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Hulu Snags Free Solo

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Santa Monica-based streaming television service Hulu said Wednesday morning that it has acquired the streaming rights to the documentary Free Solo , which highlights rock climber Alex Honnold as he prepares to climb--without ropes--El Capitan, the 3,200 foot peak in Yosemite National Park. READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Goes Green, Moves Data Centers To 100 Percent Renewable Energy

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Los Angeles-based streaming television service Hulu , in a major move to reduce its impact on the environment, has moved its data centers to a 100 percent, renewable energy data facility in Las Vegas. Hulu said its new 100 percent renewable data center takes up 2.4 Hulu said its new 100 percent renewable data center takes up 2.4

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Hulu Channels Holiday With Animated GIF Creator

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Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu has rolled out a fun new tool to help you channel your holiday spirit (or lack of holiday spirit) into an animated GIF, with a new service called the Hulu Perfect GIF Generator. hulu animated holiday card video hollywood streaming' READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Investor Gets Big Gain As It Sells Stake Back To Hulu

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Private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has sold its 10 percent stake in Hulu , the firm said Friday morning, getting a nice return on its investment in the online video streaming site. Providence Equity Partners had invested $100M in Hulu in 2007, and reportedly sold back its stake for $200M to the company this week.

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Hulu Bolsters Original Content Efforts With New Hire

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Los Angeles-based streaming television provider Hulu is bolstering its original content efforts this Friday morning, saying it has named Beatrice Springborn as the company''s Head of Originals. hulu original content development hollywood television executive' READ MORE>>.

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Hulu Planning Ad-Free Premium Subscription

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Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu is planning to add another, premium tier to its services, which would allow users to completely skip out on advertising. According to the WSJ, Hulu is exploring adding thew new premium service at between $12.00 Hulu has not officially announced any plans for the service.

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Hulu Rolls Out Watchlist Feature

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Los Angeles-based streaming television site Hulu has rolled out a new feature to help its users track their favorite shows and content on the service. hulu watchlist show content episode movie tracking hollywood streaming media video' The new feature works both online as well as on iPhones, iPads, Android, and gaming consoles.

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