Crackle Announces New Exclusives, Movies, and Series for March

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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) announced new content releases for its streaming services Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul on March 1, 2022, expanding distribution to over 80 touch points across platforms like Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, and gaming consoles. Notable new titles include The Wall, The Suspect, and several classic films and series. Crackle's availability in approximately 500,000 Marriott hotel rooms underscores its growing reach in the AVOD market.

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• Expansion to over 80 distribution touch points enhances market presence.
• New exclusive content, including notable titles like The Wall and The Suspect, strengthens offerings.
• Crackle available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms, increasing accessibility.

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Mix of Hollywood Blockbusters, Award-Winning Indies, Classic TV and Hand-Picked Exclusive and Original Content

COS COB, Conn., March 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 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 upcoming content releases for Crackle for March.

The three primary Crackle Plus streaming services, Crackle, Popcornflix, and Chicken Soup for the Soul, are rolling out to new distribution touch points as either AVOD or FAST channels. The Crackle Plus streaming services are currently distributed through 60 touch points in the U.S. on platforms 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, with previously announced plans to expand to over 80 touch points. Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.

New Crackle AVOD Exclusives

The Wall (March 1^st), Detective Sergeant Céline Trudeau is assigned to investigate a strange homicide that took place in Fermont, a small mining town on the Labrador border. Upon arriving, she discovers “The Wall”—an immense structure that protects the inhabitants from the icy arctic wind. But this place of refuge for the population soon becomes a crime scene that has the whole city in turmoil.

The Suspect (March 1^st), This 4-episode series tells the story of how multimillionaire Richard Oland of the Moosehead Brewing family was found bludgeoned to death in 2011. His son, Dennis, quickly became the prime suspect.

Shaka Zulu (March 1^st), This series is a historical account on the life of the Zulu King Shaka.

New Crackle Channels for March

New on Crackle (March 1^st), Check out classics like Melancholia (Kirsten Dunst, Alexander Skarsgård), A Kind of Murder (Patrick Wilson, Jessica Biel), Tour of Duty (Terence Knox), and What’s Happening!! (Fred Berry, Ernest Lee Thomas).

Island of Lost TV (March 1^st), The Island of Lost TV takes you on an exciting trip down memory lane with Mickey Spillane’s Mike Hammer (Stacy Keach), Gidget (Sandra Dee, James Darren), Hawk (Burt Reynolds), and Code Red (Adam Rich).

Sword and Sorcery (March 1^st), Let your imagination fly with Black Death (Sean Bean, Eddie Redmayne), The Odyssey (Armand Assante), Centurion (Michael Fassbender, Olga Kurylenko), and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad (Kerwin Mathews).

Hoop Streams (March 1^st), Gear up tales that rock the court like Crackle’s original feature Vince Carter: Legacy (Charles Barkley, Ric Bucher), and the Crackle original series Promiseland (Ja Morant, Tee Morant), as well as Hoop Dreams (Arthur Agee), and One Man and His Shoes (Michael Jordan, David Stern).

Snowy Thrillers (March 1^st), In the cold depths of winter, these thrillers bring the suspenseful heat with Let the Right One In (Kåre Hedebrant), Cold Comes the Night (Bryan Cranston, Alice Eve), Ice Soldiers (Dominic Purcell), and Cold Blood (Jean Reno, Sarah Lind).

New Crackle Spotlight Titles in March

The Imitation Game (March 1^st), Benedict Cumberbatch shines as real-life war hero and pioneer of modern-day computing, Alan Turing, who saved millions of lives by cracking Germany's so-called unbreakable code during WWII.

The Green Hornet (March 1^st), Britt Reid (Seth Rogen), son and heir to the fortune of the largest newspaper in Los Angeles, is a rich, spoiled playboy who has been happy to maintain a direction-less existence. When his father James Reid (Tom Wilkinson) dies, Britt meets an impressive and resourceful company employee, Kato (Jay Chou). They realize that they have the resources to do something worthwhile with their lives and finally step out of James Reid's shadow. Kato builds the ultimate weapon, The Black Beauty, an indestructible car with every weapon imaginable and Britt decides that in order to be heroes, they will pose as villains. With the help of Britt’s new secretary, Lenore Case (Cameron Diaz), they learn that the chief criminal in the city is named Benjamin Chudnofsky (Christoph Waltz). He has united all the gangs under his power, and he quickly sees that the Green Hornet is a direct threat to the prosperous criminal underworld he controls.

Vice (March 1^st), Starring Bruce Willis and Thomas Jane, this futuristic sci-fi action thriller could initiate the end of humanity as we know it.

Wind River (March 1^st), Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen hunt down a killer in a devastatingly good snowbound thriller.

Last Knights (March 1^st), Clive Owen stars in this epic, sword-clashing adventure about a fallen warrior battling to avenge his dishonored master (Morgan Freeman).

In The Blood (March 1^st), Gina Carano stars in this dynamic thriller as a vigilante bride who must outwit and outfight a foreign underworld to uncover the secrets behind her husband's disappearance.

Meet Wally Sparks (March 1^st), With his show threatened with cancelation, tabloid television host Wally Sparks (Rodney Dangerfield) tries to boost ratings by uncovering a political sex scandal with sky-high ratings potential.

Ong-Bak: The Tai Warrior (March 1^st), When the head of a statue sacred to a village is stolen, a young martial artist (Tony Jaa) goes to the big city and finds himself taking on the underworld to retrieve it.

The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (March 1^st), A man leaves America to rest in an idyllic cottage in Ireland, only to find that it is already inhabited by leprechauns.

ABOUT CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT
Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) (the “Company”) operates streaming video-on-demand networks (VOD). The Company owns Crackle Plus, which owns and operates a variety of ad-supported and subscription-based VOD networks including Crackle, Chicken Soup for the Soul, Popcornflix, Popcornflix Kids, Truli, Pivotshare, Españolflix and FrightPix. The Company also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media subsidiary and produces original video content through the Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of management and are not predictions of actual performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those risks set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the Company’s expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

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FAQ

What new content is Chicken Soup for the Soul releasing in March 2022?

In March 2022, Chicken Soup for the Soul released new titles on Crackle including The Wall, The Suspect, and Shaka Zulu.

How many distribution touch points does Crackle currently have?

Crackle is expanding its distribution to over 80 touch points, currently available through 60 platforms.

What platforms offer Crackle Plus services?

Crackle Plus services are available on platforms such as Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, and gaming consoles like PS4 and Xbox One.

How many hotel rooms feature Crackle services?

Crackle is available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms within the Marriott Bonvoy chain.

What is the significance of the new content releases for CSSE's stock?

The new content releases may positively impact CSSE's stock by enhancing viewer engagement and increasing ad revenue through expanded distribution.