# CinemaNow: Entertainment, Marina del Rey, United States

> CinemaNow: CinemaNow was an over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand and streaming media company founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles/Marina del Rey, California.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/cinemanow (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# CinemaNow

CinemaNow was an over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand and streaming media company founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles/Marina del Rey, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series E

Entertainment Marina del Rey, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 1999 27 years old
- **Team:** 15 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $31M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series E Jul 2006

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- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About CinemaNow

CinemaNow was an over-the-top (OTT) video-on-demand and streaming media company founded in 1999 and based in Los Angeles/Marina del Rey, California.

It was a pioneer in online film distribution, initially launching as a pay-per-view streaming service and later evolving into a digital storefront for premium film and television content. The platform allowed consumers to buy, rent, and stream movies and TV shows from a large digital library. At its peak, CinemaNow's catalog included approximately 55,000 titles, featuring a diverse range of content such as feature films, short films, music concerts, and TV programs. The service supported on-demand streaming, rental, purchase, and, at times, subscription or ad-supported access. CinemaNow partnered with numerous content licensors and studio partners, including major names like Disney, Warner Bros., and Paramount Pictures. It was accessible on various devices, including Roku, Chromecast, PlayStation, Xbox, and smart TVs. CinemaNow ceased operations in August 2017 after being acquired by FilmOn in 2016.

## What company datasets say CinemaNow raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$31M** in dollars

Last round **Series E**

Last round size **$20M**

Last round date **Jul 2006**

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

libraries social commentary consumers art house films white label solutions film critique film and video reimagining film curatorship experimental film information technology & services film analysis video artist video art film review webby award winner film from 2011 onward

Built with from their website

Google App Engine Google Cloud Google Cloud Run Blogger Viewport Meta Google Cloud Hosting Google Font API Google Plus Google Sites Mobile Friendly

+8 more

Open Graph RSS Vimeo Google Cloud Serverless Python Google AdSense OpenGSE Google Cloud DNS

- **Sector:** Entertainment
- **Industry code:** NAICS 519, 516210, SIC 8999
- **Region:** California

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