.
If people love commercials then they should watch Pluto TV. Some of their commercials are occasionally interrupted by movies or tv shows(shame on them).
If people love commercials then they should watch Pluto TV. Some of their commercials are occasionally interrupted by movies or tv shows(shame on them).
#743
Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
I pay the $5.99 and don't mind the ads. I don't use Hulu THAT much so I'm fine with it.
#744
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Mentioned this before, but the ads on Hulu generally run about 30 seconds to 60 seconds per interruption. I can't imagine a world where I wouldn't pay less for that small distraction. I feel the same about CBS Access. Showing the ads is what keeps their monthly rates down.
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Yeah, the ads on Hulu are fine. Sometimes the ads are upwards of 90 seconds, but it's no big deal.
I'd consider the ad-free upgrade, but since I'm getting Hulu for free already (via Spotify add-on), it would actually be $12 more for me. I'll pass and just grab a snack when the ads come up.
I'd consider the ad-free upgrade, but since I'm getting Hulu for free already (via Spotify add-on), it would actually be $12 more for me. I'll pass and just grab a snack when the ads come up.
#746
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
I'm on the one dollar promotion, and for the life of me I can't imagine paying 6 bucks a month and still having ads. So I kind of agree with you that when my trial is up, it'll probably be the non ad version or nothing. I would trend towards nothing if Disney wasn't taking this over, but we'll see when my year is up.
#747
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
I’d pay zero dollars a month extra for no ads. They’re not at all intrusive, and since TV is popcorn brain-dead fare, I like the frequent interruptions.
#748
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Re: Hulu -- News and Notable New additions
Mentioned this before, but the ads on Hulu generally run about 30 seconds to 60 seconds per interruption. I can't imagine a world where I wouldn't pay less for that small distraction. I feel the same about CBS Access. Showing the ads is what keeps their monthly rates down.
#749
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