‘TV’ Archives
Social media gets more viewers watching live TV says Deloitte
The television schedule is still the most important driver for viewers, according to Deloitte’s annual TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) Predictions. 95% of all programmes watched this year will either be live or within 24 hours of the original broadcast [Read More]
J.J. Abrams’ Alcatraz To Feature Ford Sponsored Interactive Games
By now, if you’re a fan of that other show involving J. J. Abrams, Jorge Garcia, and an Island, you’ve probably seen the pilot for Alcatraz, Abram’s new history-bending, multiple time-line, island based, thriller-mystery. As you may know, Ford is deeply [Read More]
James Cameron King of 3D world adds depth to his new push for television revolution
HE SMASHED box-office records with Titanic and Avatar. Now Hollywood director James Cameron has opened an Australian office to encourage more 3D movies and TV shows, including live sports broadcasts. And having executive produced an Australian movie in the format, the [Read More]
Kids are digitally savvy consumers with $1.5 billion to spend says Cartoon Network survey
Kids aged four to 14 are now a cashed-up and digitally savvy consumer group with $1.5 billion to spend on enjoying themselves every year, a new survey has found. Children are also watching nearly two and a half hours of television a day, the New Generations 2011 survey, [Read More]
Here to stay or over – what do you think is the future of 3D TV?
Consumer response to 3D TVs has been tepid thus far, and industry observers point to a number of likely explanations, including the dearth of 3D programming and an aversion to those clunky 3D glasses. And for those of us who don’t mind wearing 3D specs, there’s also [Read More]
Is ESPN giving up on its 3D channel
A little more than a year ago, ESPN debuted its 3D network to great fanfare. The 24-hour channel was supposed to revolutionize the television industry. Or at least lead the wayThe Worldwide Leader already tiring of 3D? The New York Post believes so. “The next big [Read More]
Will Apple’s new TV replace your big screen HD model?
Apple is almost certainly making a TV, but it’s probably not aiming to replace the big screen in your living room. Instead, the company will likely start with a product aimed at being your second (or third) television. Venture Beat [Read More]
17% of homes to have 3D TV by 201
Nearly 17 per cent of homes will have a 3D ready television by 2016, although only a third of those homes will actually be using them to access 3D content, according to the latest predictions from Informa. … “Public reaction has been mixed – due to both a lack of [Read More]
3net launches 3D TV just for kids
3net is aiming to excite children about the 3D format with a kid-friendly programming block. The “3net Three Dee Kids” Saturday and Sunday lineup will premiere on Oct. 1 with programming including new animated 3D series Bolts & Blip and Dream Defenders. In [Read More]
New survey shows 3D TV owners make viewing a special family affair
A survey carried out recently indicates that most of the 3D TV owning early adopters view 3D content at least once a week while what is most interesting is that the number of people who watch it almost every day is not so small either. Most of the people prefer to view 3D [Read More]
