Disney Buys a Stake in Hulu

Disney Buys a Stake in Hulu
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It also means that CBS – who publishes its own full-length episodes on its site and on TV.com – is left as the odd-man out when it comes to big TV networks on Hulu. It also gives Hulu a huge leg-up on YouTube, who is just getting started in licensing content from the big media companies and so far has a fairly uninspiring selection of shows.

Peter Chernin, COO of News Corp, talks to the nature of Hulu’s now big lead in pro content in a statement: “Hulu, quite simply, now has the best premium content on the web. With three major networks and over 150 leading content providers providing content, combined with the best video user interface anywhere on the web, Hulu offers consumers the finest premium online video experience available today.”

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