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3DTV market statistics

Let’s begin with some key market statistics relating to the TVs. At present there are some 3.5 million 3DTVs in use in homes across Europe. By the time of next year’s Olympics, this is expected to have risen to more than 10 million.

Worldwide there are some 25 million 3D TVs in use currently and this is set to double by the time of next year’s Olympic Games opening ceremony. It will not just be in the USA and Europe that people enjoy this experience – 3D TV demand is growing throughout the world, with China being one of the fastest-growing markets. ….

The global expansion in 3D broadcast activity has taken place on an almost unprecedented scale. In June 2010, 20 broadcasters around the world had commenced some form of 3D broadcast activity. This included Sky in the UK, Studio Canal in France, DirecTV, ESPN and Discovery in the USA and both Sky Perfect and Jcom in Japan.

By August 2011, just 14 months later, 60 companies have an involvement in 3D broadcasting, with countries such as Brazil, Slovakia, Russia, Estonia and a number of Middle Eastern countries being added to the list.  …

Hollywood is also showing a growing commitment, expanding the number of new-release movies shot in 3D, as well as re-visiting its catalogue and converting some of its past 2D successes ready for 3D exploitation. Of the theatrical new-release slate, some 44 titles will be shot in 3D this year compared with 15 in 2009.  …

See the full story here: http://3droundabout.com/2011/09/4969/by-the-numbers-let’s-get-real-3dtv-is-advancing.html