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Tubi Hires Meta’s Mike Bidgoli as Chief Product and Technology Officer (EXCLUSIVE)
Variety
May 14, 2024
What’s Coming to Tubi in June
All titles below begin streaming for free on April 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Action
CONTINENTAL SPLIT (6/22):
As the New Madrid Fault threatens to tear the U.S. in half, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster while the clock ticks down.
Documentary
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: THE STORY OF ONLYFANS AND COURTNEY CLENNEY (6/5):
Unprecedented wealth, creator control, stalker threats, and a strange Miami murder: this is the story of how OnlyFans changed the internet forever.
KILLING HIP HOP (6/21):
Hip Hop, America’s beloved genre, has given rise to modern day prophets. But, too often, their stardom has deadly consequences. Killing Hip Hop is a deep dive into these lives and premature deaths.
TMZ PRESENTS – FAMOUS & NAKED (6/23):
Celebrities are showing it all online and raking in fortunes. Join TMZ in examining Hollywood’s fascination with getting naked on the internet.
VICE NEWS PRESENTS: SEARCHING FOR MASCULINITY (6/26):
Vice News delves into modern masculinity, unraveling the intricate identity crisis facing men today.
Horror
CLICKBAIT: UNFOLLOWED (6/7):
A group of influencers are invited to a house for a competition with deadly consequences.
BLOODLINE KILLER (6/28):
Moira Cole endeavors to rebuild her shattered life after the murder of her family at the hands of her deranged and obsessed cousin.
Thriller
WHAT HAPPENS IN MIAMI (6/8):
Three friends on a wild Spring Break are thrust into a web of mystery as they become the prime focus of a missing persons investigation following the disappearance of one of their own.
SINTERN (6/13):
An influencer comes across a VIP party invite not meant for her and dives headfirst into the side of the industry where secrets are worth killing for.
ROCK THE BOAT 2 (6/15):
After losing her memory about her tragic past, Millie tries to pick up the pieces but is terrified when chaos follows her and her friends’ every move.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/20):
A bride’s revenge fling with the best man turns her world upside down when her supposedly AWOL groom returns, leading to a fraught marriage haunted by guilt and a vindictive secret-holder bent on destroying their fragile happily ever after.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/27):
When a struggling rapper rockets to fame with a viral hit, her dream-come-true turns deadly as she’s pursued by a serial killer hunting female artists. Balancing her rising career with survival, she must outwit her nemesis to stay atop the charts—and alive.
Western
CALAMITY JANE (6/14):
After Wild Bill is killed in a poker game, Calamity Jane must break out of prison and seek revenge before the Deadwood’s Sheriff can arrest them.
Action
“Above The Law”
“Assassins”
“Bullet To The Head”
“Commando (1985)”
“Die Hard With A Vengeance”
“Hard Target”
“Hard Target 2”
“Live Free Or Die Hard”
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
“Parker (2013)”
“Raw Deal”
“Rush Hour”
“Rush Hour 2”
“Rush Hour 3”
“S.W.A.T. (2003)”
“Skyscraper”
“The Scorpion King”
“The Scorpion King 2: Rise Of A Warrior”
“The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption”
“The Scorpion King 4: Quest For Power”
“The Scorpion King: Book Of Souls”
Art House
“2046”
“Drugstore Cowboy”
“The Grandmaster”
“Night Of The Kings – 6/4”
“Queen & Slim
“Safe”
“Saving Face”
“Stronger (2017) – 6/5”
Black Cinema
“Above The Rim”
“All About The Benjamins”
“Baby Boy”
“Cradle 2 The Grave”
“Dead Presidents”
“Grand Crew”
“Little Man”
“Notorious (2009)”
“Phat Girlz”
“Roots”
“Sparkle (2012)
“The Steve Harvey Show”
“Traffik”
“What’s Happening!!”
“Why Do Fools Fall In Love?”
