Disney has announced that the long-running hit comedy series “Modern Family” will be available to Hulu and Peaco*ck subscribers beginning February 3rd.
As part of the unprecedented multi-year shared agreement with Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution, both Hulu and Peaco*ck will be the dedicated subscription streaming homes to all 250 “Modern Family” episodes spanning 11 binge-worthy seasons. It also marks the first time the entire series will be available on a subscription video-on-demand platform in the U.S. During its historic run, the fan-favorite series was available for next-day viewing to Hulu subscribers.
“Peaco*ck is home to a massive catalog of iconic movies and shows, so a groundbreaking comedy like‘Modern Family’is a perfect addition and representative of the quality entertainment our free and premium customers enjoy on the service,” said Val Boreland, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions, NBCUniversal Entertainment, Television & Streaming. “Because viewers of all ages loveModern Family, we are creating a fan experience on Peaco*ck that goes beyond just episodes of the series to include curated collections, bonus content, and more.”
This announcement is pretty unusual, since sharing library content isn’t common and financial terms of this deal were not announced. One reason why this deal was made was back in 2010, a syndication deal was made by Comcast’s USA Network, that was valued at $1.5 million per episode and this deal expires in 2024, which is the same year that Disney will need to buy out Comcast’s 33% stake of Hulu.
“Thanks to its sharp writing and an eccentric but exceedingly likable cast of characters,‘Modern Family’ushered in the return of the family sitcom and offered viewers a unique and refreshing portrayal of family life,”said Brian Henderson, Vice President, Content Partnerships, Hulu. “We were fortunate to bring this beloved series to Hulu audiences next-day during its celebrated run, and now we’re excited to offer every episode so new fans can meet the Pritchetts, Dunphys and Tuckers and old friends can visit them again.”
Following its 2009 premiere, “Modern Family” wrapped its hugely successful network run on ABC last spring. Throughout its impressive run it was nominated for a staggering 85 Emmy® Awardsand won 22 including five for Outstanding Comedy Series. The series was also honored with a Golden Globe® Award, numerous ScreenActors Guild Awards® and was recognized by the AFI, Humanitas and Peabody organizations.
“Modern Family” follows the diverse, complex, and sometimes nutty Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. The family is headed by Jay Pritchett (Ed O’Neill), who is now married to his second wife, the young, gorgeous Gloria (Sofía Vergara), assumed by some to be his daughter. In their loving care is Gloria’s daydreaming son, Manny (Rico Rodriguez). Jay’s driven daughter, Claire (Julie Bowen), and her real estate agent husband, Phil Dunphy (Ty Burrell), want an open, healthy relationship with their three kids, which isn’t always easy. Their oldest daughter, Haley (Sarah Hyland), grows up a little too fast. Middle child, Alex (Ariel Winter), is a too-smart-for-her-own-good daughter, and the youngest, Luke (Nolan Gould), is a rambunctious son. Where Phil wants to be the “cool dad,” Claire is determined to keep her kids from walking in the wayward footsteps of her younger days. Jay’s very serious son, Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson), and his gregarious husband, Cameron (Eric Stonestreet), become doting parents to Lily (Aubrey Anderson-Emmons), the sweet Vietnamese girl they adopt. Though life isn’t always tidy, politically correct, or predictable, it’s always loving, heartwarming, and hilarious for this blended, extended—and truly modern—family.
“Modern Family” was produced by 20th Television in association with Steven Levitan Productions and Picador Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd were co-creators/executive producers. Paul Corrigan, Brad Walsh, Danny Zuker, Abraham Higginbotham, Jeffrey Richman, Elaine Ko, Stephen Lloyd, Vali Chandrasekaran, Jack Burditt, Jon Pollack and Jeff Morton also served as executive producers on the final season. The series is distributed by Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.
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Now, let's dissect the information presented in the article about the availability of the TV series "Modern Family" on Hulu and Peaco*ck, under a shared agreement with Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution.
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Agreement Details: Disney has entered into an unprecedented multi-year shared agreement with Hulu and Peaco*ck. Starting from February 3rd, both streaming platforms will be the dedicated subscription homes for all 250 episodes of "Modern Family." The collaboration signifies a unique arrangement, as both Hulu and Peaco*ck will be hosting the complete series concurrently.
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Historic Availability on Hulu: During its initial run, "Modern Family" was available for next-day viewing on Hulu, making it accessible to Hulu subscribers immediately after airing. This aspect highlights the historical connection between the series and Hulu, reinforcing the significance of the new agreement.
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Peaco*ck's Perspective: Val Boreland, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisitions, NBCUniversal Entertainment, Television & Streaming, emphasizes that "Modern Family" is a valuable addition to Peaco*ck's extensive catalog of movies and shows. The announcement suggests that Peaco*ck will go beyond simply streaming episodes, providing a comprehensive fan experience with curated collections, bonus content, and more.
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Unusual Content Sharing and Financial Terms: The article notes that sharing library content is not common, making this announcement unusual. However, the financial terms of the deal remain undisclosed. It's highlighted that one reason for this unique arrangement traces back to a syndication deal made in 2010 by Comcast’s USA Network, valued at $1.5 million per episode, which expires in 2024. This expiration aligns with the year Disney needs to buy out Comcast’s 33% stake in Hulu.
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Series Overview: "Modern Family" is praised for its sharp writing and likable cast, credited with ushering in the return of the family sitcom. The show concluded its network run on ABC in the spring of the previous year after 11 seasons. The series received numerous awards, including 85 Emmy nominations and 22 wins, including five for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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Character and Plot Overview: A brief overview of the show's characters and plot is provided, highlighting the diverse, complex, and sometimes nutty Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. The show portrays the challenges and joys of family life through the lens of the interconnected lives of the characters.
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Production Details: "Modern Family" was produced by 20th Television in association with Steven Levitan Productions and Picador Productions. Steven Levitan and Christopher Lloyd served as co-creators/executive producers, with a team of additional executive producers contributing to the final season.
In conclusion, the article provides a thorough overview of the strategic collaboration between Disney, Hulu, and Peaco*ck, shedding light on the intricacies of content distribution, syndication deals, and the evolving landscape of streaming services.
