Avatar 3D Blu-ray Due Dec. 1

“Avatar” is coming to 3D Blu-ray on Dec. 1, but will only be available with the purchase of Panasonic 3D TVs and Blu-ray players. Needless to say, lots of 3D enthusiasts are very unhappy about all the exclusive bundling going on.

SES Astra to Broadcast IFA Highlights in 3DTV

3DTV is set to be one of the major attractions at IFA in Berlin, so SES Astra is broadcasting a daily report from the show in 3D.

New Fuji 3D Camera Launches Next Month

Fuji plans to launch the FinePix REAL 3D W3 digital camera next month. The latest version of the FinePix 3D camera not only captures still images in 3D, it also includes the ability to record 3D high-definition video.

ESPN Wants Discreet Left/Right 3DTV for Affiliates

Frame compatible 3DTV is the technology of choice for delivering 3DTV content to customer homes today, whether over satellite, cable or IPTV, because it is effectively an HDTV signal that can therefore use existing infrastructure and set-top boxes. ESPN is currently using discrete left- and right-eye HD signals from its event locations to its main broadcast facility in Bristol, Connecticut, which is converts to a frame compatible format for transport to its distribution partners.

However, ESPN wants to move another step forward and reach the point where it is delivering discrete left- and right-eye HD feeds all the way to its partners. Distribution partners can then create their own frame compatible broadcast or move towards any of the “full HD 3DTV” solutions that are currently being talked about.

Why 3DTV Will be the Must-Have Device for Smart Home Media

What do Alice in Wonderland, Avatar, Despicable Me, Shrek Forever After, and Toy Story 3 all have in common? They’re all 3D films—and this third-dimension has been receiving quite the buzz lately. With so much hype surrounding 3D, the question everybody wants answered is if it’s here to stay or soon to go?

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