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Crackle for Comcast’s Xfinity

April 19, 2016

Crackle, Sony’s ad-supported streaming network, will launch their original programming on Xfinity on Demand on April 20th.

Crackle’s first content deal with a cable distribution partner will make its slate of entertaining originals available to all Xfinity TV subscribers in the US across platforms on Xfinity on Demand. Crackle’s original long-form content will be distributed for the first time as part of Comcast’s cable service, via Xfinity on Demand in the home.  It will also be available for TV Everywhere viewing with an Internet connection via the Xfinity TV app and website. Originals will include Jerry Seinfeld’s Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee and animated series SuperMansion starring and executive produced by Bryan Cranston.

“Our deal with Comcast expands the reach of our content to new audiences across Xfinity On Demand platforms, ” said Eric Berger, EVP Digital Networks, Sony Pictures Television and GM, Crackle. “Now, millions of viewers will be able to access Crackle’s original programming on demand, without having to leave their set top box environment.”

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