NEW YORK — Hulu will begin a live-streaming service in 2017 that will offer a mix of cable and broadcast programming as well as news, sports and events.
That pits the service against similar offerings from Douglas County-based Dish’s Sling TV and Sony’s PlayStation Vue as more and more Americans shift to watching TV online.
CEO Mike Hopkins confirmed the news at a presentation in New York on Wednesday but gave few specifics.
“Very soon, fans will be able to enjoy favorite shows and cheer for favorite teams, all on Hulu” in a “deeply personalized experience,” he said.
Hulu did not give details on the exact partners it will be working with on the streaming TV service, the exact programing that will be included or what pricing options their might be.
Separately, Hulu, which launched a virtual-reality app in March, said it will partner with event company Live Nation Entertainment Inc. to create a VR concert series later this year.
