Sony Pictures' Crackle Premieres Three Original Web Series and New C-Spot Line-Up

    SAUSALITO, Calif., June 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Pictures Entertainment
 online video network Crackle today announced the release of nine original
 series that encompass a variety of genres from comedy to music to gaming
 and lifestyle. The announcement marks Crackle's continued commitment to
 providing the most innovative original programming for today's discerning
 online audiences.
 
     There's something for everyone in Crackle's new slate of short-form
 programming.
 
 

         For the gaming and pop culture community, Hollywood glitz meets gamer
         geekdom in The Jace Hall Show, hosted by film, television and
         videogame producer Jason "Jace" Hall.
 
         In the comedy genre, new shows include the original comedy series
         Purple Onion Season Two, featuring stand-up from today's funniest
         acts, and six original short form scripted series as part of C-Spot.
 
               C-Spot -- On June 16th, the second 13-week season of Sony
               Pictures Television's comedy channel will debut with the return
               of The Roadents and five new original series including The
               Rascal, That Guy, Owen Benjamin Presents, Comedy Gumbo and Mr.
               Justice & Powerful Girl.
 
         For music lovers, there's the Take-Away Shows, the highly-anticipated
         series from Parisian music video director Vincent Moon just off the
         heels of his recent R.E.M. and Arcade Fire videos.
 
     "Crackle kicks into high gear this summer as we release a slew of hot
 new shows we've been developing this year, giving our audience creative
 original programming including appearances from familiar celebrities like
 Greg Proops, Christina Milian, Wilmer Valderama and Greg Grunberg," said
 Jonathan Shambroom, general manager of Crackle. "This diverse, high quality
 programming offers something for everyone -- from comedy fans to game
 enthusiasts to music lovers -- which makes Crackle stand out when it comes
 to original programming."
 
     Highlights from the summer's line-up include:
 
     The Jace Hall Show
 
     This 13-part short-form lifestyle series created and hosted by film,
 television and videogame producer Jason "Jace" Hall, is now available on
 Crackle. The show offers a sneak peek into the ever melding entertainment
 and gaming world with a mix of stunts and interviews with film, TV, music
 and videogame icons, and will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage
 from the hottest game developers. From pop culture fanatics to avid game
 enthusiasts, The Jace Hall Show offers something for everyone. Among the
 anticipated segments are a special glimpse at Duke Nukem Forever, a gaming
 face off with Zachary Levi, the star of NBC's hit series Chuck, and an
 indoor skydiving and shooting challenge with Gears of War creator Cliff
 "Cliffy B" Bleszinski. The show is produced by HDFILMS.
 
     Check it out: http://crackle.com/jacehall
 
     Take-Away Shows
 
     World-renowned auteur music video director Vincent Moon brings his
 original music series exclusively to Crackle. The Take-Away Shows takes an
 intimate look at some of the world's most exciting bands like Bodies of
 Water, Walkmen, Rosebuds, Rock Plaza Central and more. Broken out into four
 seasons, the series includes more than 40 new and exclusive videos
 performed by today's most cutting edge bands. Each video is shot in an
 unexpected location such as an elevator, rainy city street or inside a New
 York City cab. Moon has gained fame shooting videos for R.E.M., Arcade
 Fire, Grizzly Bear and Beirut among others.
 
     Check it out: http://crackle.com/c/takeawayshows
 
     Purple Onion Season Two
 
     The Purple Onion is the high church of San Francisco comedy, a place
 where comics young and old preach the good (and bad) word of standup.
 Crackle is the exclusive online home to this venerable venue, which has
 hosted such luminaries as Richard Pryor, Lenny Bruce, and Robin Williams.
 Purple Onion Season Two mixes standup giants like Greg Proops and Patton
 Oswalt with the funniest, most envelope-pushing young comics in the
 country. In other words, it's standup history in the making.
 
