Sunday, 7 October 2018

McDonald’s and Roku are scaring up something fun for Halloween!

McDonald’s and Roku are scaring up something fun for Halloween!

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McDonald’s and Roku are scaring up something fun for Halloween!

Posted: 07 Oct 2018 06:00 AM PDT

If there are two things to love, it's Halloween and McDonald's!

This year, McDonald's is getting into the holiday "spirit" with its Trick. Treat. Win! game. Throughout the month of October, McDonald's customers have a 1-in-4 chance to win instantly, as well as enter daily sweepstakes.

win a roku at mcdonalds trick treat win

With the peel of a game piece, you can collect prizes instantly or score "entry tokens," which can be stored in the McDonald's mobile app (available on iOS and Android devices) and used towards sweepstakes prizes that are revealed daily. The more tokens you have, the more chances you can win!

While this all sounds great, what does this have to do with Roku? The prize winnings include the Roku Streaming Stick (ARV: $49.99) and 50" 4K Ultra HD Element Roku TV (ARV: $348) in today's featured Daily Sweepstakes prize!

So visit your local McDonald's from now until October 31 for a chance to play and win. For more details, click here.

Happy Spooky Streaming!

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Saturday, 6 October 2018

Roku Blog Feed: “Watch the first episode of The Walking Dead season 9 early with AMC Premiere!” plus 1 more

Roku Blog Feed: “Watch the first episode of The Walking Dead season 9 early with AMC Premiere!” plus 1 more

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Watch the first episode of The Walking Dead season 9 early with AMC Premiere!

Posted: 05 Oct 2018 03:51 PM PDT

Chomping at the bit for the new season of The Walking Dead? Me too. With AMC Premiere, you get access to the season 9 premiere early!

The Walking Dead season 9

AMC Premiere is a premium upgrade available in the AMC channel (participating cable or satellite subscription required) for $4.99 per month. Members can watch current AMC shows ad-free and get early access or full-season access to select shows. Plus, receive perks like special content, exclusive extended episodes, bonus scenes, sneak peeks, uncut movies, and more.

As you all know, the new season of The Walking Dead premieres on Sunday, October 7 but AMC Premiere members get access to the first episode 24 hours early. After that, members will get each weekly episode ad-free, the opening minutes to the next episode a week in advance, and bonus content.

So, while you're waiting for The Walking Dead, go ahead and start binging other popular AMC series including McMafia, Riviera, Lodge 49, Preacher, Ride with Norman Reedus, and more.

Click here to add the AMC channel and learn more about AMC Premiere here.

Happy Streaming!

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19 ways to watch free movies on your Roku device

Posted: 05 Oct 2018 11:18 AM PDT

Did you know there are thousands of free movies available on your Roku players and Roku TVs? If you’re a fan of free stuff, keep reading as we’ve compiled 19 channels in the Roku Channel Store that offer complimentary movies.

Simply click the links below to add the channels, fire up your Roku device and start streaming!

FREE MOVIES ON ROKU DEVICES

The Roku Channel – Currently streaming Hollywood hits like Rocky, Ghostbusters, and Police Academy. Also features TV series and live news.

Sony Crackle – Sony Crackle has hit movies including Ace Ventura, The Blues Brothers, and Ocean’s Eleven.

Tubi – Stream movies like Titanic or Zookeeper, TV shows like Dog the Bounty Hunter or Unsolved Mysteries, and more.

Vudu – In the ‘Movies On Us’ section, watch films like Batman and Jerry Maguire along with TV series like Rescue Me and 3rd Rock from the Sun.

Pluto TV – Free movies on Pluto TV right now include The Matrix, Blade Runner, The Professional and more.

Coolflix – Current titles include Valkyrie, The Man in the Iron Mask, Child’s Play, Lost in Space, among others.

Snagfilms – SnagFilms has over 2,000 movies, TV show episodes, eye-opening documentaries and exclusive original comedy shorts.

WatchFreeFlix – Features comedy, horror, family, action and drama movies – will new films added often.

Popcornflix – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Pi, Made and a whole lot more.

FilmRise Sci-Fi – Features sci-fi, horror, thriller, paranormal and fantasy films.

DUSTx – A must-add channel for sci-fi lovers, with featured rows titled robots, time & space travel, NASA, and much more.

Movies by Fawesome.tv – You’ll see familiar faces here, with movies starring Robert De Niro, Jason Statham, Nicole Kidman and Charlize Theron.

Shout Factory TV – Currently streaming plenty of Jackie Chan martial arts flicks, a ‘VHS Vault’ with classic 80s films, and a number of free episodes of MST3K.

Classic Movies and TV – Stream classics from genres like musicals, martial arts, drama, classic television and many more.

B&W Theater – Vintage movies, cartoons and TV in glorious black and white.

Western Mania – Currently streaming 20 John Wayne movies as well as TV series like The Lone Ranger, Bonanza, and more.

Western TV and Movie Classics – John Wayne, James Caan, Roy Roger and more all make appearances in this free channel.

