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Roku sets May 20 as date for launch of Originals
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Roku sets May 20 as date for launch of Originals

Posted on May 13, 2021May 13, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Streaming hardware maker Roku will launch its slate of acquired Quibi shows and other original programs on May 20,

Roku to distribute Quibi content under “Roku Originals” brand
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Roku to distribute Quibi content under “Roku Originals” brand

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The move covers more than 70 Quibi shows that were acquired by Roku earlier this year.

Roku paid less than $100 million for Quibi’s content, report says
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Roku paid less than $100 million for Quibi’s content, report says

Posted on January 9, 2021January 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Roku paid less than $100 million to acquire short-form content from now-defunct streaming service Quibi, according to a report.

Quibi content will live on at Roku
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Quibi content will live on at Roku

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The streaming platform will integrate 75 Quibi shows into its free, ad-supported Roku Channel, the companies announced.

Roku discussing acquisition of Quibi’s content library
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Roku discussing acquisition of Quibi’s content library

Posted on January 3, 2021January 3, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Roku and Quibi are engaged in talks over the short-form streaming service’s content library, according to a report.

Quibi enters final days, expected to stop streaming in December
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Quibi enters final days, expected to stop streaming in December

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Short-form streaming service Quibi is expected to finally come to an end in early December.

NBC boss takes aim at Quibi while touting Peacock
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NBC boss takes aim at Quibi while touting Peacock

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The chief executive of NBC Universal took aim at defunct streaming rival Quibi, noting that his own company’s service Peacock has “stuff people want to watch.”

Quibi dies
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Quibi dies

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Short-form, mobile-first streaming service Quibi will shut down, the company’s founder and chief executive said.

Quibi employees ready for possible closure of service
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Quibi employees ready for possible closure of service

Posted on October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Workers at short-form video service Quibi are scheduling farewell drinks after signs within the company point to its impending closure.

Report: Quibi explores possible sale of short-form streaming service
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Report: Quibi explores possible sale of short-form streaming service

Posted on September 22, 2020 by Matthew Keys

The service has found it hard to draw in subscribers — and a sale could be even harder.

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