Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s leading TV manufacturer for 16 consecutive years[1], today announced a collaboration with Prime Video that offers fans the opportunity to experience exclusive 8K content from the much anticipated The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series early.

Before the series premieres on 2nd September on Prime Video, Samsung will be the first to offer Tolkien fans and newcomers alike series content in 8K resolution through a custom sneak peek with exclusive scenes, available via Samsung’s YouTube channel. Viewers will have the opportunity to experience the epic journey in unimaginable depth and detail on Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs and “The Wall” 8K Micro LED displays. Opportunities for fans to access the exclusive 8K trailer will be announced soon.

“Collaborations such as this mark a major milestone in bringing 8K – the premium display technology – to the forefront for viewers,” said Simon Sung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Sales & Marketing Team of the Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “For the first time, fans can experience the stunning imagery of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power on Samsung Neo QLED 8K TVs.”

“When considering how to immerse our global fans in the world of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Samsung’s exceptional technology and screens felt like a natural fit,” said Andrew Bennett, Vice President of Global Device Partnerships at Prime Video. “Samsung’s depth, detail, and incredible passion for the series has started us on an amazing journey together – one we can’t wait for audiences to experience.”

The leader in the development of 8K display technology, Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K series TV’s deliver an immersive home entertainment experience available today. Whether it’s the stunning vistas of Khazad-Dûm, the majestic forests of the elf-capital Lindon, or the breathtaking island kingdom of Númenor, fans can experience the Second Age of Middle-earth in pristine 8K resolution thanks to Samsung’s Neural Quantum Processor 8K while being enveloped in the action thanks to Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking Sound – a Samsung technology that follows the action on the screen[2].

For more details, please visit www.samsung.com.

More info on The Rings of Power can be found here: www.amazon.com/lotr.

[1] 16 Years Global No.1 Source – Omdia, Jan 2022. Results are not an endorsement of Samsung.

[2] Requires Prime Video subscription. Subscription and internet fees apply. Visit the Prime Video website for further information and full T&C’s.

Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced local pricing and availability of its 2019 Q900 QLED 8K television range. The introduction of QLED 8K breaks new ground for Samsung’s ultra-premium TV and home entertainment offering, delivering beautiful design and supported with the most advanced picture quality in its portfolio.

The Q900 range will be offered in 82-inch, 75-inch and 65-inch screen sizes, designed to meet Australian demand for larger screen formats that also provide the incredible performance customers have come to expect from Samsung.

Pre-orders for the Samsung QLED 8K range will open this Thursday (March 14), before availability to purchase in retail stores nationally from April 1, 2019. Customers who pre-order¹ any Samsung QLED 8K from Samsung’s online store will receive a bonus Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone valued at $1,499 (RRP).

Jeremy Senior, Head of Consumer Electronics at Samsung Australia said:

“Samsung’s first QLED 8K range reinforces our commitment to delivering the best possible viewing experience for our customers.“Samsung’s QLED 8K offering will set a new standard in what Australians will expect from our ultra-premium offering in home entertainment and is truly something you need to see to understand.

“Australians are buying bigger TVs each year and with a larger screen size comes the need for a clearer, more detailed picture. Samsung QLED 8K technology delivers our best possible viewing experience for the large screen format.

“We’re excited to announce today’s pre-order offer that includes our flagship mobile Samsung Galaxy S10+, which brings together the best of Samsung’s mobile and TV technology.”

To achieve 8K resolution, the Samsung 8K QLED produces four times more pixels than a 4K UHD TV and 16 times more pixels than a full HD TV.

The Samsung QLED 8K integrates HDR10+ and Ultra Bright III to manage the TV’s contrast and colour. Brightness levels are optimised to help ensure content is displayed beautifully and consistently in almost any lighting conditions. HDR10+ also minimises the impact of glare and reflection in many of Australia’s sun-filled rooms.

Samsung QLED 8K comes with AI Upscaling that uses the power of machine learning to analyse and upscale content to 8K resolution², to help optimise the viewing experience. Despite the limited native 8K content currently available, the 8K Quantum Processor can recognise and upscale all content whether through a streaming service, set-top box, HDMI, USB or even mobile mirroring to appear in 8K resolution. In addition, the QLED 8K range features Direct Full Array Elite for enhanced contrast and precise backlighting control.

As Samsung’s flagship TV, the QLED 8K will also include the unique lifestyle features available across the QLED range that enable consumers to get the most from their TV, while maintaining our highest quality in picture and sound. Additional features include:

– One Clear Cable³
, an all-in-one clear cable that frees TV space from unsightly cords. Combining the optical cable and power into one thin five-metre cord, offering more freedom to decide where and how to place the TV.

– Ambient Mode, integrate the TV screen to suit a rooms interior décor and design. Display art or photos, or time and weather. Or take a picture of the wall and set it onscreen, so the TV seamlessly blends in while it is not on.

– Smart TV enhancements, Samsung TV’s work with Smart Things, Bixby, Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa or Apple AirPlay (coming soon)⁴
offering choice to control the connected home.

– One Remote, control a range compatible devices with One Remote Control and get quick access to things like Netflix, YouTube, Xbox or a compatible Soundbar.

Samsung will announce further information regarding its 2019 TV range including its 4K QLED and UHD TVs in early April. It will also kick off the second year of its sponsorship as the Official Consumer Electronics partner of The AFL with announcements regarding select game day activations.

Pricing:

82-inch Q900 8K QLED RRP $17,499

75-inch Q900 8K QLED RRP $12,999

65-inch Q900 8K QLED RRP $9,999

Availability:

March, 14 2019: Pre-order via www.samsung.com/au/qled-8k-tv/

April, 1 2019: Selected retail stores, including Harvey Norman, JB-HI-FI and The Good Guys

¹ T&Cs apply. Preorder commences 09:00 14th March 2019 and concludes 23:59 31st March 2019. Offer only available on purchases made via Samsung’s online store and ends at the expiry of the preorder period. Full T&Cs can be viewed here
² Availability of native 8K content is very limited. Picture quality of upscaled content will vary depending on the quality and resolution of source content.
³ One Clear Cable connects to a One Connect Box which integrates external device cables
⁴ Available H2, 2019 via firmware upgrade.