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Netflix Now Without Epix And Starz As Hulu Jumps In

Video streamer Netflix (NFLX) dropped its online deal with major movie distributor Epix, three years after ending a similar agreement with Starz, as Netflix increasingly relies on its own content. Netflix rival Hulu quickly jumped in, announcing a distribution pact with Epix, while analysts speculated that Comcast (CMCSA) also looms as a new Epix partner. Comcast, along with 21st Century Fox (FOXA) and Walt Disney (DIS), owns Hulu. Comcast is the

Hulu Snags AT&T Deal; Ex-CEO Ramps YouTube Rival

The beat goes on for Hulu and proud parents Walt Disney (DIS), 21st Century Fox (FOXA) and Comcast (CMCSA) — which opted not to sell the video streamer in 2013. Hulu added AT&T (T) on Wednesday to a spate of new agreements involving mobile apps, Web streaming deals with broadband companies, and content agreements. Hulu aims to be a more formidable rival to Netflix (NFLX) and Time Warner’s (TWX) HBO. Original programming and content generally

ESPN Sues Verizon Over Lower-Cost ‘Skinny Bundle’

ESPN is suing Verizon Communications (VZ), alleging the telecom broke its distribution agreement with the Walt Disney (DIS)-owned sports network by unbundling ESPN from its flagship FiOS TV package. Verizon earlier had said it has the right to provide ESPN in a so-called skinny bundle under the existing contract. But 21st Century Fox (FOXA) and Comcast’s (CMCSA) NBCUniversal have also said Verizon’s plans violate their contracts. It’s the latest