All Sky articles – Page 119
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NewsSky given all-clear in Competition Commission's final pay-TV report
The Competition Commission (CC) has cleared Sky of “adversely affecting competition” in the UK pay-TV market - a result which has disappointed some of Sky’s competitors, one of whom said “British consumers will continue to pay more than they should”.
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Behind The ScenesStyled to Rock, Sky Living
Having Rihanna at the helm took Sky Living’s latest elimination show to a whole new level, says executive producer Daniel Marlowe.
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NewsSky signs five-year SPL deal
Sky Sports has signed a five year deal with the Scottish Premier League which will include five Rangers games from the Football League.
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NewsSky acquires Parthenon Media
Sky has acquired Parthenon Media Group to distribute the international rights to its original commissions.
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NewsTalkTalk offers free YouView box for £14.50 monthly fee
Emerging triple-play provider TalkTalk is to offer its phone and broadband subscribers a free YouView set-top box for a £14.50 monthly fee with access to Sky content costing an additional £15.
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NewsSky profits hit £1.2bn
Sky has boosted pre-tax profits 17% to £1.19bn as its spend on entertainment costs increased by £70m.
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NewsSky strikes YouView deal with TalkTalk
Sky’s portfolio of entertainment, sport, movies and news channels will be available via YouView as part of a range of TV distribution deals agreed with ISP shareholder TalkTalk.
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CommentA positive spin cycle for Sky
After a tough 12 months, the fightback has begun, writes Kate Bulkley.
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Behind The ScenesNetworks of Power, Sky Atlantic
When the movers and shakers we wanted just wouldn’t play ball, we had to diversify and rethink our definitions of power, says Michael Simkin.
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NewsDownton indie to produce Dracula drama for Sky and NBC
Downton Abbey indie Carnival Films is to produce a new version of classic vampire story Dracula for Sky Living and US network NBC.
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NewsJane Johnson departs Sky Living after 18 months
Sky Living director Jane Johnson is leaving the broadcaster after 18 months to be replaced by commissioning editor Antonia Hurford-Jones.
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NewsSky back for more music From The Basement
Sky has acquired the third series of live music show From The Basement, which it is expected to air on Sky 3D and Sky Arts later this year.
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FeaturesWiggins rides to the rescue
Unlike the meandering amateur Boris bikers gawping at some distant London landmark, the Tour De France is hardcore cycling, where mountains are meant to be ridden up and over.
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NewsSky targets pay-TV refuseniks
Launch of Now TV designed to address 46% of UK homes who “previously rejected pay TV”.
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NewsSinbad lands on iPhone
Impossible Pictures has launched a freemium iPhone game to tie in with the broadcast of its Sky 1 drama Sinbad.
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NewsSky bolsters comedy with four new faces
Sky has beefed up its comedy commissioning team with four appointments, including former head of BBC Comedy North Jon Mountague, and the creation of a new head of development role.
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NewsJoneses try to keep up with Kalahari tribe in Sky 1 follow-up
Sky 1 has ordered a follow-up to Steve Jones’ trip through the Amazon that will take him to the Kalahari Desert.
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NewsSky's Now TV to launch with £15 monthly sub
Sky’s internet TV service Now TV is to launch on Tuesday with more than 1,000 films available to stream for either £15 per month or up to £3.49 per title.
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FeaturesThe power of Dynamo
If Sinbad had taken Dynamo with him, his adventures might have been made less perilous by the sudden appearance of a baize table upon which card tricks would be performed, arresting the attention of the pursuing baddies.
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NewsPeep Show’s Bain to pen comedy for Sky
Sky is developing a scripted comedy project from Peep Show and Fresh Meat co-writer Sam Bain.