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| Formerly | Grouper (2004–2007) Sony Crackle (2018–2019) |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2004 (as Grouper) May 4, 2007 (as Crackle) |
| Founders | Josh Felser Dave Samuel Mike Sitrin Aviv Eyal |
| Fate | Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation by parent company |
| Headquarters | , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Services | Digital streaming |
| Members | 40 million monthly active users (as of December 31, 2021[update]) |
| Parent | Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment |
Crackle is an American video streaming service. It was founded in 2004 as Grouper, before the service was purchased by Sony Pictures in 2006 and renamed Crackle. In 2018, the name was changed to Sony Crackle.[1] Sony sold a majority stake to Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment in March 2019, and the name was changed back to Crackle.[2][3]
- ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (January 14, 2018). "Crackle Officially Changes Name To Sony Crackle — TCA". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (March 28, 2019). "Sony Crackle Gets Reboot Via Chicken Soup For The Soul Joint Venture; Eric Berger To Depart After Deal Close". Deadline. Retrieved April 9, 2019.
- ^ Jarvey, Natalie (March 28, 2019). "Sony Sells Crackle Majority Stake to Chicken Soup for the Soul". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 25, 2023.