WinDVD® is First Fully Integrated DVD Player to Integrate
InterActual DVD-ROM & Online Experience
SAN
JOSE, CA, (October 10, 2003) – InterActual Technologies, Inc. announced today a license
agreement with InterVideo, Inc. (NASDAQ: IVII) to integrate InterActual’s
proprietary DVD technology as an optional new feature of InterVideo’s WinDVD products.
This collaboration offers consumers the best possible movie viewing experience
possible on a PC, by combining InterActual’s expertise in DVD-ROM and
interactive web features with the industry’s most recognized DVD player,
WinDVD.
The experience
of viewing InterActual-enabled DVDs on PCs goes far beyond that of standard DVD
videos. InterActual enhanced DVDs allow viewers to interact with their favorite
DVD titles in fun and exciting new ways. “We are excited
about integrating InterActual’s unique features directly into
WinDVD, including games, multimedia playback tracks, printables, photo
galleries and enhanced commentaries,” said Todd Collart, President and CEO of
InterActual.
Over 70% of
the top 25 shipping DVDs consistently include InterActual-enhanced features
that are designed to leverage the computing power and Internet connectivity of
the personal computer. Steve Ro, founder and CEO of InterVideo, explained, in
the past, consumers had to run separate InterActual software included with the
enhanced DVD discs to enjoy the interactive features. “By integrating InterActual’s
technology into InterVideo’s products, consumers can now access all the
features of InterActual-enhanced DVDs in conjunction with the premium WinDVD
features our customers have come to expect,” said Ro.
Under the
terms of the agreement, InterVideo has been granted the non-exclusive right,
including related intellectual property rights, to integrate InterActual’s
proprietary technology with all of its WinDVD products.
ABOUT INTERACTUAL
InterActual
Technologies, Inc. (http://www.interactual.com)
is the leading provider of software and services that enhance DVD movie viewing
on computers and next-generation consumer electronics devices. InterActual
offers an exclusive line of platform-based solutions for integrating DVD
content with the Internet and additional on-disc bonus features. The
InterActual platform enables DVD producers to augment the original feature
program and deliver the most compelling entertainment experience possible.
InterActual has become the de facto standard for DVD-ROM content creation and
integration, shipping with over 800 major DVD titles representing hundreds of
millions discs. Incorporated in 1995, the company is headquartered in San Jose,
California and has satellite offices in Los Angeles, California.
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