FilmRise Indie – A one-stop shop for movie buffs looking for foreign and indie films (updated daily!).

King’s Movie House – Stream classics like Little Shop of Horrors, The Three Stooges and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.

Check out what’s streaming for free on The Roku Channel in October.

*Titles and availability are subject to change.

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Friday, 5 October 2018

Philo on Roku devices: new guide + everything else you need to know

Philo on Roku devices: new guide + everything else you need to know

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Philo on Roku devices: new guide + everything else you need to know

Posted: 04 Oct 2018 10:07 AM PDT

If you're a big channel surfer, you'll want to check this out. Our friends at Philo just added a new guide to their service that makes it easy to see what’s on, what’s coming up, and what’s popular.Philo guide on Roku

For those who don't know about Philo on Roku devices yet, it's a subscription service that delivers live and on demand access to 40+ of your favorite entertainment channels. Want to learn more? We answer your most common questions below.

What channels are available on Philo?

A&E, AMC, BBC America, Comedy Central, Discovery, HGTV, Lifetime, MTV, Nickelodeon, Travel Channel and much more. Click here to see all the full list of channels available.

Philo home screen on Roku

How much is Philo?

Philo's basic set of channels is $16 per month (after a 7-day free trial), as a subscription, with more channels available for an additional $4 each month. No contract.

Can I watch my favorite shows on-demand?

Philo has over 2,000 hours of primetime content available to watch on-demand – just look for the "VOD" tags on Show Profiles.

Can I record shows to watch later?

Yes, you can save your favorite shows to watch up to 30 days later.

Can I watch on multiple devices at the same time?

Yes, you can watch different shows or channels (or the same show or channel) on up to 3 devices at the same time.

Click here to add the Philo channel or find it in the "Movies & TV" category in the Roku Channel Store.

Happy Streaming!

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Thursday, 4 October 2018

How to stream UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor on Roku devices

How to stream UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor on Roku devices

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How to stream UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGregor on Roku devices

Posted: 03 Oct 2018 09:16 AM PDT

After his blockbuster fight against Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor makes his highly anticipated return to the octagon this Saturday at UFC 229. McGregor will square off against the undefeated champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title.

The title fight headlines a stacked main card that begins at 8pm ET. For a full card schedule, including prelims, click here.

khabib vs mcgregor on roku

How to stream UFC 229 on Roku devices:

  • Add the UFC channel to your Roku player or Roku TV
  • Navigate to Schedule > UFC 229: Khabib vs. McGgregor and click ‘Purchase UFC 229’ ($54.99 for SD, $64.99 for HD)
    • You must have a UFC account in order to purchase. Either sign in or go to UFC.TV/Roku and click ‘Live Events’ to sign up.

Happy Streaming!

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Wednesday, 3 October 2018

12 things you probably don’t know about the Rocky movies

12 things you probably don’t know about the Rocky movies

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12 things you probably don’t know about the Rocky movies

Posted: 02 Oct 2018 09:11 AM PDT

With Creed 2 hitting theaters November 21, it’s a good time to catch up on the Rocky movies – especially since the first five are streaming for FREE on The Roku Channel! And these 12 Rocky facts are sure to impress your friends during your forthcoming movie marathon.

Who’s your favorite Rocky opponent: Apollo, Clubber Lang, or Ivan Drago? Let us know in the comments below!

  • The new Creed 2 film has an explicit connection to Rocky IV with the return of Dolph Lundgren as Ivan Drago. Under tutelage of Rocky Balboa, newly crowned champion Adonis Creed faces off to avenge his father’s death against Drago’s son, Viktor.

  • Before his breakout success as Rocky, Stallone was working as a movie theater usher for $36 a week, and had a total of $106 to his name.

  • Stallone wrote the first draft of Rocky in just 3 days, and the film was shot in just 28.

  • The studio wanted James Caan or Burt Reynolds for the role of Rocky, but Sylvester Stallone would only sell the script if he was guaranteed the lead role.

  • Many of the famous scenes of Rocky jogging in Philadelphia were shot with no permits, no equipment, and no extras.

  • Rocky was the first sports film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards and was the highest grossing film of 1976. It cost $1,100,000 to make and grossed over $225,000,000 worldwide.

  • As revealed by a script from Rocky II, the character’s name was actually Robert Balboa.

  • Mr. T, who played Clubber Lang in Rocky III, was quite familiar with boxing – he once served as bodyguard for Muhammad Ali.

  • More than 8,000 people auditioned for the part of Ivan Drago before Lundgren landed the iconic role.

  • Rocky’s rugged training scenes in Rocky IV weren’t actually shot in Russia, but rather Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

  • Lundgren punched Stallone so hard during a scene in Rocky IV that he spent eight days in intensive care.

  • Rocky actually lost three fights throughout the franchise. Apollo Creed defeated him in Rocky, Clubber Lang beat him in Rocky III, and Mason Dixon was victorious in Rocky Balboa.

Click here to start streaming the Rocky franchise.

