NanoTech
Entertainment (OTCPINK:NTEK),
a pioneer in bringing the 4K Ultra HD experience to consumers, and MUSE
announced today that UltraFlix™,
the all 4K Ultra HD Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming video service will
deliver the first concert film completely shot and produced in 4K Ultra
High Definition to consumers’ homes this summer. The concert was shown
in hundreds of 4K-equipped theaters around the globe last November and
December.
MUSE Live at Rome Olympic Stadium in 4K (Photo: Business Wire)
MUSE, one of the most exciting live acts on the planet, will help lead
the charge of UltraFlix, delivering hundreds of hours of concert films
from leading artists around the globe in 4K Ultra HD. Other recently
signed on concerts and music documentaries include – Mumford & Sons,
Incubus, Jimi Hendrix, Kings of Leon, Paul Simon, Pearl Jam, Pink Floyd,
AC/DC, Shakira and Michael Jackson.
Members of MUSE said “This was the biggest tour we’ve done in terms of
scale and production value and it’s definitely the show we’re most proud
of, so we’re really excited to release it In 4K Ultra High Definition
for the first time. It captures an extraordinary amount of detail and
not just everything we’re doing - the fans, even those at the back, the
set, the actors and the incredible atmosphere on a very special night in
Rome. We can promise our fans, whether they managed to come to the live
shows or not, an entirely new Muse concert experience.”
“UltraFlix™ is now slated to become the front-and-center 4K Video App on
all major 4K TV’s this year,” said Aaron Taylor, NanoTech's Executive
Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “Securing and delivering a wide
variety of new and classic 4K titles to consumers’ homes is our top
priority for 2014 and beyond. MUSE’s live performance talent and
industry vision have enabled us to demonstrate what 4K is all about.
This film is simply stunning and we’re honored to be the first to
deliver the concert to millions of consumers who will bring home The
Future of Television this year.”
With the latest additions to its vast library of pristine 4K Ultra HD
content, UltraFlix subscribers will be able to choose from more than 300
hours of sci-fi, action/thriller, comedy, drama and family movies as
well as knock-your-socks-off extreme sports videos, concerts, TV shows,
special events and moving murals in addition to 100 hours of free
content.
NanoTech’s Nuvola NP-1, which comes preloaded with UltraFlix™ and
several video, gaming and social media applications pre-installed, is a
multifunction device that can stream videos in 4K Ultra HD as well as
HD, SD and 3D formats. The NP-1 is based on the NVIDIA Tegra 4 and uses
the latest Android Operating System 4.4, KitKat. NP-1 users have fast
and easy access to thousands of video games and applications from NVIDIA
Tegra Zone, Ouya, and the Google
Play Store.
Availability, Pricing
UltraFlix, the world’s first dedicated 4K Ultra HD IPTV/OTT
channel is available now on the Nuvola NP-1, and will be available on a
variety of other 4K Ultra HD devices and TV’s later this year.
Nuvola NP-1, the world’s first consumer streaming media player
that supports 4K Ultra HD content, is available now with an MSRP of $299.
For more information on UltraFlix or the Nuvola NP-1 streaming media
player, call 1.408.414.7355, email info@ntek.com
or visit www.nuvola4k.com.
About the film
MUSE – Live at Rome Olympic Stadium filmed on 6th July 2013 in front of
a capacity audience of over 60,000, captures the momentous evening in
the Italian capital and showcases the most extravagant set build and
spectacular stage show of any MUSE tour to date. The three school
friends from Devon take the audience on a mesmerizing journey using
pyrotechnics, expansive digital screens and a troop of actors to
accompany their epic playlist of 20 tracks, mixed in incredible surround
sound, including hits from their most recent studio album The 2nd Law,
as well as classics such as Uprising, Supermassive Black Hole, Time Is
Running Out, Starlight and Plug-In Baby.
About MUSE
MUSE has released six studio and four live albums which sold more than
15 million throughout the world. One of the most critically acclaimed
rock bands in the world, the band has received multiple awards including
two BRIT Awards (10 nominations), a Grammy Award (6 nominations), five
MTV Europe Awards (12 nominations), an MTV Video Music Awards, an
American Music Award. They have also won numerous press awards which
include 16 NME Awards, six Q Magazine Awards and four Kerrang Awards. In
2011 they received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.
About NanoTech Entertainment
Headquartered 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, developing its
technology and games, and licensing them to third parties for
manufacturing and distribution in order to keep its overhead extremely
low and operations efficient in the new global manufacturing economy.
NanoTech Media develops proprietary technology which it licenses to
publishers for use in their products as well as creating and publishing
unique content. NanoTech Media Technology includes the world's first 4K
Ultra HD streaming solution. NanoTech Communications develops and sells
proprietary apps and technology in the Mobile and Consumer space. Clear
Memories is the global leader in 3D ice carving and manufacturing
technology. 4K Studios creates digital 4K Ultra HD content using both
licensed materials as well as original productions. NanoTech is
redefining the role of developers and manufacturers in the global
market. More information about NanoTech Entertainment and its products
can be found on the web at www.NTEK.com.
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