CALGARY and TORONTO – Shaw Communications and Corus Entertainment are teaming up to provide the largest offering of 3D TV in Canada, coming this summer.
Shaw’s video-on-demand and Corus’ Movie Central will roll out a range of on-going 3D content ranging from box office feature films, family programming and sports to concert events and specials.
"We are convinced that 3D is the next big breakthrough for enhancing the in-home entertainment experience, and we are committed to developing the content and advancing the technology to support this," said Jim Shaw, CEO and vice chair, in the press release. "With the recent success of 3D theatrical films at the box office and with an expanding lineup of live action and animated 3D content in the works, there is clearly a growing excitement and appetite for 3D entertainment and Shaw is at the forefront of this innovation."
Shaw will provide free 3D glasses to all its subscribers.
