Santikos, NBA not in negotiations on 3-D telecasts at movie theaters
Publication Date : February 22, 2007
Contrary to a previously published report, San Antonio Spurs fans are unlikely to see games with 3-D technology anytime soon.
Because of inaccurate information provided to the San Antonio Express-News by Santikos Theatres, a story on Page 1A Tuesday overstated the plans for showing San Antonio Spurs games in three-dimensional telecasts at local movie theaters.
Santikos is not in negotiations with the National Basketball Association for the broadcasts, according to representatives of the theater chain and the NBA. The Express-News did not sufficiently look into the nature of Santikos' relationship with the NBA and on Monday was not able to reach any league officials knowledgeable about the 3-D plans.
Russ Bookbinder, an executive vice president with the Spurs, says the team and national broadcasters would have to be involved for this venture to happen, and it likely would not occur this season.
During the NBA's recent All-Star Weekend in Las Vegas, theater owners, distributors and league officials were introduced to the technology of 3-D telecasts at a special screening. A league spokesman said no other 3-D events are scheduled.
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I can't provide the link because it's an archived story from the Express-News, but it was published on Feb. 22, 2007 on A1.