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Roku is making a Weird Al mockumentary starring Daniel Radcliffe
Will it be this generation's "This is Spinal Tap?"
Igor Bonifacic01.18.2022
Rachel Brosnahan's golden arm outshines the rest of Roku's Halloween lineup
Three horror-themed Roku Originals are on the way in October, including '50 States of Fright.'
Kris Holt09.29.2021
Roku's first non-Quibi movie is a Christmas special
Roku has revealed its first original feature-length, non-Quibi movie: a Christmas version of 'Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist' with some few big-name stars.
Jon Fingas09.08.2021
Roku will release most of Quibi’s remaining library on August 13th
Roku has revealed the second wave of Quibi shows coming to its free channel, including shows featuring Will Arnett, Idris Elba and Reese Witherspoon.
Jon Fingas08.09.2021
Roku's streaming plans aim to fill the gaps Netflix can't
Roku is planning to bolster the library of films and TV series on its homegrown channel.
Daniel Cooper04.01.2021
Roku will stream every episode of 'This Old House' for free
Roku now owns every last bit of 'This Old House,' and it's streaming all episodes for free through the Roku Channel.
Jon Fingas03.22.2021
Roku is giving away 30 days of premium video
Add Roku to the list of companies offering free premium TV trials to keep people entertained while they stay at home during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's launching a Home Together initiative that provides extended 30-day trials of familiar networks and services. Epix, Showtime, Hallmark and A&E Crime Cental are among the more conventional services on tap. FitFusion, Gaiam and Grokker can help you stay in shape while the gym is closed, while specialty stations like Acorn TV and Smithsonian are also available.
Jon Fingas03.27.2020
Roku will stream the first season of 'Game of Thrones' for free
If you and your nearest and dearest have been meaning to check out Game of Thrones but haven't gotten around to it yet (or don't have an HBO subscription), you can stream the first season for free on Roku over the holiday season. The monstrously popular series' first 10 episodes will be available at no cost during Roku's second annual Stream-a-thon, which runs December 26th to January 1st.
Kris Holt12.09.2019
Roku begins offering free episodes from premium subscriptions
Though Roku is best known for streaming free movies and TV shows using an ad-supported model, at the start of the year the company expanded its popular Roku Channel to include premium content as well. That meant viewers with subscriptions to services like Starz and Showtime could watch their content through Roku. Now, the company is expanding its main channel further by offering free episodes from premium subscriptions.
Georgina Torbet10.02.2019