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Vic Holtreman launched Screen Rant in 2003 as a new voice for entertainment news. He served as the company's CEO during these initial years while building the platform to deliver timely updates on pop culture topics.
Valnet acquired Screen Rant in February 2015 after already owning publications like Comic Book Resources and Collider. Holtreman sold his role as CEO when Valnet took over the business, marking a shift from independent operation to corporate ownership.
Ryan George created a satirical video series for the YouTube channel where he plays both a screenwriter and a film producer within each episode. These videos mock the pitch process used in Hollywood for movies or television shows using comedy rather than traditional reporting methods.
Screen Rant announced the first Screen Awards in partnership with Collider, CBR, and MovieWeb during 2025. Nominees were revealed on the 10th of December 2025, while winners appeared on December 24, including Jesse Buckley for Hamnet and Michael B. Jordan for Sinners.
The website maintains coverage areas including films, television, video games, and comic books while operating under Valnet alongside other media properties such as XDA Developers. Editors publish news stories about current releases and industry developments across multiple formats.