Sonic Solutions and DivX Bring Strategic Partnership to Mobile Devices
February 15 2010 - 2:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
Premium Movie Titles Now Playing on a DivX Certified(R) Phone Near
You BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic
Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC) and DivX, Inc. (NASDAQ:DIVX), a leading
digital media company, today announced at Mobile World Congress an
expanded partnership to enable the digital distribution of an
extensive catalogue of premium titles on DivX Certified® mobile
devices. Through the partnership, Sonic and DivX will make it easy
to transfer and playback hit movies on mobile phones.* (Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20081124/DIVXLOGO) Sonic has
established a leadership position in the delivery and management of
premium digital video content through its Roxio CinemaNow(TM)
platform, which is powering digital entertainment delivery for
leading retailers including Best Buy and Blockbuster. The DivX
mobile program includes three of the world's top tier mobile phone
manufacturers such as LG and Samsung, complementing its broader
ecosystem of more than 250 million consumer electronics devices
from major OEMs that playback secure, premium content in the DivX
format. Together, DivX and Roxio CinemaNow can provide mobile
carriers, retailers and OEMs a full solution for the end-to-end
distribution of premium entertainment. For consumers, the
collaboration enables them to easily enjoy entertainment beyond the
PC through virtually any kind of consumer electronics product --
from mobile phones to Blu-ray devices, gaming consoles, digital
televisions and in-car systems. DivX Certified phones are all
tested to guarantee high-quality DivX video playback. DivX
technology produces highly compressed video that requires minimal
storage for the highest quality media experience on a mobile
platform. In fact, a standard definition movie can be compressed
into just 1GB using DivX technology; a size that can easily be
stored on a mobile phone for viewing anytime, anywhere. Users can
also store up to 10 DVD quality movies on their phone with 8GB of
internal memory or a removable card, and watch their collection
anywhere they choose. With high-quality resolution DivX playback,
consumers who own phones with a TV-Out feature can playback video
content from their phone directly on the TV turning their device
into a powerful portable media player. For even higher quality
playback with a home theater-like experience at any resolution,
DivX Mobile Theater takes advantage of improved IC capabilities to
ensure compatible phones support studio requirements for premium
content playback in the DivX format, provide true DVD-like quality,
and offer an improved user experience. "DivX has built a robust
mobile program that makes it simple for consumers to enjoy
high-quality DivX movies on their phones without having to convert
the file in order to watch it," said Kevin Hell, CEO, DivX, Inc.
"The combination of Roxio CinemaNow and DivX will bring instant
access to an unparalleled library of premium content for easy movie
viewing anytime, anywhere." "The Roxio CinemaNow platform enables
retailers and consumer electronics companies to participate in the
entertainment supply chain, add value to product offerings and form
ongoing relationships with customers," said Dave Habiger, President
and CEO, Sonic Solutions. "Together with DivX, we look forward to
broadening our mobile reach and enhancing the digital home
entertainment experience for consumers." About DivX DivX, Inc. is a
leading digital media company that enables consumers to enjoy a
high-quality video experience across any kind of device. DivX
creates, distributes and licenses digital video technologies that
span the "three screens" comprising today's consumer media
environment--the PC, the television and mobile devices. Over 250
million DivX devices have shipped into the market worldwide from
leading consumer electronics manufacturers. DivX also offers
content providers and publishers a complete solution for the
distribution of secure, high-quality digital video content. Driven
by a globally recognized brand and a passionate community of
hundreds of millions of consumers, DivX is simplifying the video
experience to enable the digital home. About Sonic Solutions Sonic
Solutions® (NASDAQ:SNIC) is powering the digital media ecosystem
through its complete range of Hollywood to Home(TM) applications,
services, and technologies. Sonic's Roxio® products enable
consumers to easily manage and enjoy personal digital media content
as well as premium Hollywood entertainment on a broad range of
connected devices. A wide array of leading technology firms,
professionals, 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. Forward Looking Statements This release may contain
forward looking statements that are based upon current
expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market
acceptance of Roxio CinemaNow-powered services. Actual results
could differ materially from those projected in the forward looking
statements as a result of various risks and uncertainties,
including those discussed in Sonic Solutions' annual and quarterly
reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. This
press release should be read in conjunction with Sonic Solutions'
most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other reports
on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain
a more detailed discussion of the Company's business including
risks and uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic
Solutions does not undertake to update any forward looking
statements. Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio,
CinemaNow, and Hollywood to Home, are trademarks or registered
trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or
other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks
of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic
Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing and delivery
schedules are subject to change without notice. Forward-Looking
Statements Statements in this press release that are not strictly
historical in nature constitute "forward-looking statements." Such
statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding
DivX's visibility within the investment community and the
availability of certain DivX enabled products to consumers. Such
forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors which may cause DivX's actual
results to be materially different from historical results or from
any results expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements. These factors include, but are not limited to: the risk
that customer use of DivX technology may not grow as anticipated;
the risk that anticipated market opportunities may not materialize
at expected levels, or at all; the risk that the Company's
activities may not result in the growth of profitable revenue;
risks and uncertainties related to the maintenance and strength of
the DivX brand; risks associated with DivX's ability to penetrate
existing and new markets; risks regarding the effects of
competition; the risk of DivX's dependence on its licensees and
partners; risks related to the effect of intellectual property
rights claims; risks related to DivX's partners' ability to make
certain products available to consumers on specified timelines, or
at all; and other factors discussed in the "Risk Factors" section
of DivX's most recent report filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their
entirety by this cautionary statement. DivX is providing this
information as of the date of this release and does not undertake
any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained
in this release as a result of new information, future events or
otherwise. *Pending final device review by content providers
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http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: DivX, Inc. CONTACT: Tom
Huntington, +1-619-743-9057, , or investors, Karen Fisher,
+1-858-882-6415, , both of DivX, Inc.; or Chris Taylor of Sonic
Solutions, +1-408-367-5231, Web Site: http://www.divx.com/
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