“You Got Served”
Comedy
“Bringing Down The House”
“Central Intelligence -6/11”
“Cheech And Chong’s Next Movie”
“Desperately Seeking Susan”
“Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”
“Girl In Progress”
“Hit & Run -6/8”
“Jexi”
“Kenan”
“Little Nicky”
“Metro”
“Night School”
“Shallow Hal”
“Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit”
“Taxi”
“The Other Guys”
“We’re The Millers”
Documentary
“Freeheld”
“The Back Nine”
Drama
“Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut”
“American History X”
“Before I Fall”
“Boyz N’ The Hood”
“Cast Away”
“Detroit”
“Ford V Ferrari”
“Gifted (2017)”
“Judas And The Black Messiah”
“Lean On Me”
“Lords Of Dogtown”
“Malcolm X”
“My Girl”
“My Girl 2”
“Outsiders (2016)”
The Color Purple
“The Oath
“The Patriot (2000)”
“Scarface”
Horror
“Dead Silence”
“Interview With The Vampire”
“Leprechaun”
“Malignant”
“Mirrors”
“The Descent”
“The Descent: Part 2”
“The Fog (2005)”
Kids & Family
“Annie (2014)”
“Leave It To Beaver”
“Muppets From Space”
“Paddington”
“Space Jam”
“The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland”
“The Ant Bully”
“The Great Gilly Hopkins”
“The Karate Kid (2020)”
“The Smurfs (2011)”
Romance
“Aloha”
“Baggage Claim”
“Guess Who”
“High Fidelity”
“How Stella Got Her Groove Back”
“Little Black Book”
“Love & Basketball”
“Love Don’t Cost A Thing”
“Meet Joe Black”
“Poetic Justice”
“The Perfect Holiday”
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
“Alien Vs. Predator”
“Aliens Vs. Predator – Requiem”
“Demolition Man”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“I, Robot”
“Johnny Mnemonic”
“King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword”
“La Brea”
“Lockout”
“Predator”
“Predestination”
“Space Jam”
“The Maze Runner”
“V For Vendetta”
Thriller
“Alex Cross”
“Collide”
“Don’t Worry Darling”
“High Crimes”
“Jackie Brown”
“Kidnap”
“River’s Edge”
“Runaway Jury”
“Running With The Devil”
“Trust – 6/11”
“The Long Kiss Goodnight”
“Untraceable (2008)”
Western
“All The Pretty Horses”
“Last Man Standing”
“Seraphim Falls”
“The Cowboys”
“The Homesman”
“The Long Riders”
JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
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Instagram: @Tubi
Facebook: @TubiTV
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TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2024 - Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Product and Technology Officer in Mike Bidgoli. Bidgoli, who will report to CEO Anjali Sud, will be responsible for leading the product and engineering teams overseeing the product experience and innovation strategy for Tubi, the free entertainment choice for the cordless generation. Bidgoli joins as the company reaches nearly 80 million monthly active users and scales share of total US TV view time growing 60% since Tubi debuted on the Nielsen Gauge report. "In a crowded streaming market, Tubi has consistently stood for putting viewers and advertisers first, and we remain 100% committed to delivering an accessible, engaging experience for our fans and the brands who love them," said Anjali Sud, Tubi CEO. "We’re excited to keep innovating in providing personalized viewing experiences with the world’s largest library of free movies and TV shows, and to enable our advertisers to more authentically connect with the cordless generation. Mike’s extensive experience is the perfect match for our ambitions, and we look forward to his impact in defining the next era of entertainment." Bidgoli is a seasoned product leader who has built leading viewer and advertiser experiences at Meta and Pinterest. He most recently served as Head of Product, New Monetization Experiences at Meta, where he was responsible for the company's subscription strategy and ad products including Meta Verified. Prior to Meta, Mike spearheaded the development of Video Products at Facebook including Facebook Watch, Facebook Live, and other emerging bets. Under his leadership video reached a record 50% share of time spent on the Facebook app, and helped bolster the publisher and creator ecosystem. He also served as Ads Product Lead at Pinterest helping build up and scale the company’s advertising platform. He has expertly supported engineering teams and talent, fostering innovation and creative ideas with a focus on rigorous execution. “I have had a front row seat to the rise of Tubi and the category creation of free advertising supported television over the years,” said Mike Bidgoli, incoming Tubi Chief Product and Technology Officer. “Tubi is uniquely positioned to continue to innovate in this space and expand the category, especially given its commitment to an industry-leading tech platform, content library and recommendation engine. I am extremely excited to fuel and accelerate this next chapter of the company’s evolution.” Over the past few months, Tubi has released a new Originals programming slate targeted to Gen-Z audiences, featuring acclaimed series BOARDERS, BIG MOOD, and DEAD HOT. Most recently, Tubi announced its first in-house, live action series THE Z-SUITE starring and executive produced by Lauren Graham, and launched Stubios, the first fan-fueled content studio in streaming. For more information about Tubi visit Tubi.tv. About Tubi Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.May 14, 2024
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
PURPLE CARPET WITH OLIVIA CULPO
AT THE SUPER BOWL IN NEW ORLEANS
NEW MOVIE “THE QB BAD BOY & ME” BASED ON WATTPAD YA NOVEL
STARRING SIENA AGUDONG AND NOAH BECK
GENERATIONAL COMEDY “THE Z-SUITE”
STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY LAUREN GRAHAM
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 13, 2024: Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, today announced several upcoming projects for the 2024-2025 season. According to the March 2024 Nielsen Gauge, Tubi grew its share of US total view time over 60% since debuting on the list just over a year ago, a faster growth rate than any other streamer. With nearly 80 million monthly active users, over 60% of Tubi viewers are cord cutters and nevers.
“Tubi is committed to culturally relevant storytelling that speaks to the cordless generation,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “From culture driven pre-game coverage for the Big Game, to a fan favorite movie based on a breakout YA novel, to the amazing Lauren Graham headlining a workplace comedy steeped in generational conflict, Tubi’s ’24-’25 slate is as compelling for our audience as it is desirable for advertisers.”
Tubi’s Purple Carpet will be rolled out for the first time as part of FOX’s Super Bowl Pregame coverage in New Orleans. Renowned model and actress Olivia Culpo will be Tubi's official correspondent for the Purple Carpet, celebrating the culture surrounding football’s biggest event. By blending the excitement of the Super Bowl with the allure of fashion and celebrity, Olivia’s coverage will offer insights that cater to those drawn to the cultural phenomena of it all.
