Warner Home Video has announced that it will release 3D Blu-ray versions of the IMAX documentaries
Under the Sea,
Space Station and
Deep Sea. However, all three will be bundled with select Blu-ray 3D players, 3DTVs and 3D projectors, under a new partnership between Warner and two consumer electronics manufacturers: LG and Sony.
Those in the US or Canada who buy an LG
BX580 or
BX585 3D Blu-ray player during this year will be eligible to receive
Under the Sea 3D via mail-in coupon. Visit the LG
promo page for full details.
In turn, buyers of any Sony Blu-ray 3D player, 3D TV or set of 3D glasses will be eligible to receive
Deep Sea 3D via mail-in coupon.
In various territories in Europe, Asia, South America and Central America, consumers who purchase any LG Blu-ray 3D Player, Blu-ray 3D Home Theater, 3D Projector or 3D TV will be able to receive
Space Station 3D via mail-in coupon or inside the player box (depending on the product and territory).
Under the Sea and
Space Station will be playable both on 3D and 2D players.
Deep Sea will allow 3D playback only.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with LG and Sony in support of their Blu-ray 3D hardware launches while also seeding the market with a more diverse selection of Blu-ray 3D titles for consumers to enjoy," said Dorinda Marticorena, Senior Vice President, Worldwide Marketing and High Definition. "IMAX is simply the best in 3D and these visually stunning titles are perfect for consumers who want to take full advantage of and show off their new Blu-ray 3D home theater systems."