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

Tom Hardy standing in a doorway in the movie havoc

Gareth Evans and Tom Hardy had ‘quite the love fest’ working together for the first time on Netflix’s new action movie Havoc, and it might not be the last

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive Gareth Evans has teamed up with Tom Hardy to make the new action movie Havoc for Netflix – here’s which other genres the pair are keen to explore next.

Yeo Yann Yann walking in a corridor in Havoc

I’m obsessed with action stunts since hearing how Gareth Evans crafted them for his new Netflix movie Havoc

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive How Gareth Evans crafts the epic action sequences in the new Netflix movie Havoc with the help of stunt coordinator Jude Poyer and Tom Hardy’s stunt double.

Tom Hardy in the middle of a fight scene in Havoc

This new Netflix movie is one of the most high-octane films Tom Hardy has ever been in, and is on the same level as Warrior and Mad Max

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive The new Netflix movie Havoc is one of the most action-heavy films Tom Hardy has ever been in, the star reveals, likening it to Warrior, Mad Max: Fury Road and the Venom trilogy.

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Two major streaming services have actually been reducing how many ads you see... and they weren't Netflix or Prime Video

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive As more streaming services roll out ad-supported tiers, which have the longest ad times in the US and around the world?

Josh and Iris staring at each other in an outdoor location in Warner Bros' Companion movie

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

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published

From horror-themed new films to comedy and drama shows, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

Damson Idris smiles in front of an F1 race car

‘I had the craziest spin of my life’: F1 movie star on becoming a race car driver for the upcoming Apple and Warner Bros film

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive I got a behind-the-scenes look at how the new F1 movie, that'll eventually come to Apple TV+, was filmed and it’s exhilarating.

Pedro Pascal's Joel sitting on a couch in The Last of Us season 2

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

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published

It's a big week for the return of highly-rated TV shows and the odd new movie release.

The best Paramount+ shows: 26 terrific series to stream in April 2025

By Tom Power last updated

Updated These are the best Paramount+ shows to watch right now on one of the world's leading streaming platforms.

Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood hug while on a beach

The White Lotus season 3 finale has Mike White already thinking of where the hit Max series should go next

By Amelia Schwanke published

The White Lotus season 3 finale has only just been released and Mike White is already talking about where he'd like to take the Max show next.

Sue Storm using her force-field powers in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

CinemaCon 2025 – every big movie announcement, including Avatar 3, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, James Bond, Mission Impossible and more

By Matt Bolton last updated

CinemaCon 2025 is over – here are all new movie announcements that we spotted during the event.

Y2K cast looking shocked

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

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

It's time to get your weekend fill of the best streaming fare that have landed on Netflix, Disney+, and more.

Paramount Plus cost and price

Paramount+ price: how much does each plan cost?

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

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

Mikey Madison in Sean Baker's Anora

The 26 best Prime Video movies to stream in April 2025

By Lucy Buglass last updated

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

Seth Rogen's Matt looking worried in The Studio on Apple TV Plus

The best Apple TV+ shows: 32 great series to stream in April 2025

By Tom Power last updated

Updated Here are the best Apple TV+ shows you can watch right now, including The Studio, Lessons in Chemistry and Drops of God.

A collage of Nicole Kidman in Amazon's Holland movie, a young Mufasa in Mufasa: The Lion King, and Seth Rogen in The Studio TV series

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (March 28)

By Tom Power, Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris published

There are plenty of new movies – and the odd new TV show – to watch at home this weekend.

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Hey listen! The live-action Legend of Zelda movie just got a 2027 release date confirmed by Sony and Nintendo

By Amelia Schwanke published

Sony and Nintendo set March 26, 2027 release date for the live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda video game.

The cover art for popular Max TV shows shown in a collage

Max has been adding some of Prime Video's most annoying features but also a load of better upgrades

By Amelia Schwanke published

A new study reveals that Max subscribers have found the 120 new features added in 2024 to make finding new content a breeze.

A collage of Mikey Madison's Anora, Sadie Sink's O'Dessa, and Glinda and Elphaba in Wicked

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (March 21)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published

From Oscar winners to exciting new shows, here's what's worth watching at home this weekend.

Lalisa Manobal dressed in a traditional Thai dress

The White Lotus season 3 episode 5 proves that Mike White’s theme for the series is only just starting to unravel

By Amelia Schwanke published

The White Lotus creator Mike White previously said that the third season will focus on spirituality, but it’s only in episode 5 that this theme really starts to appear.

Brad Pitt looks over his right shoulder with 'F1' written behind him

Apple and Warner Bros. will take you behind-the-scenes of a racing cockpit in this new thrilling F1 movie trailer

By Amelia Schwanke published

The trailer for Apple and Warner Bros' F1 movie shows off Brad Pitt and Damson Idris in a racing comeback story.

A collage of Moana in Moana 2, Michelle in The Electric State, and Moiraine in The Wheel of Time season 3

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (March 14)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published

From Moana 2 to The Wheel of Time season 3, here's what we recommend watching this weekend.

Diego Luna looks questioningly at the back of someone's head as Cassian Andor in the show Andor

Disney+ is making Andor free to stream on YouTube, and now you have no excuse not to watch the best Star Wars show

By Amelia Schwanke published

Disney+ doesn’t want you to miss out on streaming Andor before its season 2 premiere – here’s where you can watch the hit Star Wars show for free.

A TV in a living room with the language settings displayed

Prime Video is testing AI dubbing to make movies and shows more accessible – and might avoid the backlash that hit Netflix

By Amelia Schwanke published

Prime Video is trialing a new AI feature for dubbing that will make its movies and shows even more accessible.

A piece of paper with the words 'an HBO Original film' on it next to a pile of snow

Jesse Armstrong’s next HBO Original sounds like another Succession-style satire starring Steve Carrell and Jason Schwartzman

By Amelia Schwanke published

A new HBO movie that’s being touted as the long-awaited follow-up to Succession is releasing on Max very soon.

YouTube TV

YouTube TV might be planning a big Netflix update that puts the best streaming services first

By Amelia Schwanke published

YouTube is reportedly planning some big changes to its TV app, including adding more paid-for streaming services to its homepage.

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