Disney Buys Into Hulu, YouTube Should Be Worried

TECH CRUNCH -- Apr 30 -- As Hulu continues its spectacular rise in popularity, it just got major buy-in from yet another major media company. Disney is now an investor, joining News Corp and NBC (along with private equity firm Providence Equity Partners). Each of the three media companies now reportedly own 27% of Hulu. As the initial exclusivity for NBC and Fox content expires, Hulu will be adding Disney/ABC videos and TV shows to its distribution mix. Hulu is becoming the preferred distribution channel for the big media companies. But if Hulu does become the de facto distribution vehicle, the TV and movie companies who are not part of the partnership will be at a disadvantage. Companies like CBS and Time Warner have to consider joining as well. FULL ARTICLE @ TECH CRUNCH

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