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SideReel

SideReel
The logo of SideReel.
Type of business Online media
Type of site
Video Portal / Entertainment Fansite
Headquarters San Francisco, California, U.S.
Parent All Media Network
Slogan(s) The smart way to find, track and watch shows online.
Website SideReel.com
Alexa rank Negative increase 4,741 (August 2016)
Registration Optional
Launched February 24, 2007; 9 years ago (2007-02-24)

SideReel is a website that offers users the ability to search for television shows, track them and watch full episodes online. It is a TV community site with user discussions, reviews, and news. SideReel acts as a medium, connecting users to content centered on the shows that interest them and organizing the information around those shows.

To compile a comprehensive list of television shows and movies and aggregate content for them. SideReel is a site that provides links to view full episodes online, as well as a forum to discuss and review TV shows and movies.

This site allows users to actively participate in the functioning of the site—requesting augments, updates, or changes to information they deem necessary. Furthermore, SideReel 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.

SideReel launched in April 2007 and was featured in CNET's Webware "beta watch" that same month. In 2008 SideReel was chosen by AlwaysOn in their list of OnHollywood 100 Top Private Companies, a list of the top emerging technology companies in the field of digital entertainment and media. As of May 2010, SideReel was ranked as the largest independent TV Property in comScore's Entertainment – TV category.

SideReel was acquired by Rovi Corporation in 2011. In turn, Rovi spun off SideReel, along with AllGame, AllMovie, AllMusic, and Celebified, in July 2013 as All Media Network; the company's owners includes the original founders of SideReel and Ackrell Capital investor Mike Ackrell. Sister-sites include AllMusic.com, AllMovie.com, Celebified.com, and AllGame.com.


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