Dolby and Odeon Cinemas Group, an AMC Entertainment Company, to Bring First Dolby Cinema to the UK

SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2018 -- Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB) and Odeon Cinemas Group, an AMC Entertainment Company, (NYSE:AMC) have entered into an agreement for the first deployment of Dolby Cinema in the United Kingdom. The rollout will see seven Dolby Cinema sites open nationwide over the next several years.

Odeon Cinemas Group is the first company to introduce the full Dolby Cinema experience to the UK, building on the popularity of Dolby Atmos technology that has been so successfully deployed at movie theatres in the UK in recent years. 

The deployment of Dolby Cinemas in the UK is a key element of Odeon Cinemas Group’s strategy to transform the cinema experience for guests across Europe by installing state of the art sound and projection technology, thousands of luxury recliner seats, new Oscar’s bars, and innovative food and beverage counters.

As Dolby’s most advanced cinema offering, Dolby Cinema enables richer and more action-packed storytelling through Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. The combination of Dolbytechnologies with the design and comfort of the Dolby Cinema makes audiences feel closer to the onscreen action than ever before.

The Dolby Vision laser projection system, which uses state-of-the-art optics and image processing, delivers high dynamic range with enhanced color technology and a contrast ratio that far exceeds that of any other image technology on the market today. The result is a dramatically different viewing experience that presents strikingly vivid and realistic images, making viewers feel like they are inside the movie's world. The Dolby Atmos immersive audio technology moves sound around the audience, placing the movie-goers deeper inside the film's setting and creating a powerfully moving experience.

Mark Way, Managing Director of Odeon Cinemas Group said, “This is a game changer in the UK, and our guests are going to love the stunning quality of Dolby Cinema. We’re very excited to be partnering with Dolby to be the first cinemas to offer this experience in seven Odeon cinemas across the country.”

“Our partnership with Odeon marks a significant milestone as we strive to extend spectacular Dolby experiences to movie-goers in the UK and around the world,”  said Doug Darrow, Senior Vice President, Cinema Business Group, Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby’s long-term commitment is to support the cinema industry through quality and innovation around the globe.”

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