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Hulu Debuts via Private Beta and on Distribution Partners AOL, Comcast,
`MSN, MySpace and Yahoo!; Company Announces Major Licensing Deals
`with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Sony Pictures Television;
`Providence Equity Partners Makes Strategic Investment in News
`Corporation/NBC Universal Online Video Joint Venture;
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`Business Wire
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`October 29, 2007 Monday 4:01 AM GMT
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`Copyright 2007 Business Wire, Inc.
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`Distribution: Business Editors; Entertainment Editors; Telecommunications Writers
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`Length: 1172 words
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`Dateline: LOS ANGELES
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`Body
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`Hulu today announced the beta launch of its online video service, offering viewers a vast selection of streaming, on-
`demand, premium programming on a free, ad-supported basis. Hulu content includes full-length current and
`archived television programming as well as clips and an initial selection of feature films.
`
`Hulu announced it has signed licensing deals with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Sony Pictures
`Television, marking a major milestone in its mission to bring consumers the most comprehensive selection of
`premium video content online. A collection of over 40 television shows from Sony will be made available at
`Hulu.com, while full-length television shows and feature films from MGM will be available through the Hulu service.
`Hulu will also offer content from two leading broadcast networks (Fox and NBC), over 15 cable networks (Bravo, E!
`Entertainment, FX, Sci Fi, USA, and more), four of the largest Studios (Fox, MGM, Sony and Universal) and a
`broad array of independent, web-centric content providers. In addition, Hulu announced content partnerships with
`such leading programmers as Reveille, Smithsonian Networks, and World Wrestling Entertainment.
`
`Hulu also announced it has closed a $100 million investment from private equity firm Providence Equity Partners,
`the leading global private equity firm specializing in media, entertainment, communications and information
`companies.
`
`"We're excited to bring a wide selection of popular content to fans, on-demand and free - from full episodes and
`clips of hit shows
`likeHeroes, House, The Office, andThe Simpsons,
`to
`feature
`films
`likeThe Blues
`BrothersandSideways,"said Jason Kilar, chief executive officer of Hulu. "The launch with our distribution partners as
`well as our beta is an important first step in delivering a service that lets people enjoy their favorites, anytime,
`anywhere."
`
`"Consumers are clearly interested in easily accessing a broad spectrum of programming," said Peter Chernin,
`president and chief operating officer, News Corporation. "As a single source of free, on-demand programming from
`some of the most popular studios and online networks, Hulu helps consumers quickly and easily find and enjoy the
`premium content they are looking for."
`
`"NBC Universal is excited to give consumers the flexibility to enjoy our most popular shows online when, where and
`how they want," said Jeff Zucker, president and chief executive officer, NBC Universal. "Hulu's clean and crisp
`destination site, broad distribution network, and embeddable video player make for a powerful combination and will
`provide substantial reach to consumers online."
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`Hulu Debuts via Private Beta and on Distribution Partners AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo!;
`Company Announces Major Licensing Deals with Metro-Goldwyn-Maye....
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`While Hulu.com is debuting in private beta, consumers will be able to also visit Hulu's vast network of distribution
`partner websites: AOL, Comcast's Fancast.com, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo! to enjoy the extensive library of
`premium long-form and clip content. Together, these companies represent some of the most visited web
`destinations, bringing content to consumers where they are already spending much of their time. Each distribution
`partner features a unique, customized video player, ensuring a seamless viewing experience on all of their sites.
`Additionally, users can embed videos throughout the web, including their own site, in order to further extend
`distribution.
`
`Hulu has partnered with a strong lineup of content providers including Bravo, CNET, Comedy Time, E!
`Entertainment Television, Ford Models, Fox Atomic, Fox Reality, FX Networks, FUEL TV, G4, Golf Channel, IGN,
`Movieola, National Geographic, Oxygen, SPEED, Sundance Channel, Sci Fi Network, The Fight Network, The Style
`Network, X17 Online, USA Network, Versus and more.
`
`"Hulu is bringing together a wide array of premium content that will engage audiences and meet their rapidly
`growing demand for quality online video," said Jonathan M. Nelson, chief executive officer of Providence. "We are
`pleased to partner with News Corporation, NBC Universal and Jason and his talented team to support Hulu's
`growth."
