Hulu, the US catch-up TV portal is no longer up for sale. In a joint statement from its owners News Corp., Providence Equity Partners, The Walt Disney Company and the Hulu senior management team, the company said the sale process had been terminated. “Our focus now rests solely on ensuring that our efforts as owners contribute in a meaningful way to the exciting future that lies ahead for Hulu.” The partners said they looked forward to working together towards greater success. … [Read more...] about No go for Hulu
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International Sesame Street now available on Amazon
New York - For the first time ever, Sesame Street fans living in the US can instantly enjoy free episodes of original international co-productions of the television program exclusively on Amazon Video On Demand. Highlights of programs that will be available on Amazon Video On Demand include Takalani Sesame from South Africa, featuring Kami, the world’s first HIV-positive Muppet. Kami’s role is to help promote age-appropriate messages concerning the humanization, de-stigmatization and … [Read more...] about International Sesame Street now available on Amazon
