Articles by 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

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Why Apple TV Plus beat Netflix and Prime Video for our Streaming Service of the Year award

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 November 24

Find out how Apple TV Plus became TechRadar's Streaming Service of the Year.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 1)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published 1 November 24

From the return of hit Netflix shows to a number of new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

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Best movies of the 80s: my favorites from every year of the decade are streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and more

By Amelia Schwanke published 26 October 24

After scouring the best streaming services, here are my picks for the best 80s movies from every year of the decade that are available on Netflix, Max, and more.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 25)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Tom Power published 25 October 24

From thrilling new movies to the return of fan-favorite shows, you'll find something worth watching at home this weekend.

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Apple TV Plus sets 2025 premiere for new thriller series Prime Target and I think I’ll need my calculator for this mathematician mystery

By Amelia Schwanke published 24 October 24

The new Apple TV Plus thriller series Prime Target is premiering in January 2025.

Netflix, Max and Disney Plus lose points in new streaming surveys as two rivals gain popularity

By Amelia Schwanke published 23 October 24

As streaming prices soar and content spending is reigned in, surveys reveal that subscribers are increasingly fed up.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 18)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published 18 October 24

This week's streaming recommendations list includes returning fan-favorites alongside a varied selection of new movies and shows.

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Invincible season 3 finally has a release date and teaser trailer – and the Prime Video superhero series won't be interrupted this time

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 October 24

Prime Video has revealed the teaser trailer and release date for Invincible season 3.

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Silo season 2: Apple TV Plus release date, trailer, cast, story rumors, and more news about the sci-fi show's return

By Laura Martin last updated 15 October 24

Here's the latest news and rumors surrounding Silo season 2, which will air on Apple TV Plus in November.

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Silo season 2 trailer gives us a first glimpse of the Apple TV Plus show’s most-wanted character outside

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 October 24

Apple TV Plus unveils the trailer for Silo season 2 ahead of the sci-fi show’s return in November.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 11)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 11 October 24

This week's streaming recommendations list is packed with new shows and movies, plus some returning fan-favorite series.

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Prime Video’s Reacher is confirmed for season 4, while season 3 gets a new release update

By Amelia Schwanke published 10 October 24

Jack Reacher scores a season 3 release date and season 4 renewal for the Prime Video show.

Prime Video movie of the day: Arrival may not be your usual sci-fi movie but it's a close encounter film I'll never forget

By Amelia Schwanke published 8 October 24

Arrival has just been added to Prime Video, giving subscribers the perfect chance to catch this sci-fi hit.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (October 4)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published 4 October 24

From the return of hit shows to new horror movies, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

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Prime Video is going to be filled with even more ads, because people didn't complain enough about the last

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 4 October 24

Prime Video is planning for ads to ‘ramp up a little bit more into 2025’ after minimal subscriber backlash to the rollout of its more expensive tier.

‘Paradox of choice’: Tubi CEO explains how the free streaming service is making entertainment easy and fun again

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 September 24

Running in the FAST lane

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV Plus, and more this weekend (September 27)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke, Grace Morris published 27 September 24

From terrific new movies and gruesome horror shows, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

Disney Plus’ password-sharing fees are official – here’s how much it costs compared to Netflix

By Amelia Schwanke published 26 September 24

Disney has finally unveiled how much it will cost to add an extra member to your Disney Plus subscription and it's more expensive than Netflix.

Netflix just revealed the lead cast in Black Mirror season 7, including who'll return for the show's first-ever sequel

By Amelia Schwanke published 19 September 24

Netflix just gave its biggest update for Black Mirror season 7, revealing the lead cast for the returning sci-fi series.

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Netflix reveals opening sequence to Zack Snyder's Twilight of the Gods, and it’s not the entirely bloody Norse mythology anime I thought it would be

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 September 24

Twilight of the Gods' first four minutes have been released as part of Netflix Geeked Week 2024, and they show a battlefield that isn’t just brutal.

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Netflix confirms Bridgerton season 4 is in production – and announces new cast additions after Sophie Baek actor reveal

By Amelia Schwanke published 16 September 24

Bridgerton season 4 has officially begun filming – and Netflix has confirmed who'll be joining Yerin Ha's Sophie Baek on the newcomer front.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (September 13)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published 13 September 24

From the return of fan-favorite Netflix shows to new action-packed movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Slow Horses season 4 has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes since its Apple TV Plus debut – here are 6 more intrigue-packed thrillers

By Grace Dean last updated 9 September 24

While you wait for episode 2 of Slow Horses season 4 to be released on September 11, we've got six thrillers to tide you over.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Apple TV Plus, Max, and more this weekend (September 6)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 6 September 24

From returning Apple TV Plus favorites to a bunch of new movies, here's what's worth streaming this weekend.

Netflix movie of the day: Adam Sandler is unrecognizable in A24's high-stakes thriller Uncut Gems

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 September 24

Don’t miss your chance to jump onboard the chaotic rollercoaster ride that is Uncut Gems while it’s streaming on Netflix.

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