Roxio Releases Blu-ray Disc Technology Preview Kit; Comprehensive BD Playback and Recording Software Available for OEM Qualification

Roxio(R), a division of Sonic Solutions(R)(NASDAQ:SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today releasedits Blu-ray Disc (BD) Technology Preview Kit. The Kit is a collectionof software applications that enable PC and drive manufacturers toqualify a full range of BD capabilities including data backup of asmuch as 25GB on Blu-ray Disc Recordable (BD-R) or Blu-ray DiscRewritable (BD-RE) media, non-protected Blu-ray disc copying, and BDAVformat recording and playback. The Blu-ray Disc-enabled and WindowsVista(TM)-compatible functionality is currently being integrated intoRoxio's line of premier consumer retail and OEM applications such asRoxio Easy Media Creator(R), Roxio WinOnCD(R), and Roxio MyDVD(R).

The Blu-ray Disc Technology Preview Kit is the latest in a seriesof high-definition initiatives by Sonic Solutions which began itspioneering work on the new formats over two years ago. Sonic has takenthe leading role in helping Hollywood and their authoring facilitypartners prepare for the launch of the new formats. Sonic founded theHigh Definition Authoring Alliance (HDAA) in 2005 and is the world'sleading provider of tools and technologies vital in the production ofthe industry's first replicated discs to utilize advanced interactivemodes for both Blu-ray Disc as well as HD DVD. In addition, Sonic hasbeen working with consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers such asBroadcom who have licensed the company's technologies for use in itshigh-definition multi-function consumer electronics players.

"Sonic's core high-definition technologies are tried and trusted,and already in use today helping professional content creators make asmooth transition to next-generation formats," said Mark Ely, Sonic'sexecutive vice president of strategy. "Our knowledge and experience inthese new formats combined with our growing intellectual propertyportfolio, uniquely positions Sonic to deliver a full selection ofhigh-definition products ranging from professional authoringcompression and authoring tools to our market leading Roxio-brandedsoftware for consumer HD creation and playback."

CeBIT 2006 runs from March 9th through March 15th in Hannover,Germany and is the world's largest trade fair showcasing digital ITand telecommunications solutions for home and work environments. Sonicwill be demonstrating a comprehensive selection of high-definitiontechnologies and applications for Hollywood, technology partners andconsumers, in addition to its innovative AuthorScript(R) DVD onDemand(TM) system for the electronic sell-through of movies andtelevision content. Sonic is conducting private briefings in room 124,2nd floor, Hall 12 (North-South) and demonstrating at a number ofpartner booths throughout the exhibition.

About Roxio

Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, develops and markets thebest-selling digital media software in the world. Roxio offersaward-winning software products for CD/DVD burning, photo editing andvideo editing and has an installed base of over 150 million users.Roxio distributes its products globally through strategic partnershipswith major hardware manufacturers, through leading retailers, throughInternet partnerships and through direct sales at www.roxio.com.

Roxio's parent company, Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ:SNIC)http://www.sonic.com is the leader in digital media software andprovides a broad range of software tools and applications for creativeprofessionals, business and home users and technology partners.Sonic's products range from professional DVD authoring systems andinteractive content delivery technologies that are used to produce themajority of Hollywood movies released on DVD, to the award-winningRoxio- and Sonic-branded CD and DVD creation, playback and backupapplications that have become the premiere solutions for consumers andbusiness users worldwide. Sonic's AuthorScript(R) is the de factostandard for CD and DVD burning and formatting and has been licensedby major software and hardware manufacturers, including Adobe,Broadcom, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony, and many others. SonicSolutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, Roxio Easy MediaCreator, MyDVD, WinOnCD, DVD on Demand and AuthorScript are trademarksor registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions in the United Statesand/or other countries. All other company or product names aretrademarks of their respective owners and, in some cases, are used bySonic Solutions under license. Specifications, pricing and deliveryschedules are subject to change without notice.

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