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Disney on Hulu

by jeff on Wed, 2009-05-06 12:28


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Sure, you can buy Disney content in the iTunes store from Apple. You can watch some Disney content on Disney's Web sites, ESPN, Disney.com, etc. Now that Robert (Bob) Iger is thinking outside the box, and embracing the quick popularity of Hulu you will be able to find Disney content on Hulu too. It helps that Iger was offered an equity position in Hulu to make this work for Disney.

The ability to place content in front of many people is the reason for BIG companies like Disney to embrace Web sites like Hulu. Sure, YouTube is the most popular video site out there today, and the short-form content is fun to watch. Even the guys at MythBusters are creating content around YouTube hoaxes, myths, and truths. In my opinion it is the quality of your Internet connection that will ultimately make these sites like Hulu more successful.

There are also the televisions that have hardware built right in making Internet video content easier to access. After all… we only want to watch what is available, and Disney has made a great decision in embracing Hulu.

What's the Hoopla Over Hulu?


Hulu TV page

If you hadn't heard of hulu.com before, odds are you've heard of it now thanks to the rather hysterical 2009 Super Bowl commercial staring Alec Baldwin. It's a good thing too, because Hulu is playing, and will continue to play, a huge role in the future of television.

Hulu is simple, convenient, and completely functional for anyone with an internet connection. For those unfamiliar with the specifics of Hulu here is a quick overview:
  • Hulu.com is a legal video streaming site.
  • It provides both a selection of TV and Movies, and all are free.
  • Television episodes (for the most part) are posted the day after they air, most of the movies however are older.
  • Their quality is superior to YouTube and the site is completely legal.

This works in part because of Hulu's unique advertising deal. Both television episodes and movies play with a few interruptions (or commercial breaks). This advertising is still superior to your basic cable commercial break because only one commercial plays each break (averaging 30 seconds). Hulu even offers special options on occasion, if you watch a longer commercial or movie trailer before your desired program you can then watch the rest of your show commercial free. Even with commercials the time difference is a cut above live showings. Read more

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