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Amazon launches HDR for Prime Instant Video

August 25, 2015 11.57 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Mozart in the JungleAmazon will offer high dynamic range (HDR) content to members of its Prime Instant Video service in the UK, Germany, Austria, in addition to the US, where it was made available last June.

Amazon will debut its original series Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot of soon to launch Red Oaks in the HDR format. The complete first season of comedy Mozart in the Jungle will be the first series available in HDR, with other titles to follow this year.

Amazon Prime members will be able to watch the original series in HDR using the Amazon Video app on Samsung SUHD TVs.

“HDR provides a truly stunning visual experience and we’re excited that our original series, Mozart in the Jungle and the pilot episode of Red Oaks are the first titles to be made available in the unmatched picture quality,” said Jay Marine, VP Amazon Instant Video EU.

“We can’t wait for Prime members to watch and re-watch these titles, and look forward to adding even more in HDR for all our customers to enjoy this year.”

“It’s been a great year for Mozart in the Jungle. Now, having the first season available for fans in an upgraded visual experience is exciting – the enhanced quality makes every scene look even better and we hope it’s something that our viewers really enjoy,” said Roman Coppola, writer and director of the series.

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Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Amazon, HDR, Prime Instant Video Edited: 26 August 2015 07:56

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