Hulu scores exclusive rights to the show Empire
In the world of of cord-cutters there are few things more exciting than getting new streaming services and, consequently, those services grabbing new content deals. It means there will be something to watch when you want to kick back on the couch. Now Hulu is announcing a new offering that fits the bill.
The streaming service has secured exclusive right to the show Empire. This will include all past and future episodes. "In a new deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, Hulu becomes the exclusive SVOD home to TV’s biggest hit of the year", says Hulu's Lisa Holme.
Hulu is falling all over itself with praise for the new show, claiming it has shot to number one and is the only new show to grow in viewers with each successive episode. Those are certainly impressive statistics.
The company also points out that the series' soundtrack hit number one on the Billboard chart this week. "Each episode includes music by producer Timbaland, and features guest vocalists Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Courtney Love, Estelle, among others". Hulu even offers a curated list of hit songs to go along with your viewing.
If you don't have an account then you can grab one for $7.99 per month. Certainly a better deal than cable, though your choice of shows is somewhat limited and you do need to wait a day to watch newly aired episodes. Still, not a bad deal on the whole.