New AVOD Chicken Soup for the Soul Streaming Service App Premieres on VIZIO
“VIZIO is pleased to launch the Chicken Soup for the Soul app and offer our audience titles from such a beloved brand,” said
“We are excited to bring the Chicken Soup for the Soul AVOD service to millions of VIZIO viewers. We plan to provide a unique blend of entertainment from content and distribution partners who share our vision,” said
With something for everyone, the Chicken Soup for the Soul streaming service offers a mixture of unscripted lifestyle programming,
Also now available on Crackle Plus is programming from Kin, a leader in celebrity-driven lifestyle programming. It includes 18 exclusive episodes of Tia Mowry’s Quick Fix, and 12 episodes of All Things Adrienne (
Chicken Soup for the Soul Originals and AVOD Exclusives available at launch include:
- Smart Home Nation (original), produced by
Efran Films in association with Chicken Soup for theSoul Entertainment andParkside Entertainment , and hosted byTanya Memme . The series explores the most awesome, state-of-the-art, smart houses on planet Earth. From A-list mansions with security systems that can recognize your face from down the block to heated backyards that allow you to swim outside while it’s snowing, this series highlights experimental tech havens that would look right at home in The Jetsons. - Senior Moment (exclusive), a romantic comedy-drama film directed by
Giorgio Serafini and starringWilliam Shatner ,Jean Smart andChristopher Lloyd . The film followsVictor Martin (Shatner), a retired NASA test pilot, after he loses his license from drag racing his vintage convertible aroundPalm Springs . Forced to take public transportation, he meetsCaroline (Smart) and learns to navigate love and life again. - Vacation Rental Potential (original), where designer and real estate expert
Holly Baker explores beautiful vacation rental properties across theU.S. helping clients unleash their entrepreneurial spirit – and maximize their earning potential.
Additional programming releasing monthly includes:
- Off the Rails (exclusive), Kelly Preston’s final film with
Jenny Seagrove ,Sally Philipps ,Andrea Corr , andJudi Dench about a group of 50-something women on a European vacation who have a change of itinerary when a teenager (Elizabeth Dormer-Phillips ) joins their plans. Hope Gap (exclusive), starringAnnette Benning ,Bill Nighy , and Josh O’Connor. The story follows two parents' visit with their son that takes a dramatic turn when dad reveals he’s leaving his wife.- Thanks for the Memories (exclusive), a romantic comedy with
Tamzin Merchant ,Tom Wlaschiha , andBekka Bowling tells the tale of a woman (Merchant) who, after receiving a blood transfusion, finds she now has memories that aren’t her own.
“For years, Chicken Soup for the Soul has been the go-to destination for those looking to find comfort, enlightenment, humor, and inspiration,” said
The VOD app launch on VIZIO follows Chicken Soup for the Soul’s recent FAST channel launches on VIZIO’s free streaming service, WatchFree+, as well as Plex, FreeCast, Redbox, LG Channels, Stirr, and XUMO.
Crackle Plus streaming services are currently distributed through 60 touch points in the
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