Sir Howard Stringer brought a few friends to his CES opening day keynote to help promote 3D in the home: Jeffrey Katzenberg and John Lasseter.
Katzenberg introduced a 3D clip from DWA’s upcoming Monsters vs. Aliens, while Lasseter previewed Tokyo Mater, Disney/Pixar’s stereoscopic short based on Cars. Lasseter, who directed the short, also unveiled a clip from Pixar’s upcoming Up (which will be a 3D release although the clip was projected in 2D).
Sir Howard asserted that 3D TV is “a lot closer than you think.”
The presentation included new and future Sony technologies, as well as more guests:
- Tom Hanks: Introduced Sir Howard after a screening of the Angels & Demons trailer. As part of a hilarious opening, Hanks thanked LG for the teleprompter.
- Prototype glasses: Allow users to watch video in any location in portion of the lens but still see outside. 3D capable.
- Cyber-Shot G3: A built-in browser means that users can send photos. Through a collaboration with AT&T, users will have complimentary access to an upload site.
- Flexible OLED: Sir Howard flexed the display while on stage.
- Partnership with MTV: MTV will deliver more than 2000 hours of programming for PlayStation video delivery services.
- New Yankee Stadium: Sony will provide technology including Bravia displays.
- Eco line of TVs: 40% less energy.
- Vaio P: Size of a “business envelope” with an 8-inch LCD screen. Coming soon.
- Additional keynote guests: Usher, Reggie Jackson, Dr. Mehmet Oz