Cyfra+ subscribers will be able to receive an additional 10 HD channels by November 11.
DVB approves second 3DTV delivery system
October 20, 2011 07.10 Europe/London By
The DVB steering board has approved the commercial requirements for a second 3DTV delivery system. The board also approved part 3 of the complete suite of DVB-RCS2 specifications.
Norway shows first live 3D broadcast on home soil
October 12, 2011 09.41 Europe/London By
Norwegian broadcaster TV 2 has produced the country’s first 3D broadcast with coverage of the European Championship qualifier against Cyprus. The match was available exclusively from Canal Digital on cable and satellite.
SES positive on European 3D
September 10, 2011 07.55 Europe/London By
IBC 2011 – AMSTERDAM. Although the drivers of 3D have to date been flat screen manufacturers and pay-TV operators rather than great content, the format has become an important part of the industry in Europe in just over a year, according to Thomas Wrede, VP reception systems, SES Astra.
iPONT shows Astra 3D without the glasses
August 30, 2011 10.59 Europe/London By
IBC 2011. Hall 1 Stand No. 1.B51. A demonstration of the latest ‘glasses free’ 3DTV technology will take place on the SES-Astra stand at IBC 2011. The demonstration, by the satellite operator and the glasses-free developer, aims to prove that without-glasses 3DTV technologies have reached a level of maturity and quality acceptable to the consumer [...]
Get first with 3D rental
August 12, 2011 11.01 Europe/London By
Get has become the first cablenet in Norway to offer on demand movies with the 3D format.
Full HD 3D glasses initiative launched
August 9, 2011 10.26 Europe/London By
Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics, Sony Corporation and X6D Limited (Xpand 3D) have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of a new technology standard for consumer 3D active glasses, under the name Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.
Strictly final to screen in 3D
August 2, 2011 09.56 Europe/London By
The final of this year’s Strictly Come Dancing from Blackpool’s world famous Tower Ballroom is to be shown in 3D.
Sky creates own 3D production company
July 29, 2011 08.06 Europe/London By
Sky 3D has formed a new venture with Atlantic Productions for the creation of more original 3D programming. There are also output deals with Disney, MTV and Discovery.
Nagler to leave BBC HD and 3D
July 15, 2011 10.39 Europe/London By
Danielle Nagler is to leave her post as head of BBC HD and 3D to take up a new role at a city law firm, the BBC has confirmed.
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