Psychological drama series The Undoing, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant, has proven a big hit for Sky. The opening episode reached a cumulative 28-day audience of over 2.78 million viewers, making it bigger than the launch of Game of Thrones in 2011. The first three episodes already have audiences of over 2.5 million viewers, […]
Sky and Entertainment One (eOne) – Hasbro’s entertainment studio and owners of iconic brands such as Dungeons and Dragons, My Little Pony, Transformers, and Power Rangers – have announced a long-term partnership that will bring hundreds of hours of blockbuster movies to Sky Cinema subscribers. The deal covers both eOne’s existing library and new releases […]
The Super League appears set to sign a new three-year broadcasting agreement with Sky Sports. Sky has seen off competition from rivals BT Sport for the rights to show the top flight rugby league competition until the end of the 2024 season, according to The Daily Mail. The current TV contract runs out at the […]
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced that key international broadcast partners will be expanding coverage of the league for the upcoming 2021 season. PFL is the first organisationto present MMA through a Regular Season, Playoffs and Championship format, which combined with a global roster of fighters representing 25 countries, has resonated internationally. PFL is […]
Having faced one of their toughest years ever, a host of talent from across the arts industry is set to be celebrated next month at the South Bank Sky Arts Awards. Now in its 24th year, the annual ceremony will take place next month at the London Coliseum in a new, socially distanced format. The […]
Sky has announced the acquisition of Blithe Spirit from StudioCanal UK. The film will be released in cinemas and on Sky Cinema on January 15th across the UK and Ireland, and will also be available on streaming service NOW TV via the Sky Cinema Pass. The fantasy comedy, based on the play by Noël Coward, […]
AMC Networks International – UK (AMCNI – UK) has renewed its advertising sales contract with Sky Media, the advertising sales arm of Sky. Long-term partners, AMCNI – UK and Sky have agreed a new multi-year deal, which they say will “broaden and deepen their strong commercial relationship”. Sky Media will continue to sell advertising and […]
Amidst the chaos of the pandemic, innovative start-up baggl.com has pledged £1 million worth of its barter trade credits to help support other SMEs during the latest national lockdown and beyond, with match-funded TV advertising grants with a value of £3,500 per applicant. The initiative is being supported by AdSmart from Sky, as well as […]
Sky Q is adding HDR movies in time for Christmas, and is rolling out a number of new features, including allowing users to keep watching, no matter the weather. Viewers will be able to watch recordings, video on demand content and access apps, even if their TV satellite signal is lost. More new features for Sky Q include: Discover more shows in High […]
Scotland and Northern Ireland’s dramatic UEFA Euro 2021 Play-off Finals provided Sky Sports with large audience shares on November 12th. This comes after Sky made the decision to offer both broadcasts for fans to enjoy free-to-air in recognition of the unique circumstances and the impact the pandemic is having on supporters in the UK. Scotland’s clash […]