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andyross
Roku Guru

Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting down

Just a note that Chicken Soup for the Soul is liquidating under Chapter 7 bankruptcy. They are the parent company of Redbox and Crackle. Redbox is already dead, and Crackle probably will be soon if not already.

https://cordcuttersnews.com/redbox-will-shutdown-dvd-rentals-its-streaming-service-as-will-crackle/ 

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andyross
Roku Guru

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting down

Just found out they also own Popcornflix.

geneb2450
Binge Watcher

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting down

POPCORN Fix seems to have been down now since Sept. 1st.

LSC6
Reel Rookie

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting downt or does same fade if you leave it sl

POPCORN CHANNEL APP does not work on ROKU TV or ROKU EXPRESS 4K. After loading it a week ago, it just fades to grey when you try to run it selected after a few minutes. Both systems the same, Tried deleting it and re-install (after software update boot and forcing the turnoff & on reset). Other streaming apps  works fine. 

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andyross
Roku Guru

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting downt or does same fade if you leave it sl

The parent company is liquidating under Chapter 7. Redbox is already gone. It looks like PopcornFlix has now shut down. Crackle will probably die soon. From the few times I have tried it, the home screen has not changed as far as what is being advertised.

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LSC6
Reel Rookie

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting downt or does same fade if you leave it sl

Thanks for the information! 

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tabbycat3t
Channel Surfer

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting down

It's gone from my newer model Roku tv...but still showing up on my older model Roku tv.

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Newer model Roku tv

b2net
Streaming Star

Re: Redbox, Crackle, Popcornflix shutting down

Popcornflix still has active app on Roku.  Yet Crackle and Redbox are gone.

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