“We are thrilled to partner with Hulu on ‘Curious George,’ and we salute them for recognizing the value of this important children’s series and the significance of its addition to their kids and family offering,” said Frances Manfredi, president of NBCUniversal TV and New Media Distribution.Ĭomcast’s NBCU is a part-owner of Hulu. In addition, 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. premiere home to new seasons of the series over the coming years.
Under the pact, Hulu also will be the U.S. Rey, is produced by Universal Pictures Home Entertainment’s production arm, Universal 1440 Entertainment, in association with Imagine Entertainment and WGBH Boston. The “Curious George” TV series, based on the books by Margret and H.A. “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.” “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, senior VP and head of content for Hulu. All of the “Curious George” content will be available in Hulu’s commercial-free Hulu Kids environment.
The deal covers past and future seasons of the two-time Emmy-winning series, plus specials and feature-length original movies. Hulu grabbed the rights to “Curious George” in a multiyear agreement with NBCUniversal Television and New Media Distribution.