Hulu chief says Disney is about to give it a serious original content boost
Hulu announced today that more original programming is slated to appear on the streaming service.
Digital Trends Live: Huawei takes a hit, Disney’s dominance, and more
On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top tech stories of the day, including the US declaring a national emergency that effectively bans Huawei, Comcast sells its Hulu shares to Disney, the new Playstation’s $500 price tag prediction, flying taxis, and more.
Here’s why Disney’s Hulu takeover won’t matter for a while
With Comcast ceding control of Hulu to Disney while it preps its own streaming platform, Disney is now in complete control of the service. That's great news for Disney, but it won't mean much for regular Hulu subscribers who enjoy NBCUniversal programming — not for now, at any rate.
Digital Trends Live: Facebook F8 wrap-up, iPhone 11 mock-ups, and more
On today’s Digital Trends Live, we discuss the Facebook F8 developer conference, the new mock-ups for the iPhone 11, Hulu grows to 28 million subscribers, Daimler to stop producing the Smart electric vehicle, the Airlander 10 flying machine goes electric, and "biosolar leaves" may clean London's air.
The Handmaid’s Tale season 3 trailer takes you inside the resistance
Hulu released the first trailer for season 3 of The Handmaid's Tale, the streaming platform's award-winning series based on Margaret Atwood's novel of the same name. The preview suggests that lead character June will be taking an active role in the resistance when the show returns June 5.
Hulu subscribers jump to 28 million after price drop; new Marvel series coming
The first quarter of 2019 has been a good one for Hulu. The streaming service's subscriber numbers are at an all-time high of 28 million, largely thanks to a price cut the company did to its cheapest ad-supported plan earlier in the year. It also announced two new Marvel shows for 2020.
MPAA: DVD, Blu-ray sales nearly halved in 5 years as viewers shift to streaming
The annual Theatrical Home Entertainment Market Environment Report by the Motion Picture Association of America confirmed that viewers are switching from physical media to streaming services. While DVD and Blu-ray sales are falling, subscriptions to services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime are growing.
Kate McKinnon will play disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for Hulu
Saturday Night Live superstar and all-around funny woman McKinnon has signed on to star as Theranos founder and alleged fraudster Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, a limited Hulu series based on the podcast of the same name. ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis, who created the podcast, will co-produce.
Viacom joins T-Mobile’s unlaunched TV service for home and mobile
T-Mobile, which in late 2017 promised a new TV service to compete with cable and satellite, now says that the service will include a mobile offering, and that Viacom has signed-on as a channel partner. The deal gives the as-yet unfinished service access to Comedy Central, MTV, Paramount and other key channels.
Netflix’s price hikes will take effect shortly for most subscribers
We've known for a while that Netflix intends to hike its prices across all three levels of its subscription streaming service, but now we know when that will happen for most customers: May 2019. With increases that range from $1 to $2 per month, it's the first time Netflix has raised all of its prices simultaneously.
If you’re a Spotify Premium subscriber, you now get Hulu for free
Spotify Premium subscribers have yet another reason to love the Swedish streaming service, with the company now offering ad-free Hulu accounts to all premium users at no additional cost, poising it to compete with the upcoming Apple video streaming service, which will likely offer Apple Music bundles.
Hulu takes jab at Netflix price hike, drops basic plan to $6, starting today
Hulu announced last month that starting February 26 its new subscription prices would go into effect. This news came a week after Netflix announced its raised prices on its three subscription plans. Hulu has lowered its basic subscription plan to $6, but raising its prices on its other plans.
‘Howard the Duck’ and three other Marvel animated series are coming to Hulu
Patton Oswalt, Kevin Smith, Chelsea Handler, and more are bringing Marvel second-stringers Howard the Duck, MODOK., Hit Monkey, and Tigra and Dazzler to Hulu as adult-oriented cartoon comedies. After that, the heroes will team up to form a new superteam, the Offenders, in a "special animated event."
Need a Coke? Hulu to start showing small, static ads when you pause your show
The next place you'll see ads on Hulu is when you're not watching video at all. The streaming service has announced it plans to show ads when viewers pause their shows using a new static format that the company hopes its customers won't find as intrusive as typical video ads.
Criterion Collection’s stand-alone movie streaming service to launch April 8
Rumors of a standalone streaming service powered by the Criterion Collection have been swirling for months, ever since its partnership with FilmStruck fell victim to that service's collapse. Now we have confirmation: The Criterion Channel will be launching April 8, starting at $10 per month.
Hulu drops price for entry-level users, hikes price of live TV tier
Hulu lowered prices on its most basic ad-based tier by $2 per month, but has simultaneously raised the cost for those who subscribe to its live TV streaming tier, matching moves by the other major players in the space. The cost of subscribing to its popular ad-free tier remains stagnant.
