The combined company will have one of the largest streaming businesses in theUS, including Tubi and The Roku Channel.

Fox Corporation and Roku today announced they have entered into a definitive agreement under which FOX will acquire Roku for US$160.00 per share in a combination of cash and FOX Class A common stock, valuing Roku at approximately US$22 billion in enterprise value.

The transaction combines FOX’s leading sports, news and entertainment content and the Tubi service, with Roku’s leading connected TV platform, The Roku Channel, first-party data and direct relationship with more than 100 million global streaming households. Together, FOX and Roku will create a scaled next-generation media and technology company positioned at the intersection of two of the most important forces reshaping video consumption: the enduring primacy of live sports and news, and the continued rise of streaming.

FOX and Roku are committed to continuing to operate Roku as an open, partner-friendly platform and to the continued ubiquitous distribution of FOX content. On a pro forma basis, the combined company will become the third-largest player in U.S. television by share of viewing, with an attractive mix of FOX’s sports, news, and entertainment content, alongside streaming services Tubi and The Roku Channel. That distribution and engagement scale spans every major viewing environment – broadcast, cable, local and streaming – creating broad and diversified reach that benefits viewers, partners and advertisers.

Lachlan K. Murdoch, Executive Chair and Chief Executive Officer of Fox Corporation, said: “This is a defining moment for FOX, and a natural extension of the deliberate and focused strategy we have been executing for nearly a decade. In 2019, we reoriented the company around live news and sports. In 2020, we acquired Tubi and under our stewardship it has become one of the most successful businesses in streaming. Today, we take the next step: bringing together the most valuable live content portfolio in video consumption with the preeminent streaming platform through which America watches it. This combination will transform the scope of our company into high-growth verticals and yield a step change in our overall growth profile. And we are executing this acquisition from a position of financial strength – maintaining our investment grade balance sheet while providing our shareholders with an uninterrupted return of capital program in the form of share buybacks and dividends. Roku pioneered streaming TV and scaled it into a leading CTV platform. Together, we intend to lead its next chapter.”

Anthony Wood, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Roku, said: “Over the past two decades, we’ve built Roku into the leading TV streaming platform, reaching more than 100 million households globally and reshaping how people discover and enjoy entertainment. I’m incredibly proud of what our team has built, and the combination with FOX is an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate our vision, scale faster and innovate more aggressively for viewers, partners and advertisers. That’s why our Board of Directors unanimously determined after concluding its strategic review process that this transaction offers a significant premium to Roku shareholders while also providing them with the opportunity to participate in the compelling future upside of the combined company. I couldn’t be more excited about what we’ll accomplish together.”

Roku Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony Wood will have an ongoing role at the combined company and will join the FOX Board of Directors following the close of the transaction.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approvals by FOX and Roku shareholders, receipt of U.S. and certain non-U.S. regulatory approvals and other customary conditions.

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The FAST channel offers curated Spanish-language programming and expands Blue Ant Media’s portfolio of channels available on The Roku Channel.

Blue Ant Media, a global streaming company, production studio, and content distributor, announced the launch of Homeful en Español on The Roku Channel in the United States and Mexico. The free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel is dedicated to home renovations, real estate transformations, and property-focused content, bringing Spanish-speaking audiences access to the iconic catalogue of renowned renovation expert Mike Holmes.

The deal, led by Julio Sobral, SVP, Channel Distribution at Blue Ant Media, expands the company’s existing partnership with The Roku Channel. In addition to Homeful en Español, Spanish-speaking audiences in the US can access Love Nature en Español. Meanwhile, Blue Ant Media offers several English-language channels on Roku in the US, including Homeful, Love Nature, HauntTV, Total Crime, and Nature Moments.

Homeful en Español launches with a lineup specially curated for the holiday season, featuring festive marathons and specials. Programming highlights include Holmes for the Holidays, starring Mike Holmes; Holmes on Homes Special: Lien on Me; and other holiday-friendly titles, such as Holiday Makeover: Christmas and My Retreat, Seasons 1 and 2.

“The launch of Homeful en Español for Spanish-speaking audiences across the U.S. and Mexico underscores our commitment to delivering relevant content that audiences love,” said Carlyn Staudt, President, Global Channels & Streaming at Blue Ant Media. “Roku is a key partner for Blue Ant in the streaming space, and we look forward to continuing to expand our global channel footprint with curated line-ups and timely programming events that keep viewers engaged.”

With this launch, Blue Ant Media strengthens its international expansion strategy. It reinforces its focus on the growing FAST ecosystem, bringing inspiring, in-demand content to new audiences across key markets.

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The launch of Howdy had already been anticipated in Roku’s Q2 2025 shareholder letter and earnings call.

Roku, the leading TV streaming platform in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has announced the launch of Howdy, a new subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service that promises high-quality entertainment with no ad interruptions.

