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Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it formed a joint venture with Swirl Films to relaunch the Ad-supported Video on Demand (AVOD) service FrightPIX as a Free Ad-supported Streaming Television channel (FAST), YouTube channel, and offer it through other connected platforms. A home for creature features, zombies, thrillers, and creepy crimes, FrightPIX offers viewers a curated selection of programs guaranteed to make audiences feel the need to check under the bed before they sleep at night.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has formed a joint venture with FUEL TV, the global leader in action-sports content, to create FUEL TV branded Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) and Free Ad-Supported Streaming (FAST) channels. The companies will combine their respective content catalogs, including Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment-owned Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) channels, which will become FUEL TV SURF, and LiftTicket will become FUEL TV SNOW. In addition, the venture will create two new channels, FUEL TV SKATE and FUEL TV BIKE. These powerful new channels will create a new standard in action-sports content available on major streaming platforms to viewers across millions of screens of all sizes and types.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has received a notice (“The Notice”) from the Nasdaq Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) on November 21, 2023 indicating that the Company is not currently in compliance with Nasdaq’s Listing Rules (“the Listing Rules”) due to the Company’s inability to timely file its Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2023 (the “Form 10-Q”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Notice does not immediately affect the listing or trading of the Company’s securities. According to Listing Rule 5250(c)(1), the Company was required to file Form 10-Q by November 14, 2023 (the “Due Date”). The Company previously reported its inability to file Form 10-Q by the Due Date in Form 12b-25 that the Company filed with the SEC on November 14, 2023.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) company, today announced the launch of a promotion with Itasca, Illinois-based grocery retailer Jewel-Osco to offer consumers “Pizza and a Movie Night.” By buying a Signature Select pizza, consumers will receive a code at checkout that can be redeemed for a free movie rental at Redbox kiosks or digitally through the Redbox app, which is available on a wide range of devices, including Roku, Samsung, iOS, and Android.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced the sneaker lifestyle meets hip-hop culture series Just for Kicks will premiere on October 19 exclusively on the free streaming service Crackle. The series comes from producer/director Rhyan LaMarr and entrepreneur Antoine Wade and features well-known entertainment and NBA stars, including Allen Iverson, Jordan Clarkson, John Salley, Rich the Kid, Bun B., Adam Waheed, Liane V., Barton Fitzpatrick, and many others.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) company, today announced “Barbie” – the number one movie of 2023 – will be available to rent on Blu-ray Disc® and DVD at Redbox® kiosks nationwide starting Tuesday, October 17.

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) announced today a partnership between its marketing solutions business, TruAudience®, and Crackle Connex, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) advertising sales division. TruAudience will help Crackle Connex create custom audiences from first-party “viewership” data and retarget viewers of Connected TV (CTV) campaigns at Redbox kiosks nationwide.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) company, today announced it will increase the number of catalog and niche titles in its kiosks to serve former Netflix DVD customers. As Netflix closes its DVD operations this week, Redbox has been working to provide content that the former DVD.com audience will enjoy in its approximately 29,000 Redbox kiosks nationwide. The titles will include hard-to-find films such as Ugly Dolls, catalog titles including Jerry Maguire, and films from third parties that include Vertical and Decal. These titles are in addition to the latest films from major studios, which will soon include the massive hit films Oppenheimer and Barbie.

Crackle Connex, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) advertising sales division, today announced that they are working to provide new advertising capabilities for its AVOD and FAST services.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced “Barbie” – the number one movie of 2023 – is now available on the Redbox streaming app for rental or purchase. Fans can now get their pink on through Premium Video on Demand (PVOD) or Premium Electronic Sell Through (PEST) and always be in Barbie Land.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced it has expanded its popular Redbox Perks loyalty program to now include its Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD) platform. By simply renting or purchasing movies, consumers can quickly accrue points. They can be exchanged for free rentals at approximately 29,000 Redbox kiosks or discounts for TVOD rentals or purchases.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) production subsidiary in India, Locomotive Global, today announced its hit series Rana Naidu has been named one of Netflix’s top 10 original series streamed globally by Parrot Analytics. The series earlier this year received a greenlight from Netflix India for a second season and is currently preparing for production.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced it has launched its popular Chicken Soup for the Soul Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel on the Philo streaming TV service. Starting today, Philo consumers can access hundreds of hours of movies and television series that warm the heart – 24 hours a day at no additional cost to their subscription plans. The Philo app can be accessed through numerous devices, including Roku, Samsung TVs, and Amazon Fire TV.

