Posts Tagged ‘3D’

3net Launches New Interactive Website and Social Platforms

November 28, 2011 | by gweiswasser

3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D network from Sony, Discovery and IMAX, has launched an equally forward-looking website: 3net.com, the online experience of the 3net television brand.  Designed to appeal to the emerging in-home 3D audience, 3net.com features a modern user experience, including visual and navigational features intended to mirror how today’s consumers interact and consume content. The site combines elements of a traditional website, in addition to features of a game console, navigational aspects of mobile and tablet devices, as well as the interactive experience of modern digital television on-screen guides.

3net.com brings consumers a full array of rich content offerings, employing a unique, full-screen liquid visual design to mirror the brand’s core 3D offerings in a 2D environment. The site employs 2D and 3D video, a 3D “101” and &A section, channel and industry news sections and a dynamic interactive program guide, all designed to give today’s emerging in-home 3D consumer an opportunity to learn about and engage with the 3net brand.

You can also find 3net on its newly-launched Facebook and Twitter pages.

3D in Your Living Room: 3net Makes Its Debut Sunday

February 10, 2011 | by gweiswasser

3net LogoThe future of television just got a big step closer.

3net, the joint venture 24/7 3D television network from Sony, Discovery Communications and IMAX, will launch this Sunday, February 13, on DIRECTV in the U.S. It will go live at 8pm ET and will be available to millions of DIRECTV customers across the country. 3net will feature world premieres of new, one-hour 3D original programs – China Revealed and Forgotten Planet, in addition to the 3D world premiere of Into the Deep 3D. Throughout February, the network will roll out an unprecedented number of original 3D series and new program debuts.

Read more about the 3net announcement, and check out a preview below:

Discovery Networks & OWN Take Stage at TCA

January 6, 2011 | by aharris

TCA LogoThis afternoon, Discovery Communications and OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network are presenting several panels to the Television Critics Association (TCA) as a part of the 2011 Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California. The programming coming to our networks is wide-ranging but offers something for every type of curious viewer.

Click on the headlines below to read many of the announcements  made today and follow @DiscoveryComm for updates from TCA!

Discovery Channel

OWN

Animal Planet

Investigation Discovery

Science Channel

Planet Green

And, yesterday at CES 2011 in Las Vegas, Discovery, Sony and IMAX made news, announcing the new 3D network’s name, 3net, and more upcoming programming. What are you most looking forward to?

Ready for 3D? Here’s What You’ll See from Discovery, Sony & IMAX…

October 18, 2010 | by aharris

Today at CTAM, Tom Cosgrove, President and CEO of the Sony-IMAX-Discovery 3D joint venture, announced the first round of programming that U.S. viewers can expect to see when the channel launches next year.

The programming is diverse and entertaining, leveraging original and exclusive content from the three partners. With several new original series, including Abandoned Planet, Africa in 3D, China and Jewels of the World, there is something for curious minds of all ages.

Read more about what other programs you can expect to see and stay tuned to Discovery Blog for the latest on this exciting TV evolution.

New 3D Cannon Challenge Released For iPad And iPhone

September 15, 2010 | by gweiswasser

Visitors to Discovery.com have long enjoyed playing Cannon Challenge online, which uses a Non-Line-of-Site (NLOS) cannon that “represents the future of U.S. artillery”.  iPhone users have been able to test their accuracy and skill with the iPhone version of Cannon Challenge, which became one of the top 10 downloads in 2008. Now, Discovery Communications has re-imagined Cannon Challenge with 3D rendered environments and nine new missions for iPad and iPhone

With the Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) cannon, gamers can take advantage of enhanced features, such as social media connectivity to Apple’s new Game Center to post scores, in-game soundtrack or personally selected music and much more. Keep an an eye out for: 

  • Tank turret rotation for more accurate targeting
  • Player tanks moving or using shields for avoiding incoming fire
  • Intelligent enemies moving and shooting back
  • Power-up rewards including shields, ammunition and more
  • Use of Gyroscope (iPhone 4) or Accelerometer to look throughout environment
  • Stunning graphics optimized for iPhone 4 Retina Display
  • Scoring posted to leaderboards
  • Randomized enemy placement on each play

Check out the trailer: 

Do You Want to See Discovery at SXSW 2011? Get Out the Vote!

August 11, 2010 | by aharris

SXSW 2011 LogoEach year, tens of thousands of tech-savvy and forward-thinking folks converge upon Austin, Texas for South by Southwest (SXSW). Discovery is hoping to have a presence at SXSW 2011′s Interactive strand (March 11-15) — which is where you come in!

While the SXSW Staff and Advisory Board comprise 70% of the selection, the other 30% is up to the general public through the SXSW PanelPicker. Click on the links below to vote for our panels and help us spread the word through Facebook, Twitter and beyond.

Voting closes August 27, so please cast your votes and comment. We’d love to see many of you in Austin (perhaps even with a Discovery star or two)!