Cosmo DeNicola Companies News

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Definitive Agreement to Acquire 1091 Pictures Signed by Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment

1091 Pictures Has Distribution Rights to Approximately 4,000 Movies and Television Series, Nearly Doubling Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Content Catalogue

More Than 350 Titles Slated for 2022

Acquisition of FAST and AVOD Streaming Channels with Approximately 1 Billion Yearly Ad Impressions

COS COB, CT –Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) (“the Company”), one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (“AVOD”) networks, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of 1091 Media, LLC comprising its distribution business known as “1091 Pictures”. The purchase price is approximately $15.6 million in cash, Series A perpetual preferred stock and Class A common stock.

Acquiring 1091 Pictures accelerates Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s strategy to build the leading independent AVOD streaming service by approximately doubling the size of the Company’s content catalogue. 1091 Pictures’ diverse library of approximately 4,000 movies and TV series includes New York Times Critic’s Picks such as The Ghost of Peter Sellers and Grammy-Award Winner Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice, riveting sports stories such as A Kid from Coney Island executive produced by Kevin Durant and featuring Stephon Marbury, Red Bull’s The Dawn Wall, audience favorites such as The Last Blockbuster and Pharma Bro, groundbreaking documentaries such as Close Encounters of The Fifth Kind and The Phenomenon, which reveal the latest intelligence on UFOs, and indie film hits such as Academy Award Winner Taika Waititi’s Hunt for the Wilderpeople, Spirit Awards-winner Christine, and the knockout comedy The Overnight starring Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling and Jason Schwartzman. The acquisition also comes with established FAST and AVOD channels in specific verticals, with approximately 1 billion yearly ad impressions.

“The 1091 Pictures team transformed their large content library into a scalable, modern distribution platform with a compelling slate of channels that are a pragmatic addition to our existing assets,” said David Fannon, president of Screen Media Ventures, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company and the supplier of content to the Crackle Plus streaming services. “There are great synergies between our two companies. Over time, joining 1091 Pictures’ acquisition and distribution team with Screen Media’s team, leveraging the impressive infrastructure 1091 Pictures built for digital fulfillment, and folding the 1091 Pictures-owned channel business into the Crackle Plus networks will make this a mutually beneficial and smooth transition. The 1091 Pictures’ pipeline of over 350 titles per year will provide a steady supply of new content to the company for years to come.”

“This is the next evolution in our content library strategy,” said Elana Sofko, chief strategy officer for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. “The genre content with loyal fan bases from 1091 Pictures includes music, over a dozen different sports, paranormal, and much more, enabling us to continue to grow both our streaming services and our FAST channels. We will also continue growing the business that the 1091 Pictures team started and augment it with additional opportunities from the combined catalogue.”

“We are thrilled to be joining forces with the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Screen Media team,” said Eric Min, general manager and head of content for 1091 Pictures. “We are bullish that the scale and reach of the combined teams starts us on an exciting journey to be able to further capitalize on this strong amalgamation of assets.”

The company expects to recognize in excess of $10 million of revenue with approximately $3 million of incremental EBITDA in the next 12 months as a result of the transaction. The purchase price of $15,550,000 is comprised of $8 million in cash, $2 million in the form of newly issued shares of the Company’s Series A perpetual preferred stock (Nasdaq: CSSEP) valued at $25 per share, and 375,000 shares of Class A common stock (Nasdaq: CSSE) valued at $14.80 per share.

The acquisition is subject to satisfaction of certain closing conditions and is expected to close in early to mid-March 2022. Salem Partners acted as the exclusive financial and investment banking advisor to 1091 Pictures, with Ivar Combrinck leading the process and negotiations. Lisa Weiss from Chatillon Weiss acted as exclusive legal advisor to 1091 Pictures. Brian Ross from Graubard Miller acted as exclusive legal advisor to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.

Monday, January 3, 2022

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Increases Share Repurchase Authorization to $20 Million

Board Authorizes Additional $10 Million in Common Stock Repurchases in Addition to Previously Announced $10 Million Plan

COS COB, CT – 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 that its board of directors approved of a $10 million increase in its common stock repurchase program, to a total of $20 million.

The initial $10 million authorization was approved in November 2021. As of December 17, 2021, the Company had repurchased 675,365 shares for approximately $9.8 million. The Company anticipates that any potential additional repurchase activity would be conducted opportunistically, in open-market transactions.

