HISTORY and Sky 3D have partnered to produce a Trevor McDonald fronted series that explores royal traditions

For a joint Sky 3D/Sky Atlantic commission, Pioneer Productions are currently producing a Ben Fogle fronted series about extreme weather called Storm City.

Briefly talking to 3D Focus, Head of Sky 3D John Cassy has said the UK’s only 3D channel will feature more ambitious shows for larger audiences.

Over the next few weeks, Sky 3D will be premiering several new 3D programmes including the 2011 Prince’s Trust Rock Gala 3D.

Sky 3D has presented its latest Attenborough backed 3D documentary, The Bachelor King 3D, whilst defending its use of different penguins post Frozen Planet row.

From December 3rd, Sky 3D viewers will get the chance to enter forgotten worlds with the new series Forgotten Planet 3D, produced in association with Discovery.

Global Media Consult’s managing partner Torsten Hoffmann, reflects on the direction 3D content is going in after MIPCOM 2011.

Exclusive MIPCOM interview with Head of Sky 3D John Cassy

For the first time, Sky 3D subscribing equestrian enthusiasts will be able to enjoy highlights from the National Show Jumping Championships in 3D.

After the huge success of Meerkat Manor, National Geographic Channels have produced a 3D version for Sky 3D – Meerkats 3D

Atlantic Productions has formalised a relationship with Sky to create more 3D content. Sky also confirms 3D output deals with Disney, Discovery and MTV.

Sky TV has launched Sky 3D channels in other countries, each with a local flavour. This 3D profile looks at the Sky 3D channel in Germany.

In Sky 3D’s latest commission, lifetime 3D enthusiast & ex-Queen guitarist Brian May charters 3D from Victorian 3D to digital 3D in a fun doc full of firsts.

Sky 3D & 3net are being very closely monitored by the 3D industry. Their success could determine the success of 3D TV in general. So how do they differ?

Chris Johns, Chief Engineer of Sky, says that 3D will become the prime way of viewing TV & reveals plans to introduce full HD on Sky 3D in the next few years.