"I'm so excited to be Tubi's official correspondent at the Super Bowl," said Olivia Culpo. “I'll cover everything happening behind the scenes, the pre-game hype, and, of course, the fashion.”
A Tubi Original movie, THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is based on the breakout Wattpad YA novel, The QB Bad Boy and Me, which has over 31M reads. The movie stars Siena Agudong (Netflix's "Resident Evil" series), Noah Beck in his feature film debut, and Drew Ray Tanner (“Riverdale”). The film tells the story of Dallas (Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, who is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving football star, Drayton (Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own. Will the two of them be able to grow into their dreams together or will their dreams be sidelined? The film is directed by Justin Wu (Syfy’s “Reginald the Vampire,” CBC's "Kim's Convenience") from the screenplay by Mary Gulino (Amazon's "Upload") and Crystal Ferreiro (Disney's "Diary of a Future President") based on the book by Tay Marley. THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is produced by Adam Wescott, McKenna Marshall, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios' Aron Levitz, and Lindsey Ramey. David Madden is executive producing for Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, and Lindsay Macadam, David Way and Tony Chung are executive producing for Thunderbird Entertainment's Great Pacific Media, which will finance and produce the project in Canada. Blue Fox Entertainment will sell the project internationally. The film is slated to premiere within the next year.
"Tay Marley's novel has been a Wattpad sensation with millions of readers around the world who fell in love with this special coming of age romance," said Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. "We couldn't have asked for a better partner in Tubi to help us adapt this story, and we can't wait for fans to see just how perfectly Noah and Siena bring the beloved characters of Drayton and Dallas to life."
As previously announced, Tubi will premiere the generational comedy THE Z-SUITE starring Lauren Graham in 2025. Written by Katie O’Brien (“The Santa Clauses,” “Teachers”) who also serves as showrunner, the series is executive produced by Lance Samuels, Samantha Levine, and Daniel Iron of Blue Ice Pictures (“Ginny & Georgia”), and Eric Wattenberg, Gary Vaynerchuk and Matt Higgins of VaynerWatt. Lauren Graham also serves as an executive producer. THE Z-SUITE is a workplace comedy set at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees collide. After a company decision spirals out of control, the agency’s reigning executives are pushed out and the Z-Suite employees are suddenly put in charge, ultimately testing both generations' skills and patience.
“When I first read the script for THE Z-SUITE I responded to Katie O’Brien’s fresh and funny take on the workplace,” said Lauren Graham. “The character of Monica is smart, strong, and appealingly a bit unhinged. I’m excited to work with the team at Tubi as they ramp up their Originals slate and continue their ascent in the streaming space.”
Since launching Tubi Originals in June 2021, Tubi has produced over 200 titles reaching over 75 million unique viewers. Last month alone, nearly 25% of its viewers watched Tubi Originals, which included the first set of premium programming targeted at young audiences – BOARDERS, BIG MOOD and DEAD HOT. Tubi most recently announced Stubios, the first fan-fueled studio for aspiring filmmakers in partnership with Issa Rae and ColorCreative. Tubi’s upcoming slate of programming reflects culture and is designed for fandom such as MY CRAZY QUINCE, a reality series hosted by comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes featuring generations of women discussing their own quinceañeras; the return of female-led cult favorite WYNONNA EARP with a special event; and the dark western film THE THICKET starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis.
About Tubi
Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.
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TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2024 – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Product and Technology Officer in Mike Bidgoli. Bidgoli, who will report to CEO Anjali Sud, will be responsible for leading the product and engineering teams overseeing the product experience and innovation strategy for Tubi, the free entertainment choice for the cordless generation. Bidgoli joins as the company reaches nearly 80 million monthly active users and scales share of total US TV view time growing 60% since Tubi debuted on the Nielsen Gauge report.
“In a crowded streaming market, Tubi has consistently stood for putting viewers and advertisers first, and we remain 100% committed to delivering an accessible, engaging experience for our fans and the brands who love them,” said Anjali Sud, Tubi CEO. “We’re excited to keep innovating in providing personalized viewing experiences with the world’s largest library of free movies and TV shows, and to enable our advertisers to more authentically connect with the cordless generation. Mike’s extensive experience is the perfect match for our ambitions, and we look forward to his impact in defining the next era of entertainment.”
Bidgoli is a seasoned product leader who has built leading viewer and advertiser experiences at Meta and Pinterest. He most recently served as Head of Product, New Monetization Experiences at Meta, where he was responsible for the company’s subscription strategy and ad products including Meta Verified. Prior to Meta, Mike spearheaded the development of Video Products at Facebook including Facebook Watch, Facebook Live, and other emerging bets. Under his leadership video reached a record 50% share of time spent on the Facebook app, and helped bolster the publisher and creator ecosystem. He also served as Ads Product Lead at Pinterest helping build up and scale the company’s advertising platform. He has expertly supported engineering teams and talent, fostering innovation and creative ideas with a focus on rigorous execution.
“I have had a front row seat to the rise of Tubi and the category creation of free advertising supported television over the years,” said Mike Bidgoli, incoming Tubi Chief Product and Technology Officer. “Tubi is uniquely positioned to continue to innovate in this space and expand the category, especially given its commitment to an industry-leading tech platform, content library and recommendation engine. I am extremely excited to fuel and accelerate this next chapter of the company’s evolution.”