`
`Dedicated to providing users with an enhanced online video experience, Hulu.com offers an elegant interface that
`makes content the central focus. At the same time, innovative features allow users to enjoy, share, and embed
`videos in new and exciting ways. The beta period will give users an opportunity to test the service and provide
`valuable feedback which will help to shape the Hulu service.
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`Big Ideas for a Small Planet
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`To sign up for the private beta, viewers can go tohttp://www.hulu.com.
`At launch of beta, Hulu's programming will include the following full-length episodes, clips and feature films:
`24
`Breaking Away
`30 Days
`Buck Rogers
`30 Rock
`Buffy the Vampire Slayer
`The A-Team
`Bulworth
`Adam-12
`Chicago Hope
`Age of Love
`Chuck
`Airwolf
`The Comebacks
`Alfred Hitchcock Hour
`Conan the Barbarian
`Alfred Hitchcock Presents
`Cops
`American Dad!
`Death Sentence
`Andy Barker P.I.
`Doogie Howser, M.D.
`Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?
`Dr. 90210
`Arrested Development
`Dragnet
`Back To You
`Family Guy
`Battlestar Galactica
`Firsthand
`Battlestar Galactica Classic
`Flipping Out
`Fox Movie Channel presents "Casting
`Session"
`Fox Movie Channel presents "Making
`a Scene"
`Fox Movie Channel presents "World
`Premier"
`Night Gallery
`October Sky
`The Office
`Over There
`Picket Fences
`The Practice
`
`Bionic Woman
`
`The Blues Brothers
`The Bob Newhart Show
`Bones
`The Breakfast Club
`Friday Night Lights
`Heroes
`Hill Street Blues
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`Hulu Debuts via Private Beta and on Distribution Partners AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo!;
`Company Announces Major Licensing Deals with Metro-Goldwyn-Maye....
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`House
`Inside the Actors Studio
`It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
`The Jerk
`Journeyman
`K-Ville
`King Of The Hill
`Kitchen Confidential
`Kitchen Nightmares
`Kojak
`Las Vegas
`Late Night with Conan O'Brien
`Life
`The Loop
`Lost in Space
`Lou Grant
`The Mary Tyler Moore Show
`Master and Commander:The Far Side of the World
`McHale's Navy
`Miami Vice
`Monk
`
`Murder One
`
`My Bare Lady
`
`My Name is Earl
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`About Hulu
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`The Pretender
`Prison Break
`Psych
`Queer Eye
`The Riches
`Rob and Amber: Against the Odds
`Saturday Night Live
`Scrubs
`Sideways
`Simon & Simon
`The Simpsons
`Solitary
`St. Elsewhere
`Stacked
`Standoff
`Talkshow with Spike Feresten
`The Tonight Show
`Vanished
`Weekend at Bernie's
`WKRP in Cincinnati
`Woody Woodpecker
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`Hulu is an online video service that offers a selection of hit shows, clips, movies, and more at Hulu.com and other
`destination sites online. Hulu's selection of premium programming is provided by leading content companies,
`including NBC, FOX, MGM, Sony Pictures Television, as well as Access Hollywood, BNET, Bravo, CNET, Chiller,
`Comedy Time, E! Entertainment Television, The Fight Network, Ford Models, Fox Reality, FX Networks, FUEL TV,
`G4TV, Gamespot.com, Golf Channel, IGN, LXTV, Movieola, MyNetwork TV, National Geographic, Oxygen,
`Rehearsals.com, Reveille, Sleuth, Smithsonian Networks, SPEED, Sundance Channel, Sci Fi Network, The Style
`Network, TV.com, TV Guide, TVG, USA Network, Versus, World Wrestling Entertainment® and X17 Online. This
`content is available on Hulu.com and distributed through Hulu's partners: AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace and
`Yahoo!.
`
`CONTACT: Hulu
`Christina Lee, 310-571-4759
`
`christina@hulu.com
`or
`
`Edelman for Hulu
`Becky Farina, 323-202-1898
`
`Becky.Farina@Edelman.com
`Betsy Foudy, 323-202-1068
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`Betsy.Foudy@Edelman.com
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`Hulu Debuts via Private Beta and on Distribution Partners AOL, Comcast, MSN, MySpace and Yahoo!;
`Company Announces Major Licensing Deals with Metro-Goldwyn-Maye....
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`http://www.businesswire.com
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`Load-Date: October 30, 2007
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