On top of the selection of TV series now available in Ultra HD, select movie titles on Prime Instant Video from Sony Pictures Entertainment–Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Funny Girl, Hitch and Philadelphia–are available for Prime members to watch and enjoy in the high-quality 4K picture resolution.
“We want to deliver the best entertainment experience, and offering Ultra HD movies and TV shows raises the bar on quality and innovation that customers have come to expect from Amazon,” said Michael Paull, Vice President, Amazon Digital Video. “We’re also excited that Ultra HD is the latest benefit of the Amazon Prime membership, giving members instant access to great movies and TV shows in a premium picture resolution at no additional cost.”
In addition to all the great Ultra HD movies and TV shows on Amazon Prime Instant Video, all Amazon customers can enjoy the previously announced special musical performance, Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga: Cheek to Cheek LIVE! in Ultra HD. The concert, sponsored by LG Electronics, is now available in Ultra HD on Amazon Instant Video.
All Amazon customers will also have access to purchase a selection of movies, with some starting at $19.99, in the high-quality 4K picture resolution of Ultra HD from Sony Pictures Entertainment on Amazon Instant Video includingAfter Earth, American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Elysium, Godzilla, Hancock, Moneyball, The Mask of Zorro, The Monuments Men, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Da Vinci Code, The Patriot, Think Like a Man Too, This Is the End, and many more.
Already used in film production and movie theaters, Ultra HD is the next step in high-definition resolution, utilizing displays with an aspect ratio of at least 16:9 and showcasing video at a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels or 8.3 million pixels. With Ultra HD, movies and TV shows can be viewed in unprecedented picture clarity and detail, so even up-close images appear clearer, less pixelated and extremely lifelike.
Amazon Ultra HD movies and TV shows can be accessed on compatible Ultra HD smart TVs, including models from LG, Samsung and Sony, with more added next year. Customers who are not already Prime members can sign up for a free trial at www.amazon.com/prime. For information about Ultra HD and the latest Ultra HD compatible televisions and devices, visit www.amazon.com/ultrahd.