Digital Revolution Studios Announces 3D Short Film Line-Up

Tim here. Digital Revolution Studios is proud to announce its line-up of 3D short films now available on 3net! Experience the magic of seeing the world in breathtaking 3D from your living room with a collection of mini-docs that take you to all corners of the world. In these family-friendly shorts, you can watch exotic animals, visit remote locations, learn about WWII tech, and escape into the wonder of our planet.

Starting with the trip around the world, audiences can enjoy Deserts, Jungles, Moments in Asia, and Close Encounters: Caves. For the animal lovers they can sit back with their favorite felines in The Cat House, graze and tussle with Big Horn Sheep, soar the skies like Birds, Birds, Birds, discover fascinating factoids about Cold Blooded species, or enjoy Living Large with some of the wisest and largest creatures on the planet. Lastly audiences can get an inside look into the mechanical marvels that got WWII Winners through the aerial dogfights.

These are great programs for families that will continue to push 3D in the home. If you haven’t bought a 3DTV or subscribed to 3net, now is the time to do it. 3net is available through Direct TV Channel 107. Check out 3net.com for a complete schedule of their programs, and don’t forget to catch Digital Revolution Studios’ latest projects at drs3d.com.

About Digital Revolution Studios:

Digital Revolution Studios (DRS) is a leading authority and innovator in high quality stereoscopic 3D production. From development to distribution, DRS has a reputation for pioneering new technology to expand the use of 3D in productions, including TV and features. DRS is on the forefront of all aspects of stereoscopic 3D, including low to high budget 2D-3Dconversion, live action capture, sound design/mix, visual effects, graphics and cutting edge post-production techniques. Founded by Visual Effects Editor of AVATAR, Craig Tanner, DRS is a team of highly skilled and award-winning industry professionals. For more information, please visit: www.DigitalRevolutionStudios.com.

About 3net:

3net, the joint venture of Sony Corporation,Discovery Communications, and IMAX Corporation brings together three of the world’s leading media, technology and entertainment companies to provide the nation’s first and only fully programmed 24/7 3D network. The three partners deliver an extraordinary collection of award-winning 3D content, technology and production expertise, television distribution and operational strength to the project, with a mission to bring viewers the highest quality and most immersive in-home 3Dviewing experience possible. For more information please visit www.3net.com.

RIDGELINE Airing Live 3D/2D Rock Theatre Featuring THE PARLOTONES Globally On July 16

DRAGONFLIES AND ASTRONAUTS Will Air Live From Johannesburg On DirecTV’S 3D Channel n3D, Powered By Panasonic

(Los Angeles, CA) – Ridgeline Entertainment, lead by Emmy Award Winner Doug Stanley, has partnered with South Africa’s top selling rock band, The Parlotones, to broadcast a live, multi-platform 3D/2D event simultaneously to cinemas, televisions and the internet. Dragonflies and Astronauts is a rock theatre event that weaves a narrative through The Parlotones 16 top 40 hits in South Africa. It will be broadcast LIVE in 3D on DIRECTV’s 3D channel, n3D, powered by Panasonic in the United States, and live on 3D in Nu Metro Cinemas across South Africa. The event will also be available live in 2D on DIRECTV, YouTube and Facebook for fans across the globe to watch.

The performance will broadcast from the Teatro at Montecasino at 4:00pm EST/1:00pm PST on Saturday, July 16th on DIRECTV channels 103 in 3D and 239 in 2D, on The Parlotones YouTube page at www.youtube.com/theparlotones, and on the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theparlotones.

"Our team at Ridgeline Entertainment has been working very hard with the Parlotones, Sovereign Entertainment and the extremely creative minds at Catalyst Entertainment in order to bring Dragonflies and Astronauts to fruition. It is an honor to be able to present Dragonflies and Astronauts in both 2D and in stunning 3D exclusively through DIRECTV. Their unique broadcast platform is the only way that we could have accomplished this 3D/2D dual format simulcast,” says Executive Producer Doug Stanley.

