Sonic Solutions to Deliver New Movies Via Yahoo! TV Widgets and Reach Millions of...

Sonic Solutions to Deliver New Movies Via Yahoo! TV Widgets and Reach Millions
of Viewers Through Internet Connected TVs
Convenient Access to Roxio CinemaNow Movies on Connected TVs running Yahoo! TV
Widgets

NOVATO, Calif., July 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq:
SNIC), today announced plans to introduce a Roxio CinemaNow(R) Widget.
Starting this fall, consumers with Internet-connected televisions running
Yahoo! TV Widgets will be able to find, rent and purchase Hollywood's hit
movies from the Roxio CinemaNow service instantly on their connected TVs.

Yahoo! TV Widgets enable popular Internet services and online media to reach
viewers with applications specifically tailored to meet the needs of the
television watcher. Yahoo! TV Widgets are powered by the Yahoo! Widget Engine,
which is based on the popular Konfabulator(R) widget platform for PC that
Yahoo! re-engineered specifically for consumer electronics devices. Yahoo! is
enabling an ecosystem of developers, publishers, device manufacturers and
advertisers that will benefit consumers by bringing the best of the Web to
television. For more information on the latest on TV Widgets, go to
http://connectedtv.yahoo.com/services/tv-widgets.

"Whether on the go or in the home, consumers are increasingly looking to
seamlessly access and enjoy their favorite entertainment on connected
devices," said Mark Ely, executive vice president of strategy, Sonic
Solutions. "With Roxio CinemaNow running on Yahoo! TV Widgets, consumers will
now be able to find, rent and purchase Hollywood's hit movies instantly on
their connected TVs."

"By creating this revolutionary new Internet experience and combining our
technology with the global distribution of major consumer electronics and
content partners, we enable consumers to access the relevant information and
content to enhance their television watching experience," said Patrick Barry,
Vice President, Connected TV, Yahoo!. "Yahoo! has combined key attributes of
the Internet, including openness, community, and personalization, with the
power of television."

Roxio CinemaNow offers a massive selection of premium video entertainment for
rental or purchase, including new releases from major Hollywood studios often
on the same day the DVD is available in stores. CinemaNow's cloud-based media
services power devices from multiple manufacturers, forming a connected
ecosystem that consumers can use to seamlessly choose, move and view video
entertainment.

The CinemaNow ecosystem currently includes PCs, connected TVs, set top DVRs,
Blu-ray Disc and mobile media players from leading manufacturers such as
Archos, Dell, HP, LG, Microsoft, Nintendo, Pioneer and TiVo. As well as being
available on a range of consumer electronics, Roxio CinemaNow is currently
powering internet movie delivery for Lionsgate, Warner Bros. and Blockbuster,
and is instantly accessible through Bestbuy.com.

About Sonic Solutions
Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC) is powering the digital media ecosystem
through its complete range of Hollywood to Home(TM) applications, services,
and technologies. Sonic's Roxio(R) products enable consumers to easily manage
and enjoy personal digital media content as well as premium Hollywood
entertainment on a broad range of connected devices. A wide array of leading
technology firms, professionals, and developers rely on Sonic to bring
innovative digital media functionality to next-generation devices and
platforms. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward looking statements that are based upon
current expectations, including the launch, distribution, and market
acceptance of the Roxio CinemaNow service. Actual results could differ
materially from those projected in the forward looking statements as a result
of various risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Sonic
Solutions' annual and quarterly reports on file with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. This press release should be read in conjunction with
Sonic Solutions' most recent annual report on Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other
reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which contain a
more detailed discussion of the Company's business including risks and
uncertainties that may affect future results. Sonic Solutions does not
undertake to update any forward looking statements.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, Roxio, the Roxio logo, CinemaNow,
Creator, Toast, Hollywood to Home, AuthorScript and Qflix are trademarks or
registered trademarks owned by Sonic Solutions in the United States and/or
other countries. All other company or product names are trademarks of their
respective owners and, in some cases, are used by Sonic Solutions under
license. Specifications, pricing and delivery schedules are subject to change
without notice.

SOURCE Sonic Solutions

Chris Taylor of Sonic Solutions, +1-408-367-5231, chris_taylor@sonic.com