Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Sky mobile apps on the way include Movies channel companion for iOS, Go for Android]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/sky-mobile-apps-on-the-way-include-movies-channel-companion-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/sky-mobile-apps-on-the-way-include-movies-channel-companion-for/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/03/sky-mobile-apps-on-the-way-include-movies-channel-companion-for/#comments Back in June,the UK's Sky TV said we would see an Android version of its mobile viewing Sky Go app, and while it may not have arrived in time to fall back (in Europe, don't ask us to explain DST around the world, it makes our heads hurt) the company says it's still on track. Telling Tech-Radar the app is still due "in the coming months", Sky has already indicated in a recent earnings report that it has more than 1.6 million viewers of its aggregated mobile VOD on iOS. Speaking of, iOS users will be getting a new app designed to work alongside the Sky Movies channel. It can show what movies are on the channel at the moment, schedule recordings, display info on movies in theaters, and even launch streaming flicks in the Sky Go app when it hits iTunes next week. The screenshot above gives a hint of what it will look like and expect more like it -- the company plans more individualized companion apps that work together, as opposed to the all-in-one approach of a DirecTV or TiVo.

Sky mobile apps on the way include Movies channel companion for iOS, Go for Android originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidcellphonecompanion appCompanionApphdpostcrossiosios 5Ios5ipadminipostmobilemobilepostcrossskysky gosky moviessky tvSkyGoSkyMoviesSkyTvtabletvodThu, 03 Nov 2011 20:19:00 EST<![CDATA[Sky Movies gets serious with HD flicks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/03/sky-movies-gets-serious-with-hd-flicks/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/03/sky-movies-gets-serious-with-hd-flicks/http://www.engadget.com/2008/12/03/sky-movies-gets-serious-with-hd-flicks/#commentsFollowing the lead of BBC HD, Sky Movies has also announced its intentions to get its high-def program in gear during the run-up to Christmas. The channel is gearing up to show UK premieres of over 15 films, with a number of those being available in stunning HD. Additionally, Sky Movies HD will be showing the entire Rocky saga on Boxing Day, and certain fresh releases (like Beowulf, Stardust and The Golden Compass) will also be delivered in high-definition. The full schedule awaits you in the read link.

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Sky Movies gets serious with HD flicks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>contentglobalhdnew contentnewcontentprogrammingskySky Moviessky movies hdSkyMoviesSkyMoviesHdukWed, 03 Dec 2008 00:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Sky to launch seven new HD channels in the UK]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/sky-to-launch-seven-new-hd-channels-in-the-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/sky-to-launch-seven-new-hd-channels-in-the-uk/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/20/sky-to-launch-seven-new-hd-channels-in-the-uk/#commentsSimmer down, UKers -- it's not nearly as good as it sounds. Sure, seven HD channels is seven HD channels, but aside from Real Lives HD, you'll be getting six channels of (mostly) the same stuff. Reportedly, the half dozen other high-def additions will simply "bolster Sky Movies," offering viewers the ability to watch horror, sci-fi, action, family, comedy and other genres by simply flipping the station. We suppose it's a good sign to see Sky ramping up its Sky+ HD lineup, but can we get a little more variety the next time you folks get the itch to expand?

[Thanks, Adam]

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Sky to launch seven new HD channels in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BSkyBchannelchannelsglobalhdlineupnew contentnewcontentsatelliteskySky MoviesSkyMoviesukWed, 20 Aug 2008 18:07:00 EST<![CDATA[Sky Movies receiving name tweak]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/25/sky-movies-receiving-name-tweak/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/25/sky-movies-receiving-name-tweak/http://www.engadget.com/2007/12/25/sky-movies-receiving-name-tweak/#commentsNothing too major here, but apparently, Sky Movies is getting all set to undergo an official name change. Starting next February, Sky Movies SD 1 will be dutifully renamed Sky Movies Screen 1, while its HD counterpart (you know, the one we watch) will become known as Sky Movies Screen 1 HD. Not surprisingly, the same nomenclature will be applied to Sky Movies SD 2 and HD 2, too. So yeah, don't be too shocked to see your favorite channel vacate its regular spot -- only the name's a-changin', programming (and channel slot) is set to stay the same.

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Sky Movies receiving name tweak originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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