Video streaming service Hulu will soon offer viewers downloadable movies and TV shows that can be watched without an internet connection, but it comes with a price - watching commercials.The company announced the plans Wednesday at its upfront sales presentation at the Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. It's the first time advertisers are being offered the chance to buy ads in downloads of TV programming - as opposed to shows that are available through streaming - according to Peter Naylor, senior vice president for ad sales at Hulu.The downloadable shows - a digital distribution method made popular by Apple's iTunes service - will be added to Hulu's current subscription offerings, which include on-demand viewing of shows and livestreaming of broadcast and cable programming through Hulu Live. The downloadable programs will be available as part of a Hulu subscription the during the 2018-19 TV season."We will be launching the ability for viewers to download and play back their … [Read more...] about In a first for digital TV platforms, Hulu will run commercials in downloaded shows
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35,000 people watched all 331 episodes of ‘ER’ in just 2 months after they went up on Hulu
John Lynch, provided by Published 9:46 am, Wednesday, May 2, 2018 NBC Hulu announced on Wednesday that it had surpassed 20 million US subscribers, and many of its subscribers have oddly impressive viewing habits. The company shared that 35,000 subscribers watched all 331 episodes of the NBC medical drama "ER" in just 2 months after it debuted on its streaming service in January. Hulu also said that "thousands" of customers watched every episode of "Law and Order: SVU" in 4 months, and that "South Park" was its most-watched show in 2017. There are some serious "ER" fans among Hulu subscribers. At its annual Upfront presentation on Wednesday, Hulu said it had surpassed 20 million US subscribers, and the streaming service also dished out some oddly impressive data on the viewing habits of its subscribers. Business Channel Now Playing: Now Playing J.Cole’s ‘KOD’ Tops the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart Wibbitz Booking.com Is An … [Read more...] about 35,000 people watched all 331 episodes of ‘ER’ in just 2 months after they went up on Hulu
The 100 best movies on Hulu right now
Jason Guerrasio, provided by Published 12:38 pm, Sunday, May 6, 2018 Warner Bros. You probably head over to Hulu for all the TV it has to offer. But the streaming service also has a lot of great movies, too. From classics like "A League of Their Own" and "Dirty Dancing" to modern favorites like "Zodiac" and "Creed." Scroll down to check out the 100 best movies to watch on Hulu right now. Note: Numerous Hulu titles drop off the streaming service monthly so the availability of titles below may change. “10 Cloverfield Lane” (2016) Paramount If “The Cloverfield Paradox” on Netflix left you with a bad taste in your mouth, rewatch the best movie in the franchise (so far). LATEST BUSINESS VIDEOS Now Playing: Now Playing Younger Americans Less Likely to Use Unique or Different Passwords Buzz 60 Mark Zuckerberg Just Revealed One of His 'Great Regrets' Veuer Soothe CEO: We Have 'Zero Tolerance Policy for Any Kind of Harassment' Cheddar TV … [Read more...] about The 100 best movies on Hulu right now
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ comes back to Hulu for second season
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Lyft cleans up; Hulu worth $8.7 billion; bogus Starbucks coupons
Chronicle Staff and News Services Published 4:02 pm, Thursday, April 19, 2018 Lyft clearing the air Lyft plans to spend millions of dollars a year to fund projects that will offset the pollution created by its drivers, which might help the San Francisco ride-hailing company draw environmentally conscious customers from larger rival Uber. Lyft has hired 3Degrees to oversee carbon-offset investments, including efforts to reduce pollution in auto manufacturing and forest conservation. Lyft declined to estimate how much it will spend on carbon offsets but described it as a “multimillion-dollar investment in the first year alone,” according to the founders’ blog post. No such thing as a free latte Starbucks is not giving out free drinks to people of color, despite what some coupons may say. The Associated Press reported that the phony coupons are being spread on social media through accounts that identify as white nationalists. It’s likely an … [Read more...] about Lyft cleans up; Hulu worth $8.7 billion; bogus Starbucks coupons