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Emmys 2021: Netflix leads creative arts winners as Queen’s Gambit dominates
September 13, 2021 | David FarnorIt was checkmate for Netflix at the weekend, after it came out on top of this year’s Creative Arts Emmy awards, with The Queen’s Gambit leading the winners.
The period chess drama took home an impressive nine wins from the … Read More
UK adults spent third of 2020 watching TV and video
August 7, 2021 | David FarnorUK adults sought solace in screens and streaming in 2020, spending a third of their waking hours watching TV and online video content, according to Ofcom’s annual study of the nation’s media habits.
With people across the UK under some … Read More
Sky One to be replaced by Sky Max and Sky Showcase
July 28, 2021 | David FarnorSky One is shutting its doors, with Sky replacing the channel with two new brands: Sky Max and Sky Showcase.
The oldest non-terrestrial channel in the UK, Sky One has been home to a number of high-profile exclusives and originals … Read More
Government plans to “level up Britain’s screens” with new streaming regulations
June 23, 2021 | David FarnorThe UK government is planning to “level up Britain’s screens” with new regulations on streaming services.
“Traditional viewing habits are dead,” declared culture secretary Oliver Dowden today, announcing that the government wants Ofcom to expand its remit to include regulation … Read More
BBC and Sky score Women’s Super League rights
March 28, 2021 | David FarnorThe BBC and Sky Sports have scored the rights to Women’s Super League football ahead of the new season this September.
The new rights deals cover the next three years and will see league games broadcast on BBC One … Read More
Sky TV: Midwich Cuckoos, Wolfe, Landscapers lead original series slate
February 1, 2021 | David FarnorSky has announced its slate of original TV series for 2021 and 2022, with a new take on The Midwich Cuckoos and Wolfe leading its line-up.
In 2021 Sky and NOW are debuting more than 125 new Sky Originals, its … Read More
Sky Cinema inks deal with Studiocanal
January 18, 2021 | David FarnorSky Cinema has inked a new deal with Studiocanal for the rights to the distributor’s new and future releases.
Under the deal, Studiocanal’s titles scheduled for release from January 2021 will be brought to Sky Cinema and NOW after their … Read More
Wonder Woman 1984 set for premium VOD UK release in January
December 19, 2020 | David FarnorWonder Woman 1984 will officially be released on premium VOD in the UK in January.
The blockbuster sequel to Patty Jenkins’ groundbreaking 2017 hit sees Gal Gadot’s Diana Prince enter the Cold War era, as she faces two threats – … Read More
Trailer: ZeroZeroZero to air in January on Sky Atlantic
December 16, 2020 | David FarnorZeroZero will finally arrive on UK TV in February 2021, Sky Atlantic has confirmed.
Based on the novel ZeroZeroZero by Roberto Saviano, this fast-paced and edgy series directed by Stefano Sollima (Gomorrah) and Janus Metz (True Detective) and created by … Read More
Amazon Prime Video app launches on Sky and NOW TV
December 14, 2020 | David FarnorThe Amazon Prime Video app is now available on Sky and NOW devices across the UK.
From today, the streaming app has landed on Sky Q, Sky Ticket and NOW devices, as part of a new agreement between the long-standing … Read More