Hulu gets the exclusive for Curious George


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Michelle Clancy

| 20 March 2016




In a multi-year agreement forged by the NBCU Television and New Media Distribution group, Hulu has secured the exclusive subscription streaming rights to Curious George.



The deal will bring past and future seasons of the two-time Emmy award-winning series, as well as television specials and feature-length original movies from everyone’s favourite monkey, exclusively to the over-the-top streaming platform. All of the offerings will be available to stream in Hulu’s commercial-free Hulu Kids environment.

Hulu will become the streaming home to all nine seasons – over 100 episodes – of the programme, which is produced by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s production arm, Universal 1440 Entertainment. Hulu will also be the US premiere home to new seasons of the series over the coming years.

In addition, television specials including Curious George: Swings into Spring, Curious George: A Halloween Boo Fest and Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas, along with the feature-length originals Curious George: Follow That Monkey, Curious George: Back to The Jungle and future direct-to-TV specials will become available to stream exclusively on Hulu.

“Curious George is one of the most beloved characters in kids programming and we are delighted to bring the TV series to Hulu,” said Craig Erwich, SVP, head of content, Hulu. “As we continue to add the best of premium television to our service, this partnership represents both an expansion and a commitment to our kids and family offering.”

Since its television debut, the show has consistently ranked as the highest-rated children’s animated preschool series on PBS Kids.

Hulu continues to work on its content proposition. In January, it inked a new library deal that will see full seasons of series and top films from Sony Pictures added to its bouquet.

The multi-year agreement will expand Hulu’s premium content with the likes of programming such as all episodes of The Shield, Party of Five, Dawson’s Creek and Damages as well as a full list of films from the Sony archives including Jerry Maguire, Midnight in Paris and My Best Friend’s Wedding.