Flixster

Flixster is a social networking revolving exclusively around movies. The website hosts discussion forums for members to talk about the latest movies, and offers services to obtain latest movie info and show times at your local theaters. When signing up users enter zip code information in order to be able to inquire about theaters and movie schedules for local showings.

Flixter is a simple website which allows registered members to see the movie ratings offered by their friends. Polls and surveys allow users to rate movies they have seen, and indicate others they are interested in so they can see other users or friends with similar taste in the film industry.

In January 2010, Flixter acquired Rotten Tomatoes, adding to the wealth of data and reviews available to users. The announcement of the two sites combining indicated the combination of the data will give users access to more than 250,000 movies; 2.3 billion user reviews; 500,000 critic reviews; more than 20,000 trailers and videos, The site offers theater maps and online ticketing.http://mediamemo.allthingsd.com/20100104/first-ma-of-2010-flixster-rotten-tomatoes/

Flixter offers an IM program powered by Meebo which can be used for chatting with friends. Applications for Facebook, MySpace, Bebo, iGoogle, iPhone, Android devices, Blackberry and Palm Pre are available for users to view movie trailers, read ratings, rate the movie and even order tickets via the application. Downloading the movie trailers and previews may be a difficult task depending on your coverage and the type phone being used. http://download.cnet.com/Movies-Flixster-for-iPhone/3000-2130_4-10863186.html

Users can view the Flixter facts page for keywords related to the movie they are considering watching or related to an actor in the show. Other features in the fact section allow adding your own keywords once you’ve seen the latest fan favorite. Flixter facts is for factual information not for opinions about the movie

Flixter also offers an option to watch movies or TV shows on line via their website. The feature operates using Hulu so is not beneficial to individuals outside the U.S. at this time. Those who can benefit from this portion of the site can see featured episodes of a TV program also or featured series and can watch at any time.