Hulu, Discovery In New Video-streaming Pact

Fans of the Discovery TV network show "The Deadliest Catch" will be able to watch episodes of that show, and other Discovery Communications programs online via Hulu in an exclusive agreement announced Tuesday between the TV network and the video-streaming site. Hulu said in a blog posting that starting Jan. 1, 2015, it will begin carrying "The Deadliest Catch", "MythBusters" and other Discovery Channel shows, as well as programs from Discovery properties such as Animal Planet, TLC and Destination America. Hulu said the deal marks its first-ever long-form content partnership with Discovery.