日本富士电视网络集团宣布将于明年1月起在该集团旗下一个卫星电视频道播出首部3D版电视连续剧《东京管控》（Tokyo Control）。

Japan's first 3-D television series -- an airport drama called "Tokyo Control" -- will air from January on a satellite television channel, Fuji Television Network Inc. said.

Sky Perfect JSAT Corp. will broadcast the 10-episode drama about Tokyo's air traffic control centre, said Fuji Television, which produces the drama.

"3-D will give us a more vigorous（有力的） and realistic impact," said actress Ayako Kawahara, who plays the main role. "I think (viewers) can feel like they are actually in there."

Three-dimensional technology has become increasingly mainstream¹ with Japanese electronics makers² releasing 3-D television sets, riding on the popularity of Hollywood blockbusters such as "Avatar".

Fuji will also launch a new midnight Sunday 3D slot on its broadcast satellite BS Fuji channel that will feature sports, documentaries（纪录片） and music programs. It will begin with three specials on Jan. 1, 2 and 3, and then commence（开始，着手） regular broadcasts from Jan. 9.

The series will be titled 3D*3D – pronounced sande sande – a play on the Japanese word for three (san) and the English word Sunday.

Sony is partnering with Fuji, Japan’s biggest network, to produce the 3D for both series.