U.K. pay-TV giant BSkyB announces a new content deal with HBO

UK pay-TV giant BSkyB announced better-than-expected half-year operating profits this morning in London, and a major deal to expand its existing relationship with HBO. The pair has been cozy since 2010 when the Sky Atlantic channel became the “home of HBO” series. hat exclusive first-run output deal will now be extended through 2020, giving Sky customers continued access to the entire HBO catalog including such shows as Game Of Thrones and Girls, as well as new series like True Detective and Looking.