Sony, Discovery and IMAX Announce 3D TV Programs

The 3D joint venture of Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation announced the initial list of native 3D programs that will be featured on their 3D television network in the U.S. when the channel launches in 2011.

Deluxe and Sony Adopt Dualstream 3D MVC Encoder for Blu-ray 3D

Sony Creative Software announced that Deluxe Digital Studios has adopted Sony’s Dualstream 3D MVC encoder for compliant production of Blu-ray 3D titles. Using this software tool, Deluxe will incorporate 3D features into Blu-ray discs for its clients, which include Hollywood’s largest film studios. According to the statement, Sony Pictures Entertainment and its Digital Authoring Center …

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Sony Releases Blu-print 6 and Z Depth Authoring Software

Sony Creative Software, Inc. announced the availability of Blu-print 6, a Blu-ray Disc (BD) authoring application and Z Depth 3D subtitle offset editing application. According to the statement, the upgraded Blu-print 6 application offers a host of new features for production studios that significantly enhances workflow processes, including 3D title authoring in accordance with the …

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Future Shop and Sony Canada Showcase 3D TV

Sony Canada announced that it teamed-up with Future Shop to to showcase its full suite of 3D products at a press conference and product demo session June 9, 2010 in downtown Toronto. According to the statement, on display were the latest Sony 3D BRAVIA TVs and 3D home theatre systems, which showed off two new …

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Sony Begins Rolling Out 3D HDTV and Blu-ray

Sony announced its 3D-capable BRAVIA HDTVs are now available for pre-sale at Sony Style stores and that its new integrated Blu-ray 3D devices will hit retail shelves beginning this July. According to the statement, the company also released a free firmware update that activates Blu-ray 3D capability for previously announced Blu-ray Disc models including the …

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Sony 3D to Hit Europe in June

Sony announced that its 3D TVs and Blu-ray Disc (BD) players will be available in stores throughout Europe in June. According to the statement, Sony has also launched its HX800 series 3D TV and will release four promotional 3D stereoscopic PS3 “game experiences” through the PlayStation Network, available as a free collection to purchasers of …

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