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SideReel is a television show tracking website.cite-ref-vator-2-0[2] The site, while not a production or publishing entity, gives users access to various discussions, reviews, and news articles related to shows; it acts as a medium for users to access content centered around shows of their liking.

• History

• Business model

• Criticism

• References

• External links

SideReel launched in April 2007 and was featured in CNET's Webware "beta watch" that same month.cite-ref-3[3]

In 2011, SideReel was acquired by Rovi Corporation,cite-ref-4[4] and the Allrovi.com site was launched.cite-ref-vator-2-1[2] The company also announced it had surpassed 1 million unique visitors in one day.cite-ref-vator-2-2[2]

In July 2013, Rovi spun off SideReel, along with AllGame, AllMovie, AllMusic, and Celebified, as All Media Network; the company's owners includes the original founders of SideReel and Ackrell Capital investor Mike Ackrell.cite-ref-5[5]cite-ref-6[6]

In 2014, a free SideReel app was launched, allowing fans to find, track and watch their favorite TV series on iOS devices.cite-ref-7[7] The site's Android and iOS apps were later withdrawn as they were too unprofitable.cite-ref-8[8]

In 2020, the site was purchased by Netaktion LLC.cite-ref-9[9]

SideReel compiles a comprehensive list of television shows and aggregates content for them. The site provides links to view full episodes online, as well as a forum to discuss and review TV shows.cite-ref-latimes-10-0[10]

This site allows users to actively collaborate on updating site content, and uses Facebook Connect to foster user participation and a sense of community. Users of Connect can see what shows friends like, and share their favorites.

In 2010, an LA Times article was published using interviews with unnamed anti-piracy experts who accused SideReel of being a way for viewers to watch shows that are not available online by linking to pirated streaming sites. The company denied the charges, stating that it was merely a specialized search engine that points to legitimate sites and removes infringing links when notified of them.cite-ref-latimes-10-1[10]

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cite-note-vator-22. ↑ "Rovi acquires SideReel, launches AllRovi.com". vator.tv. 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2017-08-08.

cite-note-33. ↑ citerefneedleman-rafe2007Needleman, Rafe (April 27, 2007). "Beta watch: SideReel opens new video wiki". CNET.

cite-note-44. ↑ "Rovi Buys Sidereel, Expands to the Web". Gigaom.com. March 1, 2011. Archived from the original on July 9, 2012.

cite-note-55. ↑ "Rovi Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2013 Financial Performance Announces Agreements to Sell Rovi Entertainment Store and Consumer Website Businesses". globalnewswire.com. 2013-07-31. Archived from the original on 2017-08-08. Retrieved 2017-08-08.

cite-note-66. ↑ "Digital Entertainment Veterans Launch 'All Media Network' to Perfect Digital Media Discovery". BusinessWire. December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2013.

cite-note-77. ↑ "SideReel app lets fans watch and track their favorite shows on iOS devices". adweek.com. 2014-03-13. Retrieved 2017-08-08.

cite-note-88. ↑ "An Important Update About the SideReel iOS and Android Apps". SideReel.com. Retrieved 2018-08-02.

cite-note-99. ↑ "About | SideReel".

cite-note-latimes-1010. ↑ citerefchmielewski-dawn-c-2010Chmielewski, Dawn C. (September 21, 2010). "Hollywood sounds alarm as streaming video websites enable a new wave of piracy". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 25, 2010. Retrieved 2017-08-08.

• Official website

• citerefmatthew-wise2011Matthew Wise (October 10, 2011). "SideReel – Zach Larson (video interview and transcript)". FounderLY.