SnagFilms Grabs $7 Million to Share Indie Movies Online
Terry Semel, who used to make really, really big movies for a living, is one of the investors in a start-up that works on the other end of the spectrum.
SnagFilms snags more films, lands on more devices
SnagFilms is rapidly expanding both its content and distribution. As a result, it's announcing its first slate of fictional titles, as well as availability on more connected devices like Android tablets, as well as sales channels through DirecTV, Vudu and Amazon.
SnagFilms Brings Free, Ad-Supported Movies to Roku
Indie distributor SnagFilms continues to find new ways to reach viewers in their living rooms, with the launch of a new channel on Roku broadband set-top boxes. Through the SnagFilms channel, viewers can now get access to 150 different independent movies on Roku set-tops.
Boxee Box Adds Movie Trailers, Documentaries and HBO Go
A new firmware update for the Boxee Box adds new features to its user interface and video playback, as well as support for more languages. The update also adds new content, including movie trailers, new apps from Wealth TV and SnagFilms and access to HBO Go.
Media Decoder: A Digital Niche for Indie Film
SnagFilms, a site that shows documentaries free, will get a $10 million to begin including indie films in its library.
SnagFilms to Expand Distribution of Documentaries
The service is planning new channels for two cable operators, and it is aiming to greatly expand sales and rentals online.
