January 15th, 2010 9:53 pm

3D TV coming to FOXTEL in 2011

FOXTEL have confirmed that they’re looking to 3D TV broadcasts, with a trial expected to commence in 2011.

With all the buzz surround 3D at the moment (thanks to James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ and all the 3D TV displays at CES last week), it comes as no surprise that FOXTEL have responded with plans for 3D TV trials in 2011.

Gizmodo Australia contact the pay-TV provider, here’s what they had to say.

FOXTEL CEO Kim Williams:

“FOXTEL has been closely monitoring 3D developments since January of 2009 and has an active program for 3D broadcasting in its Engineering Development Labs,” said FOXTEL CEO Kim Williams.

“3D is an exciting development in broadcasting and FOXTEL HD set top units have already carried 3D signals in our premises with terrific picture clarity. FOXTEL will continue to run laboratory trials on 3D transmissions over the next year,” Mr Williams said.

Commenting on timing for 3D release Mr Williams said, “I expect that FOXTEL will bring its first test broadcasts in 3D to subscribers in 2011 when full product details will be revealed. It will be an exciting addition to our range of high quality HD products which now encompasses the most comprehensive offering in Australia with 15 twenty-four hour HD channels (including all mainstream sport and movie channels) and which will see the first all HD transmission of the Vancouver Olympic Winter Games via four HD Channels in February – an exceptionally exciting Australian and world first for any Olympic broadcast.“

So there you have it. No need to fret, 3D is coming down under. But like all good things, you’ll just need to wait.

Source: Gizmodo Australia