Sky will become the first company in Europe to cross the 3D TV frontier when, on Friday 1 October, it officially launches Sky 3D.
Sky 3D will at first show mainly sport and some of the latest movies, kicking off its maiden weekend with live coverage of the Ryder Cup golf, interspersed with the first 3D TV showings of kids films Bolt and Monsters vs Aliens. Sky has been testing its 3D channel for some time, recently introducing Sky Sports 3D into pubs.
Between its launch and Christmas, Sky's master plan is to expand the number of films it shows -- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is on the slate, for example -- and will broadcast as many big sporting, arts and entertainment events it can get its 3D cameras to, including many Premier League football matches.
Unlike the complicated introduction of high definition, Sky 3D will be available to all Sky+HD customers without the need for any expensive or complicated upgrades. It does, however, require you to have a 3D-ready TV.
These tellies -- like the fabulous Samsung C8000 -- are necessarily at the expensive end of this years' ranges, but Sky 3D will work with both passive and active technology, so it doesn't matter which style you plump for. Whichever, you'll still need the Austin Powers-style specs.
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anonymous 29 July, 2010 21:39
Why........................?
How many people are going to be bothered to feke about with 3D.
Getting a new TV, those stupid expensive glasses.
Waste of time and money.
Anonymous 30 July, 2010 16:30
Great Article – Although may i add that a survey on our users show that people still think that 3D TV is too expensive. They would much rather go to their local pub and take advantage of the 3D TV technology with their friends, whilst enjoying a nice cold pint. Please use http://www.3dtvpubfinder.com to find out your nearest pub / venue showing 3D TV.
Anonymous 19 September, 2010 14:36
If you see the films and sports in 3d I bet you have to swallow your words Paul!
Its a revolution in technology. See it to believe it.