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Sky Atlantic to air Alan Partridge state-of-the-nation documentary
April 3, 2016 | David FarnorAfter the success of the second season of his Mid Morning Matters, Alan Partridge is bouncing back again to make a new documentary for Sky Atlantic.
The one-off, one-hour special, titled Alan Partridge’s Scissored Isle, will see him attempt to … Read More
Sky launches new app for kids
April 2, 2016 | David FarnorSky has launched a new app for kids, as the competition for young eyeballs continues to increase.
Sky’s app was announced last year, just after YouTube launched its own kids’ platform and Amazon introduced its own child-friendly tablet and accompany … Read More
Sky backs virtual reality future – but is it the new 3D?
March 19, 2016 | David FarnorWith Sony announcing this week that its PlayStation VR headset will be released in October, virtual reality has become the buzzword in modern entertainment. And, just to make it official, another juggernaut has entered the ring: Sky.
The broadcast is … Read More
Vice launches new UK TV channel on Sky and NOW TV
March 10, 2016 | David FarnorVICE Media and Sky are teaming up to launch a new UK TV channel later this year.
VICELAND, which will broadcast around the clock, will be programmed, developed and produced entirely in-house by VICE’s creative team, and the channel will … Read More
How much Sky Q costs – and everything else to know about the new set top box
January 29, 2016 | David FarnorSky has finally confirmed the release date and price for Sky Q, its fancy new set top box.
The new TV service, which completely revamps the Sky experience, was first unveiled last year as the broadcaster seeks to compete with … Read More
Twin Peaks finds UK home as Sky signs exclusive Showtime deal
January 25, 2016 | David FarnorTwin Peaks has officially found a UK home: the show will air in the UK on Sky Atlantic in 2017.
The series will see director David Lynch and original co-creator Mark Frost continue the story 25 years on, from when … Read More
Sky Go gets a revamp
January 21, 2016 | David FarnorSky has revamped its mobile streaming service Sky Go. The service, which launched in 2011, allows Sky customers to watch movies, TV shows and sport on the go, whether live or on demand. The app is available at no extra … Read More
Sky releases range of Star Wars remote controls
December 8, 2015 | David FarnorSky has released a limited series of Star Wars remotes to promote the arrival of George Lucas’ saga on Sky Movies.
The branded remote controls are available in 10 characters: Darth Vader, Storm Troopers, R2-D2, C-3PO, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia … Read More
Don’t Tell the Bride ditches BBC Three for Sky 1
December 5, 2015 | David FarnorWith the news that BBC Three is definitely moving online at the beginning of next year, the broadcaster has already begun the process of wooing its audience to the new platform and breaking up with producers.
The most painful … Read More
Sky launches Sky Q box to compete with streaming rivals
November 18, 2015 | David FarnorSky has launched its new set top box, Sky Q, in a major move designed to catch up and compete with Netflix and other VOD services.
The broadcaster, which broke ground by introducing HD to its line-up almost a … Read More