Dolby and Star Wars bring a galaxy far, far away to New York City

SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, December 4, 2019. Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) and The Walt Disney Studios (NYSE: DIS) today announced a Star Wars limited-time installation at Dolby SoHo. It will showcase the entire Skywalker saga through interactive exhibits, movie props, memorabilia, and tons of Instagram-worthy moments all leading up to the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker on December 20.

In the space, you can choose to embrace the light side or succumb to the dark side through 11 immersive exhibits. From Star Wars: A New Hope to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Dolby technologies have powered the experience of this legendary saga for 42 years. Travel through hyperspace and relive epic lightsaber battles as you explore the iconic sights and sounds of the Star Wars universe through the ultra-vivid picture of Dolby Vision™ and immersive sound of Dolby Atmos®.

“The force brought us together – and we are thrilled to open the doors of Dolby SoHo so Star Wars fans can experience their favorite franchise like never before,” said Stuart Bowling, Content and Creative Relations Director, Dolby Laboratories. “It’s been an honor to have partnered with Star Wars from the beginning through Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. We can’t wait to immerse fans in a galaxy far, far away with immersive Dolby experiences at Dolby SoHo.”

Star Wars at Dolby SoHo, located at 477 Broadway, New York, NY 10013, is free to the public and will be open from December 6 through January 5. Dolby SoHo hours are 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday (closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Christmas Day, and New Years Day). Fans will also have the opportunity to win posters, exclusive items, and more through giveaways in the space.                                

Star Wars fans can discover Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, in Dolby Cinema locations starting Dec 20. The saga will end – but the story lives forever.

About Dolby Laboratories 

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco with offices in over 20  countries around the globe. Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences. Through innovative research and engineering, we create breakthrough experiences for billions of people worldwide through a collaborative ecosystem spanning artists, businesses, and consumers. The experiences people have – with Dolby Cinema, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and Dolby Voice– revolutionize entertainment and communications at the cinema, on the go, in the home, and at work. 

Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, Dolby Cinema, Dolby Vision, Dolby Voice, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

About Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Lucasfilm and director J.J. Abrams join forces once again to take viewers on an epic journey to a galaxy far, far away with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the riveting conclusion of the seminal Skywalker saga, where new legends will be born and the final battle for freedom is yet to come.

The film stars Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Adam Driver, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Naomi Ackie, Domhnall Gleeson, Richard E. Grant, Lupita Nyong’o, Keri Russell, Joonas Suotamo, Kelly Marie Tran, with Ian McDiarmid and Billy Dee Williams

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is directed by J.J. Abrams and produced by Kathleen Kennedy, p.g.a, Abrams, p.g.a, and Michelle Rejwan, p.g.a. Callum Greene, Tommy Gormley and Jason McGatlin serve as executive producers. The screenplay was written by Chris Terrio & J.J. Abrams and the story is by Derek Connolly & Colin Trevorrow and J.J. Abrams & Chris Terrio. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker opens in U.S. theaters on December 20.