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

Belly and Jeremiah smiling and sitting next to each other on a porch at night in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3

7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (July 18)

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

It's been an eclectic week of new movies, TV shows, and documentaries on the world's best streaming services.

Bo Bragason-san as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link in the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie

Nintendo confirms who's playing Link and Zelda in The Legend of Zelda's live-action movie – and I think it drops a big clue about which game will be adapted

By Amelia Schwanke published

The lead cast for the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie has been revealed, confirming that Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link and Bo Bragason as Zelda.

Renee Ballard sitting on a couch in her self-titled Bosch spin-off series on Prime Videp

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

By Tom Power, Jasmine Valentine, Amelia Schwanke published

From Foundation's return to Bosch's latest spin-off, here's what you'll want to watch this weekend.

Crunchyroll app in the App Store on a smartphone screen

Want a Crunchyroll free trial? Here’s the easiest way to start watching anime for free

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

Updated Want to give the best streaming service for anime a go? Here's how to get a 7-day free trial on Crunchyroll.

Smoke and Sammie holding each other as they watch a fire burn off-camera in Sinners

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

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

New movie releases, including Ryan Coogler's supernatural horror film Sinners, dominate this week's streaming list.

Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary

Project Hail Mary trailer teases Ryan Gosling’s desperate mission to save the sun in Amazon’s sci-fi spectacle movie

By Amelia Schwanke published

Amazon MGM Studios has released the official trailer for the new sci-fi movie starring Ryan Gosling, Project Hail Mary.

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

Mark and Jeremy in Peep Show

The best TV show on Prime Video? I can’t stop coming back to this comfortingly cringey comedy series from the 2000s

By Amelia Schwanke published

Peep Show is an iconic British sitcom that’s been my top streaming recommendation for a long time now.

Gi-hun handcuffed to a bed in Squid Game season 3

7 new movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (June 27)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

Squid Game's final season, The Bear season 4, and Marvel's latest TV show have all made their streaming debuts this week.

Ryan Gosling wears an astronaut suit in First Man

New Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie Project Hail Mary gets first poster – and it looks like Interstellar

By Axel Metz, Amelia Schwanke published

The first poster for the Ryan Gosling-starring Project Hail Mary has been released.

Jennifer Lawrence dances under confetti in the movie Die, My Love

Movie buffs, take note: I ditched Netflix for Mubi and it changed my streaming habits for good

By Amelia Schwanke published

I’ve watched more international and independent films than ever after streaming movies exclusively on Mubi for a week.

Garrett holding Steve and Henry back on a bridge in A Minecraft Movie

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (June 20)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

The most surprising movie hit of 2025, A Minecraft Movie, is among the new films and series worth streaming this weekend.

A hand holds up the Instax Wide Evo camera against a colourful graffiti wall

After testing the stylish new Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, I've been won over by the charm of hybrid instant cameras

By Amelia Schwanke published

Recommended

Fujifilm's new Instax Wide Evo has the widest lens of any Instax yet, letting you take bigger group selfies or landscape pictures.

Aaron Taylor-Johnson runs in a forest with a bow on his back

28 Years Later review: an unsettling journey through an isolated Britain that’s brilliantly brutal

By Amelia Schwanke published

28 Years Later is a mix of apocalyptic and folk horror that channels HBO Max's The Last of Us with a distinctly British bite.

A collage image showing the movie posters for Echo Valley, Fountain of Youth and The Gorge

I've streamed every new Apple TV+ movie in 2025, but none of them match its hit series

By Amelia Schwanke published

Apple TV+ has released three new original movies in 2025 so far, but none are as successful as its hit TV shows.

Luke and Greta standing in a room close to each other in Fubar season 2 on Netflix

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

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

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

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The best Paramount+ shows: 26 terrific series to stream in June 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.

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

The 28 best Prime Video movies to stream in November 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.

A crowd looks at the stage during Netflix Tudum

Netflix Tudum 2025: every announcement from Stranger Things, One Piece, Squid Game, Wednesday and more

By Amelia Schwanke last updated

All the biggest streaming news about your favorite TV shows and movies from the Netflix Tudum 2025 live event, including Stranger Things, One Piece and more.

Cassian raising a wry smile as he checks into a hotel on Ghorman in Andor season 2

The 38 best Disney+ shows to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated

Updated These are the best Disney+ shows to watch right now, including Star Wars: Andor.

Toy Story

The 30 best Disney+ movies to stream in June 2025

By Tom Power last updated

Updated Our best Disney+ movies guide is packed with new genre fare and unmissable classics.

Wednesday crosses her arms in front of an eerie staircase in Wednesday season 2

Wednesday season 2: everything we know about the wildly popular Netflix show's sophomore chapter

By Grace Dean last updated

Updated Here's everything we know about Wednesday season 2 ahead of its eventual Netflix release.

Natasha Lyonne wears a trucker hat in Poker Face season 2

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, and more this weekend (May 9)

By Amelia Schwanke, Lucy Buglass published

From a romantic horror movie to the return of a hit mystery drama series, here's what you'll want to stream this weekend.

A man on a bike holds an action camera out beside him to take a picture of the road

This new Apple TV+ adventure series is an awe-inspiring ride made possible by some of my favorite tech

By Amelia Schwanke published

Exclusive The production team behind the new Apple TV+ series A Long Way Home reveal what gear they used to film Ewan McGregor’s and Charley Boorman’s next adventure.

Blake Lively's Emily looking worried during her wedding in Another Simple Favor

7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (May 2)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published

From Blake Lively's new movie to a couple of intriguing Netflix shows, here's what you'll want to stream this weekend.

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