SAN FRANCISCO - Yahoo on Monday launched a website for watching Hulu television shows in the United States. Time Warner recently bought a stake Hulu, which launched a decade ago with backing by NBC Universal; 21st Century Fox and The Walt Disney Company. "Video is an important part of Yahoo's strategy," said Yahoo vice president and head of media partnerships Phil Lynch. Yahoo View was described as an extension of the struggling internet pioneer's partnership with Hulu and promised recent episodes of ABC, NBC, and Fox television shows along with films, anime, and Korean drama. Actress Mindy Kaling attends The 2016 Hulu TCA Summer Press Tour in Beverly Hills, California, on August 5, 2016The alliance appeared to be part of a move by Hulu to shut its free streaming television service supported by advertising and focus on subscriptions.

Source: Bangkok Post August 08, 2016 16:18 UTC