TUBI CARVES OUT SPOOKY GOOD FUN WITH NEW ORIGINAL MOVIE “R.L. STINE’S PUMPKINHEAD”

The New Young-Adult Horror Movie Inspired by R.L. Stine’s “The Haunting Hour” Short Story Brings his Iconic Thrills Exclusively to Tubi October 17th 

SAN FRANCISCO, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, announced today it is getting into the spirit of Halloween with the upcoming original movie R.L. STINE’S PUMPKINHEAD, premiering exclusively on October 17. Inspired by R.L. Stine’s beloved The Haunting Hour, the new young-adult horror movie blends just the right mix of chills and thrills, delivering a frightfully fun experience. 

“R.L. STINE’S PUMPKINHEAD is a playful blend of good fun, big scares with an element of adventure that taps into everything audiences love about Halloween and young-adult horror,”  said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer at Tubi. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with the legendary “master of fear,” R.L. Stine as part of our growing slate of YA storytelling that bridges generations and delivers fresh, genre-driven entertainment.”

A teenager, Sam thought moving to Redhaven was the worst part—until his brother Finn vanishes and no one, not even their mom, remembers he existed. With Halloween ticking down, Sam, his friend Becka, and Rusty, the town’s most eccentric outcast, must stop a harvest curse before Finn is lost forever.

“There’s something rotten inside these pumpkins–and it isn’t pumpkin meat! I’m so happy to see one of my most terrifying Halloween stories brought to chilling life in this new movie!” – R.L. Stine

R.L. STINE’S PUMPKINHEAD stars Bean Reid, Adeline Lo (Sorry For Your Cost), Kevin McNulty (Snakes on a Plane, The Invisible), Bob Frazer (Safe Haven, Motherland: Fort Salem), Matty Finochio (Love Hard, The Order) and Seth Isaac Johnson (My Old Ass, The Killing).

The film is written and directed by Jem Garrard and executive produced by James Mattagne, Joan Waricha, Harvey Kahn, Yvonne Bernard, Dan Bernard, Jem Garrard, Allen Lewis, and Rama Diallo. R.L. STINE’S PUMPKINHEAD will stream exclusively on October 17, 2025. 

About Tubi
Boldly built for fandom, Tubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. Tubi offers the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals made for the most passionate fans. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2014, Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation.

About Front Street Pictures
Front Street Pictures is a vertically-integrated production company based in Vancouver, British Columbia, backed by Blink49 Studios.The company produces film, TV, and new media projects from start to finish including development, production and distribution. Front Street Pictures has produced over 500 hours of programming, 400 plus feature length films and 120 plus episodes of television. It has a global distribution network to serve its extensive development slate of owned IP as well as third party projects. It has been recognized with many awards in the past decade, including multiple Emmys.

The Fan-Favourite Movies Starring Noah Beck and Siena Agudong 

Available to Audiences for Free Exclusively on Tubi in the UK

LONDON, September 17, 2025 – Tubi (www.tubitv.com), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, today announced it will be premiering the highly anticipated sequel SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED in the UK this autumn, with fans able to stream the hugely successful original movie, SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME now exclusively for free on Tubi.

With its breakout stars Noah Beck and Siena Agudong reprising their leading roles, SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED will focus on freshman star quarterback Drayton (Beck) as he struggles with the weight of expectations after a devastating setback, while dancer Dallas (Agudong) begins to question the future she thought she wanted. As their high school relationship begins to unravel under the pressures of distance and self-discovery, they’ll learn that the bravest versions of themselves emerge when they let life redirect them.

The sequel will also see Charlie Gillespie (Julie and the Phantoms) and Roan Curtis (Firefly Lane) joining the cast, as well as James Van Der Beek (Pose) and Drew Ray Tanner (Riverdale) returning to their roles from the original film. Justin Wu will also direct the sequel, with Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media, Marshall Arts and WEBTOON Productions producing. 

“Tubi’s SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME sparked an incredible wave of conversation among fans on social media, with Noah Beck and Siena Agudong’s performances striking a real chord with young audiences,” said Ross Appleton, General Manager, Tubi UK. “We’re thrilled to build on that excitement as we bring the original film and the upcoming sequel SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED to audiences in the UK.” 

