Live TV Streaming Service Hulu Acquires Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Additional New Channels
Lightening Up Your Live TV Experience: Hulu's Grand Expansion
Gearing Up with G buzz! shake things up, partnering with ViacomCBS to introduce a plethora of fresh channels to its Live TV service. Here's what you can expect: Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, VH1, MTV, MTV2, MTV Classic, CMT, TV Land, BET, BET Her, Nick Jr., NickToons, and TeenNick, though the specifics around tiering and timing are kept under wraps at the moment*.
What's more, the collaboration ensures the continuity of some of Hulu's existing offerings, including CBS and CBS Sports channels, the Smithsonian Channel, the CW, and PVOD through Showtime. Currently, Showtime sits as a premium add-on, charged at an extra $11 per month to the user's plan.
Ray's Take:."We're stoked to have sealed this extended agreement with Hulu, emphasizing the worth of our diverse brand portfolio to modern TV platforms and viewers," said Ray Hopkins, President, U.S. Networks Distribution at ViacomCBS. "Hulu remains a top-notch partner, and this agreement guarantees Hulu + Live TV subscribers have access to our full-bodied content spectrum across news, sports, and entertainment for the first time."
Price Adjustments and Packages:The ins and outs of this new deal's pricing and rollout are still up in the air. However, with the recent price hike that saw both the ad-free and ad-supported versions of Hulu's Live TV package climb approximately $10 per month, it's logical to assume that Hulu may consider offering legacy channels like Nickelodeon and Comedy Central through their base packages.
The Parting Punch:Although the arrival of cartoons and more entertainment programming won't entirely compensate for the loss of regional sports coverage, it might help justify the hike in subscription costs, particularly if you're a fan of The Daily Show or South Park. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy the new additions!
- This grand expansion of Hulu's Live TV service might see the inclusion of channels like Nickelodeon and Comedy Central in the base packages, given the recent price hike.
- The partnership between Hulu and ViacomCBS, aiming to introduce a variety of fresh channels, ensures Hulu + Live TV subscribers access to a wide content spectrum across news, sports, and entertainment for the first time.
- Technology plays a pivotal role in the future of Hulu, with the company announcing tiering as part of its new deal with ViacomCBS, though the specifics remain under wraps for now.
- As for the tech giants like Hulu, their strategic collaborations, such as the one with ViacomCBS, ensure the continuity of existing offerings, such as CBS and CBS Sports channels, the Smithsonian Channel, the CW, and PVOD through Showtime.
