3net
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Programming
Picture format1080i (3DTV)
Ownership
OwnerDiscovery Communications
Sony
IMAX Corporation
Sister channelsGSN
Sony Movie Channel
Cine Sony Television
Discovery Networks
History
LaunchedFebruary 13, 2011; 12 years ago (2011-02-13)
ClosedAugust 12, 2014; 9 years ago (2014-08-12)

3net was an American 3D television channel that launched on February 13, 2011.[1] It was a joint venture between Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX Corporation. The partnership was announced in June 2010,[2] and the channel was previewed publicly at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show.[3]

Carriage

DirecTV carried the channel exclusively since launch.[1] Nintendo's 3DS handheld system frequently provided episodic clips of content from 3net's programs on their Nintendo Video service.[4] On August 12, 2014, 3net ceased broadcasting to all providers and was dropped from the DirecTV channel lineup.[5][6]

Programming

The channel had several original shows as well as theatrical films.[7]

Original shows

Repeats of the 3net series African Wild and Building the Brand are currently airing on the digital broadcast network Quest.

References

  1. ^ a b Sony, Discovery and IMAX to Launch 3net, the 24/7 3D Television Network, in the U.S. February 13, 2011 on DIRECTV Archived September 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine DirecTV Press Release February 10, 2011
  2. ^ "Cosgrove To Head Discovery 3D Network - Programming Veteran To Report To JV Board, Comprising Sony, IMAX, Discovery Officials". Multichannel News. June 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "CES: Discovery, Sony, IMAX Officially Debut '3net'". Multichannel News. January 5, 2011. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  4. ^ "Dreamworks Animation, 3NET, Blue Man Group Provide 3D Videos for Nintendo 3DS". Nintendo. Archived from the original on January 22, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  5. ^ "3net No Longer Broadcasting". DBSTalk Community.
  6. ^ Ritchie, Kevin (2014-09-25). "Discovery, Sony, Imax quietly shutter 3D channel 3net". Realscreen. Brunico Communications. Archived from the original on 29 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Introducing 3net -- The 3D Joint Venture of Sony, Discovery Communications and IMAX Officially Announces Network Brand". Discovery Communications. January 5, 2011. Archived from the original on May 19, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  8. ^ Arrant, Chris (April 28, 2011). "3net Picks Up Tiny Island's 3D series "Dream Defenders" For U.S. Broadcasting". CartoonBrew.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2012.

External links

Official website at the Wayback Machine (archived 6 January 2012)


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