ROKU users can unlock 24/7 access to one of the biggest news channels, plus a dozen original investigative series.
Warner Bros. Discovery has launched CNN Originals, a new free, ad-supported channel.
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It is available for free on Roku devices and can be downloaded from the Channel Store.
The goal of CNN Originals is to broaden the news network’s reach beyond its traditional cable audience.
It will feature a variety of original series and documentaries, attracting new viewers with an extensive library of on-demand content.
The channel includes a variety of acclaimed programs such as Amanpour: Sex and Love Around the World, which characteristics journalist Christiane Amanpour when focusing on topics such as intimacy and relationships.
Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown follows the world-renowned chef as he travels the world, discovering lesser-known places and exploring their cultures and cuisine.
In Chasing Life with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, the neurosurgeon and medical reporter searches for the secrets to living a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle.
Diana, a six-part documentary series, takes a deeper look into the life of the beloved princess, featuring rarely seen footage and new interviews that reframe the story of her life and legacy.
Lincoln: Divided We Stand is also a six-part series, focusing on the life and unexpected journey of the 16th president of the United States.
Soundtracks: Songs That Defined History is an original eight-part series that explores the music tied to pivotal moments in American history, from the moon landing to the Stonewall riots.
This Is Life with Lisa Ling follows the award-winning journalist and author as she explores misunderstood and underserved communities in the United States.
The Wonder List with Bill Weir characteristics hour-long episodes in which the correspondent travels across five continents with revered cinematographer Philip Bloom, exploring new cultures.
Interestingly, all of the communities and countries featured in the series find themselves at a crossroads as they face changes brought about by modernization, climate change and tourism.
United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell, a film in six parts documentary which premiered on CNN in 2016, examines social issues such as racism and incarceration in the United States.
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CNN Originals isn’t the only thing new from Warner Bros. either.
Free streaming app Plex recently launched a generous helping of Warner Bros.-branded content, including dedicated channels for some of the studio’s most popular series.
The Plex app can also be downloaded to your Roku device.
THE Roku Channel has an ever-growing library of over 350 live TV channels.
This is in addition to 80,000 movies and shows available on demand.
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Roku has established itself as one of the top free, ad-supported streaming services — or FAST for short.
In a second-quarter earnings call released on August 1, the company revealed that it had total net revenue of $968 million, an increase of 14% year over year.
Notably, more households than ever appear to be streaming – a record 83.6 million, an increase of 2 million from the previous quarter.
Viewers also appear to be watching longer, as the company logged 30.1 billion total hours of streaming, an increase of 5.0 billion hours year over year.
What is Roku?
The company is best known as a popular provider of free, ad-supported streaming television — or SMART TV for short.
was founded in 2002 by Anthony Wood, an English businessman who moved to the United States when he was a teenager.
Wood wanted to help TV fans watch what they want, when they want, and came up with the idea of a TV operating system with access to online content.
Roku launched its first product in 2008 – a streaming box called the Roku DVP, which sold 10 million units in just six days.
The company’s hardware is compatible with any TV that has an HDMI connection. This means that virtually anyone can access the streamer’s growing body of content.
Each player comes with a Roku remote to navigate on-screen menus and control playback.
The company also licenses its operating system to television manufacturers like Toshiba and Hisense to create Roku-branded TVs.
The streamer has been steadily expanding its portfolio on the Roku Channel.
It features free content from over 250 partners, including live news from networks like NBC, Fox, and CBS.
The ever-growing library features more than 350 live TV channels and 80,000 free movies and shows.
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