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Tuesday, 2 October 2018

New on The Roku Channel: October | Watch free movies online and on Roku devices

New on The Roku Channel: October | Watch free movies online and on Roku devices

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New on The Roku Channel: October | Watch free movies online and on Roku devices

Posted: 01 Oct 2018 10:03 AM PDT

Here are the new free movies you can watch online now on The Roku Channel. October’s list is full of franchises – Rocky, Charlie’s Angels, Police Academy and more!

Click the links below to watch online or add the channel to your Roku device and stream away.

FEATURED MOVIES ON THE ROKU CHANNEL IN OCTOBER

Rocky (1976) – A small-time boxer gets a supremely rare chance to fight a heavy-weight champion in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. Watch now.

Rocky II (1979) – Rocky struggles in family life after his bout with Apollo Creed, while the embarrassed champ insistently goads him to accept a challenge for a rematch. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. Watch now.

Rocky III (1982) – After winning the ultimate title and being the world champion, Rocky falls into a hole and finds himself picked up by a former enemy. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Mr. T. Watch now.

Rocky IV (1985) – Rocky Balboa proudly holds the world heavyweight boxing championship, but a new challenger has stepped forward: Drago, a six-foot-four, 261-pound fighter who has the backing of the Soviet Union. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Dolph Lundgren. Watch now.

Rocky V (1990) – Reluctantly retired from boxing, and back from riches to rags, Rocky takes on a new protege who betrays him, as the champ’s son must adjust to his family’s new life after bankruptcy. Starring Sylvester Stallone and Talia Shire. Watch now.

MORE MOVIES ON THE ROKU CHANNEL IN OCTOBER

Bad Boys (1995) – Two hip detectives protect a witness to a murder while investigating a case of stolen heroin from the evidence storage room from their police precinct. Starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Watch now.

Bad News Bears (2005) – A grizzled little league coach tries to turn his team of misfits into champs. Starring Billy Bob Thornton and Greg Kinnear. Watch now.

Charlie’s Angels (2000) – Three women, detectives with a mysterious boss, retrieve stolen voice-ID software, using martial arts, tech skills, and sex appeal. Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. Watch now.

Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003) – The Angels investigate a series of murders which occur after the theft of a witness protection profile database. Starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. Watch now.

Closer (2004) – The relationships of two couples become complicated and deceitful when the man from one couple meets the woman of the other. Starring Natalie Portman and Jude Law. Watch now.

Ghostbusters (1984) – Three former parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver. Watch now.

Ghostbusters II (1989) – The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver. Watch now.

I.Q. (1994) – A mechanic romances the mathematician niece of physicist Albert Einstein, with help from Einstein and his friends. Starring Meg Ryan and Tim Robbins. Watch now.

Julie & Julia (2009) – Julia Child’s story of her start in the cooking profession is intertwined with blogger Julie Powell’s 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child’s first book. Starring Amy Adams and Meryl Streep. Watch now.

King Of New York (1990) – A drug kingpin is released from prison and seeks to take total control of the criminal underworld in order to give back to the community. Starring Christopher Walken and David Caruso. Coming soon.

Leap Of Faith (1992) – Fake faith healer Jonas Nightingale is stranded in a small town where he finds he can’t fool all of the people all of the time. Starring Steve Martin and Debra Winger. Watch now.

Monster’s Ball (2001) – After a family tragedy, a racist prison guard reexamines his attitudes while falling in love with the African American wife of the last prisoner he executed. Starring Billy Bob Thornton and Halle Berry. Coming soon.

Paranormal Activity 2 (2010) – After experiencing what they think are a series of “break-ins”, a family sets up security cameras around their home, only to realize that the events unfolding before them are more sinister than they seem. Starring Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat. Watch now.

Paranormal Activity 3 (2011) – In 1988, young sisters Katie and Kristi befriend an invisible entity who resides in their home. Starring  Chloe Csengery and Jessica Tyler Brown. Watch now.

Platoon (1986) – A young soldier in Vietnam faces a moral crisis when confronted with the horrors of war and the duality of man. Starring Charlie Sheen and Tom Berenger. Watch now.

Police Academy (1984) – A group of good-hearted, but incompetent misfits enter the police academy, but the instructors there are not going to put up with their pranks. Starring Steve Guttenberg and G.W. Bailey. Watch now.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) – When a new gang moves into town it’s up to the screwball police team to stop them. Starring Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith. Watch now.

Police Academy 3: Back in Training (1986) – The alumni of Commandant Lassard’s Police Academy return to the school to train new recruits and prevent its closure. Starring Steve Guttenberg and Bubba Smith. Watch now.

The Prince (2014) – When his daughter is kidnapped, a retired assassin is drawn back into the life he gave up. To rescue her, he must confront his former rival. Starring Jason Patric and Bruce Willis.  Coming soon.

Stealth (2005) – Deeply ensconced in a top-secret military program, three pilots struggle to bring an artificial intelligence program under control before it initiates the next world war. Starring Josh Lucas, Jessica Biel and Jamie Foxx. Watch now.

Happy Streaming!

*Titles and availability are subject to change.

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