A new independent television channel, Rewind TV, is launching on Sky’s satellite platform this week. The channel, dedicated to retro and nostalgia, aims to bring back the golden era of television by offering a curated selection of classic shows and films from various genres and decades. Rewind TV will be available at no extra cost from May 23, 2024, on Sky Channel 190, but only on Sky’s satellite boxes, such as Sky Q. Unfortunately, this means the channel will not be available on Sky’s newer streaming devices, Sky Glass and Sky Stream, at launch. However, the company behind Rewind TV has stat ..read more

MGM+, the rebranded version of Amazon’s MGM Prime Video Channel, has officially launched in the UK today. In addition to content from MGM’s libraries, the new MGM+ streaming platform now includes a selection of TV shows from the recently closed Lionsgate+ streaming service. This is good news for fans or popular franchises such as Outlander and Power Book, who feared their favourite shows would disappear with the demise of Lionsgate+ in the UK. Lionsgate+, previously known as StarzPlay, had a challenging journey in the UK market. Despite offering a curated selection of acclaimed series a ..read more

Warner Bros. Discovery is doubling down on its plan to bring Max (formerly HBO Max) to the UK, despite the challenges posed by the existing licensing deals with Sky. However, the media giant also hinted at the possibility of maintaining a content partnership with Sky, suggesting that the two companies may explore new collaboration models even after Max’s launch. Gerhard Zeiler, president of Warner Bros. Discovery International, spoke about the company’s UK strategy at the MoffettNathanson media conference yesterday, as first reported by Deadline. “We want, we need to, and we will launch Max i ..read more

In a move that echoes the recent changes made by the BBC to its iPlayer service, Netflix has announced that it will be launching a new version of its Windows app – which will no longer support downloading content for offline viewing. The updated app will include a few improvements, such as support for live events and ad-supported plans. But the most significant change is the removal of the download feature, which has been a staple of the Netflix Windows app for years. As expected, the decision to remove the ability to download content on those devices, which was first reported on Windows ..read more

In a new move to capture the attention of Gen Z and younger millennials, Channel 4 has given its streaming platform a major facelift today, with a new, sleek user interface. The overhaul comes as part of Channel 4’s ambitious “Fast Forward” strategy, which seeks to transform the broadcaster into a digital-first public service streamer by 2030. The updated platform (previously known as All4) boasts a show-centric design, intuitive navigation, and personalized recommendations that cater to the viewing habits of younger audiences. Of course, the question remains: will this be enough to keep Chan ..read more

Sky Sports+, the upcoming streaming-based expansion of Sky Sports, won’t be limited to just Sky subscribers. We can now confirm that the newly announced service, set to launch in August 2024, will also be available to Virgin Media and EE TV customers who have access to Sky Sports through their respective platforms. Sky Sports+ is designed to offer subscribers a more comprehensive range of live sports events and improved features. The service will be integrated into Sky’s existing platforms (such as Sky Stream) and accessible through NOW and a revamped Sky Sports mobile app – but it will also ..read more

After months of uncertainty and frustration for UK fans, The Walking Dead franchise has finally found a new home in the UK – on Sky and its streaming service NOW. Sky and NOW have stepped up to accommodate the hungry horde of fans, announcing a partnership with AMC Networks that will bring the original series and its highly anticipated spinoffs to their platforms. Fans can now get ready to sink their teeth into The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, and The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, all of which will finally be coming to our shores in the coming months. That’s ..read more

Freesat, the UK’s subscription-free satellite TV platform, is at a crossroads. As more viewers embrace streaming services and broadband-based content, the future of this popular platform, which serves approximately 1 million homes, hangs in the balance. A new report by Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, highlights the challenges faced by traditional TV platforms like Freeview and Freesat in the face of the growing popularity of streaming services. As we previously reported, most of the report, which was submitted to the UK Government, focuses on Digital Terrestrial Television (Freeview ..read more

Freeview, the UK’s popular free-to-air TV service, could be facing a major overhaul in the coming years, or even disappear completely, according to a new report by Ofcom, the country’s communications regulator. The report, which was submitted to the UK Government, highlights the increasing shift towards on-demand and broadband-based streaming services, particularly among younger audiences, and the challenges this poses for traditional TV platforms like DTT (Freeview) and Freesat. As more viewers switch to online streaming services, Ofcom has outlined three potential paths for the future of Fr ..read more

A major shakeup is coming to sports streaming in the UK, as today Sky has announced the upcoming launch of Sky Sports+, a new upgrade designed to enhance its sports coverage. Set to debut in August 2024, Sky Sports+ aims to provide subscribers with a wider range of streamed live events and improved features at no additional cost. The service will be integrated into Sky’s existing platform (Sky Glass, Sky Stream, and Sky Q) and will also be available on Sky’s streaming platform NOW and as part of a new and improved Sky Sports mobile app. With the capability to stream up to 100 live events simu ..read more