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BROADCAST 3D IS GO
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Published: Friday, August 06, 2010
Live 3DTV hitting living rooms in October
Existing Sky+ HD customers will be able to receive Sky 3D with no need to upgrade their set-top box, but they will naturally need to own one of the 3D-ready TVs that are either currently available or due for release soon from the likes of Sony, Panasonic, Samsung and LG.
Following its launch last April, Sky 3D is currently shown in over 1500 public venues throughout the UK and Ireland with a focus on 3D sporting events, including football, rugby union, cricket and darts. Sport will continue to play a major part in the content line-up planned for the home service, alongside films and additional entertainment and arts programming, details of which will be revealed nearer launch time. So far, Sky has confirmed that the launch weekend will include live coverage of the Ryder Cup from Celtic Manor and 3D premieres of Bolt and Monsters vs. Aliens. Other 3D film showings scheduled for the weeks ahead of Christmas, include Alice in Wonderland, Coraline, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and My Bloody Valentine, among others.
Sky’s Chief Executive, Jeremy Darroch, noted that, “As with High Definition, 3D is set to transform the way TV is enjoyed in homes nationwide. Following hot on the heels of the success of 3D cinema, Sky customers will now be the first anywhere in Europe to experience 3D TV from the comfort of their living rooms.”
Contact: +44 (0)20 7705 3000 www.sky.com
Following its launch last April, Sky 3D is currently shown in over 1500 public venues throughout the UK and Ireland with a focus on 3D sporting events, including football, rugby union, cricket and darts. Sport will continue to play a major part in the content line-up planned for the home service, alongside films and additional entertainment and arts programming, details of which will be revealed nearer launch time. So far, Sky has confirmed that the launch weekend will include live coverage of the Ryder Cup from Celtic Manor and 3D premieres of Bolt and Monsters vs. Aliens. Other 3D film showings scheduled for the weeks ahead of Christmas, include Alice in Wonderland, Coraline, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and My Bloody Valentine, among others.
Sky’s Chief Executive, Jeremy Darroch, noted that, “As with High Definition, 3D is set to transform the way TV is enjoyed in homes nationwide. Following hot on the heels of the success of 3D cinema, Sky customers will now be the first anywhere in Europe to experience 3D TV from the comfort of their living rooms.”
Contact: +44 (0)20 7705 3000 www.sky.com
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