“Today’s increased authorization by the Board of Directors reflects confidence in the execution of our business plan, including the significant growth and expansion achieved in 2021. We are positioned to create significant shareholder value as we pursue our objective of building the best AVOD in a thriving streaming industry,” said Chris Mitchell, chief financial officer for Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

CRACKLE PLUS ANNOUNCES JEFF MEIER AS HEAD OF PROGRAMMING

ENTERTAINMENT VETERAN TAPPED TO HELM PROGRAMMING EFFORTS FOR STREAMING INDUSTRY LEADER

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company and one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced today that Jeff Meier has been named head of programming for their Crackle Plus networks, made up of Crackle, Popcornflix, Popcornflix Kids, Truli, Españolflix, FrightPix, and SVOD platform Pivotshare.

Meier comes from Sony Pictures where he was general manager and senior vice president of programming, heading up content efforts for their brands getTV, Sony Movie Channel, and cineSony. Before his involvement with Sony, Jeff served in senior programming roles at OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network, TV One and Telemundo.

Meier’s role will have him overseeing the extensive Crackle and Popcornflix libraries of studio film titles and classic TV series as well as a growing list of programming that includes exclusive movies such as the Angus MacFadyan medieval action film Robert the Bruce, the Demi Moore/Ed Helms dark comedy Corporate Animals, and Sam Rockwell-starring action comedy Blue Iguana, as well as original unscripted documentaries and series such as the recently launched Bucket List, Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, Anything is Possible: The Serge Ibaka Story, Road to Race Day, On Point, Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, and Going From Broke, recently picked up for a second season.

“I am excited to welcome Jeff Meier as our new head of programming,” said Philippe Guelton, President of Crackle Plus. “Jeff’s extensive experience acquiring and programming content for premium VOD and linear media platforms makes him a perfect fit for Crackle Plus. He fully understands the diverse Crackle Plus audience and will drive our mission of changing the world one story at a time.”

Crackle Plus linear and VOD networks are available in the U.S. and can be accessed on up to 29 devices and services by the end of the year including Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and XBoxOne), Plex, iOS and Android mobile devices and on desktops at Crackle.com. Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.

Thursday, February 18, 2021

Cosmo’s Transformation makes the Soup

Fort Washington, PA - CDC Chairman Cosmo DeNicola has contributed his story of Personal Transformation in Chicken Soup for the Soul’s latest book “Making Me Time” now available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. His story takes the reader back to his 50^th birthday and brings them along his journey to the intersection of happy and satisfied. The book was inspired by many contributors stories of revelation once they finished their to- do lists and began making themselves a priority. The 101 stories illustrate how people took back control of their lives by carving out me Time by finding a Self-care and Life balance.

“ By making me time I became a better listener and person, stated Cosmo DeNicola”

Monday, November 16, 2020

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television Extend Crackle Plus Option

COS COB, CT – 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 30-day extension of a key deadline related to Sony Pictures Television’s (SPT) Crackle Plus ownership option.

Pursuant to the Crackle acquisition agreement in May of 2019, Sony Pictures Television was required to decide by November 14, 2020 whether to convert its current ownership of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Crackle Plus subsidiary into 49% of the common ownership of Crackle Plus or into $40 million of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s preferred shares. SPT and the company have mutually agreed to an extension to consider these options and potential alternatives, and SPT will now be required to make a decision by December 14, 2020.

“We have always seen a path to an expanded relationship with Sony and we are looking forward to taking this additional time to evaluate opportunities to strengthen our partnership,” said William J. Rouhana Jr, Chairman & CEO of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment.

Monday, November 16, 2020

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Reports Q3 2020 Results

Strong performance across Online Networks and Distribution & Production businesses drives significant growth

COS COB, CT – 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 third quarter ended September 30, 2020.

Third Quarter 2020 Financial Summary

Gross revenue of $20.0 million, compared to $13.9 million in the second quarter of 2020, and $17.0 million in the year-ago period.
Net loss of $13.0 million compared to a net loss of $10.0 million in the second quarter of 2020, and a net loss of $13.3 million in the year-ago period; $12.0 million net loss before preferred dividends, compared to $9.0 million net loss in the second quarter 2020, and $12.4 million net loss before preferred dividends in the year-ago period.
Adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million, compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter 2020, and a loss of $0.4 million in the year-ago period.
Online Networks, which include Crackle and Popcornflix, revenue of $6.7 million compared to $5.4 million in the second quarter of 2020, and $14.4 million in the year-ago period. The year-over-year decline reflects approximately $6.2 million in advertising revenue in the year ago period from the since-shuttered Playstation Vue, and intercompany revenue share payments in the 2020 period of $1.3 million to our Distribution & Production business for the licensing of content from our sister company, Screen Media.
Distribution & Production revenue of $13.3 million compared to $8.5 million in the second quarter of 2020, and $2.7 million in the year-ago period due to strength in content licensing and TVOD revenue.