Available nationwide in the US, Howdy offers unlimited access to a growing content library, with nearly 10,000 hours of entertainment and thousands of titles from inaugural partners such as Lionsgate, Warner Bros. Discovery, and FilmRise, as well as select Roku Original titles.

Among the highlights are award-winning films like Mad Max: Fury Road and The Blind Side, series such as Weeds and Kids in the Hall, plus ‘90s comedies, medical dramas, feel-good classics, and more.

“Priced at less than a cup of coffee, Howdy is ad-free and designed to complement—not compete with—premium services,” said Anthony Wood, Founder and CEO of Roku. “Howdy addresses a real need for consumers: to enjoy their favorite movies and shows without interruptions and on their own terms.”

Simple, accessible streaming with no contracts

Howdy aims to be an affordable alternative in an increasingly crowded market of high-priced streaming platforms.

Industry partners also celebrated the launch. Jim Packer, President of Worldwide Television Distribution at Lionsgate, said: “With more than 125 million people using Roku daily, this platform is the perfect place to launch a more accessible alternative to traditional SVODs. We expect Howdy to scale quickly and create new monetization opportunities for our content.”

Johnny Holden, Chief Revenue and Strategy Officer at Radial Entertainment (FilmRise), added: “Howdy allows an even wider audience to access the most beloved content from our catalog.”

Times Square presence and future expansion

To mark the launch, Howdy will take over Times Square from August 5 to 31 with a digital billboard campaign promoting the service and its top titles. Initially, Howdy will be available on the Roku platform, with plans to expand to mobile devices and other platforms in the near future.

The launch of Howdy is part of Roku’s broader strategy to boost platform monetization, alongside other services such as The Roku Channel (the most-watched FAST service in the US) and Frndly TV (the second most popular live TV streaming service among cord-cutters).

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ITV Studios will launch The Graham Norton Show Channel on the Roku Channel in the USA and Canada, along with three further new FAST channels.

Speaking at Content London today, Graham Haigh, EVP Digital, Global Partnerships and COO of upcoming new label Zoo 55 announced that ITV Studios will launch The Graham Norton Show Channel on the Roku Channel in the USA and Canada, along with three further new FAST channels.

The Graham Norton Show channel – featuring the BAFTA-winning world-class chat show, known for bringing together Hollywood’s finest and the world’s biggest stars – will launch on 17 December, just in time for the holiday season. Its perfect mix of laughter, engaging conversations, and unforgettable moments -including the iconic red chair- has captivated fans across the globe, proving its universal appeal.

Additionally, ITV Studios and the Roku Channel will launch three further Canadian offerings in the New Year including Jeremy Wade’s River Monsters which sees the fishing detective discovering everything from monstrous sharks to killer catfish in dangerous waters; Tokyo Broadcasting System’s exhilarating Ninja Warrior sports entertainment reality competition; and The Hotel Inspector which sees distinguished hotelier and businesswoman Alex Polizzi’s casting fresh eyes over a number of fading hotels and their hapless owners to come to their aid.

Graham Haigh, said: “We’re incredibly excited to expand our relationship with Roku across the US and Canada and see these four much-loved brands reach new audiences and existing fans alike in the coming months. What better way to end the year as we launch Zoo 55 in 2025 and look to continue growing our FAST presence in these markets and beyond.”

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The extension to the partnership sees adds Latin American and Canadian rights, plus new seasons and series to the companies’ current agreement.

Global film and TV studio Fifth Season has secured an extension to its existing partnership with Roku, which sees Latin American and Canadian rights plus new seasons and series added to the companies’ current agreement, under which Fifth Season serves as Roku’s international format and tape distribution partner for a slate of unscripted Roku Originals worldwide. Additionally, Fifth Season has secured a raft of international sales across Roku’s slate.

Fifth Season currently handles Roku Originals including: Jessica Alba and Lizzy Mathis’ Honest Renovations; all-star survivalist competition Fight to Survive, Morimoto’s Sushi Master with Iron Chef legend Masaharu Morimoto; Celebrity Family Food Battle executive produced by Sofia Vergara and hosted by Manolo Gonzalez Vergara; social media sensation Jay Brewer’s Reptile Royalty; and football stars turned bakers Brian Rak Orakpo and Michael Griff Griffin in The Cupcake Guys.

Prentiss Fraser, President of TV Distribution at Fifth Season, said: “Since the start of our partnership with Roku, we’ve had significant interest from buyers internationally in this slate – who are drawn to these elevated and aspirational shows fronted by some of the biggest household names in Hollywood. As we build on the strong start of our collaboration with our first wave of sales, it’s a testament to the success of this partnership that Roku is already expanding our territory rights into Canada alongside Latin America – a major market we as Fifth Season are significantly deepening our presence in.”

David Eilenberg, Head of Content, Roku Media, said: “We’re delighted to further expand our partnership with Fifth Season and for the opportunity to work with them to connect even more global audiences with our impressive slate of originals.”

