AT&T announced the addition of six new 3D IMAX Theatre films to the AT&T U-verse TV 3D Technology Package.
According to the statement, U-verse TV 3D subscribers can now view Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia, Dinosaurs Alive, Wild Ocean and Mummies in 3D at no extra charge. AT&T also plans to add the Bugs and Adventures in Animation films in early October.
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Unedited press release follows:
AT&T U-verse TV Adds Six Free 3D IMAX Theatre Films to 3D Technology Package
DALLAS, Sept. 15 — This fall, AT&T is bringing more 3D content to U-verse® TV screens.
AT&T* today announced the addition of six new 3D IMAX Theatre films to the AT&T U-verse TV 3D Technology Package. U-verse TV 3D subscribers can now enjoy “Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia,” “Dinosaurs Alive,” “Wild Ocean” and “Mummies” in stunning 3D at no extra charge. AT&T will also add the “Bugs” and “Adventures in Animation” films in early October.
For new 3D TV owners who want to see what the 3D experience is all about, AT&T has made “Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia” available to every U-verse TV customer at no extra charge. You can find the films in the U-verse On Demand library under 3D in the “Featured” folder.
The U-verse 3D Technology Package also includes ESPN 3D, which will telecast a featured college football game almost every week and the 2011 BCS National Championship Game in 3D this football season. The ESPN 3D channel is available on channel 1610 to U-verse TV customers (with the U100 package or above and HD service). Customers can instantly upgrade to the 3D Technology Package for $10 per month through the new Account Manager app, rolling out on a market-by-market basis on channel 9910.
3D programming is supported on all customers’ existing U-verse DVRs and receivers, without any additional set up or U-verse equipment upgrades. Customers will also need a 3D-ready TV set and 3D glasses.
AT&T offers thousands of On Demand movies and TV shows in the U-verse TV On Demand library and on U-verse Online, an entertainment web site that lets you watch streaming TV shows, movies and video clips on your PC.
AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one of the most dynamic and feature-rich services available today. For additional information on AT&T U-verse — or to find out if it’s available in your area — visit www.att.com/u-verse.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
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Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to www.att.com/u-verse to see if you qualify. AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies. HD Service: Access to HD service requires $10/mo and HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo. 3D: The 3-D Technology Fee requires U100 or above and the HD Technology Fee. Members must also have a 3D-ready HDTV and associated glasses in order to view the programming in 3D.