Recent Business Highlights

Continued to expand pipeline of Original & Exclusive content which represented 16% of average monthly streaming hours in the quarter, compared to just 2% a year ago.
Online Networks delivered steady viewership throughout the quarter and sequential growth in ad impressions. The latest Crackle original series, Spides, premiered on September 17^th, and drove over one million streams in its first two weeks.
Distribution and Production generated strong performance driven by the #1 TVOD hit The Outpost as well as the company’s growing library of film and television content.
Today the company agreed to a 30-day extension of a key decision deadline, to December 14, 2020, as the Crackle Plus joint venture partners assess the possibility of closer collaboration.

“Our strong third quarter results demonstrate that we are continuing our momentum, despite the pandemic, and we are poised for a terrific end to 2020,” said William J. Rouhana Jr., chairman and chief executive officer of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment. “Viewers are engaging with our differentiated and expanding Original and Exclusive content, and our Distribution and Production business generated an exceptional performance driven by one of the summer and fall’s most-watched films on VOD, The Outpost. We are now turning our focus to growing awareness of our Crackle Plus networks to scale viewership, while continuing to expand our stable of fully owned content, which will drive both future revenue opportunity and higher margins. We’ve also enhanced our balance sheet, working capital position and financial flexibility. We believe we are in an excellent position to drive greater levels of growth in 2021 as we capitalize on the robust opportunities ahead in the emerging AVOD landscape.”

Gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was $4.5 million, or 23% of net revenue, compared to $0.6 million in the second quarter, or 4% of net revenue, and $3.2 million, or 19% of net revenue for the year-ago period. The change in the percentage of gross profit resulted in part from non-cash amortization of the film library in the company’s traditional distribution business, which is required by GAAP to be included in cost of revenue. Without this non-cash film library amortization expense, the gross profit would have been $12.5 million or 65% of total net revenue.

Operating loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was $11.3 million compared to an operating loss of $13.1 million in the second quarter 2020, and $9.6 million in the year-ago period. Without this film library amortization expense and other depreciation and amortization, operating income would have been $1.3 million.

Net loss was $13.0 million, or $1.04 per share, compared to a net loss of $10.0 million, or $0.83 per share, in the second quarter 2020, and a net loss of $13.3 million, or $1.11 per share in the prior-year third quarter. Excluding preferred dividends, the net loss in the third quarter of 2020 would have been $12.0 million, or $0.96 per share, compared to net loss of $12.4 million, or $1.03 per share for the year-ago period.

Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended September 30, 2020 was $4.2 million, compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter 2020, and a loss of $0.4 million in the year-ago period.

As of September 30, 2020, the company had $9.2 million of cash and cash equivalents compared to $6.2 million at September 30, 2019, and outstanding debt of $34.8 million as of September 30, 2020 compared to $20.2 million as of September 30, 2019.

For a discussion of the financial measures presented herein which are not calculated or presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), see “Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below and the schedules to this press release for additional information and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures.

The company presents non-GAAP measures such as Adjusted EBITDA and Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA to assist in an analysis of its business. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered an alternative to GAAP measures as an indicator of the company's operating performance.

Thursday, November 5, 2020

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Crackle Plus to Launch Crackle Button on 2021 VIZIO SmartCast® TV Remotes

Crackle-Branded Remote Button Will Make It Even Easier For VIZIO TV Customers to Access Crackle Movies, TV Shows and Exclusive Content on SmartCast TVs

COS COB, CT – 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 an agreement with VIZIO, the #1 American-based TV brand, to add a Crackle-branded button to select 2021 VIZIO SmartCast TV remotes.

A push of the Crackle-branded button on the VIZIO remote will take a viewer directly to the Crackle app on their new SmartCast TV, giving viewers instant access to thousands of hours of original and exclusive content, as well as blockbuster Hollywood hits, and episodes of classic TV shows. Crackle’s button will be one of six easy-access buttons on the remote available with select SmartCast TVs in 2021.

“As one of the top connected TV manufacturers, reaching millions of consumer audiences, VIZIO has built a unique out of the box experience for consumers and serves as one of our top distribution platform partners. Putting Crackle on the VIZIO remote makes it even easier for new SmartCast customers to instantly access and enjoy Crackle’s expansive library of free studio movies, classic TV shows and a full slate of original and exclusive content,” said Philippe Guelton, President of Crackle Plus. “The smart TV portion of the connected TV business is growing at a rapid pace and we want to be in all of the places where viewer growth is the greatest. This is a great example of the steps we are taking to expand our reach beyond traditional streaming devices, putting desired content right at the consumer’s fingertips.”

