Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Hulu Rolls Out Documentary Series

Los Angeles-based Hulu is rolling out its first, long-form, original content series, the firm said today, with a new documentary series, "A Day in the Life" from filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. Hulu said the series will include episodes feature Richard Branson, will.i.am, comedian Russell Peters, and others on its Hulu Plus and Hulu subscriptions beginning on August 17th. Spurlock was behind the movies "Super Size Me," "Greatest Movie Ever Sold," and "30 Days". The series will air as six, half hour episodes on Hulu. Hulu said this is the first, long form effort funded by the online video site.

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