Thursday, 31 January 2019

15 must-stream TV show premieres in February

15 must-stream TV show premieres in February

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15 must-stream TV show premieres in February

Posted: 30 Jan 2019 04:07 PM PST

If you like Netflix Originals, superheroes, or reality television, February is sure to be a good month. The two new shows I can’t wait to stream are Miracle Workers (Daniel Radcliffe) and The Umbrella Academy.

What are you looking forward to watching in February?

February 1

Russian Doll – Nadia keeps dying and reliving her 36th birthday party. She’s trapped in a surreal time loop and staring down the barrel of her own mortality. | Netflix

Siempre Bruja: Always a Witch –  Carmen, a young witch from the past, travels in time to escape burning at the stake. But can she learn how to navigate the new world? | Netflix

February 8

One Day at a Time – The Alvarez family returns for season 3. | Netflix

February 10

Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj – In a new topical weekly show, comedian Hasan Minhaj will cut through the noise and explore the modern cultural and political landscape with depth and sincerity. | Netflix

The Walking Dead – There’s a new enemy when The Walking Dead returns. | AMC or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWPlayStation VueSling TVYouTube TVfuboTV, and Philo

February 11

American Dad! – American Dad follows die-hard Republican CIA agent Stan Smith and his hilariously odd family and their three housemates; his daughter's husband, a talking fish and an alien. | TBS or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TV, and YouTube TV

February 12

Miracle Workers – The Heaven-set workplace comedy is based on Simon Rich's book What in God's name and stars Daniel Radcliffe, Steve Buscemi, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Karan Soni. | TBS or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TV, and YouTube TV

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills – Get ready for a new Wife, new lies, new heartbreaks, and new betrayals. | Bravo or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TVYouTube TV, and fuboTV

February 13

Weird City – a satirical anthology set in the not-too-distant future metropolis of Weird. In this dystopian setting, the middle class has completely vanished dividing Weird City into two sections: Above the Line (The Haves), and Below the Line (The Have Nots). | YouTube TV

February 15

The Umbrella Academy – The story of a super-dysfunctional family of superheroes who have eight days to get it together and save the world. | Netflix

Doom Patrol – The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. | DC Universe

February 17

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver – We’re back to do…whatever it is that we do. | HBO GO or with a subscription to Hulu with Live TVPlayStation Vue, and Sling TV

February 21

Desus & Mero – A weekly half-hour late-night series starring Desus Nice and The Kid Mero who host the Bodega Boys podcast. | SHOWTIME or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TVYouTube TV, and fuboTV

February 25

The Voice – When returning coaches Kelly, Adam and Blake see what John Legend has in store… they better be worried! | NBC or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TVYouTube TV, and fuboTV

February 26

World of Dance – Judges Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough and NE-YO share all the inspiration, emotion and amazing dance moves coming your way when Season 3 of World of Dance begins! | NBC or with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWHulu with Live TVPlayStation VueSling TVYouTube TV, and fuboTV

Looking for more entertainment to stream? Check out new movie releases in January.

Happy Streaming!

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Wednesday, 30 January 2019

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Stream the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl on Roku devices (2019)

Stream the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl on Roku devices (2019)

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Stream the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl on Roku devices (2019)

Posted: 29 Jan 2019 12:51 PM PST

If you prefer furry baby animals over football then you're probably more excited to stream the Puppy Bowl and Kitten Bowl this Sunday, February 3! These are the cutest "football" sporting events of the year where four-legged fur balls compete for treats and touchdowns. And the best part is they're all available for adoption!

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How to live stream the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl XV

3 p.m. ET on 2/3 | Watch on Animal Planet GO* (Animal Planet is also available with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, and PlayStation Vue)

Team Ruff vs. Team Fluff | Starting lineup includes: Alvin, Blueberry Pie, Bear, Boomer, Chance, J-Paw, Juniper, Kelly Barkson, Moonshine, Morris and Mr. Wigglesworth

How to live stream the Hallmark Channel Kitten Bowl VI 

2 p.m. ET/PT on 2/3 | Watch on the Hallmark Channel with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW, and PlayStation Vue (the Kitten Bowl will be available on the Hallmark Channel* on Monday, 2/4)

Teams include: Little Longtails, Last Hope Lions, North Shore Bengals, and Pouncy Panthers | Starting lineup includes: Cash, Clawdia, Huckleberry, Oscar, Prince Hairy II, Sarge, Tulip, Marbles, Pepper, Dixie, Meatball, Pico De Gato, Cannoli, and Rocket

*Animal Planet GO and Hallmark Channel require a paid cable, satellite or telco subscription

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Monday, 28 January 2019

Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel has arrived

Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel has arrived

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Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel has arrived

Posted: 28 Jan 2019 06:02 AM PST

In early January, we announced that in addition to 10,000+ free ad-supported movies and TV episodes, the option to add Premium Subscriptions from SHOWTIME, STARZ, EPIX, and more was coming to The Roku Channel. We're thrilled to announce that starting today, Premium Subscriptions is beginning a phased rollout within The Roku Channel on select Roku devices.

We're making subscription streaming easy and putting you in control. With Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel you have the ability to browse all available content before signing-up, you get free trials for all subscriptions, you can sign-up in one-click, and enjoy simple subscription management with a single monthly bill. The addition of Premium Subscriptions makes The Roku Channel your one-stop-shop for streaming entertainment. Users who sign-up for SHOWTIME, STARZ or EPIX before March 31st will enjoy a 30-day free trial of those services on The Roku Channel.

