Crackle, formerly called Grouper and Sony Crackle, is a free video streaming service founded in 2004.
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12 Facts About Sony Crackle
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In July 2007, Sony rebranded Grouper as Crackle, a multi-platform video-entertainment network and studio.
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In December 2013, Sony Crackle made its content available for the Apple TV set-top box.
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Sony Crackle UK had struggled against competitors like LoveFilm and Netflix.
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Sony Crackle announced its first animated series, SuperMansion; their first hour-long scripted drama, The Art of More; and Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser, a sequel to 2001's Joe Dirt.
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On October 8,2015, Sony Crackle premiered SuperMansion, a stop-motion animated comedy television series created by Matthew Senreich and Zeb Wells.
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In 2017, Sony Crackle announced the platform had greenlit an original drama, The Oath, written and created by former Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy Joe Halpin.
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On December 15,2020, Sony sold its remaining stake in Crackle, giving Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment full control.
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Sony Crackle is owned by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.
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Sony Crackle was available in 21 countries and in three languages: English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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