Sky Revamps Entertainment Menu
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Sky is streamlining its comedy, kids and music channels but their
content will be similar.
From December 2, Sky Comedy will replace Comedy Central, Juice and
Juice 2 will replace MTV Hits and MTV 80s, and Sky Kids will
replace Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Cartoon Network.
The two Nick channels are being condensed into one broader service
while "select" Cartoon Network content will continue to stream on
HBO Max.
Sky also says much of the content from the retiring channels will
continue on-demand on the new Sky Box and Sky Pod.
Although all these channels except CN are losing their Paramount
monikers, most of their programming will be Paramount sourced.
The new channels are remaining at the same definition as those they
replace: Sky Comedy will be in HD and the rest in SD.
Here's the media release:
Sky launches refreshed comedy, kids and music channels
Sky is introducing two new Sky-branded entertainment channels,
Sky Comedy and Sky Kids to the Sky Starter package on
2 December 2025.
These channels will be largely populated with content from
existing channels, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and
Cartoon Network*, which will be removed on the same date.
These changes are designed to create a destination channel
for Sky customers' favourite kids and comedy content, with
less repetition.
Sky Comedy and Sky Kids will offer curated schedules that will
include programming popular with Sky customer from retiring
channels, new content from a range of studios, and locally
commissioned New Zealand content.
In addition, a wide array of the content customers love from
the retiring channels will also continue to be available
On Demand on the new Sky Experience (new Sky Box and Sky Pod).
Sky Comedy
Sky Comedy (channel 011) will be the go-to destination for
laughs for Sky customers, combining Comedy Central fan
favourites, such as all-new South Park, The Daily Show and
Beavis and Butt-Head, and classics including Cheers, Reno 911!,
Nathan For You, and Key and Peele.
We'll also be bringing back Emmy-award winningThe Late Show
with Stephen Colbert for its final season, and adding popular
titles new to Sky's offering including ITV's Schitt's Creek and
Disney's Arrested Development.
Sky Kids
Sky Kids (channel 101) is an all-new channel designed for
tamariki, offering fun and educational programming for
preschoolers through to primary school-aged children, bringing
together beloved content from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. as well
as a strong slate of local programming. Together with the
CBeebies channel, Sky Kids will deliver customers trusted,
high-quality content for younger viewers.
Preschoolers can enjoy the latest episodes of Blaze and the
Monster Machines, Dora, and PAW Patrol, with the after-school
line-up including audience favouritesSpongeBob SquarePants,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Loud House, as well as
iconic titles such as CatDog, Angry Beavers, Hey Arnold! and
Rugrats.
In addition to a strong international offering, Sky Kids will
also include an impressive line-up of all-new and
award-winning local content for tamariki, including Katie's
Kuri and The Last Moa, as well as multiple seasons of
homegrown hits such as Kiri & Lou, The Drawing Show, Extreme
Cake Sports and Secrets at Red Rocks.
Fiona Murray, Head of Entertainment at Sky, comments on the
changes to Sky's entertainment channels: "Kids and comedy
programming are at the heart of Sky's entertainment offering.
"By bringing these important channels 'in house', we can
choose and curate the content that we know our customers enjoy
and engage with, combining Paramount fan favourites with
content from other studios.
"Our customers have also asked us to reduce the number of
repeated shows, which is something we're committed to improving
in the new schedules for these channels.
"We've completed the schedules for Sky Kids and Sky Comedy for
the first few months, and the line-up is looking really
engaging.
"We think comedy fans will be delighted with the range on offer,
while kids will be reassured to find their favourite characters,
while also exploring some wonderful Kiwi content.
"The content our customers love will remain available, on Sky
Kids, Sky Comedy - and On Demand."
Changes to Music on Sky
Juice TV
Juice TV (channel 25) serves up a vibrant mix of contemporary
hits and timeless favourites across every genre - from pop and
dance to indie, rock and hip hop. It's a "chocolate box" of
sound and style, curated for today's audience and proudly Kiwi
in spirit, with 40% New Zealand content.
J2
J2 (channel 26) brings the classics back with a confident, modern
twist. Blending iconic songs and videos that defined generations
with select contemporary tracks, J2 is a celebration of music
that stands the test of time.
*Cartoon Network content will continue to be available On Demand
through the HBO Max hub, via the Sky Entertainment package.
Channel Currently From 2 December
101 Nickelodeon Sky Kids
102 Cartoon Network n/a Select Cartoon Network content
available On Demand via HBO Max
104 Nick Jr n/a
11 Comedy Central Sky Comedy
22 MTV Hits n/a
123 MTV 80s n/a
25 n/a Juice TV
26 n/a J2
<https://www.screenscribe.net/sky-revamps-entertainment-menu/>
I just wondering what they are going to do with the old WBD
channels on Freeview which were elegily bleeding red ink. Not much
has changed except Three seems to be running a lot of old HGTV
stuff.
Sky Revamps Entertainment Menu
------------------------------
Sky is streamlining its comedy, kids and music channels but their
content will be similar.
From December 2, Sky Comedy will replace Comedy Central, Juice and
Juice 2 will replace MTV Hits and MTV 80s, and Sky Kids will
replace Nickelodeon, Nick Jr and Cartoon Network.
