3DTV broadcasts

China's first 3D TV channel was launched yesterday. This is a pilot channel, and it requires a 3D TV of course, and a new HD set top box. As it's still in trail mode, the new channel is free. It will offer all sorts of 3D programs (including animation, sports, documentaries, TV dramas, entertainment and live broadcasts of big events).

The channel is operated by CCTV.

US's Comcast network launched their 24/7 3D channel called Xfinity. The company also announced they served over a million 3D shows/movies via VOD.

Sony, Imax and Discovery announced that their joint 24/7 3D channel called 3net is now live on DirecTV. This is the third 24h 3D channel in the US (there's n3D and ESPN3D).

The three companies announced their collaboration over a year ago, so it's good to see it happen now!

ESPN say that they aren't making any money from their 3D channel (launched in June 2010). In fact, their senior directory of Technology says "We're still not sure what makes sense for 3DTV". In any case, ESPN is preparing next year's 3D program and aren't giving up on 3D sports.

via Dvice

UK's Sky has launched their 3D TV channel - broadcasting 14 hours of 3D daily. It will broadcast all sorts of programs - including movies and sports. It is included in Sky's top-end World-HD package.

via Engadget

DirecTV's and Panasonic's 3D channel (n3D, on channel 103) is now live - 24 hours of 3D content. They are showing sport events, demo content and a few IMAX movies.

via Engadget

ESPN has officially launched ESPN 3D. They will broadcast 25 games from the 2010 FIFA world cup in 3D. The team from Engadget were present at the launch event - and were quite happy with the 3D displays on hand...