AT&T Uverse drops ESPN 3D

[mike123abc]

AT&T Drops ESPN 3D Channel | Home Media Magazine

AT&T cited the cost of the service and low consumer demand as contributors to the decision, which took effect July 31. It said it remained committed to 3D programming going forward, pending consumer response and related costs.

 

[teachsac]

Well, if they hadn't charged $10 per month to sub, there might have been more interest on AT&T. D* get a hint. Keep it free.

S~

 

[HiDefRev]

Indeed. The ONLY reason I switched from E* to D* was for the 3D channels. I'm sure AT&T will lose a few subs over this deletion, but probably not enough that they will care.

 

[teachsac]

Not the only reason I switched from E* after twelve years.

S~

 

[televisionarchives]

My prediction? The channel won't last.

Sent from the Planet Earth

 

[dfergie]

My prediction? The channel won't last.

Sent from the Planet Earth

Kinda doubtful Directv would add a channel that was wavering given Directvs track record for adding new channels...

 

[televisionarchives]

Kinda doubtful Directv would add a channel that was wavering given Directvs track record for adding new channels...

I stand by my prediction.

 

[dfergie]

All channels will go eventually look at MTV... still called that but.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Well, another concern is it was rumored ESPN may only give ESPN 3D one more year before pulling the plug. It losing a fairly decent sized provider does not help.

 

[iceturkee]

thats what dimhouse does. my argument that directv offered it for free fell on deaf ears as did my argument it should, at least, be available for a promo price.

 

[televisionarchives]

Another reason this channel will fail. When you're watching sports you don't consistently watch the game. Baseball is a good example of that. Putting on the glasses, taking off the glasses to talk to the kids or wife whatever. It's not going to work .

 

[gadgtfreek]

I found it fun, but no way could I watch a whole fball game with it on.

 

[dfergie]

I haven't watched a football game, but as a glasses wearer and at work we are required to wear side shields, the glasses do not bother me in the least... I watched the NBA games (not even a fan) and movies without having to take a break.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Im good for 2.5-3 hours, but we watch fball all day. No way am I wearing those things for that long. I wear safety glasses at work all day, not the same experience for the eyes and nose IMO.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I don't know if this is true or not Someone told me that ESPN 3D on UVERSE had less then 200 subscribers.

If that is true I can see why they pulled it.

 

[gadgtfreek]

Ouch.

 

[Ronnie-]

The glasses is one reason I like the new passive sets. Wearing them for extended periods is not an issue.

I would hate to see this channel go from D*, hopefully it will stick around.

 

[dfergie]

Uverse priced this out of sight... $10 for one channel?

 

[gadgtfreek]

Regardless, an ESPN exec said late in 2010, that the "trial" was not doing well and they were losing a lot of money. They had however planned for 2011 programming.

If it continues to do poorly, which I feel it may, should be interesting. Most of us are die hards with gear and do no represent the masses. And me being a die hard, I became bored with it, regardless of my wifes issues. Ive not missed it one bit, which is sad because I hyped it too.

The problem for ESPN 3D, and other 3D channels is, not one person I know, other than myself, watches 3D in the home. Not one. Im sure this is quite common. Latest chart I saw on the box office take is, 3D is flat. It's got the same share as it did a few years ago, when it was on less screens.

 

[dfergie]

Y'all live in the wrong places, at least for movie goers... with only 3 screens my local theater shows mainly 3D...