Sky 3D channel: line-up revealed

Sky has unveiled just what you can expect from its 3D channel this autumn, which is gearing up for a full 1 October launch.The programme announcement comes on the same day that Virgin Media announced the launch of its on-demand 3D service, proving that rivalry between the two factions is still pretty high.The content announced is a range of sports, movies and documentaries and includes big-name films such as Alice In Wonderland and Monsters Vs Aliens.The live events will be the biggest draw for many, though, so it's good to see that Manchester City vs Arsenal (Sunday 24 October) and Liverpool vs Chelsea (Sunday 7 November) are both in the channel line-up.The full list of content is as follows: SportRyder Cup [1-3 October]Live Barclays Premier League matches in October and November including: the Manchester, Merseyside and north London derbies, plus Manchester City vs Arsenal [Sunday 24 October] and Liverpool vs Chelsea [Sunday 7 November]Rugby Union's Autumn InternationalsThe World heavyweight title fight between David Haye and Audley HarrisonEuro 2012 qualifiers [starting with Scotland V Spain, 12 October]MoviesIce Age: Dawn of The Dinosaurs [from launch weekend]Monsters vs AliensCoralineAlice In WonderlandBoltFly Me To The MoonCloudy with A Chance Of MeatballsMy Bloody ValentineToy Story 1 and 2Toy Story 3 [box office]StreetDance UK[box office]Garfield's Pet Force [box office]Step Up 3 [box office]A Christmas Carol [box office]Documentaries, musicThe Prince's Trust Rock GalaFlying Monsters 3DDance, Dance, Dance3D MeerkatsBugs!7 Wonders of the Solar SystemTreasure Houses of BritainSpeaking about the launch of the Sky 3D channel, John Cassy, Sky 3D's channel director, said: "Sky 3D will totally change the way entertainment is viewed in homes across the country. We see 3D as 'Event TV', an opportunity for people to share an incredible visual experience in their home."The launch of the channel is the just the beginning, 3D has arrived and will change TV forever."The official UK release date for Sky 3D is 1 October. As this is the initial line-up, there will bound to more programmes announced in due course.Related StoriesReview: LG 47LE8900Review: Sony Bravia KDL-60LX903Review: Ferguson F101HDSatCulture secretary looks to YouView as local news saviourBose launches innovative VisionWave TVCooking