Over the past few months, Tubi has released a new Originals programming slate targeted to Gen-Z audiences, featuring acclaimed series BOARDERS, BIG MOOD, and DEAD HOT. Most recently, Tubi announced its first in-house, live action series THE Z-SUITE starring and executive produced by Lauren Graham, and launched Stubios, the first fan-fueled content studio in streaming.
For more information about Tubi visit Tubi.tv.
About Tubi
Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.
This might interest you
What’s Coming to Tubi in June
All titles below begin streaming for free on April 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Action
CONTINENTAL SPLIT (6/22):
As the New Madrid Fault threatens to tear the U.S. in half, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster while the clock ticks down.
Documentary
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: THE STORY OF ONLYFANS AND COURTNEY CLENNEY (6/5):
Unprecedented wealth, creator control, stalker threats, and a strange Miami murder: this is the story of how OnlyFans changed the internet forever.
KILLING HIP HOP (6/21):
Hip Hop, America’s beloved genre, has given rise to modern day prophets. But, too often, their stardom has deadly consequences. Killing Hip Hop is a deep dive into these lives and premature deaths.
TMZ PRESENTS - FAMOUS & NAKED (6/23):
Celebrities are showing it all online and raking in fortunes. Join TMZ in examining Hollywood’s fascination with getting naked on the internet.
VICE NEWS PRESENTS: SEARCHING FOR MASCULINITY (6/26):
Vice News delves into modern masculinity, unraveling the intricate identity crisis facing men today.
Horror
CLICKBAIT: UNFOLLOWED (6/7):
A group of influencers are invited to a house for a competition with deadly consequences.
BLOODLINE KILLER (6/28):
Moira Cole endeavors to rebuild her shattered life after the murder of her family at the hands of her deranged and obsessed cousin.
Thriller
WHAT HAPPENS IN MIAMI (6/8):
Three friends on a wild Spring Break are thrust into a web of mystery as they become the prime focus of a missing persons investigation following the disappearance of one of their own.
SINTERN (6/13):
An influencer comes across a VIP party invite not meant for her and dives headfirst into the side of the industry where secrets are worth killing for.
ROCK THE BOAT 2 (6/15):
After losing her memory about her tragic past, Millie tries to pick up the pieces but is terrified when chaos follows her and her friends’ every move.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/20):
A bride's revenge fling with the best man turns her world upside down when her supposedly AWOL groom returns, leading to a fraught marriage haunted by guilt and a vindictive secret-holder bent on destroying their fragile happily ever after.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/27):
When a struggling rapper rockets to fame with a viral hit, her dream-come-true turns deadly as she's pursued by a serial killer hunting female artists. Balancing her rising career with survival, she must outwit her nemesis to stay atop the charts—and alive.
Western
CALAMITY JANE (6/14):
After Wild Bill is killed in a poker game, Calamity Jane must break out of prison and seek revenge before the Deadwood's Sheriff can arrest them.Action
“Above The Law”
“Assassins”
“Bullet To The Head”
“Commando (1985)”
“Die Hard With A Vengeance”
“Hard Target”
“Hard Target 2”
“Live Free Or Die Hard”
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
“Parker (2013)”
“Raw Deal”
“Rush Hour”
“Rush Hour 2”
“Rush Hour 3”
“S.W.A.T. (2003)”
“Skyscraper”
“The Scorpion King”
“The Scorpion King 2: Rise Of A Warrior”
“The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption”
“The Scorpion King 4: Quest For Power”
“The Scorpion King: Book Of Souls”
Art House
“2046”
“Drugstore Cowboy”
“The Grandmaster”
“Night Of The Kings - 6/4”
“Queen & Slim
“Safe”
“Saving Face”
“Stronger (2017) - 6/5”
Black Cinema
“Above The Rim”
“All About The Benjamins”
“Baby Boy”
“Cradle 2 The Grave”
“Dead Presidents”
“Grand Crew”
“Little Man”
“Notorious (2009)”
“Phat Girlz”
“Roots”
“Sparkle (2012)
“The Steve Harvey Show”
“Traffik”
“What's Happening!!”
“Why Do Fools Fall In Love?”
