Sky

deadline | February 22, 2018

Skydance Media has entered into a multiyear deal with Nathan Greno (Tangled) to direct the company’s upcoming animated feature film Powerless (working title). Under the agreement, Greno, an animation veteran, will also consult on projects currently in development.Greno is a well-known and respected name in animation, having also served as the creative advisor on Disney’s Best Animated Feature Oscar winner Big Hero 6....

The Guardian | February 27, 2018

Comcast is one of the world’s largest media and telecoms companies, with a market value of $184bn, but it relies on the US for the lion’s share of its revenues. Buying Sky would significantly increase Comcast’s revenues from outside the US from 9% to 25%.Like all traditional media players, Comcast is facing a global battle for the hearts and wallets of viewers against technology rivals including Netflix ($127bn market cap), Apple ($908bn) and Amazon ($736bn)....

The Verge | November 20, 2018

Microsoft is bringing its Skype calling service to Amazon’s Alexa-enabled devices this week. Amazon’s Echo range will be able to access Skype’s basic calling, and hardware like the Echo Show will also include video calling support for Skype. This integration also lets Skype users call mobile and landlines using SkypeOut, and simply call contacts by saying “Alexa, call Tom on Skype” to activate a call.The Skype and Alexa integration follows Microsoft’s increasi...

VRFocus | December 18, 2018

Levity Play is due to launch its zero-gravity multiplayer first-person shooter (FPS) Skyfront VR out of Early Access in a couple of days. To celebrate the event the studio has announced a three-week tournament called Skyfront Skirmish: Ready, Set, Whoosh! in partnership with Viveport and Museum of Future Sports.The tournament will start on launch day, 20th December, and run through until 9th January. Skyfront Skirmish: Ready, Set, Whoosh! will take place across three rounds with a 24-hour cooldo...