DIRECTV Continues 3D Leadership with Exclusive Full-Length 3D Opera and Even More Hollywood Movies in 3D This Spring
DIRECTV Delivers Exclusive U.S. 3D Broadcast of Donizetti's
‘Lucrezia Borgia,' Staged by Acclaimed British Film Director Mike Figgis
This April
In Addition, ‘Tangled 3D,' ‘Tron: Legacy 3D,' and ‘Jackass 3D' Are
Among the Hit Movies that will be Available in 3D On DIRECTV CINEMA™
EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
3D is in full bloom on DIRECTV this spring with a colorful variety of
new programming to choose from, including the exclusive, U.S. broadcast
of the full-length 3D opera, Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia, directed
by acclaimed British filmmaker, Mike Figgis, and several 3D Hollywood
movies — all available on the DIRECTV CINEMA platform. DIRECTV offers
more 3D programming than any other television provider in the country.
Told through the visionary directorial style of Mike Figgis (Leaving
Las Vegas), Lucrezia Borgia, featuring one of opera's most
notorious femme fatales in the title role, tells the tale of murder,
torture and incest as it follows one of history's first crime families.
The dramatic opera, performed by the English National Opera (ENO), stars
soprano Claire Rutter, American tenor Michael Fabiano and is conducted
by Paul Daniel.
Interwoven throughout the opera's interludes will be a series of short
films, directed by Figgis, that present the back story of Lucrezia and
the Borgia family, behind-the-scenes interviews with Figgis and the
cast, as well as Donzetti's original score. The 3D production of Lucrezia
Borgia, a collaboration between Sky Arts and ENO, was filmed live on
Feb. 23, 2011 at the London Coliseum and will be available on DIRECTV
CINEMA beginning this April.
In addition, DIRECTV CINEMA (Ch. 104) is adding a variety of Hollywood
movies in 3D to its lineup, including Piranha 3D (Now Playing),
Jackass 3D (March 8), Tangled 3D (March 29), Tron: Legacy 3D (April 5), for
$6.99 each.
"We are constantly looking for ways to provide our 3D fans with the most
compelling lineup of 3D programming available," said Derek Chang,
executive vice president, Content Strategy and Development, DIRECTV.
"Mike Figgis' unique production of Donizetti's Lucrezia Borgia and
Hollywood hits like Tangled and Tron: Legacy 3D are the perfect
content to showcase 3D technology at its best."
n3D™, powered by Panasonic (Ch. 103), the nation's first 24/7 3D
network, is available at no additional cost to millions of DIRECTV HD
customers. In addition to exclusive 3D coverage of special events such
as the 2010 MLB All-Star Game and the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis
Championship, the n3D channel also gives customers access to exclusive,
original 3D programming such as DIRECTV's award-winning series "Guitar
Center Sessions" and "Guy's Big Bite" in 3D. The 3D programming
available both on n3D and DIRECTV CINEMA are all powered by Panasonic.
DIRECTV also offers 3net and ESPN 3D as part of its 3D programming
platform.
DIRECTV HD customers received a free software upgrade that enables them
to have access to the 3D channels on DIRECTV. DIRECTV HD customers will
need a 3D television set and 3D glasses to view 3D programming on
DIRECTV. For more information on n3D™ powered by Panasonic or DIRECTV
CINEMA™, please visit www.DIRECTV.com/3D
or www.DIRECTV.com/cinema.
About DIRECTV:
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delivering state-of-the-art technology, unmatched programming, the most
comprehensive sports packages available and industry leading customer
service to its more than 28 million customers in the U.S. and Latin
America. In the U.S., DIRECTV offers its 19.2 million customers access
to over 160 HD channels and Dolby-Digital® 5.1
theater-quality sound (when available), access to exclusive sports
programming such as NFL SUNDAY TICKET™, award winning technology like
its DIRECTV® DVR Scheduler and higher customer satisfaction
than the leading cable companies for ten years running. DIRECTV Latin
America, through its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in Brazil,
Mexico, Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia, and other Latin American
countries, leads the pay-TV category in technology, programming and
service, delivering an unrivaled digital television experience to 8.9
million customers. DIRECTV sports and entertainment properties include
three Regional Sports Networks (Northwest, Rocky Mountain and
Pittsburgh) as well as a 65 percent interest in Game Show Network. For
the most up-to-date information on DIRECTV, please call 1-800-DIRECTV or
visit directv.com
DIRECTV
Jade Ekstedt, (310) 964-3429
Source: DIRECTV
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