Canal Plus Aims to Launch 3D Channel this Year

French pay TV operator Canal Plus plans to launch a 3D channel by the end of the year. Canal Plus's deputy general director for technology, Joseph Guegan, told "Ecran Total" magazine that the company expects to resolve the remaining technical problems during the first half of the year and intends to launch a dedicated 3D channel for Christmas. The channel will carry sports events and films. No pricing information was revealed. Viewers will have to purchase a 3D TV set from manufacturers such as Panasonic, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba.

Source: Sports Techy