3-D at Home?
When 3-D movies first came into existence in the 1950s, they were a gimmick to get people flocking to movie theaters. And their blue and red cardboard glasses did the trick. 3-D movies’ popularity fizzled out until the 1980s, when they saw a huge resurgence. The medium faded away again until recent years, when advances in technology have made 3-D visuals even more breathtaking. But this time, the 3-D movement could be here to stay as media companies are planning to bring a third dimension to in-home viewing.
Discovery, Imax and Sony have teamed up to create a 3-D television channel that would begin broadcasting in 2011. All three companies will own equal shares in the new channel, which will be distributed by Discovery Communications.
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The new channel, whose name has yet to be released, is expected to broadcast a wide variety of 3-D content, including sports and other entertainment. It is expected that the channel will feature 3-D versions of Discovery’s well known nature and history programs.
But viewers may not have to wait until next year to enjoy 3-D broadcasts on their homes. ESPN recently announced that they plan to launch ESPN 3-D in June of this year. According to reports, the channel will air at least 85 live 3-D sporting events during its first year. The channel will only broadcast live events. Whether or not ESPN expects in-home 3-D viewing to have staying power is debatable, for it has only committed to the new network through June 2011.
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As 3-D technology moves from the theater into the home, this has in turn created what could be a booming 3-D glasses industry. Viewers will still need to have 3-D glasses in order to view 3-D programming in their homes, which means you could begin to see 3-D eyewear in stores very soon.
But until the 3-D craze moves into our homes, why not just enjoy a film in good old, dependable 2-D? With this special Blockbuster offer, you will be able to enjoy all the movies you want for 50% off the normal price!
