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SyFy UK Re-brands To Sky Sci-Fi With Premieres For ‘SurrealEstate’ & ‘Day of The Dead’

by Dave Elliott

SyFy UK Re-brands To Sky Sci-Fi

The UK Syfy channel is getting a re-brand to Sky Sci-Fi from Tuesday 26 July, and will bring with it some new shows, alongside the sci-fi classics you know and love.

Hitting UK screens for the very first time on launch week is the long-awaited release of SurrealEstate, a paranormal and spooktacular series, featuring cast members Tim Rozon and Sarah Levy (‘Schitt’s Creek’). Also announced as brand new to the channel and airing in launch month, is the exhilarating zombie series Day of The Dead, inspired by George. A Romero’s horror movie, starring Keenan Tracey and Natalie Malaika.

Sci-fi fans will still be able to find their favourite shows on the channel, with ‘Star Trek’, ‘Stargate’ and ‘Quantum Leap’ named as just a few of the many titles available for avid sci-fi watchers. What’s more, box-set bingers will be able to feast their eyes on new classic series soon to be revealed, with endless episodes to enjoy.

“From space adventures to futuristic fantasy, Sky Sci-Fi will be joining the host of genre-led brands launched in the past year and will offer a new universe for viewers to explore,” said Zai Bennett, Managing Director, Content Sky UK and Ireland. “The re-brand will make it easier for people to find exactly what they want, with fan favourites, a multitude of on-demand content, as well as a burst of exciting new shows for sci-fi fanatics.”

At launch, Sky Sci-Fi will offer a selection of premiere TV movie titles such as ‘Bullet Train Down’, ‘Thor: God of Thunder’ and ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’. The channel has also acquired Stephen King’s sought-after mini-series: ‘IT’ and ‘Salem’s Lot’.

The re-brand follows previous successful Sky TV portfolio changes including the unveiling of Sky Showcase and Sky Max last year and the launch of genre-based channels including Sky Comedy, Sky Crime and Sky Documentaries.

The channel will be linear (152) and on-demand, offering hundreds of hours of pure sci-fi, fantasy and supernatural horror and superheroes – the full breadth of content dedicated to the genre will be available on Sky Sci-Fi and streaming service NOW.

The rebrand to Sky Sci-Fi will come into effect from 11am on Tuesday, 26 July 2022.

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