Popcornflix
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| Type of business | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Founded | July 2010 |
| Headquarters | New York City , New York , |
| Parent | Screen Media Ventures, LLC. |
| Website | 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. It is owned by Screen Media Ventures.[1]
History
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.[2] The service is currently accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories in the future.[3]
Platforms
Popcornflix is available on the following platforms:
- Popcornflix.com
- Roku[4]
- Xbox 360
- Xbox One
- BlackBerry 10
- iPhone
- iPad
- iPod Touch
- PlayStation 3
- PlayStation 4
- Windows 10
- Windows 10 Mobile
Programming
In addition to full-length independent movies, Popcornflix features original content including web series and film school originals.[5]
References
- ↑ Hachman, Mark (21 March 2011). "Popcornflix.com: a (Free) Hulu for Big Stars, Obscure Movies". Yahoo! News. https://news.yahoo.com/popcornflix-com-free-hulu-big-stars-obscure-movies-20110321-091301-878.html. Retrieved 5 October 2011.
- ↑ Hoffelder, Nate (23 March 2011). "Hulu has a rival – Popcornflix.com". Mediabistro.com. http://www.mediabistro.com/ebooknewser/hulu-has-a-rival-popcornflix-com_b8024. Retrieved 7 October 2011.
- ↑ "Screen Media Ventures Chooses Brightcove to Support Free Online Digital Movie Platform Popcornflix.com". Satellite Spotlight. 25 April 2011. http://satellite.tmcnet.com/news/2011/04/25/5464729.htm. Retrieved 9 October 2011.
- ↑ "Popcornflix App on Roku". Roku Guide. 30 September 2011. http://www.rokuguide.com/channels/popcornflix. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
- ↑ Luchter, Les (6 June 2011). "Popcornflix Joins Ad-Supported Streaming Movie Race". MediaPostNews. http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=151645. Retrieved 20 September 2011.
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