Speaking at U.K. pay-TV operator Sky’s programming showcase at London’s Tate Modern art museum, on the banks of the Thames River Wednesday evening, its CEO, Jeremy Darroch, said: “In the 12 years I…
The event, described by its hostas “the biggest season launch any TV company in Britain has ever undertaken,” was staged in a theater dressed to look like a ritzy jazz lounge, with plush red-velvet seating and art-deco lamps, and chilled champagne and herb-infused olives at every table. The waiting staff were all dressed as bell boys straight out of “The Grand Budapest Hotel.”
Talking about Sky’s Original productions, Darroch said: “This has become a really, really important part of what we do and what our customers expect from us.” He added: “It’s an area we are going to invest a lot more in in the next few years: we are going to double our investment in Sky Studios,” referring to its recently formed production arm.
Among returning shows is “Succession,” starring Cox, “Intelligence,” starring Schwimmer, and the latest iteration of “The Trip…” format, “The Trip to Greece,” with Coogan. New shows included “I Hate Suzie,” with Billie Piper, dark comedy “Two Weeks to Live,” starring Williams, and family comedy “Breeders,” starring Martin Freeman.
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