Google Talks Hulu
Hulu's owners have met with Google and other prospective buyers including Yahoo! and Microsoft, the newspaper reported.
The site, which broadcasts television shows through on-demand streaming, is owned by a trio of traditional media giants -- Disney, NBC Universal and News Corp. -- and private equity firm Providence Equity Partners.
Google is already a major presence in the online video market through its control of YouTube, and a tie-up with Hulu would further consolidate the web search giant's strength in Internet broadcasting.
Last month, The Wall Street Journal reported that Hulu had been approached by a potential buyer after having renounced its desire to go public.
Founded in 2008, Hulu is only available in the United States. It lets users watch a selection of television shows for free with advertisements, though subscribers can also pay a fee to watch the shows on connected televisions or gaming consoles.
Source: yahoo
