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

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.

Erin Doherty as Mary Carr in A Thousand Blows season 2

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 27 December 25

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 12 December 25

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 5 December 25

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

Does Prime Video have a free trial?

By Lucy Buglass last updated 3 December 25

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 3 December 25

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 2 December 25

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

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 2 December 25

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.

A phone with logos for many streaming services, including Prime Video, Apple TV, Hulu and HBO Max, with a sign saying Cyber Monday deals

The best Cyber Monday streaming deals still running – Disney/Hulu is over, but HBO Max, Paramount+ and Apple TV are still going (for now)

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 2 December 25

Don't miss your chance to grab the last remaining big streaming deals and avoid price hikes coming in 2026!

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

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 December 25

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 28 November 25

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

The best Hulu Black Friday deals are back — here are 4 discounted bundles and add-ons worth grabbing

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 25 November 25

Updated Hulu brought back its best Black Friday deals – here are four bundles and add-ons you shouldn’t miss.

Hulu price and plans: best deals, bundles, and cost compared to Netflix, HBO Max, and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 25 November 25

Updated Want the latest information on the cost of Hulu's various tiers? TechRadar reveals all.

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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 21 November 25

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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21 early Black Friday streaming deals for Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 21 November 25

Want to dodge 2025’s streaming price hikes? These 21 early Black Friday deals for Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV, HBO Max and more can help.

Does Paramount+ have a free trial?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated 20 November 25

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

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