“You Got Served”
Comedy
“Bringing Down The House”
“Central Intelligence -6/11”
“Cheech And Chong's Next Movie”
“Desperately Seeking Susan”
“Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”
“Girl In Progress”
“Hit & Run -6/8”
“Jexi”
“Kenan”
“Little Nicky”
“Metro”
“Night School”
“Shallow Hal”
“Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit”
“Taxi”
“The Other Guys”
“We're The Millers”
Documentary
“Freeheld”
“The Back Nine”
Drama
“Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut”
“American History X”
“Before I Fall”
“Boyz N' The Hood”
“Cast Away”
“Detroit”
“Ford V Ferrari”
“Gifted (2017)”
“Judas And The Black Messiah”
“Lean On Me”
“Lords Of Dogtown”
“Malcolm X”
“My Girl”
“My Girl 2”
“Outsiders (2016)”
The Color Purple
“The Oath
“The Patriot (2000)”
“Scarface”
Horror
“Dead Silence”
“Interview With The Vampire”
“Leprechaun”
“Malignant”
“Mirrors”
“The Descent”
“The Descent: Part 2”
“The Fog (2005)”
Kids & Family
“Annie (2014)”
“Leave It To Beaver”
“Muppets From Space”
“Paddington”
“Space Jam”
“The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland”
“The Ant Bully”
“The Great Gilly Hopkins”
“The Karate Kid (2020)”
“The Smurfs (2011)”
Romance
“Aloha”
“Baggage Claim”
“Guess Who”
“High Fidelity”
“How Stella Got Her Groove Back”
“Little Black Book”
“Love & Basketball”
“Love Don't Cost A Thing”
“Meet Joe Black”
“Poetic Justice”
“The Perfect Holiday”
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
“Alien Vs. Predator”
“Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem”
“Demolition Man”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“I, Robot”
“Johnny Mnemonic”
“King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword”
“La Brea”
“Lockout”
“Predator”
“Predestination”
“Space Jam”
“The Maze Runner”
“V For Vendetta”
Thriller
“Alex Cross”
“Collide”
“Don’t Worry Darling”
“High Crimes”
“Jackie Brown”
“Kidnap”
“River’s Edge”
“Runaway Jury”
“Running With The Devil” “Trust - 6/11”
“The Long Kiss Goodnight”
“Untraceable (2008)”
Western
“All The Pretty Horses”
“Last Man Standing”
“Seraphim Falls”
“The Cowboys”
“The Homesman”
“The Long Riders”
JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
Twitter: @Tubi
Instagram: @Tubi
Facebook: @TubiTV
May 17, 2024
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
PURPLE CARPET WITH OLIVIA CULPO
AT THE SUPER BOWL IN NEW ORLEANS
NEW MOVIE “THE QB BAD BOY & ME” BASED ON WATTPAD YA NOVEL
STARRING SIENA AGUDONG AND NOAH BECK
GENERATIONAL COMEDY “THE Z-SUITE”
STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY LAUREN GRAHAM
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 13, 2024: Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, today announced several upcoming projects for the 2024-2025 season. According to the March 2024 Nielsen Gauge, Tubi grew its share of US total view time over 60% since debuting on the list just over a year ago, a faster growth rate than any other streamer. With nearly 80 million monthly active users, over 60% of Tubi viewers are cord cutters and nevers.
“Tubi is committed to culturally relevant storytelling that speaks to the cordless generation,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “From culture driven pre-game coverage for the Big Game, to a fan favorite movie based on a breakout YA novel, to the amazing Lauren Graham headlining a workplace comedy steeped in generational conflict, Tubi’s ’24-’25 slate is as compelling for our audience as it is desirable for advertisers.”
Tubi’s Purple Carpet will be rolled out for the first time as part of FOX’s Super Bowl Pregame coverage in New Orleans. Renowned model and actress Olivia Culpo will be Tubi's official correspondent for the Purple Carpet, celebrating the culture surrounding football’s biggest event. By blending the excitement of the Super Bowl with the allure of fashion and celebrity, Olivia’s coverage will offer insights that cater to those drawn to the cultural phenomena of it all.
"I'm so excited to be Tubi's official correspondent at the Super Bowl," said Olivia Culpo. “I'll cover everything happening behind the scenes, the pre-game hype, and, of course, the fashion.”
A Tubi Original movie, THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is based on the breakout Wattpad YA novel, The QB Bad Boy and Me, which has over 31M reads. The movie stars Siena Agudong (Netflix's "Resident Evil" series), Noah Beck in his feature film debut, and Drew Ray Tanner (“Riverdale”). The film tells the story of Dallas (Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, who is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving football star, Drayton (Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own. Will the two of them be able to grow into their dreams together or will their dreams be sidelined? The film is directed by Justin Wu (Syfy’s “Reginald the Vampire,” CBC's "Kim's Convenience") from the screenplay by Mary Gulino (Amazon's "Upload") and Crystal Ferreiro (Disney's "Diary of a Future President") based on the book by Tay Marley. THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is produced by Adam Wescott, McKenna Marshall, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios' Aron Levitz, and Lindsey Ramey. David Madden is executive producing for Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, and Lindsay Macadam, David Way and Tony Chung are executive producing for Thunderbird Entertainment's Great Pacific Media, which will finance and produce the project in Canada. Blue Fox Entertainment will sell the project internationally. The film is slated to premiere within the next year.
"Tay Marley's novel has been a Wattpad sensation with millions of readers around the world who fell in love with this special coming of age romance," said Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. "We couldn't have asked for a better partner in Tubi to help us adapt this story, and we can't wait for fans to see just how perfectly Noah and Siena bring the beloved characters of Drayton and Dallas to life."
As previously announced, Tubi will premiere the generational comedy THE Z-SUITE starring Lauren Graham in 2025. Written by Katie O’Brien (“The Santa Clauses,” “Teachers”) who also serves as showrunner, the series is executive produced by Lance Samuels, Samantha Levine, and Daniel Iron of Blue Ice Pictures (“Ginny & Georgia”), and Eric Wattenberg, Gary Vaynerchuk and Matt Higgins of VaynerWatt. Lauren Graham also serves as an executive producer. THE Z-SUITE is a workplace comedy set at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees collide. After a company decision spirals out of control, the agency’s reigning executives are pushed out and the Z-Suite employees are suddenly put in charge, ultimately testing both generations' skills and patience.
