Chicken Soup for the Soul
Chicken Soup for the Soul is a diversified media and consumer products company based in Cos Cob, Connecticut. Established in 1990, it is renowned for its inspirational book series, "Chicken Soup for the Soul," which has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. The company has expanded its offerings to include pet food products, soups, licensed merchandise, and digital content. It also produces and distributes TV shows, movies, and video programming, available through its three flagship advertising-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) streaming services: Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul. Additionally, it operates Redbox Free Live TV, a free ad-supported streaming television service, and maintains a network of approximately 29,000 DVD rental kiosks across the United States. The company's mission is to bring out the best of the human spirit by curating and sharing stories of hope, comfort, and positivity across various platforms.
Top Stages
Past deals in Television
Locomotive Global
Acquisition in 2021
Locomotive Global is an executive production company specializing in the development, production, and distribution of original scripted premium television and film projects tailored to Indian audiences. Its primary focus lies in creating content grounded in Indian stories and storytelling, yet developed and produced with global sensibilities for a worldwide market. The company's offerings encompass content development and production, programming sales, and distribution of Indian content with international appeal.
Screen Media Ventures
Acquisition in 2017
Screen Media Ventures, LLC is a prominent independent motion picture distribution company based in New York City, founded in 1999. It specializes in acquiring and distributing films across various platforms, including U.S. and international theatrical releases, home video, broadcast television, cable networks, and digital media. The company has established one of the largest independently owned motion picture libraries, offering a diverse range of content, from feature films to compelling documentaries and foreign films. Screen Media Ventures is recognized as the largest independent supplier of motion pictures to U.S. broadcast markets, having launched numerous syndication packages to television stations. Additionally, it licenses programming to various cable networks and new media providers, positioning itself as a key player in the global motion picture distribution industry. As of November 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc.
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