DirecTV Flips Switch on New 3D Channels
By Arlen Schweiger
DirecTV has begun offering 3D content on its DirecTV Cinema channel, DirecTV On Demand channel and a new “n3D powered by Panasonic” channel.

Where’s all the 3D content, you ask? Check us out today, answers DirecTV.

No, there aren’t a whole lot of scheduling details, but today, July 1, DirecTV has begun offering 3D content on its DirecTV Cinema channel, DirecTV On Demand channel and, in conjunction with Panasonic, a new “n3D powered by Panasonic” channel.

Flip over to channels 104, 105 and 103, respectively, to give them a look-see. The n3D channel, before we knew its name, has been anticipated since back at CES when Panasonic announced it, and, of course, DirecTV is touting Panasonic’s sweet new VT25 series as the ideal set to watch the new channels on.



The n in n3D can stand for “Network” or “In” according to Panasonic CTO Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, who discussed 3D, Panasonic TVs and the launch of the new channel during a national webcast on June 30. He said Panasonic worked with DirecTV because of its variety of programming, its national footprint and its On Demand channel’s prowess.

He also noted that based on his talks with other broadcasters, this is clearly just the beginning - on the heels of ESPN’s 3D launch and before Discovery Channel’s 3D endeavor with IMAX.

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