Thursday, June 28, 2012
Hulu In Deal With HBO On Japanese Distribution
Los Angeles-based Hulu said Thursday that it has entered into a multi-year agreement with HBO, to distribute American TV programming to Japan. Hulu said the deal will make select HBO shows available to Hulu subscribers in Japan, including "Sex And The City" and "The Sopranos". Financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Hulu said it now has over 800 films and nearly 6,900 TV show episodes available in the country. Hulu launched its Japanese service in September of 2011.