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News round-up: Paramount+ creates ‘Mixtape’; AI to lead Kartoon Studios film expansion; The CW & Roku ‘Fight To Survive’ together
Paramount+ creates ‘Mixtape’ Paramount+ has commissioned Mixtape, a documentary exploring how the creation of mixtapes…
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Roku doubles down on food, lifestyle & entertainment as models pivot to international partnerships
Roku is looking to order up to 30 unscripted originals this year and is exploring…
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Roku adds Amazon’s former global streaming chief Jeff Blackburn to board
Former Amazon exec Jeff Blackburn, who until recently oversaw its streaming and content operations, is…
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Roku partners with Reese Witherspoon & Charlie Puth for unscripted originals expansion
Roku has commissioned and returned a slew of new original unscripted series, including projects from…
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The CW lands Roku alum Ashley Hovey to lead digital expansion
The CW has hired Roku’s Ashley Hovey as its first chief digital officer. Hovey will…
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Roku cuts a further 200 jobs to reduce escalating operating overheads
Roku has announced plans to cut a further 200 jobs, equivalent to around 6% of…
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Roku names heads of scripted & alternative following Colin Davis’s exit to Sony
Roku has rejigged its senior ranks following Colin Davis’ move to join Sony Pictures Television…
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Roku Channel shuffle sees Colin Davis move to Sony, Brian Tannenbaum upped to scripted boss
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Studios has hired Colin Davis, head of scripted originals for the…
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Show of the Week: Tempting Fortune
Contestants must choose between cash and comfort in this new 6 x 60-minute adventure competition…
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Roku expands to more than 70 million users
Roku has reported more than 70 million active accounts globally, adding almost 10 million on…