Redbox and advertising platform Crackle Connex, both Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment companies (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced they are now working with entertainment platform TikTok. TikTok will provide Redbox with top content from the platform which will be featured on over 3,000 video screens on top of Redbox kiosks nationwide, and brands will have the opportunity to advertise alongside it.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced its Redbox Romance Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channel will begin streaming Christmas and holiday movies 24 hours a day starting this Saturday through New Year’s Day. Available on the Redbox free streaming app, the Roku Channel, and LG FAST services, the Redbox Romance Channel offers holiday enthusiasts over 75 original romantic movies with stars that include Henry Winkler, Lacey Chabert, and Kelly LeBrock.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced its customer loyalty members have named Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny as the most anticipated movie of 2023. Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One came in a close second, followed by Aquaman and The Lost Kingdom. The results come from a survey of a segment of Redbox’s over 42 million customer loyalty program members.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has green lit the sneaker lifestyle meets hip-hop series Just for Kicks. The series comes from producer/director Rhyan LaMarr and entrepreneur Antoine Wade and features well-known entertainment and NBA stars, including Allen Iverson, Jordan Clarkson, Rich the Kid, Bun B, Barton Fitzpatrick, and many others. Just for Kicks is being produced in association with Crackle Connex, the company’s advertising division which will integrate brands into the series. It will premiere later this summer on the free streaming service Crackle.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it will premiere the original lifestyle series At Home with Genevieve Friday, June 23 on its free streaming service Crackle. Hosted by expert celebrity interior designer Genevieve Gorder, the series will help viewers organize their homes and offer great entertaining ideas, among other topics. At Home with Genevieve is presented by PetSmart through a branded partnership agreement with the company’s advertising division Crackle Connex.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers for value-conscious consumers, today announced it will launch a first-of-its-kind viewer reward program across its entire streaming ecosystem with TaTaTu. By simply watching Ad-Supported Video-on-Demand (AVOD) or Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) through the company’s streaming services, consumers will earn coins which can be used to bid on prizes and buy products. The service will be available on the Redbox, Crackle, and Chicken Soup for the Soul streaming apps.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced that Redbox’s Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD) service had its largest revenue week in the company’s history. The Premium Video-on-Demand (PVOD) and Premium Electronic Sell Through (PEST) debut of the massive animated hit The Super Mario Bros. Movie surpassed the recent record PEST launch of Avatar: The Way of Water.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it has signed a deal with AMC Networks (Nasdaq: AMCX) to add 12 Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels. These new channels include the post-apocalyptic horror drama The Walking Dead Universe, the sketch comedy series Portlandia, and sports fan-focused MSG SportsZone. The channels will soon be available and can be accessed through the Redbox app on Roku, Samsung TVs, and many other devices.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023, after market close on Monday, May 15, 2023.

Crackle Connex, Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) advertising sales division, today presented at the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) Newfronts in New York, showcasing the company’s unique capabilities in making emotional, engaging and profitable connections between brands and consumers across its full-scale media offering. Less than a month after being formed, Crackle Connex is now reaching over 80 million monthly active users (MAU). This represents a 100% growth over the last 12 months, fueled by:

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced that Crackle Connex, the company’s sales platform, has signed to become a member of Geopath, the not-for-profit organization that provides the industry standard audience metrics for out-of-home (OOH) advertising. Crackle Connex will begin using Geopath data to understand audience targeting, audience measurement, and return on ad spend (ROAS) for more than 2,700 video screens on top of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s Redbox kiosks nationwide.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEL, CSSEN), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the timing for the payment of its declared regular monthly dividend of $0.2031 per share of its 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for May 2023. The dividend will be payable on or around May 15, 2023 to holders of record as of April 30, 2023. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) production subsidiary in India – Locomotive Global – today provided an update on its rapidly growing original operations. The company’s popular series Rana Naidu has received a greenlight from Netflix India for a second season. The series' first season was extremely popular – and quickly became India's number-one streamed series shortly after launching – and trended in Netflix’s Global Top 10 for Non-English TV two weeks after it launched.

Redbox, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company – one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced it signed an expanded partnership agreement with Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) to add 1,500 Redbox kiosks over the next two years. This will bring the number of Redbox kiosks at Dollar General to over 5,000 locations by the end of 2024, giving customers faster access to the newest movies.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced it will add Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) channels from Fremantle, Revry, and Love Stories TV to its Redbox Free Live TV service. These new channels – including The Jamie Oliver Channel, Supermarket Sweep, Revry, and Love Stories TV – will soon be available and can be accessed through the Redbox app on devices that include Roku, Samsung TVs, and many others.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced Crackle Connex, a new advertising sales platform that simplifies the advertising buying process, has signed deals with two of the fastest growing Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) networks in the US – rapidly scaling its reach to over 10,000 video screens. The company is adding screens through agreements with Coinstar’s adPlanet™ Retail Media Group – the largest grocery and retail DOOH network in the US, and Velocity, a Managed Solutions Company – an industry-leading technology solutions provider of digital signage and DOOH media solutions across a nationwide high traffic retail-focused network that includes movie theaters and grocery stores, among others.

