Friday 9 March 2018

Roku Blog Feed: “7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services” plus 1 more

Roku Blog Feed: “7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services” plus 1 more

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7 cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

Posted: 09 Mar 2018 07:19 AM PST

Looking for cable alternatives or more flexible live TV packages? It’s easier than ever to stream live sports, news, entertainment…and really, whatever you love to watch! All the services below have free trials, so give them a test run (click the links below to add the channels) on your Roku player or Roku TV before you decide to subscribe.

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Cable alternatives and live TV streaming services

Are you looking for a live TV service that has specific channels like ESPN, HGTV or TNT? Click here to see the full channel lineups of the services below.

DIRECTV NOW

  • Starts at $35/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Base package (Live a Little) includes 60+ channels including AMC, Bravo, ESPN, MTV, TNT and more

fuboTV

  • Starts at $19.99/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Base package (fubo Premier) includes 75+ channels including FS1, NFL Network, NBA TV, bein Sports, Pac-12 Network and more

Hulu with Live TV

  • Starts at $39.99/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Includes 50+ channels including CNN, Fox News, Disney Channel, FX, HISTORY, Telemundo and more

Philo

  • Starts at $16/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Base package includes 37 channels including BBC America, Comedy Central, HGTV, Lifetime, OWN and more

PlayStation Vue

  • Starts at $39.99/month, after 5-day free trial
  • Base package (Access) includes 25 channels including AMC, Animal Planet, Discovery, ESPN, FS1, FS2 and more

Sling TV

  • Starts at $20/month, after 7-day free trial (Psst…don’t miss this limited time offer! With the purchase and activation of a new Roku player or Roku TV by 4/7/18, new Sling TV customers can get $50 in Sling TV credits.)
  • Base package (Sling Orange) includes 30 channels including A&E, Cartoon Network, Food Network, Freeform, TNT and more

YouTube TV

  • Starts at $35/month, after 7-day free trial
  • Includes 50+ channels including BTN, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, The CW, Fox Sports and more

Stream on!

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7 free movies and TV shows you can stream right now

Posted: 08 Mar 2018 01:37 PM PST

Every week, we publish a list of free movies to watch on The Roku Channel. This week, we’ve included 3 bonus TV shows you can watch for free as well.

Don't have The Roku Channel yet? Click here to add the channel and start streaming for free!

MOVIES AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

A League Of Their Own (1992): Two sisters join the first female professional baseball league and struggle to help it succeed amidst their own growing rivalry. Starring Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.

Why it made our list: It’s a classic sports film anchored by the strong performances of Tom Hanks and Geena Davis.

Sleepless In Seattle (1993): A recently widowed man’s son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner. Starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.

Why it made our list: This romantic comedy will have you both laughing and crying (maybe even at the same time).

Superbad (2007): Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. Starring Michael Cera and Jonah Hill.

Why it made our list: It’s legitimately hilarious and full of memorable quotes. Chicka, chicka yeah…

True Grit (2010): A stubborn teenager enlists the help of a tough U.S. Marshal to track down her father’s murderer. Starring Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon.

Why it made our list: Another stellar film from the brothers who brought us Fargo, The Big Lebowski, and No Country for Old Men among others.

TV SHOWS AVAILABLE FOR FREE ON THE ROKU CHANNEL:

Bewitched (TV series, 1964): A witch married to an ordinary man cannot resist using her magic powers to solve the problems her family faces. Starring Elizabeth Montgomery and Dick York.

Why it made our list: Bewitched is widely regarded as one of the best TV series of the 1960s.

Good Times (TV series, 1974): A poor family make the best of things in the Chicago housing projects. Starring Ja’net DuBois and Ralph Carter.

Why it made our list: Years later, Good Times is still “Dy-no-mite!”

I Dream Of Jeannie (1965): A United States astronaut finds his life vastly complicated when he stumbles on to a bottle containing a female genie. Starring Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman.

Why it made our list: Extraordinary performances by Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman ensure that I Dream Of Jeannie withstands the test of time.

Happy Streaming!

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