Hulu is adding some great docs, foreign films to its library
Hulu is upping its indie, foreign and documentary films.
The Santa Monica-based streaming service said Monday it has struck a new deal with Magnolia Pictures, the studio behind films such as Man on Wire, Food, Inc., Jiro Dreams of Sushi, The Queen of Versailles and Blackfish; as well as acclaimed foreign films such as Force Majeure and recent Oscar-nominees A Royal Affair and A War.
Through the new deal, Magnolia Pictures' films will become available to stream exclusively on Hulu following their theatrical run. Future releases will begin streaming on Hulu in the later half of 2017.
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“We are very proud and excited to have struck such a meaningful partnership with a great company like Hulu," said Eamonn Bowles, President of Magnolia Pictures. "We look forward to the continued mutual growth of our companies.”
Hulu has existing licensing agreements with Disney Studios, EPIX and a pay licensing deal with IFC Films for documentaries.
Netflix is home to some of Magnolia's other titles, including Blackfish and Melancholia, which will remain available to stream on the rival platform.
“As we continue investing in the most valued and sought-after content, films are essential to that mix,” Craig Erwich, Hulu's SVP and Head of Content, said in a statement. “Magnolia Pictures continuously releases thought-provoking and award winning titles that we know our viewers will love."
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post incorrectly listed some of Magnolia Film's current titles as headed to Hulu. They will not be added to the streaming service's library yet.
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Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.
