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Content Theater sessions to explore ‘Alice,’ ESPN in 3-D

The sessions will offer insight into 3-D entertainment from the filmmakers of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" and executives from ESPN's upcoming stereoscopic 3-D network.

Author:: TVTechnology
Publish date:: Mar 23, 2010

Two Content Theater sessions during the 2010 NAB Show will feature behind-the-scenes details on the advancements in 3-D entertainment from the filmmakers of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland" and executives from ESPN's upcoming stereoscopic 3-D network.

"'Alice in Wonderland': Turning Fantasy into Motion Picture Reality" will feature a line-up of industry leaders including Art Repola, executive VP of visual effects and production for The Walt Disney Studios; Ken Ralston, multi-Academy Award-winning visual effects supervisor for the film; Corey Turner, stereographer for the film; and Tom Peitzman, co-producer/visual effects producer for the film.

"ESPN: Scoring a Field Goal in S3D Sports" will feature a panel of executives including Anthony Bailey, VP of emerging technologies for ESPN; Phil Orlins, coordinating producer of the ESPN X Games; Vince Pace, cinematographer and CEO of PACE; and Bob Toms, VP of production enhancements and interactive TV at ESPN.

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3DTV in the living room likely will dominate the buzz at the NAB Show.

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The Content Theater will be located in N109 in the North Hall.

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