LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics
USA today announced an expansive
lineup of new content partners for the company's new webOS 2.0
Smart TV platform at the 2015 International CES®. These
new alliances – with leading content and technology providers
GoPro, DIRECTV, Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, HSN, SHOWTIME, Drama
Fever and iHeartRadio – will offer online access to more streaming
content and 4K viewing options than ever before to millions of LG
Smart TV owners.*
![LG Electronics USA today announced an expansive lineup of new content partners for the company's new webOS 2.0 Smart TV platform at the 2015 International CES(R). One of the most noteworthy new content partnerships is the TV collaboration between LG Electronics USA and GoPro, which will bring some of today's most engaging content to LG Smart TVs. LG Electronics USA today announced an expansive lineup of new content partners for the company's new webOS 2.0 Smart TV platform at the 2015 International CES(R). One of the most noteworthy new content partnerships is the TV collaboration between LG Electronics USA and GoPro, which will bring some of today's most engaging content to LG Smart TVs.](http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnvar/20150105/166865)
One of the most noteworthy new content partnerships is the TV
collaboration between LG Electronics USA and GoPro, which will bring some of
today's most engaging content to LG Smart TVs. With the exclusive
new GoPro Channel app, available exclusively to LG webOS Smart TVs,
owners can stream GoPro videos on-demand today, including stunning
content shot on the HERO4 Black, the most advanced GoPro camera
ever. Access to 4K content is anticipated in future updates to the
Channel.** The alliance capitalizes on LG's award-winning
webOS Smart TV technology available on 2015 and 2014 4K OLED TVs,
4K ULTRA HD LED TVs and FULL HD LCD TVs to deliver the immersive
imagery that is a hallmark of the GoPro video experience.
In order to provide an immersive experience paired with
professional quality content, GoPro chose LG webOS Smart TVs as the
launch partner for its cutting-edge platform. The new app allows LG
Smart TV users to immerse themselves in the world of GoPro content
with just the click of the Magic remote using LG's simple and fast
webOS connected platform. Viewers will experience hours of engaging
and inspiring moments, from global expeditions and
adrenaline-pumping stunts to everyday moments and jaw-dropping
beauty on LG TVs offering improved contrast and picture detail,
coupled with superior color and clarity.
"LG screens provide a beautiful display for the
immersive 4K and HD content that GoPro is known
for," said GoPro Head of Programming and Distribution,
Adam Dornbusch. "As entertainment
continues to evolve into new formats and new platforms, the GoPro
Channel app will bring our best user-generated content and original
productions into the homes of millions of LG Smart TV owners and to
a new audience of viewers."
With a focus on three overarching features ― Simple
Connection, Simple Switching and Simple Discovery
― webOS makes navigating today's state-of-the-art TV systems easier
than ever. LG's newly upgraded webOS 2.0 smart TV platform for 2015
takes simplicity and convenience to a new level with an even more
user-friendly interface, while also managing an expanding array of
content options, so consumers can chose easily from a long list of
new features.
"LG's webOS Smart TVs make finding the content you want fast and
simple, so that consumers can spend more time enjoying, and less
time searching for, the content they crave," said David VanderWaal, head of marketing for LG
Electronics USA. "We're offering
access to more streaming content providers than ever before. I can
tell you that consumers are going to be blown away by the range of
inspiring content available, including thrilling videos on the
GoPro Channel app available exclusively for LG Smart TVs – and
experiencing them on our 4K OLED TVs is truly mind-blowing."
The GoPro app will join a host of new applications and features
providing an extensive selection of Ultra HD and Full HD content on
LG 4K Ultra HD, LCD and OLED TVs featuring the webOS platform.
Additional partnerships being announced today include:
- DIRECTV: LG's expansive 2015 lineup of
Smart TVs featuring webOS 2.0 will offer access to more content
than ever before, including new releases as well as your favorite
classic films through DIRECTV 4K VOD service – a future update that
will be available later in 2015 from LG. New LG Smart TVs will
allow subscribers with DIRECTV's Genie HD DVR to access DIRECTV 4K
and Full DIRECTV services. Subscribers can also access content on
additional enabled devices throughout the home without a wired
connection and without additional set-top boxes.
- Netflix, Amazon and YouTube: LG has
laid a strong foundation for its 4K ULTRA HD TVs, working with
global content providers Netflix, Amazon and YouTube, enabling LG
customers to enjoy a wide variety of 4K content including TV
series, movies, music videos and more. Most notably, LG's webOS 2.0
Smart TVs are expected to be among the first receiving
certification under the new "Netflix Recommended TV" program, an
independent smart TV evaluation program that helps consumers
identify televisions built from the ground up for a superior
Internet TV experience.
- HSN: In partnership with the popular
entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN, LG plans to launch a new
and simpler way to shop while watching live broadcasting through
HSN programming on LG Smart TV with webOS 1.0 and 2.0. Consumers
will have an opportunity to make instant selections using an HSN
app readily available on the LG Launcher Bar while viewing HSN
programming.
- SHOWTIME SHO Sync: Expanding on the
popularity of culture craver television shows, LG's "Live Plus"
technology will be available on LG Smart TVs with webOS 2.0. In
conjunction with SHOWTIME SHO Sync, Live Plus delivers on-screen
trivia, polls and social features for original SHOWTIME
series.
- DramaFever: DramaFever, an
international service providing the latest in TV and movies will be
made available to LG Smart TVs. DramaFever offers LG customers an
opportunity to stream entertainment from a robust international
library of shows and movies.
- iHeartRadio: The free, all-in-one
digital audio service, iHeartRadio, will deliver virtually
limitless music options to LG Smart TVs with webOS 1.0 and 2.0
beginning in January 2015. Via a
simple one-click menu, listeners can stream thousands of live radio
stations from the comfort of their own living rooms.
Visitors to LG's CES booth at the Las
Vegas Convention Center (Central Hall #8204) will be able to
experience the full range of new webOS 2.0 TV products.
*Wireless Internet connection & certain subscriptions
required and sold separately. Agreement to smart TV terms and
conditions required to use certain smart features. Content and
services vary by product and are subject to change without
notice. WebOS does not support Flash. In order to stream 4K
content you need you will need a high speed internet plan capable
of receiving 20Mb per second of data.
**4K/UHD content delivery standards still being developed.
About LG Electronics USA
Named 4K Ultra HD Partner for the
2015 International CES®, LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American
subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $53
billion global leader and technology innovator in
consumer electronics, mobile communications, home appliances, air
solutions and vehicle components. In the
United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and
innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home
appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems, LED
lighting and solar energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good"
marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of
the Year. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
About GoPro, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRO)
GoPro, Inc. is
transforming the way consumers capture, manage, share and enjoy
meaningful life experiences. We do this by enabling people to
self-capture engaging, immersive photo and video content of
themselves participating in their favorite activities. Our
customers include some of the world's most active and passionate
people. The quality and volume of their shared GoPro content,
coupled with their enthusiasm for our brand, virally drives
awareness and demand for our products.
What began as an idea to help athletes self-document themselves
engaged in their sport has become a widely adopted solution for
people to self-document themselves engaged in their interests,
whatever they may be. From extreme to mainstream, professional to
consumer, GoPro has enabled the world to capture and share its
passions. And in doing so the world, in turn, is helping GoPro
become one of the most exciting and aspirational companies of our
time.
For more information, visit www.gopro.com or connect with
GoPro
on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest
or LinkedIn.
GOPRO, HERO, the GOPRO logo, and the GoPro Be A HERO logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of GoPro Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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