MOVIEFONE IS BACK – AND IT’S COMING FOR YOUR NOSTALGIA (AND YOUR SCREEN TIME)
Remember dialing 777-FILM? The ’90s movie oracle just dropped a BOMBSHELL revival
Buckle up, film buffs – that iconic voice that ruled your Friday night plans is staging a FULL-SCALE COMEBACK. Moviefone isn’t just crawling out of the nostalgia vault… it’s launching a full-blown MULTI-PLATFORM ASSAULT on how we consume movie culture.
“This isn’t your dad’s Moviefone. We’re building an entertainment powerhouse for the TikTok generation.”
Cleveland O’Neal, Moviefone’s new owner and “Made in Hollywood” creator
THE RELAUNCH PLAYBOOK:
- APP WARFARE: Private beta drops THIS MONTH with showtimes, trending content, and exclusive celebrity interviews
- TV TAKEOVER: Nationally syndicated series hitting airwaves this fall (with streaming platforms to follow)
- GEN-Z BAIT: Social media influencers being recruited to host segments
- FAST LANE: Free ad-supported streaming channels in the pipeline
FROM ASHES TO APP STORE
Let’s talk about this phoenix-from-the-flames story. After getting:
- Swallowed by AOL in 1999
- Left for dead by MoviePass’s bankrupt parent company
- Watching Fandango eat its lunch
…Moviefone found its white knight in daytime TV producer Cleveland O’Neal. And his game plan is CRYSTAL CLEAR: dominate on mobile where 80% of their 18-44 audience lives.
WHY THIS MIGHT ACTUALLY WORK
The timing couldn’t be more perfect:
- Post-pandemic theater attendance SURGING 67% year-over-year
- Nostalgia content outperforming new IP by 3:1 on streaming
- FAST channels growing 142% since 2023
But here’s the MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: Can you really teach an old brand new tricks? The beta app drops this month – we’ll be first in line to see if this comeback has legs or if it’s straight-to-streaming oblivion.
“Moviefone’s relaunch taps into three unstoppable trends: mobile-first entertainment, nostalgia economics, and the hunger for authentic movie expertise in an age of algorithm-driven content.”
Entertainment Tech Analyst, Variety
YOUR MOVE, FANDANGO
One thing’s certain – the movie info space just got INTERESTING again. Will you be downloading the app or waiting for the inevitable Netflix documentary about this comeback attempt?
