Popcornflix is a website

Website

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 and over-the-top

Over-the-top content

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 (OTT) service offering free ad-supported streaming video

Streaming media

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 of feature-length movies and webisode

Webisode

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s. It is owned by Screen Media Ventures

Screen Media Films

-Selected Films:*Noel *Intimate Affaires * *The City of Your Final Destination...

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History

Popcornflix was conceived in July of 2010, and officially went into live beta in March 2011. Popcornflix utilizes aiMatch as its ad server, and includes preroll, spot ads, and banner ads. The site primarily consists of independent feature films, many of which come directly from Screen Media's library. The service is currently accessible in the United States and Canada, with plans to launch in more territories in the future.

Platforms

Popcornflix is currently available on the following platforms:

• Popcornflix.com
• Boxee
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• Roku
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• OVGuide
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Programming

In addition to full-length independent movies, Popcornflix features original content including web series

Web series

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and film school originals.