French premium TV broadcaster Canal+ is preparing the launch of a dedicated 3D channel later this year, according to a report in La Tribune.
Panasonic to sponsor DirecTV 3D channels
The US DTH platform DirecTV will launch three dedicated 3D channels sponsored by Panasonic. The move will bring the total number of US 3D channels to five, including the ones […]
BSkyB flags 3D compatibility
BSkyB has made clear its proposed 3D television service will be compatible with a range of ‘3D Ready’ televisions manufactured by LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony.
MPEGIF kicks off 3D working group at CES
The MPEG Industry Forum (MPEGIF) has announced that the first inaugural meeting of its recently launched 3DTV Working Group will be held during CES 2010 on Saturday, January 9.
Discovery jumps on 3D bandwagon
At about the same time as the ESPN 3D announcement, Discovery Communications unveiled plans on to launch a 3D television network with Sony and Imax.
ESPN to launch 3D network
ESPN has announced that it plans to launch the industry’s first 3D network in the US before the summer.
Czech Republic looks to 3D
3D TV sets are likely to appear in the Czech Republic in the next two to three years, according to Jakub Svestka, the local representative of LG Electronics.
Welho 3DTV test leaves glasses behind
Finnish cablenet Welho has begun 3DTV test transmissions on its network ahead of a commercial launch in 2010. Trials began to all homes in the Helsinki region in mid-December.
BDA 3D specs bring packaged media to broadcast ideal
The Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA) has finalised its specification for the use of 3D, opting for ‘Full HD 3D’, and marrying its proposal with recommendations for a broadcast standard.
Sky to launch Avatar 3D promotion
Sky is to take advantage of the UK release of James Cameron’s Avatar to launch a nationwide promotion for its proposed 3D channel.