The Parlotones will support Coldplay during their South African tour this fall, and return to America for additional headlining tour dates in October. Live Design, the live cd/dvd combo from their sold out performance at the 20,000-capacity Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg, is now available in the U.S.

www.youtube.com/theparlotones
www.facebook.com/theparlotones
www.the-parlotones.com

For more information, please contact:
Sandee Fenton / Fresh and Clean Media / 310.313.7200 / sandee@freshcleanmedia.com

DIRECTV offers more 3D programming than any other television provider in the country. n3D, powered by Panasonic (Ch. 103), the nations first 24/7 3D network, is available at no additional cost to millions of DIRECTV HD customers. In addition to exclusive 3D coverage of special events such as the 2011 French Open and the 2010 MLB All-Star Game and the n3D channel also gives customers access to exclusive, original 3D programming such as DIRECTV’s award-winning series Guitar Center Sessions; the 2011 DIRECTV Celebrity Beach Bowl and Guy’s Big Bite in 3D. The 3D programming available both on n3D and DIRECTV CINEMA™ are all powered by Panasonic. DIRECTV also offers 3net and ESPN 3D as part of its 3D programming platform. For more information on n3D, powered by Panasonic, please visit www.DIRECTV.com/3D.

Looking forward to seeing more and more S3D content announcements for the home and Internet in the coming months. Stay tuned!

DirecTV Ramping Up 3D Content!! Here's What To Expect In The Coming Months...

Starting this December and January DirecTV is lining up a dozen 3D movies for its viewers! We are finally seeing some real action with 3D home entertainment guys. Check out the available titles...

December sees the introduction of DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE LAST AIRBENDER, STEP UP 3D, BOLT, SCAR 3D and CHICKEN LITTLE all at $6.99 each. Anything 3D in their library will be $4.99 each.

January will see DESPICABLE ME, SHREK FOREVER AFTER, ALPHA & OMEGA, SAW 3D, MEET THE ROBINSONS and GRAND CANYON: RIVER AT RISK hit satellite dishes everywhere.

Derek Chang, EVP Content Strategy & Development, DirecTV said: "With up to a dozen of the most popular 3D movies available on DirecTV and ‘Black Friday' right around the corner, there is no better time for consumers to put that 3DTV set at the top of their holiday shopping list. Experiencing a Hollywood feature film in 3D in the home is truly the essence of what 3DTV technology was made for, and now DirecTV customers can share this new phenomenon with their whole family right in their living room."

Further, DirecTV has announced two stereoscopic 3D specials:
First up is the MACY'S PRESENTS JESSICA SIMPSON: HAPPY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL with musical guests Carly Simon, John Forte and her sister Ashlee Simpson-Wentz.

Secondly is THE VANCOUVER 2010 - STORIES OF OLYMPIC GLORY documentary which is the first of its kind. Stories include the opening ceremonies, China's figure skaters Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, Russia's figure skater Yevgeni Pluschenko, and America's skaters Apolo Ohno and Evan Lysacek.

Can't wait to get set up in my home too. I am planning a 3DTV system soon and I will keep you guys in the loop as to why and what I selected.

Source: Multichannel

Yankees - Mariners Games And All Star Game To Be Aired In 3D This Year!

Jim here. If you are in the New York (DirecTV) or Seattle (FSN Northwest) areas, have a new S3DHD TV and love baseball, mark July 10 and 11 on your calendar! The YES Network is producing back to back MLB games in 3D between the Yankees and the Mariners.

Further, Fox Sports and DirecTV will be carrying the MLB All-Star Game in 3D with ESPN covering the home run derby in 3D.

Ed Delaney, YES’s vice president for operations, agreed that 3-D had worked best so far when the cameras were lowest and closest to the action. But, he said, he was pleased that the Anaheim rehearsal showed that the distant center-field camera “showed the depth of the guy on second, the pitcher and the batter.” He said the traditional high home-plate camera would have to shoot through netting, which he did not think would be a serious distraction.

Great news for you new S3DHD TV owners! The more 3D sporting events the better and after having The Masters and an NHL hockey game broadcast in 3D recently, it is great to see it being applied to multiple sports.

Source: NYTimes