Today, a bit over a week after we first opened the doors of Hulu.com, we’re sending out thousands more invites to users on our sign-up list. It has been an exciting eleven days for us, given the level of interest in Hulu that we’ve received. We are thrilled to see that so many people are eager to test the Hulu service.
For those using the service, we’ve made it even easier to provide feedback. Included at the bottom of every page inside Hulu.com’s website, you’ll find a small feedback form that let’s you submit a comment, suggestion or bug. Just click on the feedback link, type your feedback and submit. Additionally, you always have the option of emailing us at feedback@hulu.com. Your feedback is valuable in shaping the Hulu service as we improve and update the site during our private beta.
One of the questions that we’ve been asked many times the past week is if the service will be available outside the United States. Today, the service is a U.S. service only. That said, our intention is to make Hulu’s growing content lineup available worldwide. Given that this requires clearing the rights for each show or film in each specific geography, it will take time. In no uncertain terms, the Hulu team is committed to making great programming available across the globe. I’ve been very encouraged by how many content providers have already been working along these lines so that their programs can be available over the internet to a much larger, global audience. There’s a lot of important work still to be done.
We also recognize that a free, streaming online video service is just the first step in our mission to deliver premium content when, where and how you want it. We won’t stop innovating in the pursuit of this mission.
We’ll keep you updated on our progress throughout the beta on this team blog. Thank you for all the feedback shared so far. More to come from this side.
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After enjoying all the Alfred Hitchcock Presents—even the short commercials are endurable—I have no doubt hulu will be a huge success. Kudos, Jason and Team. Hulu will grow in many directions, clearly change the way we view TV and video and be a verb worldwide.
Okay as I watched a couple of the videos here on Hulu they look like something I could see on Youtube. They are grainy and choppy at times. And as for the statement “Anytime Anywhere” that’s not a true statement I would have to have an internet connection and a laptop! At least with iTunes I can watch they “Anytime Anywhere” and in any county and don’t need an internet connection!
I’m currently watching the Simpsons episode at work. While our connection is good enough for business, streaming video (ex. Youtube) tends to bog it down. Not a single hitch with your service, I’m impressed. Can’t wait to get my beta invite.
I dont understand this concept. Why would people watch a tv show on a small corner of their computer screen. People want to download content to keep and watch at their convenience wherever they want like Apple allows. This kind of thing is ok to watch videos of dogs playing on a trampoline on youtube but it doesnt cut it to watch real movies and tv shows.
Add me to the list of folks that got an invite but Hulu won’t let me log in with my email address and temp pass word.
I’ve sent feedback to the feedback address listed in the original email. Please let me know if I should have replied directly to the email.
Gotta say I’m a bit bummed considering I waited all day to get home…only to be denied. :(