Marin County, California (February 23, 2005) — Sonic Solutions [NASDAQ: SNIC] today announced the appointment of New Media AV as the UK distributor for Sonic’s professional DVD authoring software applications, including Sonic eDVD®, ReelDVD®, and DVD Producer™. New Media AV will also distribute Avid DVD by Sonic®.

"DVD has become the standard delivery media for the video industry, and it was essential that we add professional DVD authoring solutions to the range of products we supply," said Rob Pickering, director of sales and marketing at New Media AV. "When it came to selecting which solutions to offer, we wanted the market leader, and Sonic’s industry-leading DVD products and technology are the clear choice."

"Having an efficient distribution channel is extremely important to our professional DVD authoring business, and we are pleased to have New Media AV join us in offering premium products and services to our customers," said Richard Linecar, director of European operations, Professional Products Group. "New Media AV has long been recognized for its experience, knowledge, and strong reputation for customer service in the professional AV space, and we look forward to working with them as we bring the latest professional DVD authoring solutions to market".

Sonic’s professional products — Sonic eDVD®, ReelDVD®, DVD Producer™, and Avid DVD by Sonic — are now available to a wide range of specialist resellers and mail order companies. Resellers interested in providing these products to their customer base should contact New Media AV.

About New Media AV
New Media AV is a specialist Value-Added distributor of products for the broadcast, post production and new media markets. Combining technical knowledge and enthusiasm with reseller support and channel management, the unique combination offers both resellers and manufacturers the ideal route to market. For further information, visit www.nmav.com. Press Contact: Rob Pickering, Tel: 01264 326383.

About Sonic Solutions
Sonic Solutions (NASDAQ: SNIC; http://www.sonic.com) is the leader in digital media software, providing a broad range of interoperable, platform independent software tools and applications for creative professionals, business and home users, and technology partners. Sonic’s products range from advanced DVD authoring systems and interactive content delivery technologies used to produce the majority of Hollywood DVD film releases, to the award-winning Roxio- and Sonic-branded CD and DVD creation, playback, and backup solutions that have become the premiere choice for consumers, prosumers, and business users worldwide.

Sonic products are globally available from major retailers, online at Sonic.com and Roxio.com, and are bundled with PCs, after-market drives, and consumer electronic devices. Sonic’s digital media creation engine is the de facto standard and has been licensed by major software and hardware manufacturers, including Adobe, Microsoft, Scientific-Atlanta, Sony, and many others. Sonic Solutions is headquartered in Marin County, California.

Sonic, the Sonic logo, Sonic Solutions, AuthorScript, DVDit, InterActual, MyDVD, RecordNow, and Roxio are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sonic Solutions or its subsidiaries 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.