“In the U.S., SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME quickly became Tubi’s best performing original movie, emerging as a favorite with viewers who connected with its authenticity and charm,” said Adam Lewinson, Chief Content Officer, Tubi. “We’re excited to bring both movies to UK audiences, delivering the kind of fresh, relatable storytelling that fans are hungry for.”

For fans ready to take the field and cheer on this love story, SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME is currently available to stream on Tubi in the UK for the first time. Based on the Wattpad sensation The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley, which has over 31M reads, SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME premiered on Tubi in 2024 at the number one spot in the US and Canada, drawing the biggest number of viewers of any title in its first week.

SIDELINED 2: INTERCEPTED is produced by McKenna Marshall, Adam Wescott, Maxwell Mitcheson, Lindsay Macadam and Jason Fischer, and WEBTOON Productions’ David Madden and Jason Goldberg, and Wattpad President, Aron Levitz. James Huntsman, Lisa Gutberlet, Kalani Dreimanis are executive producing for Blue Fox Entertainment, and David Way, Tony Chung and Lori Massini are executive producing for Thunderbird Entertainment’s Great Pacific Media alongside Noah Beck, Siena Agudong, Crystal Ferreiro and Justin Wu. The movie is written by Crystal Ferreiro.

Both movies are distributed by Vertigo Releasing in the UK, with Blue Fox Entertainment serving as the international sales agent.

ABOUT TUBI
Boldly built for fandom, Tubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. Tubi offers the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals made for the most passionate fans. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2014, Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation.

ABOUT WEBTOON PRODUCTIONS
WEBTOON Productions brings together technology, a diverse new generation of creators, and passionate global fandoms to create data-backed, audience-driven TV shows, films, and books. Leveraging incredible stories and insights from WEBTOON and Wattpad, WEBTOON Productions has pioneered a bold, global, fan-first approach to entertainment. WEBTOON Productions has worked with Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, The Jim Henson Company, Vertigo Entertainment, Constantin Film, Penguin Random House, and many other leaders in entertainment and publishing.

ABOUT MARSHALL ARTS
Marshall Arts is an independent production company specializing in film, television and digital media. In the multi media space, the company produces and provides strategy for high-level creators, large-format podcasts, commercials, music videos and digital content.

ABOUT THUNDERBIRD ENTERTAINMENT
Thunderbird Entertainment (TSXV:TBRD, OTC – THBRF) is a global award-winning, full-service multiplatform production, distribution and rights management company, headquartered in Vancouver, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Ottawa. Thunderbird creates award-winning scripted, unscripted, and animated programming for the world’s leading digital platforms, as well as Canadian and international broadcasters. The Company develops, produces, and distributes animated, factual, and scripted content through its various content arms, including Thunderbird Kids and Family (Atomic Cartoons), Thunderbird Unscripted (Great Pacific Media) and Thunderbird Scripted. Productions under the Thunderbird umbrella include MERMICORNO: STARFALL, SUPER TEAM CANADA, MOLLY OF DENALI, L, KIM’S CONVENIENCE, HIGHWAY THRU HELL, SIDELINED: THE QB AND ME and BOOT CAMP. Thunderbird Distribution and Thunderbird Brands manage global media and consumer products rights, respectively, for the Company and select third parties. Thunderbird is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @tbirdent. For more information, visit: www.thunderbird.tv

Originals

Don’t Miss Tubi’s New Docuseries

ALWAYS LADY LONDON

ALWAYS, LADY LONDON, a three-part documentary, takes fans inside the defining chapter of Lady London’s career: the making of her debut album, To Whom It May Concern. With a major-label release and worldwide tour on the line and while facing grief, doubt, and the relentless pressure to deliver – she is determined to prove she’s more than a viral moment. Premieres exclusively on Tubi on October 10.

Horror

MATCH (10/3):

After Paola is matched with a handsome online suitor, she arrives for a first date to discover a house full of dark and terrifying secrets.

Thriller 

ADOPTED  (10/10):

After secretly escaping a psychiatric hospital, a troubled young boy is welcomed by a grieving family—until their home becomes his killing ground.

