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SENSIO Launches Game-Changing 3D Movie Service in Canada

TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- Apr 30, 2015 -- Editors Note: There is a photo associated with this press release

SENSIO Technologies Inc., (SENSIO) (TSX VENTURE: SIO), a pioneer in the fields of stereoscopic (3D) technologies and 3D content distribution for over 15 years, today announced that 3DGO! ™, the number one destination for 3D movies, is now available to Canadians from coast to coast, starting with LG 3DTV owners. Now, viewers in this country can get the most out of their 3DTVs!

3DGO! ™ is the world's first and only dedicated 3D transactional Video-on-Demand (VOD) service offering the largest selection of high-quality 3D content, including some of the latest 3D Hollywood blockbuster titles, via Internet streaming to consumers' smart 3DTVs. Neither subscription nor additional playback equipment is required, making it a simple, inexpensive and ideal way to watch 3D in the home.

The Largest Selection of 3D Feature Films for Rent on Demand

The application offers quick and easy access to an ever-growing library of varied 3D content, which SENSIO is committed to continue developing. With over 70 3D titles from studios (and more to come soon) such as Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Universal, 3DGO! ™ has the titles Canadians actually want to see! Some recent movie blockbusters now available to rent in 3D include Guardians of the Galaxy, Big Hero 6, Frozen, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and Maleficent (with many more available).

"Our ambition with 3DGO! ™ is to become the world's largest distributor of premium-quality 3D content for home entertainment. The service and application have been available in the US since May 2013 on select 3DTVs, and our entry on the Canadian market represents a milestone on our way to achieving this goal," said Nicholas Routhier, SENSIO's President and CEO.

The Highest Quality 3D Technology

3DGO! ™ uses a patented, award-winning technology developed here in Canada (Montreal) to create the ultimate 3D experience at home. The 3D technology, SENSIO® Hi-Fi 3D, uses a unique frame-compatible process providing high-fidelity stereoscopic images while using conventional 2D channels.

Easy as 1-2-3

Using 3DGO!™ is a breeze. Viewers can watch high-quality 3D movies on their 3DTV in three simple steps.


1.  Download the free 3DGO!™ application from the TV's online store, 
2.  Create an account on the 3DGO! TM website at 
www.3dgo.com, and 
3.  Rent Hollywood blockbuster movies in stunning 3D, with the best image
    quality on the market-guaranteed! 

Premium Experience

3DGO!™ delivers a simple and seamless experience that lets viewers enjoy a theatre - like 3D experience in the comfort of their home. All they need to do is browse the titles, click on the movie of their choice, put on their 3D glasses and enjoy! They can pause, stop, rewind and fast forward just like in 2D and 3DGO!™ will seamlessly switch from 2D to 3D mode when needed.

It's as simple as that!

As mentioned above, 3DGO!™ will initially launch in Canada with LG 3DTV owners. And soon, the 3DGO!™ 3D transactional VOD service will be made available to owners of 3DTVs built by other manufacturers. For a complete list of compatible 3DTVs please refer to the Canadian section of 3DGO.com.

Premium Value

With 3DGO!™, there is no need to buy extra equipment or expensive BluRay 3D discs. Viewers can enjoy 3D movies in full HD directly from their smart LG compatible 3DTV and pay only for what they watch! There is no monthly subscription fee, no commitment, no strings attached.

Rental prices are:


New releases:            $7.99 per rental
Catalogue movies:        $5.99 per rental
Documentaries:           $4.49 per rental

Seeing Is Believing!

Canadian consumers can experience 3DGO!™ for themselves by taking advantage of this special introductory offer(i). Once registered on 3DGO.com, the consumer will be able to rent the first 3D movie of their choice for only $0.99 and two more titles at 50% off the regular rental price!

(i) LG compatible 3DTV required

About SENSIO

Founded in 1999, SENSIO Technologies Inc. ( www.sensio.tv) is a pioneer in the fields of stereoscopic 3D imaging and of 3D content offering at home. For over 15 years, SENSIO has been developing, patenting and marketing advanced 3D image processing technology providing superior image quality as well as a simple user-friendly experience. Its award-winning technology, SENSIO® Hi-Fi 3D, can be found in millions of products for the cinema, distribution and consumer electronics markets worldwide.

Today, SENSIO uses its technologies and 3D expertise to deliver its video-on-demand service, 3DGO!™, the first 3D-dedicated service offering Hollywood blockbuster movies directly to consumers. SENSIO works with some of the biggest brands in the consumer electronics industry and the film industry to become the destination of choice for 3D movie fans. 3DGO!™ aims to become the largest distributor of 3D content for the consumer market in the world.

SENSIO is listed on the Toronto TSX Venture Exchange (SIO).

http://www.sensio.tv/

http://3dgo.com/

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Contacts:
Source: SENSIO
Information: Janine Smith
416-848-1709

jsmith@national.ca