Comcast-owned European pay TV and technology giant Sky is making Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming service Discovery+ available to its TV subscribers in the U.K. and Ireland at no additional cost.
“Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers can now sign up for Discovery+ as part of their monthly Sky TV subscription, saving £6.99/€6.99 a month (8.53/7.56),” the company said Monday. “Sky TV customers already enjoying the 12-months’ Discovery+ entertainment pass will now be able to access the Discovery+ entertainment and sport service on an ongoing basis as part of their Sky TV package. Those customers will be automatically upgraded.”
Amid high inflation and intense streaming competition, Elizabeth Wynn, managing director of Sky TV, said: “We know value is incredibly important right now, so we’re pleased to bring Discovery+ to our Sky TV customers at no extra cost.”
Added Antonio Ruiz, general manager U.K. and Ireland, Warner Bros.
“Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream customers can now sign up for Discovery+ as part of their monthly Sky TV subscription, saving £6.99/€6.99 a month (8.53/7.56),” the company said Monday. “Sky TV customers already enjoying the 12-months’ Discovery+ entertainment pass will now be able to access the Discovery+ entertainment and sport service on an ongoing basis as part of their Sky TV package. Those customers will be automatically upgraded.”
Amid high inflation and intense streaming competition, Elizabeth Wynn, managing director of Sky TV, said: “We know value is incredibly important right now, so we’re pleased to bring Discovery+ to our Sky TV customers at no extra cost.”
Added Antonio Ruiz, general manager U.K. and Ireland, Warner Bros.
- 1/16/2023
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
New general manager Antonio Ruiz unveils divisional leaders of newly merged companies.
Neil Marshall will stay as head of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition at Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland amid a leadership restructure at the recently combined companies.
The UK arm is headed by general manager Antonio Ruiz (pictured), who joined in June.
Marshall joined Warner Bros. as UK sales director in 2006, overseeing its UK theatrical sales team and its technical operations, and became SVP theatrical distribution in 2017 and SVP of local film production in 2020. Before this, Marshall was sales director at Pathé Distribution for six years,...
Neil Marshall will stay as head of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition at Warner Bros. Discovery UK & Ireland amid a leadership restructure at the recently combined companies.
The UK arm is headed by general manager Antonio Ruiz (pictured), who joined in June.
Marshall joined Warner Bros. as UK sales director in 2006, overseeing its UK theatrical sales team and its technical operations, and became SVP theatrical distribution in 2017 and SVP of local film production in 2020. Before this, Marshall was sales director at Pathé Distribution for six years,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Tim Dams
- ScreenDaily
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Warner Bros. Discovery’s new general manager for the U.K. and Ireland Antonio Ruiz has unveiled his leadership team across the combined business for the U.K. and Ireland.
Allan Stenhouse departs the team to join the international television distribution team at Warner Bros. Discovery, leading marketing and reporting to Robert Blair, president of international television distribution.
Meanwhile, here is a look at Ruiz’s team.
Katie Coteman will oversee ad sales, including advertising, digital ad sales, sponsorships and sport solutions, while Neil Marshall will be in charge of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition.
Alison Morris handles TV licensing and digital home entertainment distribution, with Rachel Wakley overseeing retail, consumer products, physical home video, games, supply chain and experiences.
Alex Foley will oversee insights, strategy and retail planning, while Clare Laycock is focused on editorial, including local content production,...
Warner Bros. Discovery’s new general manager for the U.K. and Ireland Antonio Ruiz has unveiled his leadership team across the combined business for the U.K. and Ireland.
Allan Stenhouse departs the team to join the international television distribution team at Warner Bros. Discovery, leading marketing and reporting to Robert Blair, president of international television distribution.
Meanwhile, here is a look at Ruiz’s team.
Katie Coteman will oversee ad sales, including advertising, digital ad sales, sponsorships and sport solutions, while Neil Marshall will be in charge of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition.
Alison Morris handles TV licensing and digital home entertainment distribution, with Rachel Wakley overseeing retail, consumer products, physical home video, games, supply chain and experiences.
Alex Foley will oversee insights, strategy and retail planning, while Clare Laycock is focused on editorial, including local content production,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. Discovery U.K. has set its leadership team under general manager Antonio Ruiz.
Ruiz was appointed general manager for the U.K. and Ireland back in June, reporting into Priya Dogra, president and managing director for Emea. The executive, who recently relocated from Madrid to London, previously served as general manager for Discovery in Spain, France and Portugal.
Ruiz has now has confirmed his top executives. The team includes:
Clare Laycock – the long-time Discovery executive will now oversee editorial, including local content production, programming and media planning.
Neil Marshall – the veteran Warner Bros. executive will continue oversight of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition.
Alison Morris – the 15-year Warner Bros. executive will oversee TV licensing and digital home entertainment distribution
Katie Coteman – the long-time Discovery executive will manage ad sales including advertising, digital ad sales, sponsorships and sport solutions
Alex Foley – the Discovery executive will oversee portfolio planning and insight,...
Ruiz was appointed general manager for the U.K. and Ireland back in June, reporting into Priya Dogra, president and managing director for Emea. The executive, who recently relocated from Madrid to London, previously served as general manager for Discovery in Spain, France and Portugal.
Ruiz has now has confirmed his top executives. The team includes:
Clare Laycock – the long-time Discovery executive will now oversee editorial, including local content production, programming and media planning.
Neil Marshall – the veteran Warner Bros. executive will continue oversight of theatrical film distribution and local film production and acquisition.
Alison Morris – the 15-year Warner Bros. executive will oversee TV licensing and digital home entertainment distribution
Katie Coteman – the long-time Discovery executive will manage ad sales including advertising, digital ad sales, sponsorships and sport solutions
Alex Foley – the Discovery executive will oversee portfolio planning and insight,...
- 8/3/2022
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
Appointment comes as Priya Dogra sets Emea leadership team.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
Discovery Iberia and France chief Antonio Ruiz is to head up Warmer Bros Discovery’s UK operations as part of Priya Dogra’s Emea leadership reshuffle.
Ruiz will oversee Wbd’s combined businesses in the UK and Ireland, working closely with the newly-merged company’s global operations across streaming, sport, US programming, and its studio unit.
His remit will include steering the company’s networks and streamers, leading marketing and monetising efforts for US content via theatrical distribution, licensing, consumer products, games and home entertainment, and developing strategies to drive growth in his territories.
- 6/9/2022
- by John Elmes Broadcast
- ScreenDaily
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