Amazing Spider-Man 2 To Feature State-Of-The-Art Sound

Sony Pictures Entertainment has announced that it is partnering with both Dolby Labs and Barco to mix The Amazing Spider-Man 2 in both the Auro 11.1 system and the Dolby Atmos cinema sound system. These systems will deliver natural, realistic sound that moves all around the audience, giving viewers a more immersive and compelling experience. Commenting on the announcement, Rory Bruer, president of Worldwide Distribution for Sony Pictures, said: "We're thrilled to be working with Barco and Dolby, both to convert the William Holden Theater and to incorporate these innovative technologies into The Amazing Spider-Man 2.  We are always looking for ways to offer greater definition and further enhance the moviegoing experience.  These technologies are one more way that we offer consumers a richer and unique theatrical experience." Paul Massey and David Giammarco will be creating both the Dolby Atmos and Auro 11.1 mixes.  Commenting on the announcement, they said: "We are thrilled to have these groundbreaking formats available for audiences viewing The AmazingSpider-Man 2. Both Atmos and Auro will allow us the creative freedom to fully immerse the audience with '3D' sound as Marc Webb's vision of Spider-Man's world unfolds. Every member of the audience will experience what it's like to be Spider-Man swinging from building to building above a busy New York street!" Auro 11.1, by Barco, utilizes three layers of sound: traditional surround sound, plus height and overhead layers. This allows sound mixers to move objects around in space and use immersive sounds in a more natural way. "Barco has channeled our industry-leading cinema technologies into an immersive audio solution that provides uniquely significant benefits to studios and exhibitors around the world," comments Brian Claypool, Senior Director of Strategic Business Development for Barco Entertainment. "We are deeply honored to have this opportunity to work with Sony Pictures and by empowering film makers with the perfect rendering environment that integrates seamlessly with their existing workflows, we can help them easily and cost-effectively deliver the most realistic, natural and comfortable immersive listening experience to bring their movies to life." Dolby Atmos gives filmmakers the freedom to move sounds anywhere in the theater, even overhead, to create a virtual reality of sound. "Dolby Atmos, the world's first and only object-based cinema sound platform available today, marked a giant step forward in the evolution of movie storytelling. We are proud to have pioneered an approach to sound that delivers a sense of being in the moment alongside your favorite characters," said Doug Darrow, Senior Vice President, Cinema, Dolby Laboratories. "We have successfully deployed Dolby Atmos in hundreds of cinemas around the globe, and dozens of the world's leading filmmakers embrace our new approach to sound." In The Amazing Spider-Man 2, it's great to be Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield).  For Peter Parker, there's no feeling quite like swinging between skyscrapers, embracing being the hero, and spending time with Gwen (Emma Stone).  But being Spider-Man comes at a price: only Spider-Man can protect his fellow New Yorkers from the formidable villains that threaten the city.  With the emergence of Electro (Jamie Foxx), Peter must confront a foe far more powerful than he. And as his old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, Peter comes to realize that all of his enemies have one thing in common: OsCorp.  Directed by Marc Webb.  Produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. Screen Story and Screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner.  Based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Amazing Spider-Man 2 opens in theaters May 2, 2014.