Monthly Archives: June 2012

New Releases and Recommendations for June 29

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Kacie

Three cheers for the weekend! If you’re staying in to escape the summer heat, we’ve got you covered with everything from new blockbusters to classic comedies. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post … Continue reading →

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Roku Goes to Washington

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Jim

This week I was honored to represent Roku and our customers in a congressional hearing on the future of video. An elite group of industry executives was invited to present their views on the changing landscape of cable, satellite, broadcast, … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for June 22

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Kacie

There’s nothing like the first official weekend of summer! When you’re worn out from barbecuing, sunbathing and flip flopping, take a break from the heat and enjoy our streaming picks. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy … Continue reading →

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Roku Review: The Weight of the Nation

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Eric

Hi, I’m Eric Lachter, Marketing Director and guy who streams great movies on Roku. This week I watched the documentary “The Weight of the Nation” on HBO GO (authenticated via my cable service) with my Roku. Food and health are controversial … Continue reading →

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Anthony Wood: The Future of TV will be Streamed

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Ha Thai

“There is more innovation now in the world of television than ever before in history.” With this statement, Roku CEO Anthony Wood began his keynote speech at the TV of Tomorrow Show in San Francisco last week with a recap of the … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Manliest Man Movies

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Kacie

From kung fu to classic westerns, here are ten manly man movies that are sure to keep pops entertained this weekend. Have a favorite man movie of your own? Let us know in the comments. Happy Father’s Day! Enter the Dragon- … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for June 15

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Kacie

The first five days after the weekend are always the hardest. Thankfully, we’ve got the perfect lineup for a Friday night streaming session… and a Saturday morning movie fest… and a lazy Sunday streamathon. Let us know what’s first on … Continue reading →

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Roku hits 150 channels in the UK

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Clive

Greetings from Roku in the UK and Ireland! We’ve just passed the four-month mark since launching our streaming players here and I thought I’d share a quick update on the progress we’ve made. Roku players are priced starting at £49.99 … Continue reading →

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New Releases and Recommendations for June 8

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Kacie

TGIF! The weekend is calling, and we’ve got a great lineup of new episodes, action thrillers and hilarious comedies to help you unwind. As always, if you have suggestions for the perfect lazy Sunday flick, please post ‘em in the comments. Happy … Continue reading →

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Roku Fan of the Month: Meet The Lawless Family

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Kacie

Meet the Lawless family, our Roku Fans of the Month! We’ll let them explain why their Roku has become a special part of the family. Be honest – who controls the Roku remote in your house? That would be our … Continue reading →

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