Roku sets May 20 as date for launch of Originals
Streaming hardware maker Roku will launch its slate of acquired Quibi shows and other original programs on May 20,
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Roku to distribute Quibi content under “Roku Originals” brand
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The service has found it hard to draw in subscribers — and a sale could be even harder.
