xbiz world
xbiz premiere

Acacia Signs iFilm Corp.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Furthering its reach into the mainstream entertainment sector, Acacia Technologies Group signed iFilm Corp. Monday, chalking up its digital media transmission technology licensees to 170.

Considered one of the leading online streaming media companies, Hollywood, Calif.-based iFilm comprises the iFilm Network, the Hollywood Creative Directory and Lone Eagle Publishing, which publishes industry trade books.

The iFilm Network offers streaming movies, film and television clips, video-game trailers, music videos and claims to have more than 20 million visitors monthly.

The company has a distribution partnership with Real Networks, Movies.com, WindowsMedia.com and Rotten Tomatoes.

Privately held IFilm's investors include a long list of Hollywood elite, starting with Quincy Jones; Jeff Berg, chairman of ICM; Jim Berkus chairman of United Talent Agency; David Bohnett, founder and CEO of Geocities; Nora Ephron, director and writer; Bruce Spector, former chief of Yahoo Broadband; John Sykes, president of VH1; and Joerg Agin, president of Eastman Kodak Digital.

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Sansyl Group Acquires Blue Donkey Media

Sansyl Group, parent company of AdultPrime Network, has acquired Blue Donkey Media B.V., owner of Dutch adult site Meiden van Holland, among several other erotic websites and television channels.

Pineapple Support to Hold Mental Health Summit

The annual Pineapple Support Mental Health Summit is taking place Dec. 15-17.

Ofcom Fines AVS Group $1.3 Million for AV Noncompliance

U.K. media regulator Ofcom on Wednesday imposed a penalty of one million pounds, or approximately $1.3 million, on AVS Group Ltd. after an investigation concluded that the company had failed to implement robust age checks on 18 adult websites.

Updated: Aylo to Help Test EU Age Verification App

Pornhub parent company Aylo plans to participate in the European Commission’s pilot program for its “white label” age verification app, a spokesperson for the company has confirmed.

Missouri Lawmaker Attempts to Revive 'Health Warnings' for Adult Sites

A Missouri state representative has introduced a bill that would require adult sites to post notices warning users of alleged physical, mental, and social harms associated with pornography, despite a previous federal court ruling against such requirements.

New Age Verification Service 'BorderAge' Launches

French startup company Needemand has officially launched its subscription-based age verification solution, BorderAge.

Ruling: Italy's 'Porn Tax' Applies to All Content Creators

Italy’s tax revenue agency has ruled that the nation’s 25% “ethical tax” on income generated from adult content applies even to smaller independent online content creators.

Proposed New Hampshire AV Bill Appears to Violate Constitution

A bill in the New Hampshire state legislature, aimed at requiring adult sites to age-verify users in that state, contains a provision that seemingly contradicts the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution.

AEBN Publishes Report on Fetish Trends

AEBN has published a report on fetish categories from its straight and gay theaters.

Online Child Protection Hearing to Include Federal AV Bill

A House subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on a slate of bills aimed at protecting minors online, including the SCREEN Act, which would make site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content federal law.

Show More