TELCO TV: ESPN is a big believer in 3D

By Alan Breznick

NEW ORLEANS – Even though 3DTV has hit a bunch of potholes along the way, ESPN doesn’t have any regrets about rolling out its new 3D network in the U.S. last year, well ahead of just about every other major TV programmer. So says Bryan Burns, VP of Strategic Business Planning and Development for the sports programmer. Speaking during a TelcoTV session here last week, Burns said ESPN officials still believe strongly that consumers will welcome 3DTV technology into their homes over the next few years. Making one of the conference’s keynote addresses, Burns harkened back to ESPN's earlier experience...