Sky Studios to double investment in original productionJune 12, 2019 13.17 Europe/London By Julian Clover Sky has announced plans for a new Europe-wide development and production capability.Following backing from new owners Comcast, the new Sky Studios plans to more than double from the current level over the next five years. It will also defend the broadcaster against the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime.The announcement comes after the recent smash hit success of Chernobyl, now the most successful Sky original production ever.There has also been European success through productions including Das Boot and Gomorrah.Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky, said: