Dolby Laboratories and Amazon Announce Availability of Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range on Amazon Video

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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, Amazons 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.

Were 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 Connellys 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. DLB-G

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