Hulu will offer live streaming service in 2017

Very soon, fans will be able to enjoy favorite shows and cheer for favorite teams, all on Hulu,” he said, promising a “deeply personalized experience. Hulu did not give details on the partners it will be working with on the streaming TV service, the exact programing that will be included or what pricing options there might be. Erwich also discussed shows in development, including the Hugh Laurie drama “Chance” and the psychic crime drama “Shut Eye.” The company also announced the creation of Hulu Documentary Films, a collection of streaming documentaries exclusive to Hulu. Separately, Hulu, which introduced a virtual reality app in March, said it will work with event company Live Nation Entertainment Inc. to create a VR concert series later this year. Hopkins noted that Hulu, a joint venture between major TV network owners 21st Century Fox, Walt Disney Co. and NBCUniversal, will reach 12 million paying U.S. subscribers by the end of May, a 30 percent increase over a year ago.