ESPN sees 3D penetration surpassing DVRs by 2019

For those wondering why ESPN is so eagerly launching a dedicated 3D channel, VP Sean Bratches was on stage at a 3DTV conference in NYC comparing it favorably to the launch of ESPN HD. The HD launch was mostly concentrated on smaller cable providers, while ESPN 3D is kicking off with DirecTV and Comcast, while the network sees 3DTV penetration surpassing DVRs by 2019. Also, there may be a few more 3D produced events than the 85 originally promised for the first year, with a schedule of up to 100 events now. Multichannel News has the rest of the details from the conversation, but we're pretty sure you can tell how serious ESPN is about 3D with one glance at Mr. Bratches' incredible eyebrows.

[nrb Posted May 26th 2010 6:51PM]

Anyone predicting 3D penetration as far out as 2019 is trying to create 3D penetration.

[hnb Posted May 26th 2010 9:07PM]

Let's see how the market goes with 3DTV broadcasts but for sure in 9 years will be a whole different story... Still i'm not moving into this until it's a mature technology with no dependency on proprietary glasses.

[userid Posted May 27th 2010 3:32PM]

3D is junk, all of them are in cahoots to get more money out of our pockets. Not happening here.

[Sgt Cell Posted May 27th 2010 9:00PM]

To hell with 3d, in 2019 I want flying cars and ALL CHANNELS IN HD ON ALL CARRIERS!

[anotherworld Posted May 27th 2010 10:12PM]

I want Porn 3D, so I can have tatas in my face.

[Sgt Cell Posted May 28th 2010 11:22AM]

@anotherworld

You my friend are a visionary, may all your dreams come true!