D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: DBO.A) announced today that it has closed a licensing agreement with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC (“Fox”). The deal calls for Fox to become the first movie studio to include the D-BOX technology on certain of its DVD releases. Specifically, the agreement allows for D-BOX to be included on a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 30 DVD releases of Twentieth Century Fox films over the next year. This new motion feature will transport movie-viewers in the comfort of their homes to a new dimension and let them be part of the movie. Of course, only those homes equipped with D-BOX motion systems will enjoy the full benefit of the DVD-embedded motion code. “This is a very special time for D-BOX, as our technology will be used by one of the largest movie studios worldwide,” stated Claude Mc Master, President and Chief Executive Officer of D-BOX Technologies. “Having Fox on board will undoubtedly accelerate the penetration of our technology in the U.S. and will significantly enhance our efforts to become a world standard in the entertainment industry.” “We are impressed by what we have seen,” stated Danny Kaye, Senior Vice President, Research and Technology Strategy at Fox. “After color and sound, we believe that motion could be the next big wave in movie viewing. We feel that D-BOX is a pioneer, and are pleased to be partnered with them.” The agreement provides for D-BOX to grant Fox the non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide, perpetual right to use for internal purposes, reproduce, copy, manufacture or have manufactured market and distribute the D-BOX motion code. About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC A recognized global industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming on VHS and DVD as well as video acquisitions and original productions. Each year the Company introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets -- from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce - throughout the world. Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC is a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. About D-BOX D-BOX Technologies designs and manufactures high-technology motion simulators destined mainly for the entertainment industry. Its unique, patented technology uses motion codes specifically programmed for each film or video game, resulting in motion perfectly synchronized with on-screen action. D-BOX is aiming to become the global standard in the entertainment world. Visit us at www.d-box.com. D-BOX® is a registered trademark. Odyssee™ is a trademark of D-BOX Technologies Inc.
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