YouTube reportedly seeks licenses for Hollywood movies and TV episodes, yet again

Now that YouTube has launched a paid subscription service, it’s reportedly rekindling discussions with Hollywood studios about hosting more movies and TV shows.

YouTube executives have met with studios and production companies in recent months to hear pitches and negotiate content licenses, unnamed sources told the Wall Street Journal. The goal is to secure premium content for YouTube Red, the $10-per-month service YouTube launched in late October.

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