     Check it out: http://crackle.com/c/purpleonion
 
     C-Spot Season Two
 
     In its second 13-week season, C-Spot will feature the following six
 series with new episodes premiering every week on their respective day on
 Crackle:
 
 

     --  The Rascal (Mondays) is an action packed over-the-top comedy starring
         Jay Rondot as a small time criminal who attempts to graduate to the
         big leagues by selling nuclear fusion secrets to the highest bidder.
         Using any means necessary, his twin brother (also played by Rondot)
         leads the federal government's manhunt to thwart his efforts.  Rondot
         and Ross Novie created and executive produce The Rascal.  The web
         series is produced by Rondovie Industries.
 
     --  That Guy (Tuesdays) is a new comedy web series that utilizes
         uncomfortable humor (a la "The Office") about ... well, that guy.  Do
         you know the guy who talks way too loudly on his cell phone?  Or the
         one who takes way too long to order?  The guy who wears a cowboy hat
         to every party?  Or even better, the guy who can insult everyone he
         makes small talk with at a dinner party?  Then you know That Guy.
         Matt Vascellaro and Kent Haines created and executive produce the web
         series.  That Guy is produced by Vascellaro/Haines Inc.
 
     --  Owen Benjamin Presents (Wednesdays) encompass a combination of How-To
         segments, music videos, and other online vignettes from
         actor/comedian/Internet video genius Owen Benjamin.  While How-To
         guides may come a dime-a-dozen, they rarely address topics that one
         can apply to awkward real-life situations.  Benjamin offers his own
         unique take and expertise in successfully dealing with uncomfortable
         situations that range from "How to get your one-night-stand to leave"
         to "How to tell your friend he has bad breath" and "How to fake a
         talent," among others.  Additionally, Benjamin makes his parents proud
         by putting his musical talents (and real-life training as a classical
         pianist) to good use in hilarious music videos that showcase his
         original songs.  The web series was created and is executive produced
         by Owen Benjamin, and is produced by Owen Benjamin, Inc.
 
     --  The Roadents (Thursdays) is the returning web series best described as
         "The Odd Couple" meets "Easy Rider" for the YouTube generation.  This
         2D and 3D animated-hybrid, improvisational comedy series centers on
         two guinea pigs, Pee Pee and Buttercup, that hit the road in a 1983
         Winnebago.  Justin Hilden created the web series that NewTeeVee.com
         praised, writing, "The animation is top-notch and the voice acting is
         excellent."  The Roadents is executive produced by Kelli Bixler and
         produced by Kristofer Updike.  The web series is produced by Bix Pix
         Entertainment.
 
     --  Comedy Gumbo (Fridays) is a new sketch show made especially for those
         who don't have time to watch a sketch show.  Commercial parodies,
         bizarre characters, short films, sketches, and one-off jokes comprise
         each 2-4 minute hysterical episode that you just have to see to
         understand.  Comedy Gumbo was created and is executive produced by
         Payman Benz and Sean Becker.  Ten episodes of the web series are being
         produced by Awkward Pictures.
 
     --  Mr. Justice & Powerful Girl (weekends) is a new reality-comedy web
         series that documents the benevolent efforts of two superheroes who
         give unsolicited help to strangers in need.  While some might describe
         their missions as ridiculous, these two make every effort to better
         society one small task at a time.  Mr. Justice & Powerful Girl was
         created by Ross McCall and Aaron Peters.  The web series is produced
         by their production company, Whiteboard Entertainment.
 
     About Crackle, Inc.
 
     Crackle, Inc., a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company, is a
 multi-platform video entertainment network and studio that distributes work
 from the hottest established and emerging talent on the web and beyond.
 Crackle's addictive channels and shows reach a global audience across the
 Internet, in the living room, and on devices including a broad range of
 Sony electronics. Crackle, in on-going collaboration with Sony Pictures
 Entertainment and other leading partners, discovers and promotes the stars
 of tomorrow. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com
 
 
 

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