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ESPN to offer 3D sports channel (at the WC)

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
ESPN to offer 3D sports channel (at the WC)
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NEW YORK - ESPN is looking to ride one of the next big waves in consumer electronics with a new 3-D sports channel.

The network, owned by the Walt Disney Co, says it will introduce a channel this year that will broadcast live sports events using the technology, starting with the FIFA World Cup soccer match on June 11.

The channel will not operate 24 hours a day, but plans to run at least 85 live events in its first year.

In an interview, ESPN's vice president for technology, Chuck Pagano, said the network is preparing for a "3-D tsunami" in the TV industry.

Major electronics makers such as Sony plan to bring 3-D TV sets to market soon, duplicating the 3-D trend that hit the movie industry in 2009.

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Can't imagine sitting in my lounge wearing a pair of those funny glasses.
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
Saw this and went g**won't be that good. Four Kings going to get one?
CboZ2010-01-06 23:48:55
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
aitkenmike wrote:
Can't imagine sitting in my lounge wearing a pair of those funny glasses.

Sony are also said to be developing a 3D tv that doesnt require the use of 3D glasses.
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
That would be so epic.

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
This won't come to NZ let alone Four Kings. Still a cool idea though
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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago

I want to work for ESPN

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about 16 years ago · edited over 13 years ago
If it works, it will change sport for ever.
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