As one of the only AVOD services continually adding original and exclusive programming that uplifts, entertains, and inspires audiences, Crackle offers original and exclusive titles that can only be found for free on Crackle, including Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, Spides, Corporate Animals, Blue Iguana, Anything is Possible - The Serge Ibaka Story, Road to Race Day, On Point, Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, The Clearing, Yelawolf: A Slumerican Life, and Going From Broke, which was recently picked up for a second season.

Crackle and Popcornflix linear and VOD networks will each be available in the U.S. on up to 27 devices and services by the end of the year including Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, VIZIO), gaming consoles (PS4 and Xbox One), Plex, iOS and Android mobile devices and on desktops at Crackle.com. Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.

Friday, October 16, 2020

HIGH PARK ENTERTAINMENT WITH CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT’S LANDMARK STUDIO GROUP, TO PRODUCE NEW FEATURE FILM, “TRIGGER POINT"

The First Action-Thriller Film in a Planned Franchise to Begin Production Near Toronto on October 26^th with Brad Turner Directing

Toronto, Ontario CANADA – High Park Entertainment (Netflix’s V-Wars and October Faction), in association with Landmark Studio Group (Willy’s Wonderland, Safehaven), a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, announced today the start of production on an all-new action-thriller feature film, Trigger Point, starring multi-award-winning talent, Barry Pepper (The Kennedys, Running with the Devil, Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile).

Trigger Point, which will enter production on October 26^th near Toronto, will be directed by Brad Turner (24, Designated Survivor, Homeland) and the screenplay is by Michael Vickerman (Tut, Impact). The feature will be executive produced by Turner, Vickerman, Pepper, Jessica Petelle, High Park Entertainment’s Eric Birnberg and Thomas Walden, Landmark Studio Group’s David Ozer and Tim Rouhana, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s David Fannon, Seth Needle and Conor McAdam, and David Nagelberg. Thomas Vencelides serves as producer. Landmark Studio Group will market the film.

Pepper has a history of taking on courageous and dramatic roles such as those in Saving Private Ryan, The Green Mile and True Grit. He received an Emmy Award for his portrayal of Bobby Kennedy in The Kennedys and a Golden Globe Award nomination for his portrayal of Roger Maris in the HBO sports drama 61*. Pepper can be seen recently in last year's hit Paramount film, Crawl.

Trigger Point is the first in a planned series of action franchise films centered around lead character, Nicolas Shaw (Pepper), who is a retired U.S. special operative who worked in the darkest shadows of the government, part of an elite “invisible” team that quietly took out some of the worst villains around the world. After being blamed for the exposure, and ultimately the assassination, of several members of his own team Nicolas disappeared into a life of solitude and indignity. Now two years removed, he is reluctantly drawn back into this dangerous world - with both enemies and supposed friends coming after him to not only clear his name, but to prevent the killing of a new generation of noble operatives.

“We are excited to be getting back into production and collaborating with Landmark Studio Group and the tremendous cast and crew we have on board for Trigger Point,” commented High Park Entertainment’s Birnberg. “We have a stellar script with a dynamic lead character that will no doubt translate into multiple compelling storylines for years to come.”

“Trigger Point has all the elements to become a global action movie franchise led by the talents of Barry Pepper, with Brad Turner directing and an all-star production team in Canada,” stated Landmark Studio Group’s Ozer. “We are excited to be working with High Park Entertainment to bring the Nicolas Shaw character to life for a global audience”

ABOUT HIGH PARK ENTERTAINMENT

High Park Entertainment and its principals specialize in producing, co-producing and executive producing film and television content for the international marketplace. Recent productions include the action film series, Trigger Point; and two Netflix Original series, V-Wars, starring Ian Somerhalder, and October Faction, starring Tamara Taylor. Previous co-productions include feature film thrillers The Privileged, starring Sam Trammell, and Nightrunners, shot in rural Kenya and premiered at the Zanzibar International Film Festival. Previous executive productions include the animated family feature film Pirate’s Passage, starring Donald Sutherland. High Park Entertainment is headquartered in Toronto.

Visit: https://www.highparkentertainment.com/

ABOUT LANDMARK STUDIO GROUP

Landmark Studio Group, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, is a fully-integrated entertainment company, which aims to create compelling, engaging and entertaining content for global distribution utilizing internal distribution channels, including Crackle Plus and Screen Media Ventures, or in partnership with third party platforms. Recent projects include the feature film Willy’s Wonderland, starring Nicolas Cage; the action film series, Trigger Point; and the television series, SafeHaven, as well as projects in active development to be produced in Fall 2020 and beyond, including the original dramedy series, Flagrant, starring Michael Rapaport. Landmark Studio Group is headquartered in New York with offices in Los Angeles.

