Study Group 6 of ITU's Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) has released a report outlining a roadmap for future 3D TV implementation, which envisages systems so smart they accurately mimic the way our eyes and brains perceive the visual world. The new roadmap would see 3D TV technology rolled out in three successive generations. The first generation […]
Cinemas around England are to screen England rugby team's home RBS Six Nations games live in 3D. Forty Odeon and Cineworld cinemas will screen the matches, beginning with England's official centenary game, against Wales on February 6th, as part of a deal with O2, the England sponsor. The match against Ireland on February 27th will […]
The popularity of Avatar and other 3D movies will put 3D TV on the map for consumers, reports In-Stat. 2010 will be a big year for 3D entertainment, as movie studios release more 3D films shown in a growing number of 3D-equipped theatres. In-Stat projects: – Worldwide 3D TV shipments will reach 41 million in […]
DirecTV, the US television service, and Panasonic, have confirmed a strategic relationship that will bring 3D TV to the largest audience nationwide. Beginning in June 2010, millions of DirecTV HD customers will receive a free software upgrade enabling them to have access to three dedicated 3D channels through their 3D television sets. Panasonic will be […]
BSkyB has confirmed that its forthcoming Sky 3D TV service, which is to launch later this year, will be compatible with a wide range of 3D Ready TVs being launched in the UK and Ireland during 2010. LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony all intend to introduce '3D Ready' TVs this year, and Sky's 3D service […]
Market research group DisplaySearch forecasts that the total stereoscopic 3D display market will grow from 0.7 million units and $902 million in revenues in 2008, to 196 million units and $22 billion in revenues in 2018 – a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 38 per cent for revenues and 75 per cent for units. […]
LG Electronics, the world’s No. 2 TV brand by revenue, has set an aggressive sales target for 3D televisions, aiming to build a leadership position in an emerging market. LG aims to sell 400,000 3D TVs in 2010 and 3.4 million in 2011, the South Korean company said. It plans to unveil a full line-up […]
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios (MGM) and Sky have launched the of MGM HD, a channel devoted exclusively to the delivery of movies in HD. The channel, a 50/50 joint venture between Sky and MGM, showcases handpicked selections from the MGM library, with all titles broadcasting in true HD. MGM-HD will be the first branded channel for the […]
The world's largest 3D demo with the largest yet 3D screen took place at the weekend at the Dallas Cowboys grid iron football stadium. The 80,000 crowd were given 3D glasses to watch the half-time and second-half of the game as well as replays in 3D. The giant screen was 160 feet in length and […]
From Colin Mann in London Humax has unveiled its Freeview HD set-top box, which is targeted for commercial release in the first quarter of 2010. The Humax HD-Fox T2 incorporates a DVB-T2 tuner, which will enable it to receive the recently launched Freeview HD offerings. Available after launch will be a Home Networking Solution – […]