Sonic announced today that RealNetworks has licensed their
AuthorScript DVD burn technology and integrated it into the new version of RealPlayer. With support for AuthorScript, RealPlayer users
will now be able to burn personal content and online video to CD or DVD.
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC) today announced a
multi-year, global licensing agreement with RealNetworks for Sonic AuthorScript, the company's media formatting and CD/DVD burning
engine. RealNetworks has integrated the AuthorScript DVD burn technology into the new version of the RealPlayer, enabling users to
reliably burn personal content and online digital media entertainment files that are not DRM protected to CD or DVDs that play on the
more than one billion DVD players installed worldwide.
Users of the standard free version of the new RealPlayer can easily burn
downloaded video content, including Flash video, to Video CDs for viewing on many commercial DVD players. Those interested in creating
customized DVDs of their favorite online content can upgrade to the "Plus" version of the new RealPlayer for a one-time fee of $29.99 and
gain access to Sonic's custom DVD burning technologies. The new DVD burning functionality forms an important bridge between the PC and
the TV, enabling RealPlayer Plus users to view their online content in the comfort of their living rooms.
The new
RealPlayer and premium RealPlayer Plus are available now and can be downloaded from www.realplayer.com. If you'd like to read more, Sonic's entire press release can be found here.