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

CRACKLE ANNOUNCES THE US PREMIERE OF ORIGINAL SPORTS DOCUMENTARY, ‘LENNOX LEWIS: THE UNTOLD STORY,’ AVAILABLE OCTOBER 15

Narrated by Dr. Dre, the documentary on the undisputed heavyweight world champion joins the free streaming platform’s growing original and exclusive content library

NEW YORK, N.Y., – Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company and one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) networks, announced today the premiere of its original documentary, Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, launching on Thursday, October 15.

Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story follows the three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, Lennox Lewis, as he defies all odds on his inspiring journey to become one of the most decorated boxers in history. Narrated by Dr. Dre, the documentary features never-before-seen footage from Lewis’ personal archives, extensive interviews with Lewis and some of his greatest competitors including Mike Tyson, George Foreman, and Evander Holyfield.

As one of the only AVODs continually adding original and exclusive programming that uplifts, entertains, and inspires audiences, Crackle adds Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story alongside original and exclusive titles that can only be found on Crackle, including Spides, Corporate Animals, Blue Iguana, Anything is Possible - The Serge Ibaka Story, Road to Race Day, On Point, Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters, The Clearing, Yelawolf: A Slumerican Life, and Going From Broke, recently picked up for a second season.

Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story is distributed in North America by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, and the supplier of exclusive and original content for Crackle Plus.

From a modest and challenging upbringing to an Olympic Gold medal and reign as undisputed heavyweight champion, Lewis’ story is one of redemption and forgiveness and the perseverance and strength needed to overcome obstacles. The documentary unfolds his inspirational journey as Lewis draws back the curtain on his childhood and career to unveil what makes a true champion. Directed by Rick Lazes and Seth Koch, Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story was written by Josh Dubin and Koch. The film is a Verdi Production and was produced by Chad A. Verdi, Rick Lazes, Nick Koskoff and Tom DeNucci. Emma Tillinger Koskoff and Michelle Verdi executive produced

“The documentary delivers a powerful message and I am so glad we were able to tell this story,” said Lewis. “For anyone watching who feels they can’t make it in life, I am proof that you can.”

“We are proud to bring this inspirational story of Lennox’s historic boxing career to Crackle,” said Richard De Croce, SVP of Programming at Crackle Plus. “We know our audience will appreciate Lennox’s passion and determination to overcome the obstacles he’s faced and reach his dreams both in and out of the ring.”

Crackle is available in the U.S. and can be accessed on 26 devices and services including Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and XBoxOne), Plex, iOS and Android mobile devices and on desktops at Crackle.com. Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

‘Spides’ Exceeds One Million Views on Crackle in Just Two Weeks

Crackle Original Scripted Series Reaches Over 5 Million Ad Impressions

COS COB, CT –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 that Crackle’s latest original series Spides has driven over one million streams in less than two weeks on the free streaming platform making it the number one scripted series on Crackle.

Spides is on track to be the most successful scripted series in Crackle’s history. The series follows the success of other Crackle originals like Going From Broke which has received over 16 million views since its release in October 2019 and On Point which has received over 15 million views since its release in February of 2020.

The series, which premiered on Crackle on September 17^th, is set in modern-day Berlin and stars Rosabell Laurenti Sellers (Game of Thrones) as Nora who falls into a coma after taking an unknown drug and wakes with no memory of her previous life. Meanwhile, local police detectives David Leonhart, played by Falk Hentschel (Legends Of Tomorrow, Marvel’s Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.), and Nique Navar, played by Florence Kasumba (Avengers, Black Panther), work to track down the drug which is connected to dozens of missing teenagers. In Nora’s quest to discover what happened to her, she uncovers a conspiracy of aliens who are using a synthetic drug to infiltrate humans to use as host bodies.

"We're thrilled by our audience’s reaction to our Crackle Original series, Spides. This series has everything our fans have come to expect from our sci-fi titles…great storytelling, fantastic performances, and an inspiring journey that follows the show's lead, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, overcoming enormous challenges in heroic fashion," said Richard De Croce, senior vice president of programming for Crackle.

The series has garnered over 5 million ad impressions. “We were hopeful that our audience would have an enthusiastic reaction to Spides since they have always supported our sci-fi content, but the series has truly taken Crackle by storm since it launched two weeks ago,” said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus. “By offering our viewers and advertisers content that is unique and engaging, Crackle is a known and trusted destination for viewers."

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