There is growing scepticism over the potential success for 3DTV in some markets, but not – seemingly – in Germany, where last year’s sales figures for 3D sets are likely to be dramatically exceeded. Forecasts from market research company GfK expect 2011 sales figures for 3D sales to top one million units, and significantly beyond […]
Early expectations of 3D TV were over hyped by the press, while current coverage laments the fact that 3D has not lived up to its promise. The reality is somewhere between the two extremes. 3D channels have been launched in North America, Europe, and Asia in 2010. More will come in 2011. In addition to […]
James Murdoch thinks audiences will ultimately want all big events to be recorded in 3D, though the chief executive of News Corp Europe and Asia admitted that filming sports in 3D for Sky in the UK had been “very hard” because of the need to duplicate cameras and staff but it had to be done. […]
In the framework of the upcoming April launch of a new HD package, Canal+/CanalSat Switzerland has announced a new partnership with Nagravision. Canal+/CanalSat Switzerland selected Nagravision’s latest Nagra Media Access conditional access system to provide their subscribers with access to high definition content delivered via satellite. Nagravision’s system allows Canal+/CanalSat Switzerland to not only secure […]
Poland’s Platform ‘n’ has confirmed will present the UEFA Champion’s League football match between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich in 3D on March 15th. The only place where Polish sport fans can enjoy the game exclusively in 3D, Platform n will make the game available live on its 3D channel, “nShow3D”. Launched December 2010 by […]
RRsat has revealed it will be providing its advanced playout and uplink services for HIGHTV’s entirely 3D content roster. Commencing April 4th, HIGHTV 3D will broadcast their full lineup of HD 3D programming, ranging from dramas and comedies to lifestyle and fashion. HIGHTV will provide tens of millions of viewers with access to over 450 […]
LG Display is in talks to provide 3D TV panels to Sony as the war of words and standards with rival Samsung steps up. LG raised the stakes with a revamped 3D technology: film patterned retarder (FPR) “We’ve explained FPR technology to our major customers. Sony is one of them and they are reviewing it,” […]
Effective immediately, all HBO and Cinemax channels in Poland are now available in HD. The new channels have the same programming offer and scheduling as the ones in SD. HBO and Cinemax are available in HD on DTH platforms Cyfra+, Cyfrowy Polsat and n. HBO is in talks with other operators about introducing these channels […]
Sir Howard Stringer, Sony’s chairman and CEO, was in Mumbai last week for the ceremonial opening of Sony’s Media Technology Centre in the city. He told guests that Sony was aiming for 30 per cent of their India sales to come from 3D based products by 2012. Sir Howard said that global 3D sales were […]
For the first time ever, the finals of the Wimbledon tennis championships will be filmed in 3D by Sony this year and screened live to 3D capable cinemas around the world. The live 3D production, in partnership with the Wimbledon host broadcaster the BBC, will also be offered to interested global broadcasters. Sony will work […]