Hulu Hopes To Enter UK; Held Up By Kangaroo's Troubles
This story was written by Robert Andrews.
We've speculated for a while that NBCU/News Corp.'s US VOD JV Hulu would like to launch here in the UK. Today C21 reports the site is considering "a partnership approach" with UK counterpart Kangaroo, with C21 even suggesting Kangaroo could itself get named "Hulu" rather than the rumoured "See-Saw"
This is not quite our understanding of the situation. Sources told paidContent:UK the much-lauded Hulu is hoping for a UK launch next year, along with several other territories under consideration. But its plans are on hold until the outcome of the Competition Commission inquiry that's currently preventing Kangaroo's launch. That's because Hulu would be better to launch with a full service, carrying public service shows from Kangaroo's founders BBCWW, ITV (LSE: ITV) and C4, than a piecemeal offering. More details on PCUK.
By Robert Andrews