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Posted by Todd McCracken (Member # 4718) on 01-05-2010, 10:48 AM:

http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/espn-launching-first-3d-television-network.html

January 05, 2010
ESPN launching first 3D television network
By Georg Szalai and James Hibberd

ESPN is launching the industry's first 3D television network.

The sports programmer is making a big bet on the format, announcing plans introduce a 3D TV network this summer.

The Walt Disney Co. unit said Tuesday that the new channel -- ESPN 3D -- will feature at least 85 live sporting events during its first year, beginning June 11 with the first 2010 FIFA World Cup match South Africa vs. Mexico.

Well, I guess it was just a matter of time.

Posted by Joshua Waaland (Member # 287) on 01-05-2010, 11:04 AM:

Well if they plan to use the same technology they use for "3D" DVD's, then it's going to suck because it doesn't work.

Posted by Frank Angel (Member # 248) on 01-05-2010, 11:40 AM:

They couldn't possibly invest money in such a project and belieive it can be viable if they are only doing ana-gag-me-with-someone-else's-vomit-glyphic. Any more info on what process they are actually going with? There are a bunch of them out there doing the "pick me...pick me" dance. Wonder if we will wind up with the same stupid format fight al la Beta & VHS; HDDVD & BluRay; SDDS, DTS & SRD.