Sky+ HD gets 3D TV channel, VoD and new HD offerings

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Sky+ HD is getting its own 3D TV channel by 2010, showing movies, entertainment and sports in a whole extra dimension.

The media giant has just announced that following 3D TV trials on Sky+HD earlier in the year, it will soon be offering a whole channel dedicated to varoius 3D offerings. Of course, you’ll need a 3D TV to be able to watch this new content, but it’s a bold statement from the company concerning the viability of the 3D format.

As well as the 3D TV offering, Sky+ HD customers are also promised n increase in HD channels of up to 50 channels, an expansion of Sky Anytime and an all-new “pull” VoD (video on demand) service.

The VoD service is also touted for a 2010 release, and will sit alongside the “push” Anytime content, using the existing Ethernet connection on the back of the box

For more on 3D TV, read our Everything you need to know about 3D TV feature now!

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