Hulu to End Free TV Streaming Service

Hulu is set to end its free TV streaming tier and will become a subscription-only service going forward in the next few days.

The move comes as the streaming service continued to move away from the ad-supported free service, putting greater emphasis on its paid offerings, including the ad-free subscription tier launched last year.

Hulu’s free content will now only be available through its distribution partners, including Comcast. The service has also expanded its distribution deal with Yahoo, which will host the ad-supported content on its new streaming hub, Yahoo View.

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The new service, launched on Monday, will be the new home to the TV content previously available via Hulu’s free tier, including the last five episodes of shows from ABC, NBC, Fox and other networks (8 days after original broadcast) as well as day-after clips and full seasons of anime and Korean drama.

“Video is an important part of Yahoo’s strategy and we’re committed to delivering the best digital video content to our users. To date, we’ve streamed amazing experiences across sports, finance, and news,” said Phil Lynch, Vice President and Head of Media Partnerships, in a statement.

“This partnership with Hulu is a natural extension of that strategy, bringing the best of TV & entertainment content to our lifestyle vertical.”

Netflix in August: What's Coming and What to Watch Before It's Gone

Even though favorites like "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "The Best Man" are taking a leave of absence, there are plenty of new options to Netflix and chill with during the height of summer.
What's coming Aug. 1:
Paul Newman's classic courtroom drama, "The Verdict," will be available Aug. 1
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What's coming Aug. 1:
"Holding the Man," is adapted from a memoir of the same name about two teenagers falling in love at an all boys high school.
What's coming Aug. 1:
"The Fast and the Furious" and "Tokyo Drift" offer a double dose of the late Paul Walker in the action-packed franchise.
What's coming Aug. 1:
In light of the upcoming elections, catch up on an issue dear to Al Gore's (and that of many Americans') heart. "An Inconvenient Truth" is a documentary about the former vice president's campaign to raise awareness about global warming.
What's coming Aug. 1:
The GOP presidential candidate released a book in the '80s that detailed his rise to success. Now, "Funny or Die Presents: Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie," which is a parody of that infamous book.
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What's coming August 5:
"David Cross: Making America Great Again" is a Netflix Original about the comedian's stand up tour.
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What's coming Aug. 9:
"T-Rex" unfortunately isn't about a dinosaur, but it is a feel good documentary about the first U.S. woman to win an Olympic gold medal in boxing. It has the same premise as "Million Dollar Baby," but is actually true.

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What's coming Aug. 10:
"St. Vincent" is a comedy about a babysitting gig blossoming into a genuine friendship, starring Bill Murray, Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts.
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What's coming Aug. 11:
"No Country for Old Men" has been on multiple "Best Films of the Decade" lists and now it'll be available for your streaming pleasure.
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What's coming August 12:

If this Netflix original series "The Get Down: Part 1" is anything like the streaming platform's other creations, it'll be worth watching. Plus, it's a musical drama television series. Kind of like "Glee," but not.

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What's coming Aug. 15:
"Louis CK: Live at the Comedy Store" is exactly about what it's titled: Louis CK's standup night at the Comedy store in Los Angeles.

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What's leaving Aug. 1:
Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy star in one of their better comedies, "Bowfinger." Watch it while you still can.
What's leaving Aug. 1:
"The Best Man" is the beloved comedy drama prequel to the recently released "The Best Man Holiday." Simply a '90s classic.

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What's leaving Aug. 15:
The crime fighting trio formally known as "Charlie's Angels" will no longer be kicking a--- on Netflix.
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What's leaving Aug. 16:
"Inside Man" is another crime thriller about a fancy bank robbery in New York. Two reasons to watch before it's gone: Spike Lee and Denzel Washington.
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What's coming Aug. 25:
Viggo Mortensen's "The Road" is a post apocalyptic drama based off a novel of the same name by Cormac McCarthy. It was also nominated for numerous BAFTA awards.
What's leaving Aug. 27:
Bid a sad farewell to Will Smith's tear-jerking drama, "The Pursuit of Happyness."
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What's leaving Aug. 30:
Freddy Krueger will no longer be getting his revenge on Netflix. "A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge" won't be sticking around for Halloween.

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From hit movies like ”No Country for Old Men“ and ”The Best Man“ to original series such as ”David Cross: Making America Great Again“ and ”The Get Down: Part 1,“ check out your streaming options for next month

Even though favorites like "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "The Best Man" are taking a leave of absence, there are plenty of new options to Netflix and chill with during the height of summer.

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