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Everything Coming To Roku This March

The Roku Channel has now announced the films set to land on the streaming service this March. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, we’ve got the list. New Arrivals on The Roku Channel Check out what’s headed to The Roku Channel this month! 9 To 5 A Perfect Match (Exclusive) Ace Ventura: Pet Detective Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls An Education Any Given Sunday Armageddon Battle Of The Sexes Beasts Of The Southern Wild Blue Streak Boiling Point (Exclusive– available on 3/19) Brooklyn Brown Sugar Buffy Cake Elle Little Big League Man On Fire (2004) Midnight In The Switchgrass (Available on 3/19) New Jack City No Good Deed (2014) Office Space Open Range Revenge Selena Shallow Hal Shrek 1 Shrek 2 Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Super Troopers (2002) Super Troopers 2 Takers (2010) The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby The Longshots The Sixth Man Troop Beverly Hills (1989) Roku is celebrating powerful women all month long. Feel inspired by

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 1, 2022

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Watch Indie Films Free On The Streaming Service IndieBox

Are you a fan of indie films? Tired of paying the monthly subscriptions? Then we’ve got a must-have channel for you. From Bayview Entertainment comes the FREE movie channel IndieBox, your home for free award-winning independent feature films and documentaries, from horror to comedy and everything in-between. The carefully curated library features the best discoveries from around the world, all with instant and unlimited access. Download IndieBox now on Roku, LG, and on Fire TV.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 11, 2022

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Dave Franco, Bill Murray & Pete Davidson Star In Roku’s New Dark Comedy Series “The Now”

The new dark comedy series “The Now” from Academy Award Winners Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly, has just premiered exclusively on Roku. The 14-episode series examines what exactly makes life worth living through the eyes of Ed Poole (Dave Franco). For Ed, life isn’t going as he planned. However, a tragic event causes him to rethink his outlook, forcing him to go after what he loves, cherish the people closest to him and live in The Now. Peter Farrelly stated, “I wanted to make a show about living in the present because I personally have lived too much in the future and the past and I think a lot of people do. We worry about the future, and we have regrets about the past, yet we are only ever living in the now. The future and the past are just concepts, but all life takes place in the present. If you want to make changes in your life you have

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 11, 2021

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Coming Of Age Horror ‘The Unhealer’ Coming To Roku

Following a wildly successful run on the global film festival circuit and a wide physical and digital release, Horror Business Films and Shout! Studios have announced the ad-supported and subscription-based release of Martin Guigui’s The Unhealer. In the film, A botched faith healing bestows supernatural Shaman powers on a bullied teenager. When his lifelong tormentors pull a prank that kills someone he loves, he uses his powers for revenge and goes on a bloody rampage to settle the score. Directed by writer and producer Martin Guigui (Beneath the Darkness, The Bronx Bull, Future World), the film stars genre favorites Natasha Henstridge (Species, The Whole Nine Yards) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Near Dark). The cast is rounded out by TikTok superstar Elijah Nelson (“Crazy Ex-Girlfriend”, “S.W.A.T.”), Kayla Carlson (“Why Women Kill,” “Widow Detective”), Adam Beach (Suicide Squad, Cowboys & Aliens), Chris Browning (“Westworld”, “Bosch”), Cristi Harris (Night of the Demons 2) and Branscombe Richmond (The Scorpion King, Hard To Kill). The

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 6, 2021

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Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Portal Runner’ Lands This December

A nail-biting, action-packed, sci-fi adventure for the entire family, Portal Runner is headed your way this December from Kairos Productions and Terror Films. Elise Eberle (“Shameless”, “Salem”) stars alongside Sloane Morgan Siegel (The Call, Life on Normal Street, Gotham Knights video game), and Brian S. Lewis (“The Gamers series Dwight in Shining Armor). In Portal Runner, “when 15-year-old Nolan (Siegel) discovers a secreted family legacy and a portal than enables him to travel to parallel worlds, it’s a young boy’s dream come true … until it becomes a nightmare when he realizes he’s being pursued across the ages by an evil force. When he becomes stranded on Christmas in an alternate timeline with his quirky family and a rebellious and petulant older sister he’s never met before, he realizes Mae (Eberle) may be the key to defeating his adversary and must enlist her help fast … before it’s too late for them all.” Portal Runner was directed by Cornelia Duryée

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 1, 2021

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Sam Raimi’s “50 States Of Fright” Premieres On Roku