Second seasons of existing flagship titles, including Jessica Alba’s Honest Renovations, Morimoto’s Sushi Master, UFO Cowboys, Reptile Royalty, and Meet Me in Rome – the follow-up feature to Meet Me in Paris from Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine – have now been added to the overall agreement.

Additionally, Fifth Season has secured a raft of multi-title sales across Roku’s unscripted originals, including with: Corus (Canada), NRK (Norway), SVT (Sweden), Now TV (Hong Kong), Mediacorp TV (Singapore), RTL Deutschland (Germany), Seven.One Entertainment Group (Germany), The Walt Disney Company Limited (Mena), M6+ (France and French-Speaking Europe) and Play Media (Belgium).

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More than 80 million active accounts consolidated on the platform, an essential indicator of the company’s growth and scale

Leading U.S. and Mexico-based TV streaming platform Roku set a record of over 100 billion streaming hours played on the platform in 2023, with a record average of 4.1 hours per day per account in the fourth quarter.

In addition, it consolidated over 80 million active accounts, an essential indicator of the company’s growth and scale as consumers migrate to streaming TV.

Anthony Wood, founder and CEO of Roku, noted that in a world where all TV will be streaming one day, they are immensely proud to be the home screen leaders with over 80 million active accounts worldwide. “We’re connecting people directly to what they love to watch.”

In 2023, Roku launched its line of TVs and expanded the Roku TV licensing program to include more than 30 partners, extending the Roku operating system (OS) reach. In select markets, user experience upgrades, new features, and content discovery tools such as Sports Experience, What to Watch, All Things Food, and All Things Home were added to the platform.

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The original series of the American streaming service will premiere its new season on August 11

With Jennifer Lopez as executive producer, Roku Channel will premiere a Spanish version of Thanks a Million, its original that will change languages during its third season.

The ten-episode series, produced by B17 Entertainment and Nuyorican Productions, will premiere on August 11.

The series will tell the story of ten celebrities who donate $100,000 to someone who has inspired them within their community. That person should give half to another, thus generating a chain of gratitude within the community.

In this third season there will be chapters dedicated to Chiquis Rivera, Gina Torres, Jaime Camil, Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, Lauren Jauregui, Michael Peña, Michelle Rodríguez, Pau Gasol, Sofía Reyes and Wilmer Valderrama.

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Users can subscribe to the largest streaming service dedicated to Spanish-language entertainment, available on The Roku Channel and through integrated experiences across the Roku platform.

Today, US streaming platform Roku and TelevisaUnivision, the world’s leading Spanish-language media and content company, announced that ViX’s premium tier has joined Roku’s lineup of Premium Subscriptions.

The premium tier of ViX features an extensive library of content originally produced in Spanish across an expansive variety of genres and formats, including movies, series, novelas, realities, musical tentpoles, live news and sports.

ViX’s premium tier is available to all Roku users in the US for US$6.99 per month or US$59.99 per year with a 7-day free trial.

“It’s never been easier for Roku users to find the premium content they want, and we’re thrilled to connect millions of streamers with ViX’s unparalleled offering of Spanish-language entertainment and sports programming as a Premium Subscription,” said Randy Ahn, Head of Monetization & Subscriptions, Roku. “We look forward to harnessing the multitude of integrated discovery experiences unique to Roku to help introduce ViX to new audiences.”

“ViX continues to drive momentum with steadfast demand from viewers, and we’re pleased to further expand its footprint on Roku by joining its Premium Subscriptions lineup, enabling ViX to unlock new audiences through The Roku Channel and be top of mind with viewers through the integrated discovery experiences unique to the Roku platform,” said Adam Waltuch, EVP of Global Distribution and Streaming Partnerships at TelevisaUnivision.

Discovering ViX’s premium content is made easier with Premium Subscriptions offering on demand live content throughout the Roku platform via The Roku Channel or experiences such as our Sports or What to Watch features on the Home Screen Menu. In the Sports experience, subscribers will find over 7,000 hours of live sports games from top leagues including Liga MX, UEFA Champions League, Europa League, CONCACAF Champions League, Liga Argentina, Brasilerao, Liga Colombiana, other conference league matches, aggregated with other premium live sports available on Roku. ViX Premium is the only Spanish-language streaming service in the U.S. to offer fans coverage of these games.

Users that subscribe to the service through Premium Subscriptions can enjoy over 20,000 hours of entertainment content, including over 70 ViX Original series and movies such as María Felix, La Doña, a biopic about the beloved Mexican actress and singer Maria Felix, and La Mujer del Diablo, a story of unrequited love and the lengths some will go for revenge.

Additionally, users can discover ViX’s premium TV series including the TV series Montecristo, Las Pelotaris 1926, Volver a caer, De viaje con los Derbez, and Mujeres asesinas, along with movies such as Quiero tu vida, Juntos pero no revueltos, Mirreyes vs Godínez 2: El retiro, and Infelices para siempre through The Roku Channel’s dedicated Spanish-language destination Espacio Latino.

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