LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Rotten Tomatoes, entertainment fans’ go-to resource for movie, TV and streaming recommendations, is expanding its entertainment footprint with the launch of The Rotten Tomatoes Channel, a new Over the Top (OTT) channel on The Roku Channel, the home of free and premium entertainment on the Roku® platform. This first-ever 24/7 linear programming channel from Rotten Tomatoes will launch with more than 10 originally produced shows, totaling 100 hours of premium long and short-form video content. The Rotten Tomatoes Channel launches today on The Roku Channel and is coming soon to Peacock, XUMO TV and vMPDs (virtual multichannel programming distributors), with more to come.
“We are thrilled to extend our relationship with fans through our new Rotten Tomatoes OTT channel,” said Sandro Corsaro, Rotten Tomatoes SVP & Chief Creative Officer. “The channel will not only deliver an around-the-clock celebration of entertainment but continue our brand promise to help fans find what to watch, by delivering the best movie, TV and streaming recommendations.”
The Rotten Tomatoes Channel combines the brand recognition and trust of Rotten Tomatoes with a library of over 100,000 videos from new movies, TV, and streaming content, as well as nostalgic and beloved favorites. Each week, viewers will get the latest and buzziest trailers; breaking movie and TV news; fun and fresh takes on beloved movie and TV scenes; mind-blowing conversations and laugh-out-loud games – and of course recommendations on what to watch! Featuring some of the biggest names in entertainment, the channel will include interviews with the likes of Dwayne Johnson, Daniel Kaluuya, Awkwafina, Issa Rae, Robert Pattinson, Janelle Monae, Kevin Feige, Jordan Peele, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Zendaya, and so many more!
