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AOL On

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Type of site
  
Video & News

Industry
  
Mass Media

Launched
  
April 24, 2012

Parent organization
  
AOL

Predecessor(s)
  
AOL TV

Current status
  
Active

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AOL On was created as a successor to AOL TV. The launch was announced at the 2012 Digital Content NewFront. AOL On creates news and entertainment reports in the form of short video clips, as well as original web series (a la Netflix & Amazon). All videos are available on demand online or on the Apple TV, TiVo and Android TV.

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History

AOL On was created in April 2012. Content includes current events, breaking news, entertainment, new tech and more. Video clips can be viewed on demand at http://on.aol.com.

In December 12, 2012, AOL announced they released an app for the TV Premier

In June 24, 2014, CNET announced that AOL had added AOL On to the Apple TV

AOL On was added to the Android TV in October 6 of 2014

AOL Originals

Through AOL On, AOL offers multiple original series. The majority of the shows are documentaries.

  • City Ballet: Documentary on the lives of New York City Ballet dancers.
  • #candidlynicole: A "dirty" sitcom.
  • Anthony Eats America: Anthony visits different restaurants and foods from all across America.
  • Inspiration Point: A show on create neat arts and crafts.
  • Second Chances: A show highlighting women who have gone through dire troubles overcame them.
  • Hardwired: The latest tech news & gadgets.
  • Flat Out: A high-end documentary about the daily life and struggles of Dylan Kwasniewski as he aspires to be a top NASCAR racer.
  • Connected
  • True Trans With Laura Jane Grace: A documentary on the lives of various people across America who identify as transgender.
  • References

    AOL On Wikipedia