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Sky Go gets a revamp
January 21, 2016 | VOD NewsSky 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 | VOD NewsSky 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 | VOD NewsWith 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 | VOD NewsSky 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
Sky and HBO extend exclusive relationship
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorSky will remain the exclusive home of HBO programmes in the UK and Europe, thanks a new deal signed this week.
Sky Atlantic has long been the home of Home Box Office for British viewers, with shows such as … Read More
Sky TV app on the way to Xbox One
November 9, 2015 | VOD NewsSky is finally bringing its TV app to the Xbox One.
Sky has enjoyed strong growth in recent years, thanks to improvements to its connected services and on-demand content. The broadcaster now has 10 million connected households in the UK, … Read More
New Sky+ box features keep Sky Movies up with the stream
August 20, 2015 | VOD NewsSky has rolled out a range of new updates for its set top boxes in an attempt to keep up with streaming rivals.
Sky launched its Sky+ boxes years before Netflix and Amazon Prime came along, but the broadcaster has … Read More
NOW TV fuels Sky’s growth as pay-TV contest heats up
July 30, 2015 | David FarnorNOW is helping to fuel Sky’s growth in the UK, as both customer numbers and revenues increase.
The broadcaster’s figures for the year to June 2015 show a 5 per cent increase in group revenue to £11,283 million, with on-demand … Read More
Sky enters the battle for kids’ tablets
June 30, 2015 | VOD NewsSky has entered the battle for kids’ tablets with the announcement of its own child-friendly app.
Children have become an increasingly important part of the modern entertainment landscape, as video on demand providers race to win over not just adults … Read More
Sky Arts relaunch offers over 1,000 hours of arts on-demand
June 9, 2015 | VOD NewsSky relaunches its arts channel today, a move that brings a comprehensive line-up of arts programming to its on-demand platform.
The relaunch will see Sky Arts 1 and 2 combined to created a single channel – Sky Arts (number … Read More