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3net Studios unveils production slate
MUMBAI: On the heels of launching 3net Studios, the Sony – Discovery – Imax joint venture has revealed an initial slate of original 3D and 4K TV series and specials to be produced under its newly formed production arm.
The announcement, made by 3net President/CEO Tom Cosgrove, looks to break new ground for television, representing several global firsts in 3D and 4K programming.
3net Studios‘ lineup includes live-action and animated projects such as ‘Space’, the first series to be produced in what the company calls TotalD (native 3D 4K, 2D 4K, 3D 2K and both 3D/2D HD formats), as well as ‘Marksmen’, the world‘s first 3D motion comic series for television. Additional 3D projects include the documentary series ‘Frozen In Time’: Our History In 3D’; the live-action special ‘Wingsuit Warrior: Jeb Corliss Vs. The World’ and the travelogue series ‘Daydream’.
Cosgrove said, “This announcement marks an important first step in our ongoing mission to meet the increasing global demand for high-quality, original 3D and 4K television content head on. We‘re proud of the diverse initial slate of live-action and animated series we have created and look forward to expanding it as 3net Studios finalises its full 2013 development schedule.”
From the Big Bang to the present and forward into the future, ‘Space’ looks to give a vision of the birth, evolution and end of the phenomena that make up the universe as never seen before. Billed as the world‘s first native 4K project for television, the series employs lyrical and deeply stereoscopic 3D and Ultra HD shots to immerse the viewer within space itself as concepts are presented with relatable visual storytelling.
What‘s the view like from inside a nebula, or a comet‘s tail? What does traveling at the speed of light really look like, and just how hot is the planet Mercury? Each hour long episode of this three-part series in addition to answering these questions will also offer viewers an unprecedented opportunity to experience the answers through the use of breakthrough 3D and 4K production techniques.
‘Marksmen’ a 3D stop-motion graphic novel series, takes viewers into a post-apocalyptic wasteland – following the government collapse, a civil war erupts between two cities as they fight for control of the world‘s scarce remaining resources. Rebuilt by a group of top scientists and protected by the Navy Seals stationed at the Coronado Navel Base, “New San Diego” is a technological utopia that lives in peace and must defend itself against the oil-hungry and war driven,
“Lone Star.” This half-hour, four-part series follows Drake McCoy and his band of high-tech soldiers, the “Marksmen,” on their heroic quest to protect “New San Diego” from total annihilation.
‘Frozen In Time: Our History In 3D’ is a three-part, hour-long 3D series that takes an immersive look at history‘s most monumental milestones – from World War II to the Industrial Revolution and the migration to the American West.
‘Daydrem’ offers viewers an immersive look at the earth and mankind‘s most spectacular creations. Each episode takes viewers on a 3D ‘travel adventure’ to a destination, offering a visual escape as the day passes in each location.
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With 57 per cent single new users, Ashley Madison rebrands as discreet dating platform
Platform says majority of new members now identify as single
INDIA: Ashley Madison is shedding the “married-dating” label that defined it for two decades, repositioning itself as a platform for discreet dating in what it calls the post-social media age.
The rebrand, unveiled in India on 27 February, 2026, marks a structural shift in business model and identity. Once synonymous with married dating, the company now describes itself as the “premier destination for discreet dating” under a new tagline: Where Desire Meets Discretion.
The pivot is data-driven. Internal figures show that 57 per cent of global sign-ups between 1 January and 31 December, 2025 identified as single: a notable departure from the platform’s married core. The company argues that its community has already evolved beyond its original positioning.
“In an age where our lives have been constantly put on public display, privacy has become the new luxury,” said Ashley Madison chief strategy officer Paul Keable. He framed the platform’s offering as “ethical discretion” for singles, separated, divorced and non-monogamous users seeking private connections.
The shift also taps into wider digital fatigue. A global survey conducted by YouGov for Ashley Madison, covering 13,071 adults across Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, India, Italy, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US, found mounting discomfort with hyper-public online lives.
Among dating app users, 30 per cent cited constant swiping and messaging as a source of fatigue, while 24 per cent pointed to pressure to curate public-facing profiles and early personal disclosure. Some 27 per cent said fears of screenshots or information being shared contributed to exhaustion; an equal share cited unwanted attention.
The retreat from oversharing appears broader. According to the survey, 46 per cent of adults actively try to keep most aspects of their life private online. Only 8 per cent feel comfortable sharing most aspects publicly, while 35 per cent say they are becoming more selective about what they disclose.
Ashley Madison is betting that this cultural recalibration towards controlled visibility can be monetised. By doubling down on privacy infrastructure and reframing itself around discretion rather than infidelity, the company is attempting to convert reputational baggage into a premium proposition.
