Disney is in discussions to buy AT&T’s 10 percent stake in Hulu, which it comes into by way of its WarnerMedia acquisition, according to a report from Variety this morning. The news is not surprising – AT&T had already said it was exploring a sale. And Disney has been looking to increase its stake in […]
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A big ruling against Fox raises concerns of ‘self-dealing’ with Hulu
An arbitrator has awarded $179 million in damages to the stars and creative team behind the Fox show “Bones.” As laid out in an in-depth Hollywood Reporter story, the ruling could have bigger implications for the streaming world, particularly as the major media companies are looking to launch their own streaming services, which will presumably […]
View More A big ruling against Fox raises concerns of ‘self-dealing’ with HuluNetflix may be losing $192M per month from piracy, cord cutting study claims
As many as 1 in 5 people today are y off of someone’s else’s account when streaming video from Netflix, Hulu or Amazon Video, according to a new study from CordCutting.com. Of these, Netflix tends to be pirated for the longest period – 26 months, compared with 16 months for Amazon Prime Video, or 11 […]
View More Netflix may be losing $192M per month from piracy, cord cutting study claimsNetflix’s ‘Roma’ wins Best Director and two more Oscars (but not Best Picture)
“Roma” took home three Academy Awards tonight — though not Best Picture, which went to “Green Book.” Alfonso Cuarón did win an Oscar for directing the film. It was his second victory in the category, following his previous award for “Gravity.” And it marks the fifth time in six years that Best Director has gone […]
View More Netflix’s ‘Roma’ wins Best Director and two more Oscars (but not Best Picture)Everything coming to (and going from) Hulu in March 2019
In the post-holidays, pre-summer slump that is this alleged “spring,” life can get pretty boring. Luckily, Hulu is here to bring on the drama with its March streaming. Here’s what’s available.
Often overshadowed by the sheer perfection that is its sequel The Dark Knight, Batman Begins is still more than worth a rewatch. Christian Bale coming into his own as Batman offers an excellent model for future Batman casting assessments and Cillian Murphy in anything is always creepy and delightful.
That being said, if you still find yourself missing The Dark Knight after your Batman Begins viewing, don’t fret — Hulu’s got that too. Both chapters of the Batman saga begin streaming 3/1. Read more…
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View More Everything coming to (and going from) Hulu in March 2019Hulu announced the cast for their Wu-Tang Clan series
Hulu’s says Ashton Sanders, Shameik Moore, Zolee Griggs and Erika Alexander have all been cast in “Wu-Tang: An American Saga.” The 10-episode series is based on the true story of the Wu-Tang Clan. The series is created, written and executive produced …
View More Hulu announced the cast for their Wu-Tang Clan seriesSling TV closes year with 2.4 million subscribers, but growth slowed significantly
Sling TV’s growth has slowed dramatically as the competitive landscape for live TV streaming services has heated up. Despite this, the Dish -owned streaming service remains ahead of rivals in terms of subscriber count – largely due to it being first to market with streaming TV. Dish said today it closed out the year with […]
View More Sling TV closes year with 2.4 million subscribers, but growth slowed significantlyHulu greenlights ‘Howard the Duck’ and three other animated Marvel shows
Four new animated Marvel series, plus a crossover special, are coming to Hulu. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Hulu has greenlit “MODOK,” “Hit-Monkey,” “Tigra & Dazzler Show” and “Howard the Duck.” The characters will then come together in a special titled “The Offenders.” These aren’t exactly A-list, or even B-list, Marvel characters. Howard the Duck […]
View More Hulu greenlights ‘Howard the Duck’ and three other animated Marvel showsGeorge Clooney goes darkly hilarious in irreverent ‘Catch-22’ trailer
That book you lied about reading in high school is finally coming to Hulu, and it’s all thanks to director and executive producer George Clooney.
Based on Joseph Heller’s novel of the same name, Catch-22 is a six-part limited series capturing the “adventures and misadventures” of a U.S. air squadron during World War II. The famously biting satire of military life follows protagonist Yossarian, a skilled B-25 bombardier played in the series by Girls alum Christopher Abbott, as he struggles to avoid completing his more dangerous missions.
Clooney will play unit commander Lieutenant Scheisskopf, who (among other things) says the line, “You’re saying his balls have been blown off?” Other notable cast members include Hugh Laurie, Kyle Chandler, and Tessa Ferrer. Read more…
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View More George Clooney goes darkly hilarious in irreverent ‘Catch-22’ trailerGeorge Clooney goes darkly hilarious in irreverent ‘Catch-22’ trailer
That book you lied about reading in high school is finally coming to Hulu, and it’s all thanks to director and executive producer George Clooney.
Based on Joseph Heller’s novel of the same name, Catch-22 is a six-part limited series capturing the “adventures and misadventures” of a U.S. air squadron during World War II. The famously biting satire of military life follows protagonist Yossarian, a skilled B-25 bombardier played in the series by Girls alum Christopher Abbott, as he struggles to avoid completing his more dangerous missions.
Clooney will play unit commander Lieutenant Scheisskopf, who (among other things) says the line, “You’re saying his balls have been blown off?” Other notable cast members include Hugh Laurie, Kyle Chandler, and Tessa Ferrer. Read more…
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View More George Clooney goes darkly hilarious in irreverent ‘Catch-22’ trailerProfits at The New York Times show media dinosaurs are ruling the internet
Today’s news that the (failing?) New York Times reported net income of $55.2 million, after losses a year earlier — and that its digital business raked in $709 million — is just one indicator that some of the nation’s oldest media properties are finally crossing the bridge into the 21st century. The Times managed to turn […]
View More Profits at The New York Times show media dinosaurs are ruling the internetWorld record egg big reveal brings attention to mental health
The egg that dethroned Kylie Jenner with a record breaking number of Instagram likes has a deal with Hulu now, and well, they’ve done something nice with it.
What was speculated to be a new co-partnered show dropping right after the Super Bowl, turne…