“When I first read the script for THE Z-SUITE I responded to Katie O’Brien’s fresh and funny take on the workplace,” said Lauren Graham. “The character of Monica is smart, strong, and appealingly a bit unhinged. I’m excited to work with the team at Tubi as they ramp up their Originals slate and continue their ascent in the streaming space.”
Since launching Tubi Originals in June 2021, Tubi has produced over 200 titles reaching over 75 million unique viewers. Last month alone, nearly 25% of its viewers watched Tubi Originals, which included the first set of premium programming targeted at young audiences – BOARDERS, BIG MOOD and DEAD HOT. Tubi most recently announced Stubios, the first fan-fueled studio for aspiring filmmakers in partnership with Issa Rae and ColorCreative. Tubi’s upcoming slate of programming reflects culture and is designed for fandom such as MY CRAZY QUINCE, a reality series hosted by comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes featuring generations of women discussing their own quinceañeras; the return of female-led cult favorite WYNONNA EARP with a special event; and the dark western film THE THICKET starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis.
About Tubi
Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.
May 13, 2024
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
May 13, 2024
TUBI SETS NEW ORIGINALS FOR 2024-2025
PURPLE CARPET WITH OLIVIA CULPO
AT THE SUPER BOWL IN NEW ORLEANS
NEW MOVIE “THE QB BAD BOY & ME” BASED ON WATTPAD YA NOVEL
STARRING SIENA AGUDONG AND NOAH BECK
GENERATIONAL COMEDY “THE Z-SUITE”
STARRING AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY LAUREN GRAHAM
SAN FRANCISCO, MAY 13, 2024: Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, today announced several upcoming projects for the 2024-2025 season. According to the March 2024 Nielsen Gauge, Tubi grew its share of US total view time over 60% since debuting on the list just over a year ago, a faster growth rate than any other streamer. With nearly 80 million monthly active users, over 60% of Tubi viewers are cord cutters and nevers.
“Tubi is committed to culturally relevant storytelling that speaks to the cordless generation,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “From culture driven pre-game coverage for the Big Game, to a fan favorite movie based on a breakout YA novel, to the amazing Lauren Graham headlining a workplace comedy steeped in generational conflict, Tubi’s ’24-’25 slate is as compelling for our audience as it is desirable for advertisers.”
Tubi’s Purple Carpet will be rolled out for the first time as part of FOX’s Super Bowl Pregame coverage in New Orleans. Renowned model and actress Olivia Culpo will be Tubi’s official correspondent for the Purple Carpet, celebrating the culture surrounding football’s biggest event. By blending the excitement of the Super Bowl with the allure of fashion and celebrity, Olivia’s coverage will offer insights that cater to those drawn to the cultural phenomena of it all.
“I’m so excited to be Tubi’s official correspondent at the Super Bowl,” said Olivia Culpo. “I’ll cover everything happening behind the scenes, the pre-game hype, and, of course, the fashion.”
A Tubi Original movie, THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is based on the breakout Wattpad YA novel, The QB Bad Boy and Me, which has over 31M reads. The movie stars Siena Agudong (Netflix’s “Resident Evil” series), Noah Beck in his feature film debut, and Drew Ray Tanner (“Riverdale”). The film tells the story of Dallas (Agudong), a burdened but headstrong dancer, who is determined to get into the best dance school in the country—her late mother’s alma mater. However, that dream is suddenly derailed when the cheeky yet secretly grieving football star, Drayton (Beck), crashes into her life with a unique story of his own. Will the two of them be able to grow into their dreams together or will their dreams be sidelined? The film is directed by Justin Wu (Syfy’s “Reginald the Vampire,” CBC’s “Kim’s Convenience”) from the screenplay by Mary Gulino (Amazon’s “Upload”) and Crystal Ferreiro (Disney’s “Diary of a Future President”) based on the book by Tay Marley. THE QB BAD BOY AND ME is produced by Adam Wescott, McKenna Marshall, Wattpad WEBTOON Studios’ Aron Levitz, and Lindsey Ramey. David Madden is executive producing for Wattpad WEBTOON Studios, and Lindsay Macadam, David Way and Tony Chung are executive producing for Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media, which will finance and produce the project in Canada. Blue Fox Entertainment will sell the project internationally. The film is slated to premiere within the next year.
“Tay Marley’s novel has been a Wattpad sensation with millions of readers around the world who fell in love with this special coming of age romance,” said Aron Levitz, President of Wattpad WEBTOON Studios. “We couldn’t have asked for a better partner in Tubi to help us adapt this story, and we can’t wait for fans to see just how perfectly Noah and Siena bring the beloved characters of Drayton and Dallas to life.”
As previously announced, Tubi will premiere the generational comedy THE Z-SUITE starring Lauren Graham in 2025. Written by Katie O’Brien (“The Santa Clauses,” “Teachers”) who also serves as showrunner, the series is executive produced by Lance Samuels, Samantha Levine, and Daniel Iron of Blue Ice Pictures (“Ginny & Georgia”), and Eric Wattenberg, Gary Vaynerchuk and Matt Higgins of VaynerWatt. Lauren Graham also serves as an executive producer. THE Z-SUITE is a workplace comedy set at a boutique New York ad agency where generational divides see the established C-Suite and rising Gen Z employees collide. After a company decision spirals out of control, the agency’s reigning executives are pushed out and the Z-Suite employees are suddenly put in charge, ultimately testing both generations’ skills and patience.
