Sony To Introduce Ultra 4K Movie Streaming Service
Sony who has been losing share in the Australian TV market will next week introduce a 4K movie streaming service.
Owners of a Sony 4K Android TV will be able to purchase HDR 4K content from Sony Pictures however the cost is expensive with a movie tipped to cost over $30.
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The new Ultra service, which was previewed during CES in January, will officially debut on April 4.Â
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At launch titles will include “Concussion,” “The Night Before and The Walk,” “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon” and “Ghostbusters.” Rentals will not be available, nor will films from other studios.Â
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Consumers who purchase eligible Sony 4K Ultra HD TVs will receive four complimentary movies when they sign up for the Ultra service.
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The service is also compatible with the UltraViolet Cloud storage system, allowing users to link their Ultra profiles to their existing UltraViolet libraries, and stream previously purchased Sony Pictures content.
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Sony Pictures Store consumers who already own HD versions of select titles can upgrade them to 4K on the Ultra service for a discounted fee, Sony said.
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At this stage it is not known when the service will be available in Australia, Sony is planning on launching new TV’s shortly.























































































