10/22/09 at 8:42pm
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Hulu to charge for TV show episodes in 2010
10/22/09 at 8:51pm
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This is kind of a misnomer.
Hulu will NOT charge for current shows as provided by NBC, Fox, ABC, as those networks have already committed to airing their programs free at their websites and Hulu will still handle their content in that way.
Hulu will NOT charge for current shows as provided by NBC, Fox, ABC, as those networks have already committed to airing their programs free at their websites and Hulu will still handle their content in that way.
However, older catalog programming (shows no longer on the air) as well as cable-based programming (think anything from FX, USA, etc.) is likely to be amongst the "fees attached" groups, with Hulu considering monthly "plans"
10/22/09 at 9:24pm
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"Misnomer," I do not think that means what you think it means.
This is far from any kind of official announcement, and there's no indication at all of what services or content they may charge for. I can only imagine the conclusions people are going to jump to.
This is far from any kind of official announcement, and there's no indication at all of what services or content they may charge for. I can only imagine the conclusions people are going to jump to.
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10/22/09 at 9:32pm
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I'll look it up, but I always thought misnomer=an inappropriate assumption of a name or titling.. The thread is a misnomer. It's an incorrect name/term for what's going to happen. There will not be a subscription service as people like to think of it. "Hulu to charge for TV Show Episodes" is being spread through lots of blogs, but everywhere that it's actually being followed up on, they are negotiating premium content.. so the title vs. what is being considered aren't the same.. been a long time since college, but I always thought that was the application :)
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/22/most-people-shouldnt-make-too-much-about-no-free-hulu-in-2010/31223
Patrick says they will charge for episodes. That isn't what's being proposed. They will offer premium content.
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http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/10/22/most-people-shouldnt-make-too-much-about-no-free-hulu-in-2010/31223
Patrick says they will charge for episodes. That isn't what's being proposed. They will offer premium content.
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10/22/09 at 10:23pm
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the speculation of hulu charging for anything at this point is a problem for its service......
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10/23/09 at 6:50am
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I don't care what the true meaning of all this ends up being, free Hulu is the only Hulu I'll ever watch.
free Hulu = I'll continue to watch things I missed on TV
$$ Hulu = I'll go back to my torrent sites for things I missed.
I'm not going to pay Hulu or any other website to watch shows that I have already paid for at home.
10/23/09 at 7:20am
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Inconceivable!Originally Posted by Zack Gibbs 
"Misnomer," I do not think that means what you think it means.
"Misnomer," I do not think that means what you think it means.
Until they can stream real HD content, Hulu is a non-starter for me. I'm not inclined at watching blurry TV anymore. Not in this day and age.
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10/23/09 at 7:28am
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I will hate this very much, but in some way, I will be suckered into this. I am very dependent on Hulu these days, making it a bit easier to keep up with multiple shows, and thus saving me some money from Netflix for the time being.
And I find it to work a lot better than some of the network's sites, which requires the downloading of some retarded video plug-in that never works for me on my computer (like ABC and CW).
And I find it to work a lot better than some of the network's sites, which requires the downloading of some retarded video plug-in that never works for me on my computer (like ABC and CW).
10/23/09 at 8:39am
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Microsoft's new "Internet TV" now out of Beta and a full part of Win7MC is actually pretty damn slick.
10/23/09 at 9:21am
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Originally Posted by mattCR
Microsoft's new "Internet TV" now out of Beta and a full part of Win7MC is actually pretty damn slick.
Microsoft's new "Internet TV" now out of Beta and a full part of Win7MC is actually pretty damn slick.
Agreed, but it barely has any full episode content. I mean hell, if MS can't even get full episodes of the content from MSNBC, why bother doing it?
10/23/09 at 9:46am
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Did you notice that changed last night though?
Full seasons of all "Mcguyver" seasons of a bunch of CBS shows, live MSNBC, and a few other things were added overnight. I have a feeling they intend to really back this.
10/23/09 at 9:48am
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Originally Posted by mattCR
Did you notice that changed last night though?
Did you notice that changed last night though?
Full seasons of all "Mcguyver" seasons of a bunch of CBS shows, live MSNBC, and a few other things were added overnight. I have a feeling they intend to really back this.
Nope, didn't notice, I'll have to check it out.
10/23/09 at 12:07pm
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Full episodes of MacGyver shows strong support by Microsoft?
BTW, Hanson, I purchased a HDHomeRun. Love it. Paired up with Win7's Media Center, it's gold. You'd mentioned having one back in one of the threads. I'd been looking at various TV tuner cards and while weeding through the reviews, always found something that made me leery. The HDHomeRun only does ClearQAM (or ATSC), but a significant portion of my TV viewing is (surprisingly) network shows these days, so it works reasonably well.
As for Hulu, I've never really used it as a significant portion of the content is not captioned. I can put up with the lower quality, but I need captions for my family. Depending on the subscription model, I might be interested in what amounts to on-demand viewing. The HDHomeRun works, but I do still have to make sure that computer is on at the time shows need recording. Hulu would avoid all that.
I'd also enjoy being able to watch cable shows like Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men via some type of inexpensive on-demand as the HDHomeRun can't record those channels.
As for other alternatives, they certainly exist, but I'm a big believer in supporting (to a degree) the people who give me a product I enjoy. So as long as the cost isn't what I (subjectively) consider excessive, I'd rather pay for legitimate means of distribution rather than seek out alternatives.
BTW, Hanson, I purchased a HDHomeRun. Love it. Paired up with Win7's Media Center, it's gold. You'd mentioned having one back in one of the threads. I'd been looking at various TV tuner cards and while weeding through the reviews, always found something that made me leery. The HDHomeRun only does ClearQAM (or ATSC), but a significant portion of my TV viewing is (surprisingly) network shows these days, so it works reasonably well.
As for Hulu, I've never really used it as a significant portion of the content is not captioned. I can put up with the lower quality, but I need captions for my family. Depending on the subscription model, I might be interested in what amounts to on-demand viewing. The HDHomeRun works, but I do still have to make sure that computer is on at the time shows need recording. Hulu would avoid all that.
I'd also enjoy being able to watch cable shows like Sons of Anarchy, Mad Men via some type of inexpensive on-demand as the HDHomeRun can't record those channels.
As for other alternatives, they certainly exist, but I'm a big believer in supporting (to a degree) the people who give me a product I enjoy. So as long as the cost isn't what I (subjectively) consider excessive, I'd rather pay for legitimate means of distribution rather than seek out alternatives.
Studios, caption your internet streams.
10/23/09 at 1:39pm
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Originally Posted by Mikah Cerucco
Full episodes of MacGyver shows strong support by Microsoft?
Full episodes of MacGyver shows strong support by Microsoft?
I just used that as an example. Actually, I'd say the fact that they are now keeping full eps of: CSI, 30 Rock, NCIS, and live news feeds in the internet TV area are a better sign, but I like to look at what people are using for the off-air (content which you can't find except for online or through the purchase of DVDs)
