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Cameron: No need for dual 2D and 3D production

James Cameron, director of Avatar, told IBC the dual production model will never work for broadcast, it is simply uneconomic. He said the Cameron Pace Group model (referring the production comany he has founded with Vince Pace, will mix the two. He announced the launch of CPG in the UK targetting live sports production and […]

September 12, 2011

Totalmovie unveils Blu-ray streaming service

Totalmovie, Mexico’s leading entertainment-on-demand service, hasdemonstrated an extension of the Totalmovie consumer service to Internet connected Blu-ray players and Sony’s PS3 game consoles. The service is built on Related Content Database’s WatchWith Service Delivery Platform. Totalmovie consumers can now stream full-length movies to their TVs simply by inserting a Totalmovie disc in an Internet connected […]

September 12, 2011

Grass Valley, Cameron-Pace Group in 3D alliance

Video technology solutions company Grass Valley has revealed a strategic alliance with the Cameron-Pace Group to raise further the profile of 3D technology in broadcast. James Cameron, director of Avatar, announced the company with his long-time special-effects partner, Vince Pace, with the aim of developing, selling and leasing 3D production technology to film-makers, broadcasters, game […]

September 9, 2011Colin Mann @ IBC

Polaroid launches 3D glasses

Polaroid Eyewear has confirmed the launch of the first two styles in its Professional 3D Eyewear Collection. The Polaroid Professional 3D Collection, which uses passive circular polarisation, has been specifically created for 3D professionals and producers of 3D content. These first two styles both have interchangeable lenses, meaning that after work, professionals can simply change […]

September 9, 2011

Trace HD channels on Eurobird 9A

Trace, the media brand specialised in music and sports celebrities content, is strengthening its relationship with Eutelsat via a five-year contract for capacity and uplinking services on the Eurobird 9A satellite. The new deal gives Trace a large footprint to broadcast across Europe and the Middle East its three HD thematic networks, Trace Urban HD, […]

September 8, 2011

Rovi signs DivX agreement with MTC

Rovi Corporation has signed a multi-year licensing agreement for DivX technology with Shenzhen MTC, a China-based manufacturer of consumer electronics products. Through the new agreement, MTC will expand its implementation of DivX Plus HD, the premium level of Certification, and use it across its product lines, including digital set-top boxes, DVD and blu-ray disc players, […]

September 6, 2011

Fifth DTT HD channel for UK

A fifth HD digital terrestrial TV channel is expected to launch by April next year in the UK. Ofcom has invited public service broadcasters to apply for the slot. The media watchdog said the extra capacity needed for HD on DTT had been created by reorganising existing TV services and introducing MPEG-4 and DVB-T2. The […]

September 5, 2011

Large-screen glasses-free 3DTV from Toshiba

Toshiba Europe has unveiled the world’s first large-screen glasses-free 3DTV. The 55ZL2 has a screen of 139cm (55”) in diagonal and does not require glasses to experience 3D. In addition, the 55ZL2 is the world’s first TV targeted at consumers that comes with a Quad Full HD screen. This enables the 55ZL2 to offer a […]

September 2, 2011

Low demo rates for new TV technologies

While salespeople at major electronics retail chains in the US tend to demonstrate familiar TV technology fairly frequently, they are less inclined to demonstrate newer technologies, according to the JD Power and Associates 2011 Television Mystery Shopping Report. When it comes to explaining overall differences and features between various TV models, brands and technologies, more […]

September 2, 2011

Panasonic backs 3D Olympics

The BBC has already explained its intention to provide coverage of certain flagship events in 3D, but now Panasonic  (the official worldwide partner for the Games in terms of AV) says the opening and closing ceremonies, plus athletics, swimming, gymnastics and diving events will also be covered in 3D. Panasonic is partnering with Olympic Broadcasting […]

September 1, 2011By Chris Forrester