“When I first read the script for THE Z-SUITE I responded to Katie O’Brien’s fresh and funny take on the workplace,” said Lauren Graham. “The character of Monica is smart, strong, and appealingly a bit unhinged. I’m excited to work with the team at Tubi as they ramp up their Originals slate and continue their ascent in the streaming space.”
Since launching Tubi Originals in June 2021, Tubi has produced over 200 titles reaching over 75 million unique viewers. Last month alone, nearly 25% of its viewers watched Tubi Originals, which included the first set of premium programming targeted at young audiences – BOARDERS, BIG MOOD and DEAD HOT. Tubi most recently announced Stubios, the first fan-fueled studio for aspiring filmmakers in partnership with Issa Rae and ColorCreative. Tubi’s upcoming slate of programming reflects culture and is designed for fandom such as MY CRAZY QUINCE, a reality series hosted by comedienne Anjelah Johnson-Reyes featuring generations of women discussing their own quinceañeras; the return of female-led cult favorite WYNONNA EARP with a special event; and the dark western film THE THICKET starring Peter Dinklage and Juliette Lewis.
About Tubi
Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.
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All titles below begin streaming for free on April 1 unless otherwise noted:
Originals
Action
CONTINENTAL SPLIT (6/22):
As the New Madrid Fault threatens to tear the U.S. in half, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster while the clock ticks down.
Documentary
VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED: THE STORY OF ONLYFANS AND COURTNEY CLENNEY (6/5):
Unprecedented wealth, creator control, stalker threats, and a strange Miami murder: this is the story of how OnlyFans changed the internet forever.
KILLING HIP HOP (6/21):
Hip Hop, America’s beloved genre, has given rise to modern day prophets. But, too often, their stardom has deadly consequences. Killing Hip Hop is a deep dive into these lives and premature deaths.
TMZ PRESENTS - FAMOUS & NAKED (6/23):
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VICE NEWS PRESENTS: SEARCHING FOR MASCULINITY (6/26):
Vice News delves into modern masculinity, unraveling the intricate identity crisis facing men today.
Horror
CLICKBAIT: UNFOLLOWED (6/7):
A group of influencers are invited to a house for a competition with deadly consequences.
BLOODLINE KILLER (6/28):
Moira Cole endeavors to rebuild her shattered life after the murder of her family at the hands of her deranged and obsessed cousin.
Thriller
WHAT HAPPENS IN MIAMI (6/8):
Three friends on a wild Spring Break are thrust into a web of mystery as they become the prime focus of a missing persons investigation following the disappearance of one of their own.
SINTERN (6/13):
An influencer comes across a VIP party invite not meant for her and dives headfirst into the side of the industry where secrets are worth killing for.
ROCK THE BOAT 2 (6/15):
After losing her memory about her tragic past, Millie tries to pick up the pieces but is terrified when chaos follows her and her friends’ every move.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/20):
A bride's revenge fling with the best man turns her world upside down when her supposedly AWOL groom returns, leading to a fraught marriage haunted by guilt and a vindictive secret-holder bent on destroying their fragile happily ever after.
SINS OF THE BRIDE (6/27):
When a struggling rapper rockets to fame with a viral hit, her dream-come-true turns deadly as she's pursued by a serial killer hunting female artists. Balancing her rising career with survival, she must outwit her nemesis to stay atop the charts—and alive.
Western
CALAMITY JANE (6/14):
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“Above The Law”
“Assassins”
“Bullet To The Head”
“Commando (1985)”
“Die Hard With A Vengeance”
“Hard Target”
“Hard Target 2”
“Live Free Or Die Hard”
“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”
“Parker (2013)”
“Raw Deal”
“Rush Hour”
“Rush Hour 2”
“Rush Hour 3”
“S.W.A.T. (2003)”
“Skyscraper”
“The Scorpion King”
“The Scorpion King 2: Rise Of A Warrior”
“The Scorpion King 3: Battle For Redemption”
“The Scorpion King 4: Quest For Power”
“The Scorpion King: Book Of Souls”
Art House
“2046”
“Drugstore Cowboy”
“The Grandmaster”
“Night Of The Kings - 6/4”
“Queen & Slim
“Safe”
“Saving Face”
“Stronger (2017) - 6/5”
Black Cinema
“Above The Rim”
“All About The Benjamins”
“Baby Boy”
“Cradle 2 The Grave”
“Dead Presidents”
“Grand Crew”
“Little Man”
“Notorious (2009)”
“Phat Girlz”
“Roots”
“Sparkle (2012)
“The Steve Harvey Show”
“Traffik”
“What's Happening!!”
“Why Do Fools Fall In Love?”
