Pure Flix

Pure Flix, branded as Great American Pure Flix and sometimes stylized as Pureflix,[2][3] is an American Christian media subscription over-the-top streaming service,[4] owned by Sony Pictures and Great American Media.[1]

Pure Flix
Type of businessJoint venture
Type of site
OTT streaming platform
Available inEnglish (American)
Spanish (American)
HeadquartersScottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Country of originUnited States
Area servedWorldwide
OwnerSony Entertainment
Great American Media
URLpureflix.com
CommercialYes
RegistrationRequired
UsersIncrease 1 million (As of December 2020)[1]
Launched2015 (2015)
Current statusActive

History

The company was founded in 2015 by David A. R. White, replacing the streaming platform "I Am Flix".[5][6] Sony Pictures Television acquired Pureflix from Pinnacle Peak Pictures in 2020.[7] It merged with Great American Media in 2023.[8] William J. Abbott, former CEO of Hallmark Channel, became CEO of Pure Flix following the merger.[9]

Programming

It is known for its distribution of Sony's Affirm Films and Pinnacle Peak Pictures productions, such as the God's Not Dead series, Miracles from Heaven starring Jennifer Garner, War Room from filmmaker brothers Alex Kendrick and Stephen Kendrick, and The Jim Henson Company film The Star.[10] It also streams original content by Great American Family and Great American Living.[2]

The service also syndicates content from Angel Studios, Christian Broadcasting Network, NBCUniversal, and others, such as Bonanza, The Chosen, Superbook (reboot), Madeline, and VeggieTales.[11][7][12]

References
  1. Rizzo, Lillian (May 11, 2023). "Sony's faith-based streaming service merges with Hallmark rival Great American Media". CNBC. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. Rice, Lynette (October 9, 2023). "Great American Living Channel Rebrands To Reflect Focus On Faith-Based Programming". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  3. Dowd, Cooper (April 5, 2023). "Colin Ford and Rose Reid on Pureflix Series A THOUSAND TOMORROWS". Movieguide. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. Rosman, Katherine (2017-04-08). "Forget Netflix and Chill. Try Pure Flix and Pray". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-08-19.
  5. Law, Jeannie (June 4, 2015). "'God's Not Dead' Creators Launch Video on Demand Service for Families; Offers Unlimited Access to Pure Flix Faith Based Films". breathecast.com/. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  6. Shepherd, Josh M. (November 17, 2020). "Sony's Pure Flix Acquisition Could Raise the Bar for Christian Movies". Christianity Today. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  7. Vlessing, Etan (May 11, 2023). "Sony's Pure Flix to Merge With Hallmark Rival Great American Media". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  8. "Sony's Pure Flix Merges With Startup Aiming to Take on Hallmark Channel". Cheddar News. May 12, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  9. Smith, Jacob (May 25, 2023). "'Hallmark Channel' Rival 'Great American Family' Purchases Christian Streaming Service 'PureFlix' To Produce More "Faith And Family-Friendly" Entertainment". Bounding Into Comics. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  10. Hayes, Dade (May 11, 2023). "Sony Streaming Outlet Pure Flix, Known For 'God's Not Dead' Franchise, To Merge With Great American Media; Hallmark Channel Alum Bill Abbott To Run Combined Entity". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  11. "God Made You Special". VeggieTales. October 27, 2020. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  12. "Christian streaming services see spike in viewers as families turn to faith-based shows in lockdown". The Christian Post. May 8, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2023.
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