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Report: “Success stories for TV sport amid pandemic”

With major international events such as the Summer Olympics and the European Football Championship, the 2019/20 season looked set to become an exceptional year. Before these events were cancelled, other major international competitions had marked the start of the season, such as the Rugby World Cup, from September 20th to November 2nd, which was a […]

December 21, 2020

Wonder Woman 1984 fast-tracked to PVoD

Wonder Woman 1984, the much-delayed DC sequel movie, finally got a cinema release in the UK on December 16th – the same day that large portions of the country were moved into stricter coronavirus restrictions, enforcing the closure of all entertainment venues. With cinemas now shut indefinitely in around three quarters of the UK, Warner […]

December 21, 2020By Nik Roseveare

Sky and Kick It Out partnership

Kick It Out has launched a new three-year partnership with Sky, that will see Sky become its key broadcast media partner in the drive for inclusion in football and the battle against discrimination in all its forms. Sky will commit £3 million over the next three years, in a mix of cash and value in […]

December 21, 2020

Survey: TV expects bumper Xmas ratings

Christmas is set to look very different this year, but if there’s one staple that the nation will be relying on, it’s gathering in front of the TV screen to watch movies and shows, whether those be old favourites or new releases. According to a survey from Sony Professional Solutions Europe, 69 per cent of […]

December 18, 2020

STV box sets on Sky Q throughout UK

STV and Sky have agreed a long-term deal to bring box sets from STV to more Sky Q customers across the UK. Since the two companies signed an agreement last year, Sky Q customers in Scotland have had access to content from STV. The partnership has now been extended, and Sky Q customers across the […]

December 18, 2020

Sky Documentaries orders Chasing the Dream docu-series

Sky has announced a new Sky Original docu-series from Expectation, titled Chasing the Dream, which follows promising young football players from South London as they enter the most critical time in their fledgling sporting careers. Produced by BAFTA and RTS award-winning indie, Expectation, in association with Sky Studios, the 4×60 minutes series will air on […]

December 17, 2020

Sky Italia faces antitrust probe

Italy’s antitrust body has opened an inquiry on Sky Italia and its concurrent activities in the media and telecommunications markets. According to the Autorita Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCom), the inquiry concerns in particular Sky Italia Holdings “because of the activities carried out through directly or indirectly controlled companies in these markets”. In […]

December 16, 2020From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Sky: “More Brits excercising at home”

A study from Sky suggests the home has become the new fitness haven for Brits with an average saving of £100 a month compared to going to the gym. Nearly half (44 per cent) are now preferring to exercise at home for convenience (65 per cent), value for money (50 per cent) and ease (48 […]

December 16, 2020

Sky, Amazon partnership

Sky and Amazon have agreed a new long-term partnership that will see Prime Video launch on Sky and NOW TV devices across Europe from December 14th, while the NOW TV and Sky Ticket apps will also come to Fire TV devices. The partnership means customers in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy will now […]

December 14, 2020By Colin Mann

Sky offers free football, movies and data this Xmas

Sky is offering a number of gifts to its customers this festive season – including free movies, Premier League football, unlimited data on Sky Mobile, and free worldwide calls with Sky Talk. Sky says it hopes these gifts will help bring everyone together this Christmas, whether that’s connecting with loved ones using free data via […]

December 11, 2020By Nik Roseveare