Tag: Crackle

The Streaming Wars recaps the ten most impactful stories of the year, highlighting industry-defining moments that shaped executive strategy across streaming, tech, and media. From Disney's AI licensing framework and YouTube’s reclassification as TV, to Netflix’s creator push and critical…

From the Archives revisits Crackle, Sony’s early AVOD pioneer that began as Grouper. While it helped lay the groundwork for today’s FAST and ad-supported streaming models, Crackle ultimately faltered due to strategy shifts, constant rebrands, and shaky finances—shutting down in…

Popcornflix is back online after being quietly sold before Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s bankruptcy. Now owned by a trust linked to investor David Nagelberg and supported by Future Today, the service has returned while Crackle and Redbox remain…

Canela Media has appointed Philippe Guelton as Global President to oversee its growth in the U.S. and Latin America. Reporting to CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala, Guelton will manage global sales, marketing, HR, ad operations, and customer success.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is shutting down after converting its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing to Chapter 7, leading to the closure of Crackle, Redbox, and Popcornflix. These services have already begun ceasing operations, with content no longer playing…

Redbox’s streaming service and DVD rentals will cease operations after its parent company, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, converted its bankruptcy to Chapter 7, forcing asset liquidation. This shutdown affects other streaming services under the same parent company, including…