Hulu Gets Jump On Fall TV

By Digital Trends Staff September 3, 2008

If you really can’t wait to see the season premieres of your favorite TV shows, then you might want to go to Hulu, the online TV venture created by NBC and News Corp.

Popular shows from both NBC and Fox will get an early online airing, including Bones, Prison Break, 30 Rock and Chuck.
Given that some believe Hulu’s ad revenue could soon pass that of YouTube, it’s not surprising it’s being given a hefty push with new episodes of popular shows.

Rebecca Harper from Hulu wrote on the company blog:

“To help you keep track of all the series debuts and season premieres coming our way, we’ve posted the Fall Premiere Lineup with a schedule and links to all the shows. Looking for a little background on a series? The list points you to recaps, sneak previews and full-length episodes from previous seasons whenever they’re available.”

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