TNT Serie HD Launching on Sky in Germany, Austria

UNTERFÖHRING: The channel TNT Serie HD, which features high-definition broadcasts of shows such as Falling Skies, Two and a Half Men, 30 Rock and more, is joining the Sky platform in Germany and Austria.

The new channel, an HD companion of the channel TNT Serie, will be part of the Sky Welt package. TNT Serie HD is set to present the exclusive TV premiere of the second season of Falling Skies, along with shows like ER and Monk and the German premieres of 30 Rock and Nurse Jackie. All programming is shown without commercials and with the option of watching in German or English.

Sky and Turner also agreed on an extension of the distribution contract for all existing channels.

Peter Schulz, the VP and partner for channels at Sky Deutschland, said: “Turner has been an important partner to Sky for years. And now we are expanding this successful cooperation. With the launch of TNT Serie HD, we present another extremely popular channel in outstanding video and audio quality. Through Sky Anytime and Sky Go, customers can view Turner content in a way that’s completely flexible—whether it’s via television, the internet, the iPad or the Xbox 360. Only Sky offers this kind of innovative service.”

Hannes Heyelmann, the general manager of Turner Broadcasting System Deutschland, added: “We are very pleased to continue and further expand our fantastic partnership with Sky and extend the rights for all channels.”