OREANDA-NEWS. June 28, 2016.
Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Amazon (NYSE:AMZN) today
announced that the second season of the hit Amazon
® Original
Series
Bosch and a slate of blockbuster films are now available
in Dolby Vision™
High Dynamic Range (HDR) on Amazon Video.
U.S.
customers can now watch titles available in Dolby Vision via the Amazon
Video app on compatible Dolby Vision enabled smart TVs. Amazon Video
joins a growing number of streaming service providers that currently
support Dolby Vision.
Dolby Vision content from Amazon Video available to Dolby Vision enabled LG OLED and LG Super UHD TV Customers (Photo: Business Wire)
Dolby
Vision combines two powerful capabilities—high dynamic range and
wide color gamut— resulting in astonishing images that, compared to
standard pictures, deliver brighter highlights, more light-to-dark
contrast, and colors never before seen on TV.
"The Dolby Vision ecosystem is garnering momentum, affirming that the
best way to enjoy stunning content with expanded dynamic range and
ultra-vivid colors is with Dolby Vision," said
Curt Behlmer, SVP,
Content Solutions and Industry Relations, Dolby Laboratories. "With the
increased number of Dolby Vision enabled TVs now in market, Amazon's
commitment to deliver Dolby Vision content to consumers marks another
leap forward in providing viewers around the world with access to
exceptional movies and original content that come to life on screen."
"We're thrilled that starting today customers have access to titles,
including our binge-worthy Amazon Original Series, in Dolby Vision HDR,"
stated
Jim Freeman, Vice President of Amazon Video. "Today is just the
beginning. We will continue to expand our selection, adding more movies
and TV series for our customers to watch and enjoy in the premium
picture quality of HDR."
The first Dolby Vision titles that are available today on Amazon Video
include the second season of the Amazon Original Series Bosch—the
hour long drama based on Michael Connelly's internationally best-selling
Harry Bosch book series. Amazon Prime® members can watch Bosch
in Dolby Vision at no additional cost to their membership. In addition,
Hollywood favorites from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: The Smurfs
2, After Earth, Men in Black 3, Hancock, Salt,
Pineapple Express, Fury, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Chappie and Elysium
are available to purchase in Dolby Vision for all customers on Amazon
Video.
From content creation to distribution and playback, Dolby Vision has
support as an end-to-end solution from A-list Hollywood directors,
executives at major studios, OTT service providers, TV manufacturers,
and operators worldwide.
About Dolby Vision
Dolby Vision transforms your TV experience with dramatic
imaging—incredible brightness, contrast, and color that bring
entertainment to life before your eyes via OTT online streaming,
broadcast, and gaming applications.
About Dolby Laboratories
Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) creates audio, video, and voice
technologies that transform entertainment and communications in mobile
devices, at the cinema, at home, and at work. For more than 50 years,
sight and sound experiences have become more vibrant, clear, and
powerful in Dolby. For more information, please visit www.dolby.com.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Dolby Vison is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Amazon
and Amazon Prime are registered trademarks of Amazon Technologies, Inc.
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