Nat Geo Unveils 3D Programming Block in Turkey

ISTANBUL: National Geographic Channel Turkey is launching a 3D block this month, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics.

The programming lineup includes Blowdown 3D, Jewels of the Earth 3D, Deep Sea 3D, Under the Sea 3D, China 3D, Meerkats 3D and The Eye 3D. The block will air weekdays at 10:40 p.m. and Sundays at 7:45 p.m.

"We are extremely delighted with the association between National Geographic Channel and Samsung Electronics for making possible the first launch of 3D TV content in Turkey," said Adam Theiler, the managing director for Fox International Channels Southeast Europe. "National Geographic has always supported technical innovations to better tell the world’s stories, from color and underwater photography to pioneering documentaries and now to a new revolution with 3D. We are proud to have a partner with the same commitment to quality and innovation."

"Consumers are constantly in search of mind-blowing innovations that convert ordinary moments into special ones, making their TV experiences more enriching," said Sung Yong Hong, president of Samsung Electronics Turkey. "Viewers feel they are facing a new world on Samsung Smart TV. This is even more unique when they turn on National Geographic Channel in 3D, something possible thanks to the collaboration between our company and National Geographic Channel. This is a combination of NGC’s amazing content and Samsung’s unique 3D technology, an application that will very soon have another implementation in the Samsung Smart TV with the possibility of downloading the application of NGC content exclusively."