Amelia Schwanke

Amelia Schwanke

Senior Editor UK, Home Entertainment

Meet Amelia, TechRadar's Senior Editor for Home Entertainment in the UK. With more than eight years experience running the day-to-day production for well-respected tech and finance publications – her previous titles include Editor-In-Chief of Opto magazine and Senior Journalist at Institutional Investor – today you'll find her on the hunt for the latest and best hardware to enhance your home theater experience. In the ever-evolving world of home entertainment, Amelia is dedicated to keeping our readers up to speed on market trends and innovations. When she's not tinkering with the latest tech, you’ll find her watching movies, taking pictures on her Sony A7 and exploring the great outdoors. 

Articles by: Amelia Schwanke

The Disney Plus app on a smartphone

Disney+ and Netflix are reviving a failed streaming app’s short-form video dream

By Amelia Schwanke published

Want more short films and shows on Disney+? TikTok-style videos could be on the way.

Fleur Geffrier holds a glass of wine up to her face in Drops of God season 2

Forget dry January, Apple TV's hit wine drama returns soon – and its cast has the perfect pairing

By Amelia Schwanke published

Adapted from a cult manga, Apple TV's hit wine drama is set to return with a second season that's another full sensory journey, according to the cast.

Aliyah Odoffin as Victoria Davies in A Thousand Blows season 2

Steven Knight confirms 35% of A Thousand Blows season 2 is based on real-life

By Amelia Schwanke published

What’s true in A Thousand Blows season 2? Steven Knight breaks down the real-life events that inspired the next chapter of the historical crime drama.

A collage of Matt Damon's Odysseus, Robert Downey Jr at Comic-Con 2024, and Buzz and Woody in Toy Story 5

The 33 most exciting new movies of 2026: TechRadar's top picks that are coming to the big screen, Netflix, and more

By Tom Power published

2026 looks like it's going to be another great year of new movies – here are our top choices for the weeks and months to come.

A collage of Doctor Noah Wyle in The Pitt season 2, Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece season 2, and Simon Williams in Wonder Man

The 30 most exciting new shows of 2026: TechRadar's top TV picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published

There'll be lots of great new TV shows this year – here are our top choices for early 2026, plus some to look out for in the months ahead.

Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin in Stranger Things season 5 episode 8, holding a walkie talkie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 2)

By Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published

The first week of 2026 is packed with new releases to watch, from the streaming debut of new movies to the Stranger Things season 5 finale.

A collage of Jack Black in A Minecraft Movie, Huntrix in Kpop Demon Hunters, and Clark Kent in Superman

The 35 best movies of 2025: TechRadar's favorite films on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published

It's been another year of top-tier movies, and TechRadar's experts have rounded up their favorites of the last 12 months.

A collage of Mark Scout in Severance season 2, Eleven in Stranger Things season 5, and Cassian Andor in Andor season 2

The 34 best shows of 2025: TechRadar's top TV picks on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more

By Tom Power published

2025 has been jam-packed with top-tier TV shows – here are TechRadar's favorite ones of the last 12 months.

Josh O'Connor's unnamed priest standing in a church behind Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc in Knives Out 3

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 12)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass published

It's another bumper week of new movies – and the odd new TV show release – on the world's leading streamers.

Ron and Jay looking confused as they stand in a garden in Netflix's Jay Kelly movie

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (December 5)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

It's a top-heavy week of new movies for the first streaming recommendations round-up of December 2025.

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Does Prime Video have a free trial?

By Lucy Buglass last updated

Updated Prime Video has a free trial just waiting for you to check it out – who's eligible, how to sign up, and more for you right here!

Amazon Prime Video subscription cost, is Prime Video still worth the money?

Prime Video cost: subscription plans, today’s best deals and price compared to Netflix, Apple TV and more

By Lucy Buglass last updated

Updated Is a Prime Video subscription worth the price? We compare the price of its plans to competitors, so you can make the best decision for your budget.

A woman looks scared as Nosferatu's silhouetted hand is shown on her face in Nosferatu (2024)

The 27 best Prime Video movies to stream in May 2026

By Lucy Buglass last updated

Updated These are the best Prime Video movies to watch on one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

Damson Idris wearing earmuffs in the F1 movie

3 new Apple TV movies and shows to watch in December 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published

From the streaming debut of a blockbuster hit to the cutest nature docuseries ever, here are the three new Apple TV movies and shows releasing in December 2025.

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Apple TV’s rare Cyber Monday streaming deal is ending soon – don’t miss out!

By Amelia Schwanke published

The best Cyber Monday streaming deals are ending soon – here’s why this rare Apple TV discount is my top pick.

Eleven standing in a room with Hopper to her right holding a shotgun in Stranger Things season 5

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more this weekend (November 28)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

Stranger Things season 5 leads this week's packed line-up of new movie and TV show releases.

Ed and Lorraine Warren looking into the camera in The Conjuring: Last Rites

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (November 21)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

Netflix has some big releases out this week, but its rivals also provide some healthy competition on the new movies and TV shows front.

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Does Paramount+ have a free trial?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Updated Paramount+ has brought back its best introductory offer that gets you a seven day free trial.

Ryan Gosling in a spaceship for the movie Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary trailer confirms it's my most eagerly-awaited new sci-fi movie of 2026, but I wish it didn't ruin its biggest surprise

By Amelia Schwanke published

If you don’t want to spoil Project Hail Mary’s big reveal, then I suggest skipping the sci-fi movie’s latest trailer – here’s why.

Tess and Anna holding their hands to their faces and screaming in Freakier Friday

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 14)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

The weekend has arrived, and these are the new movies and shows you'll want to watch before Monday rolls around.

Kristen Wig holds her arms above her while dancing with other performers in Palm Royale season 2

Apple TV’s most underrated mystery drama is back with a glitzy first episode that pays homage to ’60s Hollywood icons

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive Palm Royale creator, Abe Sylvia, reveals how two 60s stars inspired the mystery series’ dazzling season 2 opener.

Image of the Paramount Plus logo on a mobile phone resting on a laptop

Paramount+ is making big changes in 2026 – and it’s not all good news for subscribers

By Amelia Schwanke published

Paramount+ warns subscribers of a 2026 price hike as it invests $1.5 billion in new content.

Kristen Wig wears a yellow hat while sitting in the back of a Rolls Royce in Palm Royale season 2

Palm Royale stars call the series ‘Hitchcock meets Bewitched’ ahead of suspenseful season 2 premiere

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive Palm Royale cast reveal why the show is like "if Big Little Lies and Bridesmaids had a baby" and what season 2 has in store.

The Fantastic Four standing on a New York street by the Fantasti-Car in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (November 7)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published

From the final Marvel movie of 2025 to Vince Gilligan's big-budget new TV show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Apple TV logo 2025

Apple TV’s new logo could be hiding a big clue about its movie strategy, and I think I know what it’s hinting at

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple TV’s movie strategy could be evolving, if its new logo is anything to go by.

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