On Tuesday, March 23, the Associated Press released an internationally-distributed story entitled “CatholicTV Rolls Out Shows in 3-D to Attract Youth”. The story has been picked all around the U.S. including at the New York Times, The Washington Post and over 50 other media outlets. The story has also been picked up around the globe including at the New Zealand Herald, News 24 South Africa, CBC in Canada and many others.
Link to the story via the New York Times and Associated Press websites. Below is a press release about the 3-D initiative:
World's First Catholic Television Station, CatholicTV Becomes First Catholic Television Network to Offer 3-D Programming
On Tuesday, March 23, the CatholicTV Network announced a special 3-D version of its monthly magazine (April edition) along with special 3-D episodes of several popular CatholicTV shows. The announcement was made during the live talk show This is the Day.
The April edition of CatholicTV’s monthly magazine will include a pair of 3-D glasses to allow subscribers to view the magazine in 3-D and also to view the 3-D programming offered only at CatholicTV.com. CatholicTV currently has over 1,300 videos on its website. Many of these videos are full-length CatholicTV programs and are viewable in full-screen on any computer. CatholicTV is also considering broadcasting a 3-D episode on television and may broadcast a special episode in order to gauge the demand for 3-D broadcast programming.
The idea originally came from CatholicTV’s Director Father Robert Reed, who thought it would be a good idea to embrace unique technologies in order to spread the Gospel. CatholicTV.com has special 3-D episodes of the following shows at CatholicTV.com. These episodes can be easily accessed at http://www.3DCatholicTV.com.
- We've Got to Talk - Father Dan O'Connell preaches in front of a blue screen with unusual backgrounds. He was once filmed with a super hero costume in front of a blue screen of the city.
- House+Home - Reality-style show which takes viewers into Catholic homes, showing how Catholic families live their faith.
- WOW: The CatholicTV Challenge - Catholic game show with 3rd grade contestants answering questions on Scripture and the catechism.
- Going My Way - A modern version of the Merv Griffin Show. Father Chris Hickey and Father Paul Rouse share their musical talents along with guest priests.
- This is the Day - CatholicTV’s signature talk show which has featured Johnny Pesky, Mike Lowell, Sister Helen Prejean (Dead Man Walking). The show includes Catholic News and guest appearances.
- Blink - Everyday Catholics throughout the country share their faith in short video segments on a variety of topics.
- The Rosary from Rome, Italy - Video footage of Father Reed praying the Rosary in Saint Peter's Square.
- Catholic Destinations - Senior Producer Kevin Nelson hosts this Catholic travel show which takes viewers to interesting places of significance to the Catholic Faith. Filmed all over the U.S. and around the world.
- The Rosary From Washington, D.C. - Video footage of Father Reed praying the Rosary in the nation's capital, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
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CONTACT: Chris Pham, Public Relations Coordinator, CatholicTV, 617.923.0220