Sky
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Ofcom scraps rules forcing sale of Sky Sports to rival pay-TV firms
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In 2010 the regulator introduced a ‘wholesale must-offer’ obligation to ensure that sports fans could watch major competitions regardless of their chosen platform. The move was prompted by concerns that Sky could have motive to withhold its channels from rials in order to dominate the market for pay sports.
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Sky announces next generation, 4K ready TV service
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The new Sky Q Silver box has 12 tuners which allow it to record up to four channels simultaneously and stream live channels to a mini companion box and tablet app over WiFi.
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Sky extends content deal with HBO until 2020
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The five year deal enshrines Sky’s status as the first-run home to hits such as Game of Thrones and True Detective and gives it greater access to on-demand boxsets of past seasons and older shows including The Newsroom and The Sopranos.
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Supergirl confirmed for Sky 1 debut this month
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Sky 1 has confirmed that Supergirl, the latest comic book inspired series from the producers of The Flash and Arrow, will make its UK debut on October 29th. The series is made by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and is based on the classic DC Comics character.
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BT TV adds Sky Sports HD to channel line-up
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Last year the broadband giant won the right to show its rival’s channels on its YouView platform but until today has only offered the Standard Definition (SD) versions, making the platform less attractive to sports fans keen to enjoy matches in the best possible picture quality.
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Sky grabs UK TV Star Wars: The Force Awakens premiere rights
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Sky Movies and NOW TV subscribers will be the first British TV viewers to watch Star Wars: The Force Awakens after the satellite giant struck a new multi-year movie and TV agreement with Disney.