Update: Dave Zatz reports that Hulu has also asked Boxee to remove the Hulu content, and Hulu's CEO Jason Kilar writes about why on the Hulu blog: Doing Hard Things:
Our content providers requested that we turn off access to our content via the Boxee product, and we are respecting their wishes. While we stubbornly believe in this brave new world of media convergence — bumps and all — we are also steadfast in our belief that the best way to achieve our ambitious, never-ending mission of making media easier for users is to work hand in hand with content owners. Without their content, none of what Hulu does would be possible, including providing you content via Hulu.com and our many distribution partner websites.
NewTeeVee and paidContent are reporting that Hulu has removed their shows from TV.com. Hulu's statement, via CNet:
Hulu has contractual rights with regards to our relationship with TV.com and we are exercising those rights. Out of respect for their confidentiality, we will not disclose our discussions.
Heroes and House, the #1 and #2 shows on TV.com, and a lot of other shows are currently unavailable on TV.com. This is what you see when you try to watch an episode of House:
We're going to see more battles over content, including exclusive relationships, in the battle to control where we watch TV shows online.
I'm not surprised since CBS bought TV.com and said their putting their stuff on there, NBC had to drop out (and NBC-Universal produces house, not to mention that Fox is a partial owner in Hulu as well.)
I just wish that someone would realize this is a viable method to make money by hosting entire series online. When I wanted to start watching heros (before season 3) I had no way of catching up via (legal) online ad supported videos. (I don't even thing Netflix had it yet.)
Posted by: tsrblke | February 18, 2009 at 06:06 PM
what will happen to play on???
Posted by: nipsey russell | February 19, 2009 at 11:43 AM
I've tried to watch TV shows on the Internet via network websites & secondaries like hulu, etc. I don't find it an enjoyable viewing experience so even "free" is over priced in my opinion.
Posted by: dAVe | February 19, 2009 at 11:58 AM
This has always been the main problem with online video - the studios want to grab the lion's share of the revenue and work on exclusive deals that prevent any single platform from having a big enough catalog to be compelling. Who wants to buy separate solutions for NBC vs. CBS vs. Fox?
There is no shortage of content. IMHO Netflix has been smart to stock their Instant service with older content where the studios don't have so much leverage. Even if 90% of it is schlock (which is also true of the NEW content on broadcast TV and cable), the other 10% is more than I could watch over the rest of my life.
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