WNET's first 3D series, with DirecTV, premiering this weekend

WNET in New York City and DirecTV are announcing the premiere U.S. broadcast of their "Treasure Houses of Britain in 3D," WNET's first 3D project. The five-part series debuts Saturday (March 26) on DirecTV's n3D channel. Producer-Director is Alastair Layzell of Colonial Pictures, cinematographer is Richard Hall. Executives in charge for WNET are Gillian Rose and Stephen Segaller. Neal Shapiro, WNET president, said in a statement that the "Treasure Houses" 3D series "showcases public media’s continued journey toward the future of television programming, which our viewers have come to expect.”