Roku debuts a 15-minute weekly series that recommends what to watch next
Roku is expanding its programming for its free content hub, The Roku Channel, with today’s launch of its own weekly entertainment program called “Roku Recommends.” The 15-minute show will leverage Roku’s data to highlight the Top 5 titles for viewers to stream that week. While not exactly “original programming” the way that Roku’s recent additions of its acquired Quibi content is, the series will run only on Roku, where it can be found in The Roku Channel and Featured Free, with new episodes every Thursday.
The series is the first production to emerge from the new Roku Brand Studio a studio that aims to produce video ads and other custom branded content for ad partners. The show is produced by Funny Or Die, and Mike Farah, Beth Belew and Jim Ziegler serve as executive producers.
Funny Or Die Acquired By Designer, Philanthropist, And Democratic Fundraiser Henry Muñoz
Longstanding comedy purveyor
Henry R. Muñoz III.
Muñoz is a business leader, architect, philanthropist, and Democratic fundraiser,
Variety reports. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the acquisition includes the Funny Or Die brand, content library, original production slate, and its social media properties (which have amassed roughly 40 million followers).
Funny Or Die was founded 14 years ago by
Will Ferrell,
AMC Networks,
Sequoia Capital.
Ferrell will continue to serve as an advisor to the company, and Funny Or Die’s existing executive team will remain onboard, including CEO
Funny Or Die Acquired by Designer and Activist Henry R. Muñoz III
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Funny Or Die has a new owner: Henry R. Muñoz III, a prominent business leader, architect, philanthropist and Democratic fundraiser, has acquired the 14-year-old comedy website and production company.
Financial terms of the deal aren’t being disclosed. Muñoz is now the sole owner and chairman of L.A.-based Funny Or Die, whose co-founders include Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Judd Apatow. The acquisition includes the Funny Or Die brand, the Funny Or Die content library, its original production slate, and Funny Or Die’s social media assets with more than 40 million followers.