There are too many streaming options, and it’s only getting worse
Streaming services are everywhere, as virtually every entertainment-adjacent company, no matter how minor the connection, tries to create its own Netflix. But with so many services vying for content, competition has never been fiercer -- and in this battle, it’s the viewers who stand to lose the most.
Hulu to be the first live TV streamer on the Echo Show smart home hub
Amazon’s Echo Show is a handy gadget that users often end up using the most in their kitchens, so it makes perfect sense that it is about to become the equivalent of a kitchen TV when Hulu becomes the first live TV streaming service to be available on the Alexa-powered smart home hub.
Spotify and Hulu add Showtime to $5-per-month college student plan
Spotify and Hulu have extended their popular $5-per-month student bundle to include acclaimed premium cable channel Showtime, offering those attending an accredited college or university one of the best deals on the internet, and providing them with a new and exciting way to spend their time between classes.
‘Castle Rock’ spoiler-free preview: Hulu’s Stephen King series is scary good
Castle Rock, the new Hulu series set within the world of horror novelist Stephen King's acclaimed novels, manages to mine fresh scares from classic stories thanks to its talented cast and creative team. Digital Trends got a look at the first four episodes of the show, and here's what you can expect from it.
Reeling from the latest ‘Handmaid’s Tale’? We spoke with the woman who wrote it
Episode 10 of the second season of The Handmaid's Tale might be the darkest so far for the award-winning Hulu series, and we spoke with writer Yahlin Chang about what went into 'The Last Ceremony' and what it means for June and the rest of the show's cast of characters.
‘Castle Rock’ release date revealed in Hulu’s unsettling new trailer
Hulu has announced the premiere date for the first episodes of Castle Rock, the horror anthology series produced by Stephen King and J.J. Abrams. The new trailer also reveals the unsettling darkness that pervades the town and its inhabitants, and includes some references to characters from previous King novels.
Hulu passes 20 million subscribers, says offline downloads on the way
At an event in New York, Hulu announced that it had passed 20 million subscribers, but that’s far from the biggest news. The company announced that offline viewing, a feature Netflix has had for some time now, is coming to its service to make viewing on mobile devices easier, with a slight catch.
The Handmaid’s Tale cast on why only Gilead’s powerful men get to use technology
The Handmaid's Tale stars Samira Wiley and Joseph Fiennes, and the show's executive producer, Warren Littlefield, reflect on how technology is a form of oppression in the hit show, as well as the scenes too gruesome to shoot, and what we might see in a potential season 3 of Hulu's award-winning series.
The new Spotify + Hulu bundle could save you some green
Spotify and Hulu are offering a new bundled service, including a Spotify Premium subscription and Hulu’s Limited Commercials plan for just $13 per month.
Hulu with Live TV has an updated UI that runs on even more platforms
Hulu with Live TV is a great option if you want to keep up on your favorite shows but still have access to Hulu’s expansive library of on-demand content. Now it’s available on even more devices, while some devices that already had the app are getting an updated user interface.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2: Everything we know so far
Hulu's award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale will return in April. Here's everything we know about season 2 ahead of its premiere.
More and more people cut the cord as cable TV companies struggle
Streaming TV services are on the rise, and 2018 will likely be a breakout year for subscriber numbers. As cable TV subscribers decline, the industry faces an uncertain future.
The world is coming to a fiery end in Hulu’s new original series ‘Hard Sun’
The new pre-apocalyptic conspiracy thriller Hard Sun follows two London cops as they uncover the truth about the future of the world, a secret that powerful government forces are desperate to keep hidden.
Hulu’s live TV offering adds more DVR controls, 60 fps support on some channels
Hulu’s with Live TV may not as many channels as some other services, but it keeps adding features, such as 60 fps support and new DVR controls.
With smart TVs and devices, Enseo wants hotels to feel like a home away from home
Enseo puts Netflix, Hulu and other streaming services on hotel TVs, and it also incorporates your preferences into smart devices to mimic your home.
Your first spoiler-free peek at ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s dark second season
The second season of Hulu's 'The Handmaid's Tale' premieres April 25, but Digital Trends got an early look at the season 2 premiere, and we've got all the details you need to prepare yourself for the new season.
Hulu scores a major deal with George Clooney miniseries ‘Catch-22’
Nearly two decades after ER, George Clooney will return to the small screen as producer and director of the mini-series Catch-22.
Nearly 500 original TV programs aired in 2017, in case you feel like bingeing
2017 saw a massive increase in the number of original TV programs available across streaming services and traditional cable alike.