3DTV broadcasts

Spain is also getting their 3D channel in 2010. It'll be called the '3D Channel' (rather unimaginative, isn't it?), and be produced by 3D pictures (who will also produce 3D movies, video -games, advertisements, and more). It'll be delivered via IPTV, satellite, wireless network, Cable and Mobile TV.

Yesterday UK's Sky has broadcasted the world's first major sporting event in 3D. It was a football match (Arsenal vs. Man United in London). The Times reports that it was very impressive and a great experience. Sky used a lot of graphics used throughout the game to enhance the 3D experience. One thing they notice is that the camera needs to be very close to the field in order to actually see 3D images.

Sky used passive 3D technology, using polarizing glasses.  The actual 3D programming that Sky plans will support both active and passive systems.

Sony and BSkyB (UK's satellite network) will develop a mobile broadcast unit that can capture 3D content - for things such as football games. Another company that will work on this project is Telegenic.

Japan's Jupiter Telecommunications  (the largest cable network in Japan) will start 3D broadcasts in April. This will be an on-demand service with pictures, sport, music and more.

Another network in Japan, Sky Perfectv (a satellite network) is also planning a 3D channel, to start in the summer. 

Via Variety

DirectTV has teamed up with Panasonic and will offer three 3D channels  in June 2010 (PPV, DirecTV On Demand and a free 3D sample demo). These channels will be offered to all DiercTV HD customers (who'll need a software upgrade).  Additional content partners include AEG/AEG Digital Media, CBS, Fox Sports/FSN, Golden Boy Promotions, HDNet, MTV, NBC Universal and Turner Broadcasting System.

Via Engadget 

Discovery, IMAX and Sony will launch a new 3D TV channel in 2011, featuring entertainment, nature and sports programming.

Via DVice