3net

3net
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Programming
Picture format1080i (3DTV)
Ownership
OwnerDiscovery Communications
Sony
IMAX Corporation
Sister channelsGSN
Sony Movie Channel
Cine Sony Television
Discovery Networks
History
LaunchedFebruary 13, 2011; 13 years ago (2011-02-13)
ClosedAugust 12, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-08-12)

3net was an American 3D television channel that launched on February 13, 2011.[1] It was a joint venture between Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX Corporation. The partnership was announced in June 2010,[2] and the channel was previewed publicly at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show.[3]

  1. ^ Sony, Discovery and IMAX to Launch 3net, the 24/7 3D Television Network, in the U.S. February 13, 2011 on DIRECTV Archived September 18, 2018, at the Wayback Machine DirecTV Press Release February 10, 2011
  2. ^ "Cosgrove To Head Discovery 3D Network - Programming Veteran To Report To JV Board, Comprising Sony, IMAX, Discovery Officials". Multichannel News. June 8, 2010. Archived from the original on April 14, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2014.
  3. ^ "CES: Discovery, Sony, IMAX Officially Debut '3net'". Multichannel News. January 5, 2011. Archived from the original on January 10, 2011. Retrieved September 25, 2014.