SAN JOSE — Roku plans to launch a new lineup of Roku Pro Series TVs this spring starting at $1,499 and featuring QLED displays. Roku first launched its own branded TVs in 2023 with Roku Select and Plus Series TVs priced as low as $249. Available in three sizes, 55”, 65”, and 75”, Roku Pro […]
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Roku to Host Holiday Special by Demi Lovato
SAN JOSE — Streaming platform Roku plans to bring “A Very Demi Holiday Special,” starring singer Demi Lovato and produced by Michael D. Ratner’s OBB Pictures, exclusively to The Roku Channel this holiday season. The Roku Original special invites streamers to get into the holiday spirit with Demi Lovato and her celebrity friends on Friday, […]
Roku to Sell New Smart Products at Walmart
SAN JOSE, CA & BENTONVILLE, AR – Roku is launching a new suite of smart home products exclusively for sale in Walmart, including security cameras, video doorbells, lighting, plugs, and more. This expansion of Roku’s product line provides a broad offering affordable smart home devices, available in nearly 3,500 Walmart stores. “As the #1 selling smart TV OS […]
Roku Names Three Senior Executives
SAN JOSE – Roku, Inc. announced that three senior executives have been named as presidents of the company’s media, devices, and consumer experience business areas. Media industry veteran Charlie Collier will be joining Roku as President, Roku Media, effective in late October, based in New York. Under Collier’s leadership, Roku Media will reinforce Roku’s commitment […]
Rich Eisen Show to Debut on Roku Channel September 12
SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. announced that the TV broadcast of the Emmy-nominated sports and entertainment talk show “The Rich Eisen Show,” hosted by Rich Eisen, will exclusively launch on The Roku Channel on September 12. Streamers will be able to enjoy the weekday live show through an all-new, dedicated FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) […]
Chrissy’s Court a Big Draw for Roku TV
SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. announced that the second season of “Chrissy’s Court,” starring Chrissy Teigen and Pepper Thai, has smashed U.S. viewership records for unscripted Roku Originals programming during its opening weekend on The Roku Channel. Season 2 of “Chrissy’s Court” premiered exclusively on The Roku Channel on Friday, June 17, 2022. Season 2 […]
Roku to Carry Local NBC News Channels in 8 Markets
SAN JOSE – Streaming platform Roku is partnering with NBCUniversal Local to bring several NBC local news channels to The Roku Channel. The channels are now available for users to access through The Roku Channel’s Live TV Guide. Through the partnership, NBCUniversal Local will bring local news channels from its NBC stations in major markets […]
Roku Signs Extension With Amazon Streaming Apps
SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. announced it has reached a multi-year extension of its distribution agreement with Amazon to continue distributing their streaming video apps on its platform. Shares in Roku were up 6% on Monday following the news. The company released the following statement: “Roku and Amazon have reached a multi-year extension for their […]
Roku to Stream New Series Swimming With Sharks
SAN JOSE — Roku is teaming up with Lionsgate to stream Swimming with Sharks, a scripted drama series about the dark side of the Hollywood studio system. The new Roku Original stars actresses Kiernan Shipka (photo above) and Diane Kruger and will make its debut on The Roku Channel this April. The new series is […]
Roku to Make Movie About Weird Al Starring Daniel Radcliffe
SAN JOSE — Roku is looking to add more original content to its service with a new feature film about Grammy-winning musician and pop cultural icon “Weird Al” Yankovic. Produced by Funny Or Die and Tango, WEIRD: The Al Yankovic Story will be available exclusively on The Roku Channel. Production on the biopic begins in Los […]
Roku Adds 15 Free Live Streaming Channels
Streaming platform Roku announced it has added a lineup of 15 new live channels. From national news and holiday movie favorites to Spanish language and sports, the new channels can be streamed live on The Roku Channel. Roku is also rolling out an updated version of the GQ Channel, the ultimate destination for all things […]
Roku to Offer $15 LE Streaming Player at Walmart on Black Friday
SAN JOSE — Roku, Inc. has introduced the Roku LE streaming player, which provides access to the easy-to-use Roku OS, videos in high definition and everything needed to get streaming all in one box for just $15, will be available exclusively at Walmart for Black Friday while supplies last. Additionally, customers will also find fantastic deals […]