<p>Josh Varozza became an icon after photos of his 'Dudeoir' calendar shoot went viral, sparking a social phenomenon and quickly becoming the face of a body positivity movement. In each episode of <em>Breaking Beauty</em>, the irrepressible 350 pound model travels across America to discover uniquely beautiful people doing unconventional things. Varozza explores the world of burlesque, fitness trainers, circus performers, filmmakers and more, bringing viewers on a journey of discovery, laughs, a few tears and ultimate self-acceptance. The series breaks down boundaries of conventional beauty and celebrates individuals who love the skin they're in.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
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</p><p>As one of the only AVODs continually adding original and exclusive programming that uplifts, entertains, and inspires audiences, Crackle adds <em>Breaking Beauty</em> alongside original and AVOD exclusive titles including <em>Lennox Lewis: The Untold Story, Spides</em>, <em>On Point, Anything is Possible – The Serge Ibaka Story </em>and <em>Going From Broke</em>.<br></p><p>The reality series is produced by OnlyGood TV, a social-mission based production studio delivering heartwarming and uplifting storytelling, with tales of real people inspiring positive social impact. </p><p>"My hope is for viewers to watch <em>Breaking Beauty</em> and be motivated to become more accepting and inclusive," said Varozza. "It was rewarding to meet each of the characters and I know they will bring out a smile in everyone who watches on Crackle."</p><p><a target="_blank"></a>"We are thrilled to add <em>Breaking Beauty</em> to Crackle's ever-growing slate of original programming," said Philippe Guelton, president of Crackle Plus. "Josh Varozza's fun and inspiring series breaks down conventional beauty in a way that will uplift our audience with positivity, hope and laughter." </p><p><strong><em>Breaking Beauty</em></strong> is distributed worldwide by Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company and the supplier of exclusive and original content for Crackle Plus.</p><p>Crackle linear and VOD networks are available in the U.S. and can be accessed on up to 27 devices and services by the end of the year including Amazon FireTV, RokuTV, Apple TV, Smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Vizio), gaming consoles (PS4 and XBoxOne), Plex, iOS and Android mobile devices and on desktops at<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.crackle.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C8M7WMatYs3h0FFbaKw4hwv9Scwlbgvv-xyaStbAIN0&m=2SA9C7TY06Hq2CnNCpQF32csgNYzS4D_6GRLQ_AWw4M&s=Nocik4tOX9W-yl_rgWT-99AYL72EjlT8GhQHkieg5Q0&e=" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.crackle.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C8M7WMatYs3h0FFbaKw4hwv9Scwlbgvv-xyaStbAIN0&m=2SA9C7TY06Hq2CnNCpQF32csgNYzS4D_6GRLQ_AWw4M&s=Nocik4tOX9W-yl_rgWT-99AYL72EjlT8GhQHkieg5Q0&e=" target="_blank">Crackle.com</a></u>. Crackle is also available in approximately 500,000 hotel rooms in the Marriott Bonvoy chain.</p><p>CRACKLE PLUS, A CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY</p><p>Crackle Plus owns and operates ad-supported VOD networks Crackle and Popcornflix and garners 50 million streams of its movies and TV shows per month, making it one of the largest AVOD streaming platforms in the U.S. Crackle Plus has over 80,000 hours of content available across all its networks, and premieres at least one original and one exclusive program each month, differentiating it from other AVODs. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) owns a majority stake in the company formed with Sony Pictures Television. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment also acquires and distributes video content through its Screen Media subsidiary and produces original long and short-form content through Landmark Studio Group, its Chicken Soup for the Soul Originals division and<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aplus.com_&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=X1qyXUPG9FJsfCdVIFETP4ByOUAU4m-4CWf95L1FymQ&m=t2q_4RxarYGlCVGkNg0MoUmR8CmmY9_vzF0K4V1-BSY&s=-Y9uaRG9HrzB6zx3OSVd_U6YB9GDyPQBXhW4JkpcgR4&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__aplus.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C8M7WMatYs3h0FFbaKw4hwv9Scwlbgvv-xyaStbAIN0&m=2SA9C7TY06Hq2CnNCpQF32csgNYzS4D_6GRLQ_AWw4M&s=nJDlZNtYISnVLnMkaBUQcpKei-RMvdVoHxyyGDV1ocU&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">APlus.com</a></u>. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment is a subsidiary of Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC, which publishes the famous book series and produces super-premium pet food under the Chicken Soup for the Soul brand name.</p><p>ABOUT SCREEN MEDIA VENTURES, LLC</p><p>Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, acquires the rights to high quality, independent television series and feature films. Screen Media Ventures acquires worldwide rights for distribution through theatrical, home video, pay-per-view, free, cable and pay television, video-on-demand, and new digital media platforms. The company acquires AVOD rights for third party networks and is the main supplier of content for Crackle Plus and other Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment properties. With a library of over 1,500 television series and motion pictures, Screen Media Ventures is one of the largest independent suppliers of high-quality tv series and motion pictures to U.S. and international broadcast markets, cable networks, home video outlets and new media venues. For more information, visit<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.screenmedia.net&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C8M7WMatYs3h0FFbaKw4hwv9Scwlbgvv-xyaStbAIN0&m=2SA9C7TY06Hq2CnNCpQF32csgNYzS4D_6GRLQ_AWw4M&s=P0JwTu8y6OnLOc35HVzbHXE_72U5GOuzuCVetz8-pSA&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><u><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.screenmedia.net&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=C8M7WMatYs3h0FFbaKw4hwv9Scwlbgvv-xyaStbAIN0&m=2SA9C7TY06Hq2CnNCpQF32csgNYzS4D_6GRLQ_AWw4M&s=P0JwTu8y6OnLOc35HVzbHXE_72U5GOuzuCVetz8-pSA&e=" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.screenmedia.net</a></u>. </p><p>###</p><p>Media Contact:</p><p>Superjuice on behalf of Crackle Plus: Lauren Kenyon Cummings,</p><p>917.536.2117, <u><a href="mailto:lkenyon@superjuiceco.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">lkenyon@superjuiceco.com</a></u></p>
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