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US dramas Elsbeth and Matlock coming to Sky

Two US dramas are coming to UK audiences this year, with Elsbeth, US network CBS’ second most-watched new series of the 23-24 season, and Matlock, inspired by the classic television series of the same name, joining the line up of programming coming to Sky and streaming service NOW in 2024. Elsbeth stars Emmy Award winner […]

July 9, 2024

Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol coming to Sky

On the heels of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live debuting on Sky and streaming service NOW, Sky has now confirmed that another spin off from The Walking Dead franchise, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol will air exclusively on Sky Max and NOW this September, in line with the […]

June 7, 2024By Nik Roseveare

The Penguin coming to Sky, NOW

Sky has announced that The Penguin, a drama series starring Colin Farrell which continues the The Batman crime saga which started with filmmaker Matt Reeves’ blockbuster movie in 2022, will be coming exclusively to Sky and streaming service NOW. This eight-part Warner Bros Television and DC Studios drama series stars Farrell as the title character, […]

May 28, 2024By Nik Roseveare

The Walking Dead spin-offs find UK home on Sky

Sky has announced that all episodes of spin-off series The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live will be released exclusively on Sky and NOW in the UK from May 31st. Additional spin-offs including The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and The Walking Dead: Dead City will both come to Sky and NOW later this year. Fans […]

May 13, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Comcast launches NOW brand in US

Comcast has rolled out its NOW brand in the US, offering Internet, mobile and streaming TV products that consumers can purchase month-to-month, whenever they want. Comcast explains that NOW Internet “is a prepaid service that provides more reliability than fixed wireless options for a better price”; and NOW Mobile is a new prepaid service that […]

April 18, 2024

Sky orders Bad Tidings for Christmas

Chris McCausland and Lee Mack will star in Sky Original Bad Tidings, a festive special about two perpetually feuding neighbours in Stockport who become unlikely heroes, saving their street from notorious burglars. Written by BAFTA-winning team Laurence Rickard & Martha Howe-Douglas (Ghosts, Horrible Histories) with Chris McCausland, hijinks will commence on production this month at […]

April 8, 2024

Ted sets Sky viewing record

Following the success of the hit film franchise, Ted, the foul-mouthed teddy bear, returned this year in a seven-episode prequel series for the small screen. From Emmy-winning creator Seth MacFarlane, Ted – which debuted on Sky Max earlier this year – has secured the biggest US comedy launch audience on Sky, since records began in […]

March 26, 2024

House of the Dragon Season 2 on Sky in June

The eight-episode second season of House of the Dragon will debut exclusively on Sky Atlantic and streaming service NOW from June 17th. Episodes will be released weekly on Sky & NOW with UK viewers able to watch each instalment available at the same time as the US at 2am. Westeros is on the brink of […]

March 21, 2024

Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends on Sky Arts in April

From hanging out with Elvis to drinking with David Bowie, a host of the world’s most iconic names reflect on the secrets of rock and roll in new series, Johnson and Knopfler’s Music Legends (6×60”). The series will air on Sky Arts, Freeview and NOW from April 25th. Audiences will be treated to a joyous […]

March 13, 2024

Sky confirms second season of Based On A True Story

Sky confirms the acquisition of Based On A True Story which has been renewed for a second season, following the  success of season 1 on Sky Max and NOW. A dark, comedic thriller, Based On A True Story is a satire of the true crime genre with elements that are loosely inspired by true events. […]

February 15, 2024