All Sky articles – Page 83
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NewsSky creates tech hub in Leeds
Sky is establishing a technology base in Leeds which will be focused on developing its next wave of digital products and services.
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NewsIn brief: Air Ambulance ER; Rightster
Sky 1 commissions Tern TV to make a second series of Air Ambulance and Rightster launches an arts MCN.
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NewsEU slams Sky and US studios for blocking content
The European Union has launched an anti-trust case against Sky and the six major Hollywood studios, accusing them of illegally curbing cross-border access to pay-TV content.
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NewsSky seals deal with Blast!
Sky has tied up its fourth indie deal, taking a majority stake in The Tube producer Blast! Films.
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NewsSky 1 takes Richard Hammond into the jungle
Richard Hammond has landed his first post-Top Gear job, heading into the jungles of the Amazon for a Sky 1 documentary.
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NewsWild Things let loose for second Sky series
Sky 1’s mad-cap physical gameshow Wild Things is to return to for an extended second series.
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NewsSky 1 rethinks 8pm strategy
Sky 1 has pulled back from original 8pm commissions but plans to supersize other areas of the schedule, including year-round drama and comedy, as part of a 20% budget boost.
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NewsBT: Sky overcharges subs by £500m
BT is lobbying Ofcom to review the pay-TV market, arguing that Sky’s dominance is costing consumers £500 million a year and damaging sports rights negotiations.
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NewsSky 1 beefs up comedy with The Muppets
Sky 1 has landed three comedy-led series, including exclusive rights to The Muppets in the UK and Ireland, as part of a 20% increase in original content on the channel.
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NewsSky commits to improving VoD subtitles
Sky has guaranteed that all of its most popular on-demand programming will be supported by subtitles by next summer.
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NewsOfcom unconvinced over retransmission fees
The implementation of retransmission fees may trigger “more regulation, not less”, with no guarantee the extra revenue generated would be ploughed into programming according to Ofcom.
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NewsSky seeks children’s boss to ‘curate’ shows
Sky’s new kids’ boss will be expected to work in the space where content and product marketing collide to ensure its investment in the genre reaches viewers.
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NewsSky hunts for kids' boss
Sky is to launch a dedicated app for children and is hunting for a head of kids’ content after beefing up its library of shows for youngsters.
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NewsBroadcaster diversity scheme recruits execs
Seven television executives from diverse backgrounds will gain commissioning experience with five major broadcasters after being selected for the Creative Diversity Network commissioner development scheme.
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CommentCommissioning pool widens for digital experts
It’s not just TV and film companies that are competing for graduates with digital skills, says Louise Brown
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FeaturesBest Entertainment Programme: Wild Things
For a brief time this spring, the goings-on at 7pm on Sundays on Sky felt like a collective fever dream.
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FeaturesBest App or Website for Channel, Strand or Genre: Stand Up Be Counted
Ahead of this year’s general election, Sky News set itself a task: engage young people in politics via an interactive app and website.
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FeaturesBest Sports or Live Event Coverage: The 2015 William Hill World Darts Championship
Just as Gary Anderson had to fight off some tough competition to win the 2015 tournament, so Sky Sports had to defeat a host of high-profile rivals to triumph in this category.
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RatingsTrue Detective eclipsed by Women’s World Cup
MONDAY: True Detective made a solid return to Sky Atlantic while England secured victory in the Women’s World Cup in front of a crowd of 2m.
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NewsDiversity on the agenda at RTS event
The success of the broadcasters’ fledgling diversity initiatives were examined by an RTS panel last night as concerns remain over the level of diversity among production crews.