AFTER HOURS UPDATE: NanoTech Adds 19 New Docume
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NanoTech Adds 19 New Documentaries Created for IMAX® to UltraFlix 4K Ultra HD Network
4:20 PM ET, 11/18/2014 - PR Newswire
SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- NanoTech Entertainment (OTCPINK: NTEK), a pioneer in bringing the 4K Ultra HD experience to consumers, announced today that UltraFlix™, NanoTech's 4K Ultra HD network, has been granted the distribution rights to add 19 additional documentaries originally produced for IMAX® and other Giant Screen Theaters to the 15 titles previously announced. Under the agreement, UltraFlix will enable consumers to enjoy cinema-quality UHD TV viewing of these epic theatrical releases from the comfort of their own homes.
With the addition of the made-for-IMAX films, UltraFlix now offers subscribers nearly 375 hours of crystal clear 4K content, reinforcing its lead as the source for the world's largest and most diverse library of 4K VOD content. To appeal to a broad audience, venues ranging from sci-fi, action/thriller, comedy, drama and family movies to extreme sports videos, concerts, TV shows, special events and moving murals. UltraFlix also offers 100 hours of free content.
The large-format films that will be available on UltraFlix by this fall will include:
Africa: The Serengeti Amazing Journeys Animalopolis Dinosaurs Alive! Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia Magic Journey to AfricaMysteries of the Great LakesWild OceanYellowstone Zion Canyon: Treasure of the Gods Kilimanjaro: To the Roof of AfricaSolarmax Australia: Land Beyond Time The Living SeaIndia: Kingdom of the Tiger Wolves Hurricane on the Bayou Magic of Flight At least one more "IMAX" title TBD
4K Studios, a NanoTech subsidiary, will use its proprietary post-production film processing technology to deliver films originally captured on 70MM film to consumers in streaming digital 4K Ultra HD over internet connections that are available today.
Global Head of Distribution & Corporate Vice President of the Sony Corporation, Discovery Communications and IMAX Corporation joint venture, Rod Riegel, of NanoTech'sContent Advisory Board added, "The proprietary post-production film processing technology we use produces visually stunning, razor-sharp UHD results with an astonishing level of detail. IMAX features are typically top-grossing films and have received numerous Academy Award® nominations. We're excited to offer this kind of marquee entertainment at an unmatched level of 4K quality to consumers."
"As the leading provider of streaming 4K VOD content, UltraFlix is becoming the 4K delivery solution of choice for consumers on a wide variety of platforms, including our own award-winning Nuvola™ NP-1 as well as many next-generation set top boxes and Smart TVs," said Aaron Taylor, NanoTech's Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. "We're committed to maintaining that lead and expanding our presence among hardware manufacturers."
About UltraFlixUltraFlix, the world's first dedicated 4K Ultra HD network, is available now on NanoTech's award-winning Nuvola™ NP-1 streaming 4K Ultra HD media player and will be available on a variety of other 4K Ultra HD devices and TV's later this year.
About NanoTech EntertainmentHeadquartered in San Jose, CA NanoTech Entertainment is a technology company that focuses on all aspects of the entertainment industry. With six technology business units, focusing on 3D, Gaming, Media & IPTV, Mobile Apps, and Manufacturing, the company has a unique business model. The company has a diverse portfolio of products and technology. NanoTech Gaming Labs operates as a virtual manufacturer, developin