The two Nick channels are being condensed into one broader service
while "select" Cartoon Network content will continue to stream on
HBO Max.
Sky also says much of the content from the retiring channels will
continue on-demand on the new Sky Box and Sky Pod.
Although all these channels except CN are losing their Paramount
monikers, most of their programming will be Paramount sourced.
The new channels are remaining at the same definition as those they
replace: Sky Comedy will be in HD and the rest in SD.
Here's the media release:
Sky launches refreshed comedy, kids and music channels
Sky is introducing two new Sky-branded entertainment channels,
Sky Comedy and Sky Kids to the Sky Starter package on
2 December 2025.
These channels will be largely populated with content from
existing channels, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Comedy Central and
Cartoon Network*, which will be removed on the same date.
These changes are designed to create a destination channel
for Sky customers' favourite kids and comedy content, with
less repetition.
Sky Comedy and Sky Kids will offer curated schedules that will
include programming popular with Sky customer from retiring
channels, new content from a range of studios, and locally
commissioned New Zealand content.
In addition, a wide array of the content customers love from
the retiring channels will also continue to be available
On Demand on the new Sky Experience (new Sky Box and Sky Pod).
Sky Comedy
Sky Comedy (channel 011) will be the go-to destination for
laughs for Sky customers, combining Comedy Central fan
favourites, such as all-new South Park, The Daily Show and
Beavis and Butt-Head, and classics including Cheers, Reno 911!,
Nathan For You, and Key and Peele.
We'll also be bringing back Emmy-award winningThe Late Show
with Stephen Colbert for its final season, and adding popular
titles new to Sky's offering including ITV's Schitt's Creek and
Disney's Arrested Development.
Sky Kids
Sky Kids (channel 101) is an all-new channel designed for
tamariki, offering fun and educational programming for
preschoolers through to primary school-aged children, bringing
together beloved content from Nickelodeon and Nick Jr. as well
as a strong slate of local programming. Together with the
CBeebies channel, Sky Kids will deliver customers trusted,
high-quality content for younger viewers.
Preschoolers can enjoy the latest episodes of Blaze and the
Monster Machines, Dora, and PAW Patrol, with the after-school
line-up including audience favouritesSpongeBob SquarePants,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and The Loud House, as well as
iconic titles such as CatDog, Angry Beavers, Hey Arnold! and
Rugrats.
In addition to a strong international offering, Sky Kids will
also include an impressive line-up of all-new and
award-winning local content for tamariki, including Katie's
Kuri and The Last Moa, as well as multiple seasons of
homegrown hits such as Kiri & Lou, The Drawing Show, Extreme
Cake Sports and Secrets at Red Rocks.
Fiona Murray, Head of Entertainment at Sky, comments on the
changes to Sky's entertainment channels: "Kids and comedy
programming are at the heart of Sky's entertainment offering.
"By bringing these important channels 'in house', we can
choose and curate the content that we know our customers enjoy
and engage with, combining Paramount fan favourites with
content from other studios.
"Our customers have also asked us to reduce the number of
repeated shows, which is something we're committed to improving
in the new schedules for these channels.
"We've completed the schedules for Sky Kids and Sky Comedy for
the first few months, and the line-up is looking really
engaging.
"We think comedy fans will be delighted with the range on offer,
while kids will be reassured to find their favourite characters,
while also exploring some wonderful Kiwi content.
"The content our customers love will remain available, on Sky
Kids, Sky Comedy - and On Demand."
Changes to Music on Sky
Juice TV
Juice TV (channel 25) serves up a vibrant mix of contemporary
hits and timeless favourites across every genre - from pop and
dance to indie, rock and hip hop. It's a "chocolate box" of
sound and style, curated for today's audience and proudly Kiwi
in spirit, with 40% New Zealand content.
J2
J2 (channel 26) brings the classics back with a confident, modern
twist. Blending iconic songs and videos that defined generations
with select contemporary tracks, J2 is a celebration of music
that stands the test of time.
*Cartoon Network content will continue to be available On Demand
through the HBO Max hub, via the Sky Entertainment package.
Channel Currently From 2 December
101 Nickelodeon Sky Kids
102 Cartoon Network n/a Select Cartoon Network content
available On Demand via HBO Max
104 Nick Jr n/a
11 Comedy Central Sky Comedy
22 MTV Hits n/a
123 MTV 80s n/a
25 n/a Juice TV
26 n/a J2
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On 2025-11-12 03:23:55 +0000, Mutley said:
I just wondering what they are going to do with the old WBD
channels on Freeview which were elegily bleeding red ink. Not much
has changed except Three seems to be running a lot of old HGTV
stuff.
With Warner Bros on the look out for new owners, I guess it will be up
to whoever buys it to decide.
Apparently the recent Paramount offer to buy Warner Bros has been rejected.
Your Name <YourName@YourISP.com> wrote:
On 2025-11-12 03:23:55 +0000, Mutley said:
I just wondering what they are going to do with the old WBD
channels on Freeview which were elegily bleeding red ink. Not much
has changed except Three seems to be running a lot of old HGTV
stuff.
With Warner Bros on the look out for new owners, I guess it will be up
to whoever buys it to decide.
Apparently the recent Paramount offer to buy Warner Bros has been rejected.
Warners already sold it to Sky back in August so Sky will decide
but so far nothing new.
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