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Sky Releases First Look Images For ‘Django’ TV Series
Sky has released a series of first look images from Django, a ten episode TV series which is loosely based on the classic 1966 western of the same name. Sky Orders Nick Hornby Adaptation ‘Funny Girl’, Gemma Arterton To Star
Sky has ordered Funny Girl, a comedy drama series adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel of the same name. Gemma Arterton (Their Finest, Black Narcissus) is attached to star in the lead role. Sky Showcase To Replace Sky One As Flagship Channel
Say goodbye to Sky One. Sky has announced that, the better part of four decades after the channel launched, they are closing Sky One as their flagship channel and in its place they will launch Sky Showcase. Additionally, Sky will also be launching a new channel, Sky Max. These changes will all take effect on September 1st. Sky Acquires UK Rights To ‘For Life’; Extends Licensing Agreement For ‘S.W.A.T.’, ‘The Blacklist’ & ‘The Good Doctor’
Sky has secured the UK rights to ABC's drama series For Life after striking a wide-ranging deal with international distributor Sony Pictures Television. The series will air on Sky Witness. No word just yet on a premiere date. This wide-ranging deal with Sony Pictures Television also includes extensions to Sky existing licensing agreements for S.W.A.T., The Blacklist and The Good Doctor. S.W.A.T. and The Blacklist air on Sky One, while The Good Doctor airs on Sky Witness.
Sky To Increase Originals By 25% In 2020, U.S. Acquisitions Also Set For 40% Boost
At their Up Next showcase event at the Tate Modern last night, Sky announced that they would be increasing the volume of originals by 25% in 2020. Additionally, the satcaster has announced plans to boost the amount of U.S. acquisitions they carry by 40%.
Expectation Hires Sky’s Morwenna Gordon For EP Role In Comedy Division
Expectation has hired Sky Commissioning Editor Morwenna Gordon to serve as an executive producer in their comedy division. She will work alongside Creative Director of Comedy Nerys Evans. Morwenna Gordon will take up post in March. Sky To Build 32 Acre TV & Film Studio At Elstree
Sky has announced plans to build a 32-acre state-of-the-art TV and film studio at Elstree. Sky Studios Elstree is being built with the backing on Sky's new owner Comcast and in partnership with sister-company NBCUniversal. It will be situated in the borough of Hertsmere. Legal & General are in the process of finalising a detailed design and expect to submit a formal planning application early next year.