Panasonic Plasma TVs Make Red Carpet Debut During New York's Hottest Oscar Party

NEW YORK, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic, the market and technology leader in Plasma TVs, will be celebrating the 2007 Academy Awards in style at New York magazine's second annual Oscar party being held on Sunday, February 25. Famous faces will gather at New York City's hotspot The Spotted Pig for an exclusive viewing party to watch red carpet fashions and memorable speeches on Panasonic Plasma HDTVs.

Approximately 150 notable New Yorkers will have plenty to discuss as they view high-definition details of Hollywood's best looking and worst dressed on Panasonic's Plasma displays. The small West Village eatery will be equipped with several 42" Panasonic Plasma flat panel TVs throughout the venue giving guests a view of the show from any angle.

"Our VIPs expect to have a great experience at this year's Oscar party and that includes giving them the ultimate viewing experience to watch the show," stated Lauren Starke, communications manager of New York magazine.

"If you can't be at the Oscars, our high-definition Panasonic Plasma TVs are perfect for giving you the front row seat experience," said Dennis Eppel, vice president of Panasonic Display Product Company. "With the most vivid colors, deep blacks and wide viewing angles, Panasonic Plasma TVs truly bring events to life for any viewing party."

Panasonic Plasma flat panel HDTVs enhance viewing of movies, sporting events and award shows by providing the best picture on large screens 42- inches and larger. Panasonic Plasma HDTVs have many viewing advantages including:

Deep Rich Blacks: Panasonic Plasmas produce deep, rich blacks for exceptional contrast and striking image quality.

Crisp, Smooth Action: Panasonic Plasma HDTVs give you crisp, smooth action in high-speed scenes found in sports and movies.

Full Color: Panasonic Plasmas reproduce the full range of colors specified in ITU's HDTV Broadcast Standards.

Great Viewing From All Angles: Panasonic Plasmas look great from every angle.

Get The Lead Out: The latest line of Panasonic Plasmas are environmentally friendlier. Panasonic Plasma Display Panels have no lead or mercury.

Durability: Panasonic Plasmas have durable glass screens that are much more resistant to impact than many other flat panel TVs on the market.

The Panasonic Plasma HDTV line includes 42", 50", 58", 65", and 103" -- the world's largest Plasma TV. Through its Plasma Concierge Service, Panasonic offers assistance to all Panasonic plasma flat panel television owners to ensure customers experience an easy transition to High-Definition (HD) television and get the full value of their flat panel TV investment. This exclusive free benefit provides quick access to internal technical experts via phone, web or in-home service. For more information, visit http://www.panasonic.com/plasma.

About Panasonic

Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company is a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd. and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Information about Panasonic products is available at http://www.panasonic.com/. Additional company information for journalists is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.