Germany announces Hulu-type catch-up TV

Germany’s Pro7 and RTL are collaborating on a project that will resemble Hulu, the US-based catch-up TV and movie service offered by major studios and networks such as NBC, Fox and ABC.

The proposed, ad-driven service, codenamed Project Amazonas, is being considered by competition authorities in Brussels.

It will allow Internet users to stream TV content, free of charge, up to seven days after transmission.

The partners have launched an application to establish the platform, but a target date for the launch has not yet been announced.