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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Best streaming deals – current savings for Disney+, Hulu, Sling TV and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 10 February 26

Updated Make the most of the best streaming deals, with the lowdown on limited-time savings, bundled subscription discounts and extended free trials right here.

Matthew Rhys clutches a folder in a scene from the new Apple TV show Widow's Bay

Apple TV’s new comedy-horror is a ‘big stew’ of Jaws, Stephen King and Atlanta — and it somehow works

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 February 26

This new Apple TV horror series turns a sleepy seaside town into an unsettling haunt from its creator’s childhood.

Sabrina Carpenter posing for a photograph alongside The Muppets for The Muppet Show Special on Disney+

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ and more this weekend (February 6)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 6 February 26

From the 2026 Super Bowl to the return of The Muppets, here's what worth watching this weekend.

A collage showing Colin Farrell in Sugar season 2, Keanu Reeves in Outcome and Anya Taylor-Joy in Lucky

Apple TV just gave me a sneak preview of its 2026 lineup of movies and shows, from Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 to Margo’s Got Money Problems

By Amelia Schwanke published 4 February 26

I’ve got the latest on everything new coming to Apple TV in 2026, and it’s a bumper lineup of movies and shows packed with A-list talent.

Keanu Reeves in Apple TV's new movie, Outcome

Jonah Hill says his new Apple TV movie ‘uses fame as a metaphor for what we all go through on social media’ – here’s what we know so far about Outcome

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 February 26

Apple TV revealed that Jonah Hill’s new movie Outcome will premiere globally on April 10, 2026, and it’s gone straight to the top of my watchlist.

Kurt Russell in Apple TV's Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2

Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2’s official trailer reveals more of Titan X, and it looks a lot like Kong’s last rival in Netflix’s Monsterverse TV series

By Amelia Schwanke published 3 February 26

Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, and it’s a rip-roaring preview that threatens to tear your screen in two.

Jonny and James looking at something off-camera in Prime Video's The Wrecking Crew

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 30)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 30 January 26

From Bridgerton's return and 2026's first MCU TV show, to Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista's new movie, there's lots to be excited about this weekend.

All the ways you can get an Apple TV free trial

By Lucy Buglass last updated 26 January 26

Updated You can still get an Apple TV free trial – here are all the ways you can try out Apple's streaming service.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (January 23)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published 23 January 26

From anticipated new shows to the streaming debut of two movie biopics, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

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This new Netflix series starring Ed Westwick and John Hannah is a throwback to classic pirate movies – here are 3 of the cast’s guilty pleasures

By Amelia Schwanke published 19 January 26

Exclusive John Hannah, Ed Westwick and Alanah Bloor reveal the pirate movies they unapologetically love – and why their new Netflix series is a ‘classic adventure love story for the modern day’.

Apple TV cost: plans, current deals and price compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Lucy Buglass last updated 16 January 26

Updated Here's everything you need to know about the cost of Apple TV.

Paramount+ cost: subscription plans, current deals and prices compared to Netflix, Prime Video and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 16 January 26

Updated Everything you need to know about how much Paramount+ costs, including the price of each plan and how it holds up against competitors.

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7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+ and more this weekend (January 16)

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 16 January 26

From the next Game of Thrones show to that divisive Stranger Things docufilm, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Will Smith's Disney+ series is full of world firsts – here’s how one explorer guided the actor through Earth’s harshest environment using cutting-edge tech

By Amelia Schwanke published 15 January 26

Richard Parks, a world record-setting explorer, reveals the gadgets behind the first episode of National Geographic’s Pole to Pole with Will Smith expedition series.

Hulu free trial – here's how to get 30-days free

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 13 January 26

Updated Get the most out of the Hulu free trial offers – here are all the details on which plans are eligible and what you get from this fantastic introductory deal.

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The best streaming services – Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Prime Video and more compared

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 12 January 26

Updated Which of the best streaming services is right for you? Netflix, Apple TV, Prime Video, Hulu and more compared.

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A Thousand Blows season 2 review: the Disney+ bareknuckle boxing series is more brutal than ever

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 January 26

A Thousand Blows season 2 returns to Disney+ and Hulu, and this time, it's an even tougher fight for survival.

Robby and Samira looking at a monitor off-camera as they fight to save someone's life in The Pitt season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (January 9)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Jasmine Valentine published 9 January 26

From the return of hit shows to this year's Golden Globes ceremony, here's what you won't want to miss this weekend.

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 8 January 26

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 6 January 26

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.

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 January 26

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.

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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 4 January 26

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.

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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 3 January 26

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.

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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 2 January 26

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.

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

By Tom Power published 28 December 25

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

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