Comments on: Did Hulu Just Pull The Plug On Its Deal With TV.com? http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/ Startup and Technology News Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:38:36 -0800 hourly 1 By: Ly Technology » Hulu Gets Ripped Out Of Rippol http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-3113179 Ly Technology » Hulu Gets Ripped Out Of Rippol Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:40:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-3113179 [...] that Boxee take down all videos pulled from from Hulu. TV.com suffered a similar fate when Hulu pulled the plug on content earlier this year, although CBS Interactive, which owns TV.com, vehemently argued that [...] [...] that Boxee take down all videos pulled from from Hulu. TV.com suffered a similar fate when Hulu pulled the plug on content earlier this year, although CBS Interactive, which owns TV.com, vehemently argued that [...]

]]> By: Hulu Gets Ripped Out Of Rippol http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-3113073 Hulu Gets Ripped Out Of Rippol Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:08:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-3113073 [...] that Boxee take down all videos pulled from from Hulu. TV.com suffered a similar fate when Hulu pulled the plug on content earlier this year, although CBS Interactive, which owns TV.com, vehemently argued that [...] [...] that Boxee take down all videos pulled from from Hulu. TV.com suffered a similar fate when Hulu pulled the plug on content earlier this year, although CBS Interactive, which owns TV.com, vehemently argued that [...]

]]> By: CBS Interactive: “Well Within Our Rights To Stream Hulu Content” | Kawink Blog http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2632453 CBS Interactive: “Well Within Our Rights To Stream Hulu Content” | Kawink Blog Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:56:23 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2632453 [...] broke the story of Hulu pulling the content plug out of TV.com earlier this week, and two days ago we also reported that content owners forced Boxee to stop [...] [...] broke the story of Hulu pulling the content plug out of TV.com earlier this week, and two days ago we also reported that content owners forced Boxee to stop [...]

]]> By: TVloop Blog - Discussing TV and Social Media http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2632093 TVloop Blog - Discussing TV and Social Media Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:22:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2632093 [...] TechCrunch [...] [...] TechCrunch [...]

]]> By: CBS Interactive: “Well Within Our Rights To Stream Hulu Content” http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2631306 CBS Interactive: “Well Within Our Rights To Stream Hulu Content” Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:50:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2631306 [...] broke the story of Hulu pulling the content plug out of TV.com earlier this week, and two days ago we also reported that content owners forced Boxee to stop [...] [...] broke the story of Hulu pulling the content plug out of TV.com earlier this week, and two days ago we also reported that content owners forced Boxee to stop [...]

]]> By: Content Ownership Discussions | Darren Herman http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2630210 Content Ownership Discussions | Darren Herman Thu, 19 Feb 2009 13:57:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2630210 [...] Apple, Online Video Watch, GeekTonic, Download Squad, MediaMemo, Contentinople, ReadWriteWeb, TechCrunch and digg.com The Pirate Bay Trial - First Day in Court Discussion: Threat Level, Gizmodo, Rick [...] [...] Apple, Online Video Watch, GeekTonic, Download Squad, MediaMemo, Contentinople, ReadWriteWeb, TechCrunch and digg.com The Pirate Bay Trial – First Day in Court Discussion: Threat Level, Gizmodo, Rick [...]

]]> By: Hulu Content Pulled from TV.com & Boxee | eHomeUpgrade http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629557 Hulu Content Pulled from TV.com & Boxee | eHomeUpgrade Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:36:46 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629557 [...] partners that’s already causing ripples throughout the industry. Earlier this morning news (here, here, and here) that TV.com was dropped as a Hulu video distribution partner sparked controversy [...] [...] partners that’s already causing ripples throughout the industry. Earlier this morning news (here, here, and here) that TV.com was dropped as a Hulu video distribution partner sparked controversy [...]

]]> By: Cotton http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629330 Cotton Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:04:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629330 Too bad for tv.com - I really do prefer Hulu, their interface just seems cleaner and with SNL, Arrested Development, Heroes and more - they have plenty of content. I even use the hulu widget to play clips at work: http://gingagadgets.com/hulu/ Too bad for tv.com – I really do prefer Hulu, their interface just seems cleaner and with SNL, Arrested Development, Heroes and more – they have plenty of content. I even use the hulu widget to play clips at work: http://gingagadgets.com/hulu/

]]> By: GuiasLocal.com http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629285 GuiasLocal.com Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:02:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629285 Hulu and TV.com should just be one. Everyone knows Hulu is the better of the two sites. Hulu and TV.com should just be one. Everyone knows Hulu is the better of the two sites.

