The Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service operated by electronics maker Roku. The app is available on all modern Roku devices, as well as on Amazon’s line of Fire TV streaming gadgets. The app is available in the United States and Mexico.
Fox made commitments to Justice Department to get Roku deal approved
The media giant agreed to keep certain data-related firewalls and third-party content on Roku's platform for at least 36 months.
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Fox Corporation completes $22 billion acquisition of Roku
Roku founder Anthony Wood joins Fox's board and becomes Co-Chair of Fox Digital Platforms alongside Paul Cheesbrough, who will serve as the division's CEO.
Fox execs tout “significant progress” on Roku transaction
The deal is still expected to close during the first half of 2027; Roku and Fox executives are working with DOJ regulators to secure antitrust-related approvals.
Roku Q3 revenue jumps 24 percent ahead of Fox acquisition
Roku continued to see higher income from its advertising and subscription business, while hardware-based earnings were improved on higher device costs.
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Versant launches new channels on Prime Video, Roku
Versant is launching four new free streaming channels with programming from its cable networks, and bringing two free channels to The Roku Channel for the first time.
Bowling TV launches on Roku, Vizio free streaming platforms
The added distribution comes as the FAST channel adds a new weekly competition series called "Beat the Champ."
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Parks Associates: Fox-Roku deal highlights value of TV operating systems
Roku is one of the most-used streaming platforms in America — and that prominence has invited some scrutiny over Fox's proposal to acquire the company for $22 billion.
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Filing: Justice Department seeks information about Fox-Roku deal
Antitrust concerns are focused in part on whether Fox could favor Tubi or other Fox services within Roku’s streaming platform and advertising ecosystem.
Roku, Paris Hilton developing documentary on 2000s tabloid culture
The documentary, “The It Girls: Inside the 2000s,” is in pre-production and will stream exclusively on The Roku Channel in 2027.
Roku expands NWSL streaming deal with Sunday Night match package
The Roku Sports Channel will carry eight exclusive Sunday Night matches during the remainder of the 2026 season.
Antenna: Specialty subscription streaming services outpacing premium apps
Specialty services represented 13 percent of combined SVOD subscriptions, up from 12 percent two years ago.
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Senators express concerns over Fox Corporation’s bid for Roku
In a letter, the lawmakers argue the deal could reduce competition in free, ad-supported streaming and give Fox the ability to steer Roku users toward its own programming.