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Somewhere between fantasy and reality...
Hulu may be on it's way to charging users soon.
Hulu May Begin Charging for Content
Brennon Slattery Jun 4, 2009 8:53 am
.com. According to Jonathan Miller, News Corps.'s chief digital officer, Hulu
may begin charging for some online content in the near future.
, which provides a collection of full TV episodes, movies, and video clips, currently is supported by its advertising revenue. But when asked whether or not Hulu will begin charging for content, Miller said that "the answer could be yes. I don't see why over time that shouldn't happen."
, along with NBC Universal and Disney, so when someone like Miller says Hulu
will probably charge for content, that means it is likely to come true. Miller does note, though, that his statements are his own opinion and not necessarily the Board's decree.
's monstrous rise in popularity, though, this news shouldn't come as a slap in the face to many people. After all, when a buck is out there to be made, companies like Fox are going to go for it. It's important to note that Miller's statements did not necessarily suggest the entire site would be pay-per-view, so that means certain programs may be exempt from the scheme. I'd expect most movies and TV shows that aren't on basic cable will fall under the subscription category.
Nothing free and awesome lasts forever. Case in point: Hulu
Hulu
News Corp - parent of Fox - owns a sizable portion of Hulu
Given Hulu