]]> By: baronmeister http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629255 baronmeister Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:11:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629255 again, the same users that these sites are trying to lure are the ones who have to suffer. this is yet example of how tv networks are extending their tightfisted control of programming across the web. i agree with goodmars comment re democratization. that's what internet tv should be all about - the freedom to see what you want, when you want to. thank god there are other sites to rely on - e.g. blinkx remote (tv.blinkx.com) and ovguide (obguide.com). again, the same users that these sites are trying to lure are the ones who have to suffer. this is yet example of how tv networks are extending their tightfisted control of programming across the web. i agree with goodmars comment re democratization. that’s what internet tv should be all about – the freedom to see what you want, when you want to. thank god there are other sites to rely on – e.g. blinkx remote (tv.blinkx.com) and ovguide (obguide.com).

]]> By: Hulu to TV.com: No soup for you! « Raja Jasti’s Blog - Renaissance Thinking http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629246 Hulu to TV.com: No soup for you! « Raja Jasti’s Blog - Renaissance Thinking Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:57:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629246 [...] on it. But now that TV.com as become a CBS backed destination site competing directly with Hulu, it no longer has access to Hulu’s videos. Clearly battle lines are drawn and the gloves are [...] [...] on it. But now that TV.com as become a CBS backed destination site competing directly with Hulu, it no longer has access to Hulu’s videos. Clearly battle lines are drawn and the gloves are [...]

]]> By: Soul For Sale http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629239 Soul For Sale Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:51:01 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629239 The said part is that it used to be independent and was a better site. The said part is that it used to be independent and was a better site.

]]> By: Soul For Sale http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629238 Soul For Sale Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:49:12 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629238 I watch Hulu all the time. There are definitely glitches. It also seems that all of Hulu's links for CBS have always redirected to another site. However, I have yet to find full episodes of CBS shows on line and that just doesn't cut it when ABC, NBC, and CW have full episodes. I watch Hulu all the time. There are definitely glitches. It also seems that all of Hulu’s links for CBS have always redirected to another site. However, I have yet to find full episodes of CBS shows on line and that just doesn’t cut it when ABC, NBC, and CW have full episodes.

]]> By: Hulu.com Gives TV.com The Middle Finger | Digital Meld http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629210 Hulu.com Gives TV.com The Middle Finger | Digital Meld Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:08:51 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629210 [...] From TechCrunch. [...] [...] From TechCrunch. [...]

]]> By: John Flynn http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629186 John Flynn Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:31:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629186 I was always on the fence regarding their TV advertising. They seem be spending millions of dollars on TV advertising. Wouldn't they be better off with more internet advertising. I was always on the fence regarding their TV advertising. They seem be spending millions of dollars on TV advertising. Wouldn’t they be better off with more internet advertising.

]]> By: James http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629171 James Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:14:54 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629171 I totally agree. Regular TV stations don't share advertising so why would they want to share advertising on the web. Their only valuable commodity is their show content. If they allow other websites to sell advertising off their content, then they are going to be out of business real soon. As much as I like free, I also want stations to have money to produce these shows, otherwise it will just be bad reality shows all the time. I totally agree. Regular TV stations don’t share advertising so why would they want to share advertising on the web. Their only valuable commodity is their show content. If they allow other websites to sell advertising off their content, then they are going to be out of business real soon. As much as I like free, I also want stations to have money to produce these shows, otherwise it will just be bad reality shows all the time.

]]> By: Frank Sinton http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629145 Frank Sinton Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:39:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629145 I'm not sure what happened with TV.com, but we love being a Hulu partner: their attention to detail, always keeping us updated about new content, and technology has been great thus far. I’m not sure what happened with TV.com, but we love being a Hulu partner: their attention to detail, always keeping us updated about new content, and technology has been great thus far.

]]> By: Jason http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629122 Jason Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:15:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629122 For such a high profile domain, that is the most confusing interface. Literally nothing and everything stands out at the same time. For such a high profile domain, that is the most confusing interface. Literally nothing and everything stands out at the same time.

