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Sky’s NOW migrating to NBCU streaming platform

Sky’s streaming service, NOW, is set to receive a significant update this February. NOW is also migrating to NBCUniversal’s platform – which already powers Peacock and SkyShowtime among others – as the service receives a complete interface overhaul. The changes will start rolling out from February 18th, with new features such Top 10 lists, dedicated […]

January 29, 2025Colin Mann @ OTT Question Time Live

Sky New Zealand suffering satellite problems

New Zealand’s Sky TV uses the Optus D2 satellite for their signal reception. But an update from Sky on January 27th talked of the broadcaster having to urgently “undertake an accelerated migration plan” and shift to a new satellite in May. Sky said it was aware that “a growing number” of customers had experienced intermittent […]

January 29, 2025

Sky News to go paid?

Sky News is considering a big programming shake-up to create a paid model as its linear viewing continues to slide. David Rhodes, executive chair of the Comcast-owned channel, laid out a strategy dubbed ;Sky News 2030′ that will reshape its digital-focus over the next five years to attract new audiences willing to pay for news, […]

January 28, 2025

Channel 5 launching My5 on Sky Q

Channel 5’s free streaming service, My5, will launch on Sky Q in February, expanding its reach across the UK. The distribution deal comes as the broadcaster prepares to combine Channel 5 and My5 under the unified brand of 5 this March, bringing together its linear, streaming and digital propositions. Sky Q customers will have access […]

January 28, 2025

Sky acquires Hacks from Universal

Sky has acquired seasons 3 & 4 of multi-Emmy-winning comedy series Hacks in the UK. Brand new to UK screens, Season 3 of the US fan-favourite will exclusively launch on Sky and streaming service NOW on February 7th. Seasons 1 and 2 will also be available alongside the third instalment, allowing fans to catch-up ahead […]

January 27, 2025

HBO orders more White Lotus

HBO Original series The White Lotus, from Mike White, has been renewed for a fourth season, ahead of the season 3 debut. The eight-episode third season of the Emmy-winning series debuts on February 16th on HBO and will be available to stream on Max. In the UK, the show will be available on Sky and […]

January 24, 2025

Sky acquires Damon Hill doc

Sky has announced the acquisition of the Damon Hill documentary film, titled Hill, which will be coming coming to Sky Documentaries and streaming service NOW later this year. The 90-minute film – featuring exclusive, intimate interviews with Hill and his family – tells how he overcame the adversity of losing his legendary father Graham Hill […]

January 20, 2025

Crunchyroll app comes to Sky

Crunchyroll, the online home for anime, is now available on Sky TV platforms in the UK and Ireland, enabling Sky customers to access the service directly through Sky Glass and Sky Stream. The service will additionally be available on Sky Q later in the year. Crunchyroll’s service, whch currently boasts around 15 million subscribers, grants […]

January 16, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Darroch named advisor at KKR

Global investment firm KKR has announced the appointment of former Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch as an Executive Advisor to the firm. In his role, Darroch will leverage his business and leadership expertise to support KKR’s European Private Equity investment activities and portfolio companies, particularly in the UK and in the Telecoms, Media and Technology (TMT) […]

January 15, 2025

Śleboda success for SkyShowtime

Śleboda, SkyShowtime’s first locally commissioned original programme in Poland, has shot to the top of the charts in just over two weeks, quickly becoming its best-performing series in the market to-date. Already watched by almost half of all subscribers following its launch on December 12th in Poland, audiences continue to demonstrate strong numbers, with nearly […]

January 9, 2025