ACMA has contradicted Nine Network’s claim that it will broadcast the NRL grand final in 3D. They say that no trial licence to broadcast the event has been issued. The matter is now subject to negotiations.
“The report was due within 30 days of the expiry of the licence (18 August) but has not been received.”
“The ACMA has indicated to Nine that no further trial licences will be issued before the report is received and considered,” concluded the statement.
Yesterday Nine’s chief executive, David Gyngell, said, “Nine is thrilled to once again bring rugby league fans the most technologically advanced way to watch their game.”
David Gallop, the sporting code’s chief executive, said, “The speed, skill and excitement of the Telstra Premiership Grand Final has 3.6 million viewers around the country watching every moment and the chance to see it in 3D keeps rugby league and Channel Nine at the forefront of sports broadcasting.”