]]> By: watchfullepisodes.tv http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629118 watchfullepisodes.tv Wed, 18 Feb 2009 15:10:28 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629118 TV.com is a great universal domain, they need to open it up to the rest of the world to watch their full TV episodes! TV.com is a great universal domain, they need to open it up to the rest of the world to watch their full TV episodes!

]]> By: The Commentator http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629058 The Commentator Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:06:34 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629058 Hulu/Kilar is hyper-competitive, of course they killed the tv.com deal, which was struck b4 the CNET acquistion. What the rest media industry (ABC, CBS, Viacom, TWX) doesn't understand is this is a winner-take-all aggregation game, and the winner will have monopoly power over online video, and maybe the connection back to the TV. They are letting Hulu run away with it and build a brand, they need a counter strategy or this doesn't well for them. Hulu/Kilar is hyper-competitive, of course they killed the tv.com deal, which was struck b4 the CNET acquistion. What the rest media industry (ABC, CBS, Viacom, TWX) doesn’t understand is this is a winner-take-all aggregation game, and the winner will have monopoly power over online video, and maybe the connection back to the TV. They are letting Hulu run away with it and build a brand, they need a counter strategy or this doesn’t well for them.

]]> By: ronniek http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629016 ronniek Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:21:47 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629016 Why not everything in on place? That seems to me what Fancast does. Why not everything in on place? That seems to me what Fancast does.

]]> By: LH http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2629013 LH Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:14:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2629013 Agree 100%. There is no need for all content to be through all sites. Let NBC/Fox keep Hulu and CBS can do TV.com. TV.com would have been great domain for a central hub, but not if affiliated with any of the networks. Agree 100%. There is no need for all content to be through all sites. Let NBC/Fox keep Hulu and CBS can do TV.com. TV.com would have been great domain for a central hub, but not if affiliated with any of the networks.

]]> By: Typhoon http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2628974 Typhoon Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:21:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2628974 Well never got in touch with that site but the domain name is really interesting..Wish I had it.. http://www.smartbloggerz.com Well never got in touch with that site but the domain name is really interesting..Wish I had it..

http://www.smartbloggerz.com

]]> By: Michael Atkins http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2628970 Michael Atkins Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:17:39 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2628970 The online video market has several strong players as evidenced by: http://www.ebizmba.com/articles/video However, the core cost of video delivery online is still a strong barrier to entry in this market and with the explosion in video ad sales and viewership of online video I believe both Hulu and TV.com will thrive in this environment. They will both carry enough exclusive content to create strong differentiation and the leader in the industry will fluctuate between the one with the better exclusives at the time, similar to network television. The online video market has several strong players as evidenced by:

http://www.ebiz.../articles/video

However, the core cost of video delivery online is still a strong barrier to entry in this market and with the explosion in video ad sales and viewership of online video I believe both Hulu and TV.com will thrive in this environment. They will both carry enough exclusive content to create strong differentiation and the leader in the industry will fluctuate between the one with the better exclusives at the time, similar to network television.

]]> By: Elliot http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/02/17/did-hulu-just-pull-the-plug-on-its-deal-with-tvcom/comment-page-1/#comment-2628924 Elliot Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:53:35 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/?p=44474#comment-2628924 I'm from UK. TV.com was a good mix of "IMDB for TV" and a good community site for flagging which new US (and other) shows were worth looking out for. Since being relaunched, I'm constantly redirected to the UK site from the .com (there's a different URL now for UK) which has split the community up. This was badly handled IMHO. Also, the UI (as mentioned above) has gone AWOL and the focus has become on sponsored content rather than interesting features / community comment. Am sure they'll sort it out (with a URL like that you can hardly fail) but for the moment it's annoying and pretty useless. I’m from UK. TV.com was a good mix of “IMDB for TV” and a good community site for flagging which new US (and other) shows were worth looking out for.

Since being relaunched, I’m constantly redirected to the UK site from the .com (there’s a different URL now for UK) which has split the community up. This was badly handled IMHO.

Also, the UI (as mentioned above) has gone AWOL and the focus has become on sponsored content rather than interesting features / community comment. Am sure they’ll sort it out (with a URL like that you can hardly fail) but for the moment it’s annoying and pretty useless.

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