Lauren Aaronson,an editor at Popular Science Magazine, says a new Blu-ray video player has paved the way for 3D TV.

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He says the company traveled to the U.S.to find out if American consumers will dig deep into their pockets for 3D sets.

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The first 3D home entertainment system, according to Panasonic, its manufacturer, was sold to Brad and Ashley Katsuyama in New York for $3,100.

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(Movie Sound) Cameron also pioneered a realistic 3D technology that requires the audience to wear special glasses;

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Already,a new "Alice in Wonderland" in 3D is replacing "Avatar" at movie theaters in the U.S.

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And DIRECTV,which delivers television programs by satellite, announced it will have 3D channels starting in June.

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it will release the 3D version of "Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs" on Blu-ray.

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"Before there was no way in getting that 3D movie into your house and now there is and that's why the sets are coming out now."

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Sports programs and movie channels are expected to drive the push for 3D television.

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And studios are planning to release new 3D movies in the coming months.

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(SPEAKING) It's supposed to be the ultimate home viewing experience, designed to put you in the game or give you the thrill of 3D in a big theater.

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ESPN says it will launch ESPN 3D, the first 3D television network, with 85 live sporting events the first year, starting with the 2010 World Cup in June.

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They once created all the origami models for a 3D animated commercial.

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For the moment,the 3D sets come with one pair of glasses.

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