'Seinfeld' Episodes Coming to Hulu
Jerry Seinfeld was on hand to make the announcement.
— -- At its upfront today, Hulu announced several new acquisitions that will change the way people view it.
To start, the online video service has landed the streaming rights to "Seinfeld," which will become available this June.
“There’s no question that 'Seinfeld' has played a major role in TV history, which is why we cannot wait to make all episodes of the series available to stream for the first time ever on Hulu," said Craig Erwich, SVP, Head of Content, Hulu. "Whether you are an existing fan who just wants to relive your favorite moments over and over again, or are a new viewer who wants experience 'Seinfeld' from the very beginning, Hulu will now be your destination to stream what has been dubbed as one of the greatest shows of all time."
On hand for the announcement was series co-creator Jerry Seinfeld.
In addition, Hulu announced that there was also a deal in place for the exclusive rights to new and upcoming primetime shows from AMC, IFC, BBC America, Sundance TV and WE.
“We believe in the combination of compelling content and technology to engage audiences and deliver viewers back to the linear television experience,” said Ed Carroll, the Chief Operating Officer of AMC Networks. “AMC Networks has been the original home of some of the most popular shows in the history of online streaming, and we are excited about this new partnership with Hulu, a growing company that has created a network-branded environment for content in a highly competitive space.”