BOG GOBLINS, MOB BOSSES AND TEEN HEART THROBS BRING TUBI’S “FREE FOREVER” PROMISE TO LIFE

New Commercial Spots Highlight Tubi’s Beloved Genres and Commitment to Remaining Free 

SAN FRANCISCO, September 8, 2025 – Tubi (www.tubi.tv), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) ad-supported streaming service, announced a new brand campaign, “Free Forever.” In the new campaign, Tubi, which offers the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals, emphasized it provides fans with all of the hits and none of the fees. In the spots, characters are seemingly stuck in their own genres of crime, fantasy, teen romance, thriller, and film noir, forever.

“Tubi offers unparalleled access to the world’s largest collection of movies and TV shows—it feels too good to be true—which is why we’ve seen some fear among consumers that we’re going to start charging,” said Nicole Parlapiano, Chief Marketing Officer at Tubi. “But our promise is clear: Tubi isn’t just free today, it’s free forever. At a time when price hikes and bait-and-switch models have eroded trust across streaming, we want viewers to feel confident that we’re putting them first. We’ve built a service that engages fandoms through the familiar and adventurous—whether it’s the shows you know and love or an out there movie you couldn’t find anywhere else—without the price tag.”

The campaign responds to rising “streamflation” and broader economic pressures, which have made the value of “free” more important than ever. The five spots airing now feature everything from a goblin resigned to a swamp bog for eternity to a girl wrestling with the idea that she has to choose between Brad and Chad for all time. As Tubi continues to grow, the spots reassure audiences that Tubi will remain free forever as a destination for fan-fueled content. The campaign was created in partnership with Tubi’s creative agency of record, Mischief @ No Fixed Address. 

“Free is one thing—and something we’ve had fun showcasing in past work with Tubi—but free forever is basically unheard of in this day and age. It’s usually free for a little while until you’re hooked and suddenly, whoops, not so free anymore. And we thought, if Tubi can stand by that claim, we can have a ton of fun with it,” said Kevin Mulroy, founding partner and EDC at Mischief. “As we started talking about concepts, we circled around the idea of characters being stuck in that role for all of time. Not actors, but the characters themselves, trapped in the content that will be free for all eternity. Sorry, mafia rat, you’re getting pummeled forever.”

Tubi’s latest marketing campaign follows record-breaking momentum for the service, as it crossed 100 million monthly active users and is streaming about 1 billion hours a month with viewing being 95% on-demand. Tubi’s fully addressable audience skews young and diverse with more than half made up of Gen Z and Millennials, and nearly half identifying as multicultural. In June, Tubi expanded its collection of more than 300,000 movies and TV episodes and 400 Originals with the launch of Tubi for Creators — a new program designed to accelerate investment in bringing thousands of creator-led and fan fueled stories  to its audience.

About Tubi

Boldly built for fandom, Tubi is a free streaming service that entertains over 100 million monthly active users. Tubi offers the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movies and TV shows, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals made for the most passionate fans. Headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2014, Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation.

All titles below begin streaming for free on September 1 unless otherwise noted:

Originals

Comedy

REL TALK (9/5):

Lil Rel Howery brings signature humor to Chicago’s What’s Funny Comedy Festival in a personal, hilarious, high-energy stand-up performance.

Thriller 

DARK SECRET (9/12):

When a couple takes in a new roommate, long-buried truths begin to fester, inciting a chilling game of manipulation and survival.

TAKEOUT (9/19)

On a dead-end night shift at a remote fast food diner, three coworkers suspect a customer is a serial killer. After digging for proof, they quickly realize they’re in over their heads.

TUBI EXPANDS CONTENT COLLECTION TO OVER 5,000 EPISODES FROM DIGITAL-FIRST CREATORS 

Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), Alan’s Universe, Jomboy Media, CelinaSpookyBoo and Steven He Bring Popular Series to Tubi

Kudzi Chikumbu Joins from TikTok to Accelerate Tubi For Creators

SAN FRANCISCO – August 14, 2025 – Tubi (www.tubitv.com), Fox Corporation’s (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) free ad-supported streaming service, today announced the collection of digital-first creator content on the platform has grown to more than 5,000 episodes through new partnerships with creators including Jimmy Donaldson (aka MrBeast), Alan’s Universe, Jomboy Media, CelinaSpookyBoo and Steven He amongst others. Additionally, Tubi announced the appointment of creator economy leader Kudzi Chikumbu as the company’s new VP of Creator Partnerships to bring more original stories from talented creators to Tubi’s over 100 million monthly active users.

