CBS Brings Content to Hulu in Japan

NEW YORK/TOKYO: CBS Corporation is providing a number of shows, including CSI: Miami, Numb3rs and 90210, on a non-exclusive basis to be streamed instantly by subscribers to Hulu’s new subscription-only service in Japan.

The multi-year pact includes previous seasons of shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: NY, NCIS and a broad range of library programming that includes Star Wars and Twin Peaks. Japan marks Hulu’s first international expansion. The service offers subscribers unlimited instant access to premium feature films and TV shows without advertising for 1480 yen per month ($19).

“We’re thrilled to have CBS’s world class content be part of Hulu’s first international market and their new venture in Japan,” said Armando Nuñez, the president of CBS Studios International. “This new subscription service marks yet another opportunity to deliver CBS programming to more global viewers in a way that complements our traditional licensing business and realizes even more incremental value from our library.”

“With the launch in Japan, Hulu is focused on adding meaningfully to the entertainment choices available to Japanese consumers, while providing a valuable new channel for distribution, increased consumer reach and incremental monetization for our premium content partners,” added Johannes Larcher, the senior VP of International for Hulu. “The partnership with CBS is significant for the Japan service, and we are excited to bring these popular shows to Japanese entertainment fans anytime and anywhere.”