Syfy is to become Sky Sci-Fi in the UK and Ireland from Tuesday 26 July.
The NBCUniversal Television and Streaming channel is following in the footsteps of History, now known as Sky History, and a suite of other Sky-branded thematic channels including Sky Documentaries and Sky Comedy, along with Sky Showcase and Sky Max.
Both NBC Universal and Sky are part of the Comcast family suggesting an easy sign-off.
Zai Bennett, Managing Director, Content Sky UK and Ireland, said: “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. 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.
