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Movistar+ Brings Surround Sound to Users with Dolby Audio (MESA)
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Telefónica has incorporated Dolby Digital PlusTM into its Movistar+ television services. For the first time, users of the service will be able to enjoy crystal-clear surround sound to accompany Movistar+ premium TV and movie catalogue. This update, which is already available, will help bring to life any film, series or television program that has Dolby Audio™. Dolby Audio will be available for both main programs broadcast on Movistar HD channels (#0 and different CANAL+ film and series related channels) and on-demand content, including series, films and documentaries. New content with Dolby sound will progressively be incorporated to improve this immersive experience for users.
As Roberto Campo Prieto, Movistar+ service development manager, said “the Dolby Audio system offers users an extraordinary realism, sound envelops home audiences all which combined with the premium movie and TV content can give users an exceptional experience”.
Andreas Spechtler, regional vice president EMEA at Dolby said: “We are thrilled to partner Telefónica to bring rich and detailed sound experiences into the homes of Movistar+ users. Today, consumers are demanding more, truly immersive entertainment experiences, from their home entertainment. The enhanced audio now available will help users escape, deep into the story unfolding in front of them”.
The movies and TV series available with Dolby Audio will be easily identified with a Dolby Audio symbol in the content information as well as each channel’s extended information. To enjoy the Dolby Audio experience, the user must have a home cinema (5.1 or 7.1) or compatible sound bar.
