Spider-Man 2 Now on Crackle.com for Free

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Spider-Man 2 Now on Crackle.com for Free

Source:Sony Pictures Entertainment

April 29, 2009

Just announced by Sony Pictures Entertainment:

Crackle.com, Sony Pictures Entertainment's premium video website, will expand its feature film offering to nearly 100 titles, with dozens more on the way, it was announced today by Eric Berger, senior vice president, digital networks for Sony Pictures Television (SPT) at a content showcase for advertisers.

Recognized as having the best free online movie catalog, Crackle will present some of the best movies from Sony Pictures' vast library, adding new content monthly. Among the new films available is Spider-Man 2, which is available today, along with Groundhog Day, Stripes, A Few Good Men, 1941, American Hardcore, El Mariachi, several Godzilla movies, Big Fish, The Fan, LaBamba, People vs. Larry Flynt, Johnny Mnemonic, La Femme Nikita and others. Honda will be the launch sponsor.

"Our movie line up is unmatched online," said Berger. "These are the movies that matter for guys 18-34 and this is the next step in creating our direct to consumer network."

Additionally, Crackle will now be offering a new service called Crackle Cinemactive, an interactive game based on pop culture facts related to movie video clips from the biggest films and the biggest stars. Viewers select a theme and then play against the house, or sit back and learn about their favorite films.

"Cinemactive brings a whole new element to online filmgoing," said Berger. "From themes such as 'Appetite for Apatow' to 'Villain Hall of Fame,' we've used our library to create an interactive game experience around movies for those who think they know everything about them, or those who just want to learn more in a fun way."

The announcement was made at a digital content showcase for advertisers, hosted by Amy Carney, president of advertiser sales for SPT. The group also sells advertising for Sony Music Entertainment's MyPlay, Sony PlayStation and FEARnet, all of which were highlighted at the event.

"Crackle's movie offering gives advertisers the chance to associate their brands with some of the best pop culture icons," said Carney.

Crackle has enjoyed great success this year and is ranked among the top ten video entertainment destinations on the web, according to Comscore's data. In the first quarter of 2009, total streams were up 84% and streams per unique were up 54%, validating the site's strategy, combining original series with short and longform television and movie programming, aimed at men 18-34.

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Posted by: Zack Morris on April 29, 2009 at 11:13:53

Time Out.
I think my computer froze.
Must be time for my monologue.

Posted by: Chujong on April 29, 2009 at 11:14:17

Cool news! Is anyone subscribed to this service (Crackle)? If so, what is your experience like, i.e. hate, like, whatever, etc.? Thanks!

Posted by: Early bird on April 29, 2009 at 11:25:12

its like hulu

Posted by: Darkhawk on April 29, 2009 at 12:08:28

I already own Spider-Man 2 so this is pointless. Also, if it's not Spider-Man 2.1 then it really is pointless and to add, never heard of Crackle before.

Posted by: RoughNTumble on April 29, 2009 at 12:16:25

Spiderman 2 is the most successful superhero-themed comic book film. I know that many would argue for Watchmen and Dark Knight, and those are great films, but both aren't qute "superhero" films. They are a reaction to what comic books, at their best, do with the theme of superheroes. Spiderman 2 has a purity to it, in that it, better than any other movie i can think of, recreates the pleasure of sitting down and reading this kind of story on the page. It has heart, complexity, and says something, while still capturing the escapism of swashbuckling adventure. I'm glad it's available for free.

Posted by: Lancer on April 29, 2009 at 12:37:27

K this Crackle site sucks, you can't even watch anything on it. I've registered and clicked Spiderman 2 on the main page and nothing happens. You suck Crackle...

Posted by: Lancer on April 29, 2009 at 12:42:14

Sorry to double post, but don't waste your time with this site. No matter what video link you click on it takes you right to their "Show Guide"; clearly not what I wanted. Crackle is fail. Stay away.

Posted by: Adab on April 29, 2009 at 13:05:59

It's pointless. Why watch it online when you have the DVD?
And, in that case, why have a movie I've seen hundreds of times?

Posted by: RobRod on April 29, 2009 at 13:17:15

I recommend you all watch El Mariachi. If you haven't seen it!

Posted by: tank on April 29, 2009 at 13:58:12

its like a crappy version of hulu..

Posted by: the guy on April 29, 2009 at 14:46:32

ill just stick with watch-movies-links.net

Posted by: guyver 1 on April 29, 2009 at 14:59:30

i couldnt agree more with you ROUGHNTUMBLE

Posted by: Darkseid on April 29, 2009 at 15:42:37

its nice that they have free movies and stuff but are we supposed to get excited they have a movie that half the world has seen or owns?. Plus it gets played on tv alot. id be more interested if they had older stuff thats hard to find or good shows from other countries that arent easy to get over here

Posted by: Edge on April 29, 2009 at 16:19:00

Spider-Man Rooocks!!!

Posted by: I Believe In Jon Faverau on April 29, 2009 at 16:27:14

Edge, everyone know Spidey rocks.

Posted by: danDman on April 29, 2009 at 16:30:35

Spiderman sucks.TDK rules.

Posted by: Honest Fan on April 29, 2009 at 17:36:45

This movie was great... but c'mon... who doesn't already own this?

Posted by: Tone Sharp on April 30, 2009 at 01:35:31

Yeah, kind of pointless to post on THIS site. You're much more an oddball on SHH! if you DON'T own several copies.

Posted by: daniel clavette on June 12, 2009 at 21:51:34

Spider-man is truly cool superhero .

Posted by: smp83amp07 on October 18, 2009 at 17:18:17

i would like 2 c more movies like in our genre.era. i love that spiderman2 is here but i would 2 cmore action,horror,girlystuff,kids movies,cartoons,etc.

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