Having dabbled with 3D broadcasts through the World Cup, Sky will probably be rolling out the extra-dimensional service from October 1st across the full of Europe. All customers need is a 3DTV and Sky+HD service. Full details below in their press release:
Sky to enter 3D future on October 1st
Sky today confirmed it’s going to launch Sky 3D, Europe\’s first 3D channel, to millions of Sky homes on Friday 1st October 2010.
Sky\’s ground-breaking service will launch with an exhilarating line-up of films and live sport. It will likely be available to any Sky+HD home that has invested in a 3D Ready TV. The launch weekend highlights will include:
· This year\’s Ryder Cup, with three days of live coverage from Celtic Manor, as Europe take on the united states within the most eagerly awaited golf event of the year
· Two of the largest grossing 3D films to this point – Bolt and Monster vs. Aliens – will make their 3DTV debuts
The Sky 3D channel line-up will then continue to expand within the run-up to Christmas with a considerable number of movie titles including: Alice in Wonderland; Ice Age – Dawn of the Dinosaurs; Coraline; Fly Me To The Moon, Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince and My Bloody Valentine. Sky has agreed with Disney, Fox, Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount and DreamWorks to showcase the perfect of Hollywood in 3D.
Sky may even offer a variety of live sport, including Premier League football, from launch. Further shows spanning entertainment and the arts will probably be announced in the direction of the service\’s launch.
All Sky+HD viewers with a 3D TV will probably be ready to receive Sky 3D, as no set-top box upgrade is required. At no extra charge, customers who join Sky\’s top channel and HD pack will receive access to a variety of 3D movies, entertainment and sports.
Jeremy Darroch, Sky\’s Chief Executive, said: \” As with High Definition, 3D is ready to rework the manner 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 relaxation of their living rooms. They may watch for a wonderful mix of live sport, blockbuster movies, and innovative entertainment and arts shows.\”
Today\’s announcement builds on the successful launch of the area\’s first commercially available 3D channel in April 2010. Sky 3D is now available in more than 1500 pubs and clubs across the UK and Ireland. Over a million sports fans have already marvelled at a variety of sports broadcast live in 3D since the channel\’s launch. Sports covered thus far include football, rugby union, cricket, rugby league and darts.
Sky 3D is compatible with the entire 3D TVs being introduced by Sony, Samsung, LG and Panasonic, and works with both ‘active\’ and ‘passive\’ 3D formats.
To register for the most recent information on Sky 3D visit: www.sky.com/3D
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