Macrovision's ACP Technology Selected To Protect Next-Generation DVDs By AACS Industry Consortium; Macrovision ACP Solution To Facilitate Industry And Consumer Adoption Of High Definition DVD Content

May 26, 2006

Macrovision Corporation (Nasdaq:MVSN) today announced that its analog content protection technology (ACP) has been included as a requirement in the specification for the content protection technology for next-generation optical media content such as Blu-ray and HD DVD by the Advanced Access Content System Licensing Administrator (AACS LA). This announcement expands Macrovision's leadership in content protection for entertainment content to next-generation, high-definition media formats. With this agreement, Macrovision's ACP will be included in the latest AACS LA protection specification release, the Advanced Access Content System, which manages content stored on the next generation of prerecorded and recordable optical media for consumer use with PCs and CE devices. Using Macrovision's ACP solution, movie studios and consumer electronics companies will be able to protect content on next-generation optical discs from analog piracy and consumers will be able to enjoy the enhanced quality of these next-generation formats. "The goal of AACS LA is to develop, promote and license technology that will enhance the digital entertainment experience," said Michael B. Ayers, spokesperson for AACS LA. "Macrovision's ACP enables content providers, content aggregators, and device manufacturers to provide quality content for their consumers as next-generation technology such as HDTV gain market adoption." "As next-generation optical disc formats enter the market, it is critical that that the industry be prepared to implement real-world technological strategies and standards that will create a better consumer experience while also addressing vital piracy issues," said Fred Amoroso, President & CEO of Macrovision. "We are committed to working with the AACS to help prepare the industry for the transition to next-generation optical discs, and are eager to contribute to the industry-wide conversation and collaboration to allow consumers, manufacturers and content providers to reap the benefits of these emerging formats." Macrovision's ACP is the world's leading device-to-device analog content protection system, protecting over 4.5 billion DVDs for Hollywood and other rights owners since the format's introduction. Macrovision ACP closes the analog hole on nearly every DVD player, DVD recorder, PC, and digital video recorder. It is supported through a worldwide ecosystem which includes extensive licensing to PC, CE and IC manufacturers. In support of this worldwide content protection ecosystem, Macrovision has developed industry-accepted test and certification facilities used to support proper functioning of ACP on nearly all manufacturer's DVD players, drives, and recorders prior to market release. About AACS LA Founded by IBM, Intel Corporation, Microsoft, Panasonic (Matsushita Electric), Sony, Toshiba, The Walt Disney Company and Warner Bros. Studios, the charter of AACS LA is to enhance consumers' entertainment experience offered by the next-generation of media through flexible usage models. AACS LA also offers to content owners the enabling technology they need to confidently release their content. Content owners, service providers and manufacturers alike benefit from the ADVANCED ACCESS CONTENT SYSTEM through ease of implementation and the opportunity to reach and serve a broad cross section of consumers. For more information visit http://www.aacsla.com. About Macrovision Macrovision provides distribution, commerce and consumption solutions for software, entertainment and information content to the home video, PC games, music, cable/satellite, consumer software, enterprise software and publication industries. Macrovision holds approximately 220 issued or pending United States patents and 1,200 issued or pending international patents, and continues to increase its patent portfolio with new and innovative technologies in related fields. Macrovision is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, U.S.A. with other offices across the United States and around the world. More information about Macrovision can be found at http://www.macrovision.com.

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