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Federal Court Rules that 'Amazing Wizard of Paws' Producer Can Proceed With Claims Against Major Distributors Screen Media Ventures and Crackle for Ill-Gotten Profits and Copyright Infringement

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020
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LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Producer-director Bryan Michael Stoller's production company, First American Cinema, LLC, has defeated bids by major distributors Screen Media Ventures and Sony's Crackle to dismiss claims for ill-gotten profits and copyright infringement, amongst other allegations.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Producer-director Bryan Michael Stoller's production company, First American Cinema, LLC, has defeated bids by major distributors Screen Media Ventures and Sony's Crackle to dismiss claims for ill-gotten profits and copyright infringement, amongst other allegations.
  • On April 14, 2020, First American Cinema added popular streaming service Crackle to the lawsuit, alleging that Crackle's unauthorized, free distribution of Paws on its platform constitutes copyright infringement.
  • First American's lawyers argued that the copyright claim against Crackle should be allowed to proceed, and the Court agreed.
  • Stoller and First American Cinema are represented by Maurice Pessah and Michael Morris-Nussbaum of Pessah Law Group, PC (PLG) in Los Angeles.

Parks Associates: Consumers Spend Nearly Seven Hours Per Week Watching Online Video, and Almost Half Subscribe to Two or More OTT Services

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
E-commerce, Internet television, FuboTV, Sling TV, Hulu, CBS All Access, Sony Crackle, Pluto TV, Netflix

DALLAS, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parks Associates announced new research today showing the number of hours per week consumers spend watching online video has almost doubled from 3.6 hours per week in 2017 to nearly seven hours per week in 2020.

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  • DALLAS, July 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Parks Associates announced new research today showing the number of hours per week consumers spend watching online video has almost doubled from 3.6 hours per week in 2017 to nearly seven hours per week in 2020.
  • "The top three OTT subscription services in the US are Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu.
  • Additional services of note include CBS All Access, Crackle, Fubo TV, BHO Not, Philo, Pluto TV, and Sling TV."
  • Each year, Parks Associates hosts industry webcasts, the CONNECTIONS Conference Series, Connected Health Summit: Engaging Consumers, and Smart Energy Summit: Engaging the Consumer.

Free Streaming Network Crackle Plus Announces up to 200 Hours of New Original and Exclusive Programming at 2020 NewFronts

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Entertainment, Technology, Film & Motion Pictures, TV and Radio, Online, Music, Internet, Computer networking, Digital media, Telecommunications, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Sony Crackle, Internet television, Video on demand, Snap, Crackle and Pop

Since introducing Crackle Plus one year ago, we have made incredible strides to become a leading AVOD platform when it comes to original programming, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.

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  • Since introducing Crackle Plus one year ago, we have made incredible strides to become a leading AVOD platform when it comes to original programming, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.
  • Crackle Plus has doubled its content offerings since May 2019 and experienced approximately 40% audience growth since it began to introduce original and exclusive programming in October of 2019.
  • Following the overwhelming success of Webby Award-winning season one, which saw over 16 million streams, Crackle Plus is thrilled to announce season two of this groundbreaking series.
  • Crackle Plus also announced exclusive AVOD streaming rights to an impressive list of premium feature films, including movies produced by sister company Landmark Studio Group.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces Second Season of Crackle Original Series Going From Broke

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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COS COB, Conn., June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc.(Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced the second season of Crackle original series Going From Broke.

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  • COS COB, Conn., June 22, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc.(Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced the second season of Crackle original series Going From Broke.
  • Following the success of the first season on Crackle with 16 million views, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment has greenlit a second season of the series aimed at helping young people dig themselves out of debt and lay the groundwork for financial success.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.
  • Crackle Plus is a video-on-demand (VOD) joint venture formed by Sony Pictures Television and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE).

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces “Viewer-First” Initiatives for Crackle Plus at the 2020 NewFronts

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, is participating in the first day of the 2020 NewFronts on June 22nd, in a lineup with Roku, Tubi, Samsung, and Hulu.

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  • Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, is participating in the first day of the 2020 NewFronts on June 22nd, in a lineup with Roku, Tubi, Samsung, and Hulu.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) owns a majority stake in the company formed with Sony Pictures Television.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces Up to 200 Hours of New Original and Exclusive Programming for Crackle Plus at 2020 NewFronts

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Monday, June 22, 2020
Computer networking, Video hosting, Digital media, Series of books, Sony Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Chicken soup, Crackle, Video on demand, Soup

Since introducing Crackle Plus one year ago, we have made incredible strides to become a leading AVOD platform when it comes to original programming, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.

Key Points: 
  • Since introducing Crackle Plus one year ago, we have made incredible strides to become a leading AVOD platform when it comes to original programming, said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus.
  • Crackle Plus has doubled its content offerings since May 2019 and experienced approximately 40% audience growth since it began to introduce original and exclusive programming in October of 2019.
  • At NewFronts, Crackle Plus will share its plans to develop and produce new and returning original series and feature films as outlined below.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Announces Major Distribution Expansion for Crackle Plus on VOD and Linear Services

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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The expansion will include new services and devices as well as the first Crackle and Popcornflix linear channels.

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  • The expansion will include new services and devices as well as the first Crackle and Popcornflix linear channels.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) owns a majority stake in the company formed with Sony Pictures Television.
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

Free Streaming Company Crackle Plus Presents “Viewer-First” Strategy at 2020 NewFronts

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Monday, June 22, 2020
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Based on viewers feedback and the success of recent Crackle originals, Crackle Plus unveils close to 200 hours of new Crackle original and exclusive programming during its NewFronts presentation.

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  • Based on viewers feedback and the success of recent Crackle originals, Crackle Plus unveils close to 200 hours of new Crackle original and exclusive programming during its NewFronts presentation.
  • As part of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Crackle Plus uniquely sources its original content from sister companies Screen Media, a leading content distribution company, and Landmark Studio Group, a production company of premium scripted and unscripted content.
  • With the significant increase of monthly paid subscription models for streaming content, free TV becomes even more valuable to the average consumer.
  • A recent study uncovered 33 million additional untapped customers who have indicated interest in using Crackle (Source: Crackle Audience Study: 2020 Growth and White Space Opportunities January 2020).

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Reports Q1 2020 Results

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
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COS COB, Conn., May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.

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  • COS COB, Conn., May 14, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020.
  • Weve seen strong growth in viewership on our Crackle Plus networks, with accelerating interest in our original and exclusive content.
  • Operating loss for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 was $10.0 million compared to an operating loss of $2.7 million for the year-ago period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2020 was $2.0 million, compared to $(0.8) million in the same period last year.

Glewed TV Partners with Crackle to Offer Educational Entertainment Programming

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Telecommunications, Computer networking, Television, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony Pictures Television, Internet television, Internet broadcasting, Video on demand, Sony Crackle, Pay television, SF

Glewed TV was founded by a team of creators and technologists that have successfully launched multiple streaming channels in the past five years.

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  • Glewed TV was founded by a team of creators and technologists that have successfully launched multiple streaming channels in the past five years.
  • Glewed TV is one of the ways cord cutters are saving with free access to premium on-demand content.
  • No subscription fees are required to watch movies and TV programs that are unique, engaging, immediate and convenient.
  • Crackle Plus is a video-on-demand (VOD) joint venture formed by Sony Pictures Television and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.