One of the reasons that Netflix has become such a streaming juggernaut is because there are no ads, and there never have been. Though Netflix has jumped out ahead of the game recently with tons of high-profile original content, Hulu actually has a very decent library of its own, particularly regarding more obscure and foreign films. It’s also an Anglophile’s refuge, featuring a ton of great shows from the U.K. Plus, they recently acquired the rights to everySeinfeldepisode, started saving broadcast series likeThe Mindy Project, and entered into a partnership with EPIX, which has added a robust catalogue of Lionsgate, MGM, and Paramount films to its library (which also includes a lot of great documentaries).
You can check out the whole press release and details below, but what do you think of this news? Have you left Hulu or been adverse to getting it because of the ads? Will this change your mind?
In addition, Hulu has made a strong investment in its original programming and has greenlit an exciting slate of originals, including the event series11/22/63from Stephen King and J.J. Abrams starring James Franco; comedy seriesDifficult Peopleproduced by Amy Poehler with stars Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner;Casual, a comedy seriesfrom Oscar®-nominated Director Jason Reitman;The Way (wt), a drama series starring Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan from Jason Katims; the first long-form project from Freddie Wong and the RocketJump team; and season four of the critically-acclaimed comedyThe Mindy Project,starring Mindy Kaling.
For viewers who choose the limited commercials viewing option, Hulu remains dedicated to providing a seamless and relevant ad experience by connecting viewers with the right advertisers. Most recently, Hulu announced strong investment in advertising technology with its programmatic offering to deliver the right ad to the right user at the right time.
