3net | |
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Launched | February 13, 2011 |
Closed | August 12, 2014 |
Owned by |
Discovery Communications Sony IMAX Corporation |
Picture format | 1080i (3DTV) |
Slogan | A 3D channel by Discovery, Sony and IMAX |
Country | United States |
Broadcast area | Nationwide |
Sister channel(s) |
GSN Sony Movie Channel Cine Sony Television Discovery Networks |
3net was an American 3D television channel that launched on February 13, 2011. It was a joint venture of Discovery Communications, Sony and IMAX Corporation. The partnership was announced in June 2010, and the channel was previewed publicly at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show.
DirecTV carried the channel exclusively since launch.Nintendo's 3DS handheld system frequently provides episodic clips of content from 3net's programs on their Nintendo Video service. On August 12, 2014, 3net ceased broadcasting to all providers and was dropped from the DirecTV channel lineup. According to Realscreen magazine, 3net has now closed down as a channel.
The channel had several original shows as well as theatrical films.