“We’re committed to building a bridge to Hollywood for creators to help them reach new audiences. Tubi is a platform for bold, breakthrough work and these 5,000 episodes are just the beginning,” said Rich Bloom, General Manager, Creator Programs & Executive Vice President, Business Development at Tubi. “Kudzi is a leader with deep roots in the creator economy. His unique perspective and proven track record make him the ideal person to partner with me to lead our ambitious efforts in digital-first, creator-driven entertainment.”

Boldly built for every fandom, Tubi is a free streaming service that entertains fans with  the world’s largest collection of more than 300,000 movies and TV episodes, thousands of creator-led stories and hundreds of Tubi Originals made for the most passionate fans. The creators joining the program reflect Tubi’s growing younger, multicultural audience, with content that uniquely connects with passionate fandoms across horror, sports, reality, food and comedy. New creators joining the program include:

• Jimmy Donaldson (“MrBeast”) will bring seasons 6-8 of his acclaimed YouTube channel “MrBeast,” covering videos originally released from 2023 through 2025, to Tubi, complementing the MrBeast live channel already available on the platform since 2023. Donaldson, founder of Beast Industries, has amassed over 421 million subscribers on YouTube and nearly one billion followers across social platforms, known for his viral challenges and philanthropic giveaways.
• Jomboy Media, founded by Jimmy O’Brien and Jake Storiale, has built one of the most passionate sports communities on the internet through storytelling, humor, and a deep love of the game. With a community of 30 million strong and official backing of Major League Baseball, bringing Talkin’ Baseball and Talkin’ Yanks to Tubi extends the connection to even more fans.
• Alan Chikin Chow is a global digital sensation known for his viral sketch comedy that blends heart, humor, and high-stakes storytelling has built a following of over 90 million YouTube subscribers and 50 billion views. His hit series Alan’s Universe brings his signature mix of action, comedy, and feel-good heroism to Tubi, where doing the right thing is always the biggest adventure.
• Celina Myers, better known as CelinaSpookyBoo, has evolved from the “sleepwalking girl on TikTok” to a multi-talented writer, actress, podcast host, and content creator. Celina is a credible writer with her fifth book, HOLLOW, set to be released in ’25. Celina also produced her first film “House on Eden” which went into theaters nationwide this summer. This past year Celina has worked to create a long-form, spooky series that she’s excited to bring to Tubi. 
• Steven He is one of YouTube’s most prominent comedy sketch creators with 13 million subscribers and 4 billion views. Steven’s sketches regularly top YouTube’s trending board and has even achieved global meme status with his “Emotional damage” clip. His new breakthrough comedy series “Fish Bowl” will be available on Tubi.

“I’m thrilled to join Tubi at a time when creators are redefining entertainment,” said Kudzi Chikumbu, VP of Creator Partnerships at Tubi. “Tubi’s dedication to empowering creators with creative freedom and meaningful incremental audience reach is unmatched, and I’m excited to bring fresh, bold and authentic storytelling to their passionate viewers.”

A seasoned executive, Chikumbu most recently served as Global Head of Creator Marketing at TikTok, where he was instrumental in developing the platform’s thriving global creator ecosystem. With experience spanning partnerships, education, product marketing, and experiential activations, Chikumbu has been recognized by industry-leading publications including Fortune’s 40 Under 40, The Hollywood Reporter’s Next Gen, Variety’s Hollywood’s New Leaders, and AdWeek’s Experiential Executive of the Year.

In addition to bringing digital-first creator content to the platform, Tubi for Creators encompasses the previously launched fan-fueled studio, Stubios and the recently announced partnership with Kickstarter. Tubi is invested in cultivating creativity, as demonstrated by past partnerships with The Blacklist, inviting writers to submit their screenplays to be developed, with the goal of being produced and distributed on Tubi. Tubi for Creators will continue to expand and more details on the program, which will include opportunities for Tubi to fund production and for brands to get involved, will be shared later this year.

ABOUT TUBI

Tubi is a global entertainment company dedicated to providing all people access to all the world’s stories. Tubi offers the largest collection of premium on-demand content, including nearly 300,000 movies and TV episodes and nearly 400 exclusive originals. With a passionate fanbase and over 100 million monthly active users, the company is committed to putting viewers first with free, accessible entertainment. Tubi is part of Tubi Media Group, a division of Fox Corporation that oversees the company’s digital businesses.