A while back we reported that The Roku Channel had snagged Quibi’s programming when it folded. One of the series Roku picked us is Sam Raimi‘s “50 States of Fright” and it’s now streaming on the service as part of its “Freakout Friday” lineup that will feature new horror content every Friday all this month. “50 States of Fright”, executive produced by Sam Raimi, is a horror anthology series that explores stories based on urban legends from every state, taking viewers deeper into the horrors that lurk just beneath. The first season stars Rory Culkin (Lords of Chaos), Lulu Wilson (Ouija: Origin of Evil, Annabelle: Creation), Victoria Justice (Victorious), Jacob Batalon (Avengers: Endgame, Spider-Man: Far From Home), Warren Christie (The Resident, The Village), and Erica Tremblay (The Twilight Zone) star in the series directed by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods (A Quiet Place writers), Lee Cronin (The Hole in the Ground), Daniel Goldhaber (Cam), and Cate Devaney (Realizing Recovery). Roku’s

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 22, 2021

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Cinedigm Announces New Features For Streaming Service Fandor

Cinedigm, the leading independent streaming entertainment company super-serving enthusiast fan bases, announced today the evolution of its pioneering streaming service Fandor, named the “Netflix for Indie Film” by The Wall Street Journal, has begun. Fandor will come with a wider footprint and with hundreds of new acquisitions from an array of rights holders and film distributors. Subscribers will have access to over 1,000 hours of independent titles, including exclusive acquisitions from international film festivals and acclaimed titles from existing partners and key providers. The updated platform features a brand-new design and an intuitive user experience, with a continuous refresh of independent titles each month—all designed to create the ultimate celebration of Cinephile culture. With over a decade of experience in streaming independent cinema, we are proud to bring new life to a service so dedicated to independent filmmakers and the incredible films they create,” said Phil Hopkins, president of Fandor. “We are confident audiences will enjoy the thousands of hours

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 21, 2021

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Roku Has Greenlit “Most Dangerous Game” For Season Two

Roku has now greenlit the second season of their hit series “Most Dangerous Game,” written and produced by Nick Santora (“Prison Break”) directed by Phil Abraham, and produced by CBS Studios. Two-Time Academy Award Winner Christoph Waltz (Django Unchained) will reprise his starring role as Miles Sellers, the CEO of The Tiro Fund – a front for a centuries-old game in which hunters pay exorbitant fees for the privilege of hunting the most cunning and dangerous prey there is, humans. Set in New York City, season two of “Most Dangerous Game” sees actor David Castañeda (“The Umbrella Acadamy”) joining the cast as new lead Victor Suero, a down-on-his-luck fighter, who will do anything to protect his sister, and when he learns she’s in trouble, he springs into action. To protect her, he agrees to participate in a deadly game. If he survives, he’ll make a fortune. Out of love for his sister – he’s determined to live. The first season

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 23, 2021

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Bayview Entertainment Launches Roku Channel Featuring Over 400 Films

Bayview Entertainment has officially launched its Roku channel with over 400 of its best titles including comedy, horror, drama, science fiction, documentaries, and more. If you’re a fan of indie films the channel is a must-have, featuring films like Teacher Shortage, The Wicked Woods, Brain Dead, Winifred Meeks, and so many more. Among Bayview’s extensive catalog you will find acclaimed feature films from Monterey Media. Monterey Media’s films have been nominated or won Independent Spirit Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and NAACP Image Awards, have had 14 TIFF premieres, premieres at Sundance, SXSW, and the Tribeca Film Festivals, as well as being included on Roger Ebert’s 10 Best Independent Films list. To download and start watching, you can search for “Bayview Films” from your Roku device’s channel store. Or, click the link and log in with your Roku account. When you do, the channel will be downloaded to your Roku device next time you turn it on! Welcome to Bayview Entertainment

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 30, 2021

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New Channel Troma Now Is Coming To A Streaming Service Near You

Troma, that’s a name you should know. They are the people behind film classics like The Toxic Avenger, Nuke’Em High, Cannibal: The Musical, and sooooo many more. Today, we’ve received the news that Troma is expanding its own streaming channel, Troma Now, which will soon be available on Apple, Roku, Amazon TV, Google Play, and the Troma site, all for just $4.99 a month with a one-month free trail! Don’t worry, if you are already a subscriber there will be no extra charge. Besides a library featuring 40+ years of Troma entertainment, the new expansion will include new exclusive features including: UNCLE LLOYDIE’S PICK OF THE WEEK! Lloyd Kaufman (President of Troma Entertainment & Creator of (THE TOXIC AVENGER) makes his favorite film of the month! TOXIC TITLE OF THE MONTH! The highlighted title of the month, handpicked by TOXIE & THE TROMA TEAM! FROM THE BASEMENT OF TROMAVILLE! A deep dive into Troma’s 46-year history, featuring fan-favorite selections from

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jun 23, 2021

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