The upcoming Blu-ray release of New Line Home Entertainment’s adventure spectacular, The Golden Compass, will feature state of the art 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio™ which delivers high definition audio for home theater and PC applications. The release date is scheduled for April 29, 2008.
With the exciting combination of the Academy Award®-winning visual effects of The Golden Compass on Blu-ray disc, along with the unprecedented sound technology of 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, the total entertainment experience for the consumer will rise to a new plateau. “7.1 channels of audio in an all new soundtrack mix raises the sound experience to a whole new level,” said Jesse Torres, vice president of content development for New Line Home Entertainment. “DTS-HD Master Audio delivers it flawlessly.”
The Golden Compass joins the coveted ranks of other previously released Blu-ray movie titles featuring 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio including Hairspray, Rush Hour 3, Mr. Woodcock, Shoot ‘Em Up and Pan’s Labyrinth.
DTS, Inc. (NASDAQ:DTSI) is a digital audio technology company dedicated to delivering the ultimate entertainment experience. DTS Digital Surround is an industry standard and mandatory on all Blu-ray playback devices. With DTS-HD Master Audio, which is capable of delivering up to 7.1 audio channels identical to the studio master, consumers will be able to experience movies and music, exactly as the artist intended: Clear, pure and uncompromised.
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