Once your Roku device has the update, you'll have access to 25 Premium Subscriptions within The Roku Channel including services like SHOWTIME, STARZ, and EPIX. Additional services include CollegeHumor's DROPOUT, CuriosityStream, FitFusion, Lifetime Movie Club, NOGGIN, Smithsonian Channel Plus, and Tastemade. If you're looking for more, here's a full list of Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel.

When will I know my device has Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel?

Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel begins rolling out today to select Roku devices in the U.S. All supported devices* are expected to receive the update in the coming weeks, beginning with Roku players and concluding with Roku TV models. You can check to see if you have access to Premium Subscriptions on your Roku device by launching The Roku Channel and looking for a new row called “Browse Premium Subscriptions.” See example below:

premium subscriptions on the roku channel

Note that if you own multiple Roku devices it's possible one of them may have access to Premium Subscriptions while others may not have access until a later date, so we'd encourage you to check all of your devices for eligibility over the coming weeks.

Can I access Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel today?

Later today, all users will be able to sign up for free trials of Premium Subscriptions on therokuchannel.com via supported web browsers. Due to the phased rollout, you may want to check if your Roku player or Roku TV can currently access Premium Subscriptions before signing up on the web.

Roku Mobile app

Mobile app viewing of The Roku Channel is available on iOS devices starting today, while Android devices will roll out in phases beginning in mid-February. With the updated mobile app, customers can watch their Premium Subscriptions, free movies and TV shows, live news and more on The Roku Channel anytime, anywhere. Customers who sign up for Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel will have the ability to watch their subscriptions via the Roku mobile app. However, Premium Subscriptions are not available for purchase via the Roku mobile app. Customers must sign up for subscriptions on their Roku device or at therokuchannel.com in order to view on the mobile app.

Check your devices for access to Premium Subscriptions over the next few weeks and start your free trials to enjoy all the entertainment you love in one place – The Roku Channel.

Happy Streaming!

*All devices with model number 2450 and higher will receive Premium Subscriptions. To check your device model number, go to Settings > System > About.

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Sunday, 27 January 2019

Roku Blog Feed: “Photos from the Roku Living Room at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival” plus 1 more

Roku Blog Feed: “Photos from the Roku Living Room at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival” plus 1 more

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Photos from the Roku Living Room at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 02:48 PM PST

We're at the Sundance Film Festival checking out the best in new films. Casts of Late Night, Hala, Wounds, The Inventor, To The Stars, and more got cozy in the Roku Living Room at Vulture Spot. Even Dr. Ruth came by to impart some words of wisdom!

Take a look at of the folks who stopped by the Roku Living Room. What Sundance films are you most excited to see?

Day 1 at the Sundance Film Festival

Jada Pinkett | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Mindy Kaling | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Malin Akerman | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Nick Robinson | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Amy Ryan | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Geraldine Viswanathan | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Peter Sarsgaard | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Kiki Layne | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Riley Keough | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Sanaa Lathan | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Phoebe Robinson | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Phoebe Robinson | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Tony Hale | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Day 2 at the Sundance Film Festival

Daniel Radcliffe | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Armie Hammer | Photo by Ryan Pfluger 

Dr. Ruth | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Kelvin Harrison Jr. | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Naomi Watts & Octavia Spencer | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Patty Jenkins | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Zazie Beetz | Photo by Ryan Pfluger

Happy Streaming!

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7 tips to make the most of game day

Posted: 26 Jan 2019 09:42 AM PST

The Big Game is fast approaching and as you solidify your plans for the day, we put together some helpful tips to make the most of the event.

Whether you've taken on the task of hosting a party yourself or going to a friend's house to enjoy the game's festivities we have you covered from kick-off to the final whistle.

Pre-game priorities

Recipes

Whether 7-layer dip, buffalo wings or cookies shaped as mini footballs are your jam, the Food Network channel has all the snack and app recipes you could need for your crew.

Music

Kickoff doesn't start until 3:30 p.m. PST, which means you'll need to keep your guests entertained until then and what better way to get people pumped then with sport themed tunes.

Pandora features multiple game day stations across a number of genres including country, hip-hop, and more.

Spotify has a great playlist of all the throwback songs from past half time performances. Music from Beyoncé, Bruno Mars and Katy Perry is sure to set the tone.

During the game

Having the right set up

Watching a big sporting event is the perfect excuse to upgrade your entertainment system. Check out the latest Roku TVs and Roku players to make sure you're squared away to not miss a minute of action.

How to watch

This year the game is being hosted by CBS and we have all the specifics on how to live stream the Super Bowl, including in Featured Free on the Roku home screen!

Commercials

For some people, the best part is the ads, which means that a stop in play doesn't equal a quick bathroom break.

This year a few brands have released their full commercials or teasers early, including Budweiser and Coca-Cola. Once the game is over be sure to head over to YouTube for a full list of the year's best promotions.

Beyond the big game

Other bowls

Before the official kickoff there's another bowl you're not going to want to miss, Puppy Bowl XV! Starting at 12:00 p.m. PST and available on Animal Planet GO. It's sure to be the most adorable four-legged sporting event of the day.

If you're looking for even more cuteness, following the Puppy Bowl is the Hallmark Channel's Kitten Bowl starting 2:00 p.m. PST to make sure you get you also get your feline fix.

What else is on

If football is just really not your thing and you still want to have a relaxing day watching TV then check out the new movie releases in January and a list of new must-stream premieres.

Happy Streaming!

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