SideReel
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SideReel is a television show tracking website.[1] The site, while not a production or publishing entity, gives users access to various discussions, reviews, and news articles related to shows; it acts as a medium for users to access content centered around shows of their liking.
History
SideReel launched in April 2007 and was featured in CNET's Webware "beta watch" that same month.[2]
In 2011, SideReel was acquired by Rovi Corporation,[3] and the Allrovi.com site was launched.[1] The company also announced it had surpassed 1 million unique visitors in one day.[1]
In July 2013, Rovi spun off SideReel, along with AllGame, AllMovie, AllMusic, and Celebified, as All Media Network; the company's owners includes the original founders of SideReel and Ackrell Capital investor Mike Ackrell.[4][5]Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
In 2014, a free SideReel app was launched, allowing fans to find, track and watch their favorite TV series on iOS devices.[6] The site's Android and iOS apps were later withdrawn as they were too unprofitable.[7]
In 2020, the site was purchased by Netaktion LLC.[8]
Business model
SideReel compiles a comprehensive list of television shows and aggregates content for them. The site provides links to view full episodes online, as well as a forum to discuss and review TV shows.[9]
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Criticism
In 2010, an LA Times article was published using interviews with unnamed anti-piracy experts who accused SideReel of being a way for viewers to watch shows that are not available online by linking to pirated streaming sites. The company denied the charges, stating that it was merely a specialized search engine that points to legitimate sites and removes infringing links when notified of them.[9]
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External links
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