“You Got Served”
Comedy
“Bringing Down The House”
“Central Intelligence -6/11”
“Cheech And Chong's Next Movie”
“Desperately Seeking Susan”
“Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”
“Girl In Progress”
“Hit & Run -6/8”
“Jexi”
“Kenan”
“Little Nicky”
“Metro”
“Night School”
“Shallow Hal”
“Sister Act 2: Back In The Habit”
“Taxi”
“The Other Guys”
“We're The Millers”
Documentary
“Freeheld”
“The Back Nine”
Drama
“Alexander Revisited: The Final Cut”
“American History X”
“Before I Fall”
“Boyz N' The Hood”
“Cast Away”
“Detroit”
“Ford V Ferrari”
“Gifted (2017)”
“Judas And The Black Messiah”
“Lean On Me”
“Lords Of Dogtown”
“Malcolm X”
“My Girl”
“My Girl 2”
“Outsiders (2016)”
The Color Purple
“The Oath
“The Patriot (2000)”
“Scarface”
Horror
“Dead Silence”
“Interview With The Vampire”
“Leprechaun”
“Malignant”
“Mirrors”
“The Descent”
“The Descent: Part 2”
“The Fog (2005)”
Kids & Family
“Annie (2014)”
“Leave It To Beaver”
“Muppets From Space”
“Paddington”
“Space Jam”
“The Adventures Of Elmo In Grouchland”
“The Ant Bully”
“The Great Gilly Hopkins”
“The Karate Kid (2020)”
“The Smurfs (2011)”
Romance
“Aloha”
“Baggage Claim”
“Guess Who”
“High Fidelity”
“How Stella Got Her Groove Back”
“Little Black Book”
“Love & Basketball”
“Love Don't Cost A Thing”
“Meet Joe Black”
“Poetic Justice”
“The Perfect Holiday”
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
“Alien Vs. Predator”
“Aliens Vs. Predator - Requiem”
“Demolition Man”
“Independence Day: Resurgence”
“I, Robot”
“Johnny Mnemonic”
“King Arthur: Legend Of The Sword”
“La Brea”
“Lockout”
“Predator”
“Predestination”
“Space Jam”
“The Maze Runner”
“V For Vendetta”
Thriller
“Alex Cross”
“Collide”
“Don’t Worry Darling”
“High Crimes”
“Jackie Brown”
“Kidnap”
“River’s Edge”
“Runaway Jury”
“Running With The Devil” “Trust - 6/11”
“The Long Kiss Goodnight”
“Untraceable (2008)”
Western
“All The Pretty Horses”
“Last Man Standing”
“Seraphim Falls”
“The Cowboys”
“The Homesman”
“The Long Riders”
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May 17, 2024
TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
TUBI APPOINTS MIKE BIDGOLI AS CHIEF PRODUCT & TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2024 - Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s ad-supported streaming service, has announced the appointment of a new Chief Product and Technology Officer in Mike Bidgoli. Bidgoli, who will report to CEO Anjali Sud, will be responsible for leading the product and engineering teams overseeing the product experience and innovation strategy for Tubi, the free entertainment choice for the cordless generation. Bidgoli joins as the company reaches nearly 80 million monthly active users and scales share of total US TV view time growing 60% since Tubi debuted on the Nielsen Gauge report. "In a crowded streaming market, Tubi has consistently stood for putting viewers and advertisers first, and we remain 100% committed to delivering an accessible, engaging experience for our fans and the brands who love them," said Anjali Sud, Tubi CEO. "We’re excited to keep innovating in providing personalized viewing experiences with the world’s largest library of free movies and TV shows, and to enable our advertisers to more authentically connect with the cordless generation. Mike’s extensive experience is the perfect match for our ambitions, and we look forward to his impact in defining the next era of entertainment." Bidgoli is a seasoned product leader who has built leading viewer and advertiser experiences at Meta and Pinterest. He most recently served as Head of Product, New Monetization Experiences at Meta, where he was responsible for the company's subscription strategy and ad products including Meta Verified. Prior to Meta, Mike spearheaded the development of Video Products at Facebook including Facebook Watch, Facebook Live, and other emerging bets. Under his leadership video reached a record 50% share of time spent on the Facebook app, and helped bolster the publisher and creator ecosystem. He also served as Ads Product Lead at Pinterest helping build up and scale the company’s advertising platform. He has expertly supported engineering teams and talent, fostering innovation and creative ideas with a focus on rigorous execution. “I have had a front row seat to the rise of Tubi and the category creation of free advertising supported television over the years,” said Mike Bidgoli, incoming Tubi Chief Product and Technology Officer. “Tubi is uniquely positioned to continue to innovate in this space and expand the category, especially given its commitment to an industry-leading tech platform, content library and recommendation engine. I am extremely excited to fuel and accelerate this next chapter of the company’s evolution.” Over the past few months, Tubi has released a new Originals programming slate targeted to Gen-Z audiences, featuring acclaimed series BOARDERS, BIG MOOD, and DEAD HOT. Most recently, Tubi announced its first in-house, live action series THE Z-SUITE starring and executive produced by Lauren Graham, and launched Stubios, the first fan-fueled content studio in streaming. For more information about Tubi visit Tubi.tv. About Tubi Tubi is the most watched free TV and movie streaming service in the U.S., dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. The company engages diverse audiences through a personalized experience and the world’s largest content library of over 250,000 movies and TV episodes, a growing collection of exclusive originals and over 250 live channels. Tubi is part of the Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.May 14, 2024
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