Amazon debuts slate of streaming HDR content

Michelle Clancy
| 28 June 2016

Amazon has announced that the second season of the hit Amazon Original Series Bosch and a slate of blockbuster films are now available in Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) on Amazon Video.

boschUS customers can watch titles available in Dolby Vision via the Amazon Video app on compatible Dolby Vision-enabled smart TVs.

Dolby Vision combines two ultra HD capabilities — HDR and wide colour gamut — resulting in astonishing images that, compared to standard pictures, deliver brighter highlights, more light-to-dark contrast and colours never before seen on TV.

“The Dolby Vision ecosystem is garnering momentum, affirming that the best way to enjoy stunning content with expanded dynamic range and ultra-vivid colours is with Dolby Vision,” said Curt Behlmer, SVP, content solutions and industry relations, Dolby Laboratories. “With the increased number of Dolby Vision-enabled TVs now in market, Amazon’s commitment to deliver Dolby Vision content to consumers marks another leap forward in providing viewers around the world with access to exceptional movies and original content that come to life on screen.”

“We’re thrilled that starting today customers have access to titles, including our binge-worthy Amazon Original Series, in Dolby Vision HDR,” stated Jim Freeman, vice president of Amazon Video. “Today is just the beginning. We will continue to expand our selection, adding more movies and TV series for our customers to watch and enjoy in the premium picture quality of HDR.”

The first Dolby Vision titles that are available include the second season of the Amazon Original Series Bosch — the hour-long drama based on Michael Connelly’s internationally best-selling Harry Bosch book series. In addition, the slate includes Hollywood films from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment: The Smurfs 2, After Earth, Men in Black 3, Hancock, Salt, Pineapple Express, Fury, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Chappie and Elysium are available to purchase in Dolby Vision for all customers on Amazon Video.