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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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 17)

By Tom Power, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 17 January 25

From the return of a highly-rated Apple TV Original to great-looking new movies, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

Flynn and a white horse grumpily shake hands with each other as Rapunzel watches with a smile in Tangled.

The best Disney Plus movies: 40 great films to stream in January 2025

By Richard Edwards last updated 14 January 25

Updated These are the best Disney Plus movies to stream today, including Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, Disney, and other classics.

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The best Apple TV Plus shows: 30 great series to stream in January 2025

By Tom Power last updated 14 January 25

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

Charles holds up a note saying 'Back off' in A Man on the Inside.

The 52 best Netflix shows to watch in January 2025

By Tom Power last updated 13 January 25

Updated TechRadar delivers its round-up of the best Netflix shows, including A Man on the Inside, Black Doves and Virgin River.

I just got a first look at the Sony-made NFL coach's headset that is in development

By Jacob Krol published 9 January 25

TechRadar gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Sony's new headset for NFL coaches.

The next-generation of Google TV is on the way with an improved Gemini that’ll make smarter and better

By Jacob Krol, Amelia Schwanke published 6 January 25

A new Gemini Live Google Assistant for Google TVs will bring new smart features like improved voice prompts.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (January 3)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Amelia Schwanke published 3 January 25

The world's biggest streamers have hit the ground running with some big releases right after New Year's Day.

The best 85-inch TVs for 2025: huge 4K and 8K TVs worth buying

By Matt Bolton last updated 2 January 25

Updated The best 85-inch TVs give a new meaning to the word ‘large’. But if you can fit one in your home, which are the best options?

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The 48 best Disney Plus shows to stream in January 2025

By Tom Power last updated 2 January 25

Updated These are the best Disney Plus shows to watch right now, including Ahsoka, Skeleton Crew and Agatha All Along

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I can't wait to stream these 27 new movies on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max, and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 January 25

Get ready for another packed year of new movies on the best streaming services.

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26 new TV shows I can't wait to stream on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, Max and more in 2025

By Amelia Schwanke published 1 January 25

My guide to the 26 most highly-anticipated TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and more in 2025.

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Inside Out 2 director has ‘lots of ideas for other lands and emotions in the mind’ for a third movie

By Amelia Schwanke published 31 December 24

TechRadar speaks to the writer and director of Pixar’s Inside Out 2, Kelsey Mann, about the potential for a third movie.

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‘My goal was to direct Empire Strikes Back’: Inside Out 2 director on making the most successful animated movie ever

By Amelia Schwanke published 30 December 24

‘I always tell Pete, you’re like the George Lucas of the Inside Out world’

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I just saw a sneak peek of Severance season 2 and Lumon's newest employees raise a lot of questions

By Amelia Schwanke published 27 December 24

Can't wait for Severance season 2? Apple TV Plus just released the first eight-minutes of the new season.

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Black Mirror star looks unrecognizable in new images for gritty Hulu show A Thousand Blows

By Amelia Schwanke published 18 December 24

Disney releases new artwork for A Thousand Blows, and sets a February 2025 release date.

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

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

The second week of December is chock full of great looking new movies and shows to watch at home.

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New Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge sees Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy with literal jobs from hell in official trailer

By Amelia Schwanke published 9 December 24

The official trailer for Apple TV Plus movie The Gorge shows off a new sci-fi action thriller.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (December 6)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 6 December 24

From new festive delights to the latest Star Wars show, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from AI grannies taunting scammers, and Amazon shuttering freevee

By Hamish Hector published 16 November 24

ICYMI here's the biggest tech news stories from Amazon, Sony, O2 and more for November 16, 2024.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more this weekend (November 15)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 15 November 24

From the arrival of a new Marvel movie, to the return of hit shows, there's lot to look forward to this weekend.

Haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island in The Last of the Sea Women.

The best Apple TV Plus movies: 17 great films to stream in January 2025

By Tom Power last updated 12 November 24

Updated Here are the best Apple TV Plus movies you can stream right now, including The Last of the Sea Women, CODA and more.

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7 new movies and TV shows to stream on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more this weekend (November 8)

By Tom Power, Grace Morris, Lucy Buglass, Amelia Schwanke published 8 November 24

From the return of hit Netflix shows to Prime Video's new spy thriller series, here's what's worth watching this weekend.

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Prime Video's smart new X-Ray feature is finally a good reason to add AI to streaming

By Amelia Schwanke published 5 November 24

Prime Video just added a great new AI feature to help you recap what you’re watching.

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.

Juliette sits down in a new silo in Silo season 2

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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