Crackle Connex, a division of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) that simplifies the connected TV buying process for brands, today announced it has signed a deal with live TV streaming service Vidgo to exclusively represent Vidgo’s advertising sales and operations in the US. Vidgo will leverage Crackle Connex’s deep advertising industry relations and offer brands a simple way to buy ads across over 200 channels.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced that the company had the largest Transactional Video-on-Demand (TVOD) revenue week in the company’s history. The Redbox streaming platform hit record revenue with the premium release of Avatar: The Way of Water and the premiere of Creed III. The simultaneous release of Plane at the kiosk and standard Video-on-Demand (VOD) also contributed to this success.

Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group is proud to announce a new partnership with Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) and its subsidiary company Redbox. The rapidly growing Redbox Live TV – a free streaming service available within the Redbox streaming app, featuring more than 160 channels – now carries three Allen Media Group FAST channels: The Weather Channel en Español, Pattrn and theGrio Television Network. Viewers can stream these three Allen Media Group FAST channels for free on the Redbox streaming app, which is available on connected TVs and devices from Roku, Samsung, VIZIO, LG, and more than a dozen more platforms.

QVC® and HSN®, world leaders in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video-driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, have launched their livestream shopping channels on Redbox’s streaming app. QVC and HSN are the only livestream shopping channels available on the Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE)-owned Redbox Free Live TV service, which is accessible to millions of consumers via the free Redbox app. QVC and HSN are part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), one of the largest premium content providers to value-conscious consumers, announced today the premiere of the fourth season of the award-winning Crackle original series Going From Broke. Backed by executive producer Ashton Kutcher (Punk’d, The Ranch, Butterfly Effect), the series features major brand integrations from companies that include Chegg, Lyft, Getaround and the non-profit Pandemic of Love. Going From Broke is now available to stream on the free Crackle app on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and many others.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) continues celebrating Black History Month with the premiere of three new original series. The docuseries HBCU Homecomings: The Journey to the Yard presented by American Family Insurance, The HBCU Honors Award Show, and the powerful historical documentary Miami’s Richmond Heights: The Black Shangri-La are now available to stream for free through the Redbox and Crackle apps. The titles were produced by Hip Rock Star, an award-winning, socially-conscious media production and 360 agency, and are part of an ongoing relationship with Publicis Media’s APX Content Ventures to create quality content that elevates diverse voices and storylines.

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the true-crime-inspired thriller Maggie Moore(s). Directed by John Slattery and written by Paul Bernbaum, the film reunites Slattery with his Emmy-winning Mad Men co-star, Jon Hamm (Top Gun Maverick, Confess, Fletch). Maggie Moore(s) also stars Emmy winner Tina Fey (Date Night, 30 Rock), Emmy nominee Nick Mohammed (Ted Lasso), Micah Stock (Kindred), Mary Holland (Happiest Season) and Happy Anderson (Mindhunter). Screen Media is planning a theatrical release in June, followed by a digital release later that month.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Television Group, a division of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE), today announced it has greenlit the pilot for the reality series Mutual Aid Brigade and will begin production in April. Co-hosted by Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing and author, speaker, and activist Shelly Tygielski, the series puts a new spin on the uplifting reality television genre as it allows viewers to not only participate in charitable activities on each episode but will also let them see the encouraging results of their efforts and contributions.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEL, CSSEN), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the timing for the payment of its declared regular monthly dividend of $0.2031 per share of its 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for February 2023. The dividend will be payable on or around February 15, 2023 to holders of record as of January 31, 2023. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEL, CSSEN), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the timing for the payment of its declared regular monthly dividend of $0.2031 per share of its 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for January 2023. The dividend will be payable on or around January 15, 2023 to holders of record as of December 31, 2022. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE, CSSEP, CSSEL, CSSEN), one of the largest providers of premium content to value-conscious consumers, today announced the timing for the payment of its declared regular monthly dividend of $0.2031 per share of its 9.75% Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock for December 2022. The dividend will be payable on or around December 15, 2022 to holders of record as of November 30, 2022. The dividend will be paid in cash.

Crackle Plus, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company and one of the largest operators of advertising-supported video on demand (AVOD) streaming services, today announced the original series, Wedding Talk, starring hosts Tara Lipinski, Jose Rolon and Jove Meyer will debut October 13. Wedding Talk will be available exclusively on the Chicken Soup for the Soul and Crackle ad-supported streaming apps, as well as Chicken Soup for the Soul’s free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment’s (NASDAQ: CSSE) chairman and chief executive officer, William J. Rouhana, today announced the formation of a new senior leadership team drawn from both Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment and Redbox. As previously announced, entertainment and streaming industry veterans Galen C. Smith, executive vice chairman, and Jonathan Katz, president, will lead this team of executives across a number of areas to support the company’s rapid growth. Both Smith and Katz will report to Rouhana.

Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (NASDAQ: CSSE) today announced the company has completed the acquisition of Redbox Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: RDBX) – creating an entertainment content and distribution offering targeting value-conscious consumers. The combined companies now offer ad-supported video on demand (AVOD), over 145 free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels, transactional video on demand (TVOD), and a network of over 36,000 kiosks nationwide, all supported by original film and television production and distribution divisions. The company expects revenue to more than triple through this acquisition to approximately $500 million annually.