Sonic and Dolby Streamline Dolby TrueHD Production for Blu-ray Disc

NOVATO, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Solutions® (Nasdaq: SNIC) and Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) today announced that Sonic Solutions has integrated Dolby's professional Dolby® TrueHD audio stream editing tools within Scenarist®, Sonic's world-standard authoring system for commercial Blu-ray Disc™ production. Support for Dolby TrueHD audio stream editing within Scenarist significantly streamlines production by eliminating up to 90 percent of the effort that was previously required to include the high-definition codec in blockbuster Blu-ray Disc titles. The result will be Blu-ray Disc titles that not only deliver stunning high-definition video capabilities, but also an amazing audio experience. Sonic included the enhanced Dolby TrueHD authoring capabilities in its version 5.2 of Scenarist released on March 30, 2010.

"Dolby set a standard for motion picture audio quality and continues to be a leader in the entertainment industry," said Rolf Hartley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Premium Content Group, Sonic Solutions. "Integrating Dolby's stream editing into Scenarist brings benefit to our customers by massively reducing time-to-market in producing Blu-ray Disc titles that feature Dolby TrueHD audio."

Dolby TrueHD is lossless audio technology designed for high-definition entertainment. Dolby TrueHD supports up to eight channels (7.1-channel surround) of 24-bit/96 kHz audio, with expandability to accommodate more channels in the future while retaining compatibility with all Dolby TrueHD decoders. Integrating Dolby TrueHD capabilities into Scenarist will help increase production efficiency by turning an otherwise lengthy procedure into a seamless process.

"As a recognized leader in Blu-ray Disc title production, Sonic Solutions is well positioned to help studios offer all the benefits of Dolby TrueHD to movie lovers worldwide," said Brian Link, Vice President, Business Development, Dolby Laboratories. "Because Sonic Scenarist includes Dolby TrueHD editing tools, it enables studios to more quickly and easily deliver outstanding lossless audio for Blu-ray Disc titles."

Sonic Scenarist provides a comprehensive, professional authoring solution for the next generation of optical media and the preparation of entertainment for electronic distribution via Roxio CinemaNow™ powered services. Offering maximum playback compatibility and complete interactive title control, Scenarist provides unrivaled authoring power and world-class results.

About Sonic Solutions

Sonic Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC) is powering the digital media ecosystem through its complete range of Hollywood to Home™ applications, services, and technologies. Sonic's Roxio® products enable consumers to easily manage and enjoy personal digital media content and, through Roxio CinemaNow™, access premium Hollywood entertainment on a broad range of connected devices. A wide array of leading technology firms, professionals, businesses, and developers rely on Sonic to bring innovative digital media functionality to next-generation devices and platforms. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. Visit www.dolby.com for more information.

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