3net

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3net
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Programming
Picture format 1080i (3DTV)
Ownership
Owner Discovery Communications
Sony
IMAX Corporation
Sister channels GSN
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]

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Carriage

DirecTV carried the channel exclusively since launch. [1] Nintendo's 3DS handheld system frequently provided episodic clips of content from 3net's programs on their Nintendo Video service. [4] On August 12, 2014, 3net ceased broadcasting to all providers and was dropped from the DirecTV channel lineup. [5] [6]

Programming

The channel had several original shows as well as theatrical films. [7]

Original shows

Repeats of the 3net series African Wild and Building the Brand are currently airing on the digital broadcast network Quest albeit not in 3D.

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