Sony’s Crackle has had a more successful life up to now than its previous iteration as Grouper , streaming movies, TV shows and shorts to numerous devices since launching back in ’07 and announced today its full library may be streaming to the PS3, Roku boxes, Sony Blu-ray players and Bravia TVs. Expanding full access from just the Google TV (there’s also an Android app that currently streams the various items) it’s taking credit because the only provider offering free full length flicks including Ghostbusters, Bad Boys, A Few Good Men and more for free of charge on these platforms. The drawbacks are video that tops out at 480p standard definition and Hulu-style commercial interruptions but when you absolutely must watch Weekend at Bernies II without spending any money it’s an option — no less than, so long as the PS3 browser doesn’t crash with an out of memory error love it did for us. It did work better on more capable platforms, so take a look at the total details within the press release after the break.
Programming Expansion Brings definitely the right Collection of Free Content to Internet Connected TVs and Devices
CULVER CITY, Calif., March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Crackle, Sony Pictures Entertainment’s multi-platform video entertainment network, announced a chief programming expansion today; extending its full suite of ad-supported full-length movies and tv series to all consumers with PlayStation 3 game consoles; Roku streaming players; Sony’s Blu-ray players, BRAVIA televisions and Streaming Player with wifi; as well as its previously announced launch on Google TV. With these expansions, Crackle becomes the single digital network to add free-to-consumer full-length, unedited movies and tv series on these platforms; it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice chairman, digital networks, Sony Pictures Television (SPT).
Crackle’s ad-supported service provides consumers with a uniquely curated experience that comes with hundreds of Hollywood movies in genres including action, comedy, crime, horror, thriller and sci-fi, plus thousands of TV episodes and award-winning Crackle original programming – all of which are accessed online, via mobile, and now, on a broad number of connected devices.
“Crackle is the ideal single source of ad-supported Hollywood films and tv series on the web,” said Berger. “By making our extensive choice of content available on these platforms, we’re bringing an unparalleled viewing experience on to consumers through their internet-enabled devices.”
On average viewers spend 50 minutes per visit to Crackle on connected TVs. Crackle are located within the Channel Store on Roku, at the PlayStation 3 Internet Browser home screen and on all BRAVIA Internet Video devices including Sony Blu-ray players and BRAVIA televisions. Additionally, Crackle was a launch partner with Google TV and will be accessed via the Spotlight section.
A sampling of Crackle’s current and upcoming movies includes:
* “The Da Vinci Code”
* “21″
* “Ghostbusters”
* “Bad Boys”
* “Big Daddy”
* “Gridiron Gang”
* “We Own the Night”
* “Eight Millimeter”
* “Ultraviolet”
* “a number of Good Men”
* “The Patriot”
* “Mr. Deeds”
Titles are refreshed frequently featuring approximately 20 new titles per 30 days from Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems and Sony Pictures Classics. Crackle on PlayStation 3 and Google TV is obtainable to audiences within the U.S. and Canada. Crackle on Roku, Sony’s BRAVIA, Streaming Player and Blu-ray devices comes in the U.S. only.
Crackle, Inc.
Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and whole-length traditional television programming and have films from Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems and others. Crackle is among the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the web today, offering audiences quality programming in numerous genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, music and reality. Crackle reaches a formidable audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle at www.crackle.com
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