Dolby’s 3D Color Correction Solution Licensed to International Datacasting Corporation for 3D Live Events

At ShoWest 2009 today, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), and International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) announced they have signed a licensing agreement to incorporate Dolby’s 3D color correction solution into IDC’s 3D live decoder hardware for live 3D content delivery to movie theatres.

“Both IDC and Dolby recognize that great image quality is essential to the live 3D experience. By leveraging Dolby’s expertise in color correction, IDC’s 3D live products, developed with Sensio® Technologies, will take the 3D live experience to the next level,” said Ron Clifton, President and CEO of IDC.

“Exhibitors around the world want to present pristine live 3D content, and with Dolby’s 3D color correction in IDC’s products, they will have the ability to present alternative content in Dolby® 3D,” said John Carey, Vice President, Worldwide Sales, Products and Services, Dolby Laboratories. “Both Dolby and IDC deliver innovative products for digital cinema, and this relationship reinforces our commitment to make the latest advancements available to our 3D exhibitors.”

IDC plans to integrate Dolby’s proprietary 3D color correction solution into its SuperFlex Pro Cinema 3D Live Decoder to deliver advanced image quality to movie theatres equipped with Dolby 3D Digital Cinema systems. In addition, Dolby plans to include network-integration capabilities to ensure correct control of the Dolby 3D system.

The Pro Cinema 3D Live Decoder was developed by IDC in conjunction with Sensio Technologies in order to expand IDC’s digital cinema suite of products used for file-based movie delivery. The Pro Cinema 3D Live Decoder allows the streaming of live alternative content to movie theatres via satellite.

About Dolby Laboratories

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) is the global leader in technologies that are essential elements in the best entertainment experiences. Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go. Visit www.dolby.com for more information.

About International Datacasting Corporation (IDC)

International Datacasting Corporation (TSX:IDC) is a global leader in providing advanced solutions for the distribution of broadband content via satellite. IDC is at the forefront of delivering IP-based datacasting solutions via satellite and content distribution technologies with installations in more than 100 countries worldwide. IDC's products are in demand for radio and television broadcast networks, distance learning, digital signage, digital cinema, IPTV distribution, and other content distribution applications. IDC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, operates in Europe through its wholly owned subsidiary PROFline BV in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and has an established international network of value-added partners and distributors.

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the performance, features, reliability, and capabilities of Dolby technologies, including Dolby 3D Digital Cinema and Dolby color correction technologies, as well as IDC’s 3D live products; the potential benefits that studios, exhibitors, and audiences may derive from these technologies; the anticipated market acceptance of these technologies; IDC’s plans to integrate Dolby’s color correction solution into its 3D live products; and Dolby’s plans to include network-integration capabilities to ensure correct control of the Dolby 3D system; are "forward-looking statements" that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations of the respective management of Dolby and IDC. The following important factors, without limitation, could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements: risks that Dolby 3D Digital Cinema, Dolby color correction, or IDC 3D live products may not perform as anticipated; risks associated with building market acceptance of and demand for 3D digital cinema in general, and for 3D live events and technologies in particular, by filmmakers, content providers, cinema operators, and audiences; competition risks for digital and 3D theatre technologies; rapid changes in technical requirements for movie theatrical playback technologies specifically and entertainment technologies for movies in general; risks associated with developing proprietary technologies and products based on "open standards;" risks associated with the health of the motion picture industry in general; risks associated with developing, maintaining, and strengthening relationships with industry participants; and other risks detailed in Dolby's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including the risks identified under the section captioned "Risk Factors" in its most recent Periodic Report on Form 10-Q or 10-K. Dolby disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Sensio is a trademark of Sensio Technologies, Inc. S09/21132 DLB-G

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Contacts:

Dolby Laboratories
Joshua Gershman, 415-645-5611
joshua.gershman@dolby.com
or
International Datacasting Corporation
Tracy Trottier, 613-596-4120 x2274
TTrottier@datacast.com

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