FME & Hulu Enter First-Look Deal

LONDON: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME) has signed a first-look deal for the distribution rights to Hulu’s original programming.

This is a first-of-its-kind deal between an international distributor and an online video service. FME will be taking out Hulu’s original series globally across all platforms. The pact kicks off with the distribution of Morgan Spurlock’s acclaimed doc series A Day in the Life.

David Ellender, the global CEO of FremantleMedia Enterprises, said, “This is a ground-breaking deal, which sets a new precedent for acquiring content that can live on both digital and linear platforms, while identifying opportunities outside of the traditional distribution models. We are delighted to be part of Hulu’s ambitious push in to the production of original programming and to be offering audiences across the world access to innovative new shows like A Day in the Life.”

Andy Forssell, Hulu’s senior VP of content, added, "As we expand into original series, we’re collaborating with some of the world’s greatest independent storytellers to make and distribute great TV. Through this new partnership with FME, we now have the opportunity to extend the reach of these distinctive stories like Morgan Spurlock’s A Day in the Life, on a global scale."