English Sony entertainment channel set for UK debut

A new Sony entertainment channel is close to agreeing a launch on Sky Digital, according to reports.

Sony Pictures Television will combine general programming with films from its back catalogue on the new channel.

Broadcast understands the company is in the latter stages of negotiations over channel 157, a slot previously held by Film 24, which went into liquidation several months ago.

The Asian general entertainment equivalent, Sony Entertainment Television Asia has been available in the UK since 1996.