Comcast Unveils Xfinity 3D Channel

PHILADELPHIA: Set to make its official debut this weekend, Comcast’s Xfinity 3D is a new 24-hour service that will provide customers with concerts, sporting events, more than a dozen movies and original programming all in 3D.

This is Comcast’s latest effort in the 3D space, after having brought customers HBO 3D and 3D programming from sports events such as The Masters Golf Tournament, 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-finals and finals, NASCAR’s Coke Zero 400, basketball’s Old Spice Classic and college football games, along with hit movies, including Bolt, Clash of the Titans, Despicable Me, Chicken Little, The Last Airbender and others.

The new Xfinity 3D service launches this weekend with the 2011 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic and a concert by Kings of Leon in 3D.

“Whether it is a concert, sporting event or movie, Xfinity 3D brings the best seats in the house right to customers’ living rooms,” said Marcien Jenckes, the senior VP and general manager of video services for Comcast. “As the leader in 3D, we will continue to bring our customers the best 3D content available today.”