Discovery Communications, Hulu Report New Deal for Distribution of Titles from Discovery

Discovery Communications and Hulu today announced an expansive new agreement for the distribution of titles from Discovery's unparalleled portfolio of programming available to U.S. Hulu subscribers. Popular programs, including MYTHBUSTERS, THE LITTLE COUPLE, SAY YES TO THE DRESS, TREEHOUSE MASTERS, HOW IT'S MADE and HOMICIDE HUNTER, will debut on Hulu beginning in January 2015. Hulu also will gain exclusive subscription video-on-demand rights to Discovery Channel's hit series DEADLIEST CATCH. The first-ever long-form content partnership between Discovery and Hulu features programming from multiple networks including Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Investigation Discovery, Science, Destination America and original Spanish-language content from Discovery en Español – bringing the best of Discovery Communications, the #1 pay-TV programmer in the world, to Hulu subscribers. “Discovery Communications is proud to partner with Hulu on this fantastic new agreement,” said Rebecca Glashow, Senior Vice President of Digital Distribution and Partnerships, Discovery Communications. “Hulu's offering is as compelling for viewers as it is for programming partners, with a rich, brand-friendly environment to showcase both the strong lineup of Discovery content available on Hulu, as well as our world-class linear TV brands. We are delighted with this partnership and the opportunity it affords to connect with new audiences and build viewership for our networks across platforms." “As we expand our offering of premium content, we look for compelling titles that will appeal to our broad audience,” said Craig Erwich, Senior Vice President and Head of Content, Hulu. “This new agreement with Discovery Communications enhances our catalog of high-quality programming in a variety of genres, including some of the most popular unscripted series on television today.” Programming from across the Discovery Communications portfolio will become available to stream on Hulu with a Plus subscription beginning January 1, 2015.