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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2010 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment |
| URL | www |
| Registration | None |
| Launched | March 2011 |
| Current status | Active |
Popcornflix LLC is a website and over-the-top (OTT) service offering free ad-supported streaming video of feature-length movies and webisodes owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. [1] [2]
Popcornflix was conceived in July 2010, and went into live beta in March 2011. The site primarily streams independent feature films, many of which come from Screen Media's library. [3] The service is accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories. [4] In 2017, Popcornflix's owner, Screen Media Ventures, was acquired by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. [2]
On April 23, 2024, its parent Chicken Soup for the Soul announced a $636.6 million loss in 2023, and warned that without any options to generate additional financing, the company may be forced to liquidate or pause operations, and seek a potential Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection filing. [5]
Popcornflix is available on the following platforms:
In addition to full-length independent movies, Popcornflix features original content including web series and film school originals. [7] [8] The service is accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories. [9]
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