Roku announces first Roku Original film

SAN JOSE, Calif. and TORONTO — Roku and Lionsgate announced today a new feature-length holiday movie based on the series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist will debut on The Roku Channel later this year. Zoey’s Extraordinary Christmas marks the first Roku Original film announced for The Roku Channel. Production on the project will start in Vancouver this month, says a press release. The TV series Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist debuted in 2020 on NBC, but has since been cancelled. “After its run on NBC, the series and talent received immense support on socials through #savezoeysplaylist to continue the story, underscoring the show’s loyal...