Roku puts The Newsreader on air in US

Anna Torv plays the lead role in The Newsreader

NEWS BRIEF: US AVoD service Roku has picked up Australian drama series The Newsreader and will premiere it on The Roku Channel on March 18.

Set in 1986, The Newsreader follows the unconventional relationship between an ambitious young TV reporter and the difficult star female news anchor as they cover extraordinary current events of the time. The 6×60’ series, made for Australian pubcaster the ABC, was picked up from international distributor Entertainment One.