Popcornflix Acquires New Kids Content, Including All Episodes of the Award-Winning "Life with Derek" Series

NEW YORK, June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Popcornflix^TM, one of the most widely available free movie and TV streaming services in the world, announced today the addition of four popular children's series to its library. The new content, including all seasons of the global hit show Life with Derek, will also be available on Popcornflix Kids, an app devoted to providing family-friendly entertainment for kids of all ages.

Life with Derek (70 x half-hour), a Disney Channel favorite about feuding step-siblings, starring Ashley Leggat and Michael Seater, is produced and distributed by Shaftesbury and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the prestigious Shaw Rocket Prize.

New content also includes Dragon Booster, an animated series about the adventures of a stable boy riding a dragon, as well as St. Bear's Doll Hospital, a pre-school series in which puppets mend broken toys and dolls, and My Animal Family, a narrated series featuring footage of wild animal families. These new series join other popular content already available on Popcornflix and Popcornflix Kids, including Big Comfy Couch and cartoon classics like Betty Boop and Popeye.

"Families are looking for kid-friendly entertainment options that won't break the bank and are accessible from a wide range of devices," says David Fannon, Executive Vice President at Popcornflix. "Shows like 'Life with Derek,' about a modern-day blended family, resonate with a lot of kids today, and we're proud to offer the entire series – plus hours of additional content – at no charge."

Popcornflix and Popcornflix Kids provide free access to thousands of full-length movies and TV shows online as well as on Roku, Sony PlayStation PS3 and PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, as well as leading mobile devices and Smart TVs. As ad-supported platforms, Popcornflix and Popcornflix Kids provide access to TV shows and movies that include pre-roll, mid-rolls and banner ads. By advertising on Popcornflix and Popcornflix Kids, content and advertising partners can connect with a new generation of TV and movie viewers.

About Popcornflix
Popcornflix^TM is a service of Screen Media Ventures LLC, a leading global independent motion picture distribution company with a broad distribution network that includes U.S. and international theatrical, home video, television, cable and new media distribution, with one of the largest independently owned motion picture libraries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. Popcornflix programming is available on multiple platforms, including Sony PlayStation PS3 and PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Roku, iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Samsung, Bravia, Panasonic and Google Smart TVs. For more information, visit www.popcornflix.com, www.frightpix.com and www.popcornflixkids.com.  

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