Foxtel 3D was an Australian television channel. Owned and operated by Foxtel, it was dedicated to 3D programming until it ceased operations in 2013 due to a lack of available 3D content.
History
The Foxtel 3D channel launched on 1 November 2010,[1] mainly taking sports programming from ESPN/ESPN 3D and FOX Sports. The channel also broadcast documentaries and live music events alongside sports coverage.[2]
On 27 January 2011, the channel aired Despicable Me 3D, the first 3D movie on Australian television.[3]
In July 2013, following the news that ESPN 3D and the BBC were ceasing 3D productions in 2013, Foxtel announced that Foxtel 3D would cease broadcasting on 27 August 2013 due to a lack of available 3D content,[4][5] and also due to a lack of interest.[6]
References
- Georgina Pearson. Foxtel to unveil its 3D channel Mumbrella, 20 September 2010, retrieved 22 September 2023^
- Michael Bodey. Foxtel to dive into 3D with dedicated channel The Australian, News Limited, 20 September 2010, retrieved 22 September 2023^
- Foxtel to air Despicable Me in 3D Throng, 21 January 2011, retrieved 22 September 2023^
- David Knox. Foxtel to close 3D channel TV Tonight, 29 July 2013, retrieved 29 July 2013^
- Closure of 3D channel Foxtel, retrieved 17 September 2023^
- Foxtel ditches 3D due to lack of interest The Age, Fairfax Media, 30 July 2013, retrieved 22 September 2023^