Time Warner Cable’s new long term deal with Disney/ABC and ESPN will bring two new sports networks to TMC’s HD channel lineup. ESPN 3D will be added to Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks’ hi-def lineup. And, Spanish language ESPN Deportes HD will also be added to TMC’s larger markets. Full Story
This Labor Day weekend DirecTV will broadcast select US Open tennis matches in 3D on n3D (channel 103) powered by Panasonic. The men’s and women’s third and fourth rounds will air daily in the afternoon from Sept. 4 through Sept. 6, and be available to customers who have a 3D TV system and have received the 3D software upgrade. Full Story
Thursday, Sept. 2 will mark the end of preseason NFL games as well as a broadcasting milestone. The New England Patriots vs. the New York Giants will be broadcast in 3D from New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey. This will be the first time an NFL game is broadcast in 3D, and Verizon customers in local markets will be able to watch the broadcast on channel 834. Of course, a 3D TV and glasses will be required. Full Story
Not a DirecTV subscriber? No matter. This season you’ll be able to purchase the NFL Sunday Ticket purely for online viewing. But, according to USA Today, the service is geared towards would-be DirecTV customers who cannot get satellite service. The article goes on to say that potential customers will have to prove they are unable to get DirecTV in order to purchase the $350 NFL Sunday Ticket online package (for example if they don’t have a clear south-facing view to place the satellite.) Full Story
Disney will offer a free preview of its Disney Family Movies service on Labor Day Weekend from Thursday, September 2 through Monday, September 6. The subscription-based video-on-demand (SVOD) service will show films such as “Pocahontas,” “Muppet Treasure Island,” “A Bug’s Life,” and the Disney-Pixar animated short “Monster Truck Mater” during the preview. Full Story
DirecTV recently launched Fox Soccer Channel HD and promises over 320 exclusive soccer matches this season — including 28 European matches a week starting this month. DirecTV also launched GolTV HD on Aug. 1, and added Fox Soccer Plus matches in high-definition. Full Story
We can’t get enough HD! This fall there are several high-definition channels scheduled to launch in the U.S., including two channels owned by Sony Pictures Television: Sony Movie Channel (previously referred to as Sony Pictures Movies HD) and Fearnet HD (currently available on-demand). Both HD channels are expected to launch Oct. 1, 2010. Full Story
On August 21, Epix will broadcast “Inferno: The Making of The Expendables” — a 90-minute behind-the-scenes documentary about the making of Sylvester Stallone’s latest action film. “I want you to see the guys while they are sweaty and hurting; the confusion, the mayhem, the solidarity and perseverance,” said Stallone. Full Story
On Aug. 25th, Cox Communications will add College Sports HD to its high-definition lineup in Hampton Roads, VA. The HD network will be found on Cox channel 816, and will also be available in standard-definition on channel 216. Full Story
Verizon has announced they will produce and broadcast the first NFL game in 3D for a limited audience who subscribe to FiOS TV. The pre-season game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots (who met up in Superbowl XLII) will broadcast in 3D for FiOS customers in parts of New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Full Story
The 92nd PGA Championship will be produced by Turner Sports and the PGA of America and broadcast in 3D on Time Warner Cable. The production will combine footage from eight 3D cameras strategically placed around the Par 3 holes. The 3D broadcasts will be available for viewing on Thursday, Aug. 12 and Friday, Aug. 13. Full Story
If you hesitated paying $50 last year for the season subscription to NFL’s Red Zone, you’ll be pleased to know this year the channel will be included with NFL SUNDAY TICKET. In addition, DirecTV has promised every game in HD, the Game Mix Channel, and Short Cuts to the season pass. Full Story
Discovery Channel starts Shark Week 2010 on Sunday, Aug. 1 at 9PM ET/PT. The premiere episode “Ultimate Air Jaws” features state-of-the-art filming using an HD camera that shoots 2,000 frames-per-second, enabling extreme slow motion footage of shark action. Discovery says the footage is so detailed “you can literally count every tooth in the shark’s mouth.” Full Story
The Girls Gone Wild “Hottest Girl in America” finale will premiere on Thursday, July 29 in high-definition on HDNet at 10:00 p.m. PT and 1:00 a.m. ET. The show, which premiered May 13, has narrowed down competitors from around the country and one of them will be given the title. 20 finalists have been chosen from 11 states including California, New Mexico, Florida and Louisana. Full Story
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