Celebrations include presentation of Panasonic song "Shall Be Done" by opera diva Sarah Brightman
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - February 1, 2010) –
Panasonic Corporation is proud to be opening the doors of its Olympic Pavilion featuring two full HD 3D theatres at LiveCity Vancouver Yaletown, official celebration site of the 2010 Olympic Winter GamesThe "Panasonic FULL HD 3D THEATRE" will be open to the public Feb 12-28
The "Panasonic FULL HD 3D THEATRE" at the 2010 Winter Games offer the public the first opportunity to experience a new era of immersive visual entertainment that will soon be available for consumers' homes, with a 3D experience that easily rivals the best that can be seen in cinemasThroughout the Games, the theatres will screen high definition, three dimensional video of the 2010 Opening Ceremony and highlights footage of the 2010 Games
Media are invited to attend the launch of Panasonic's Pavilion to experience the immersive experience of full HD 3D on the big screen, with special guest, soprano Sarah Brightman to release the Panasonic song, "Shall Be Done"
Date: Thursday, February 11
Time: 10:30 - 11:00 am - media check-in
11:00 - 11:30 am - press conference
11:30 - 11:45 am - screening in full HD 3D theatre
11:45 - 12:30 pm - media availability
(Refreshments will be served)
Location: Panasonic Pavilion, LiveCity Vancouver Yaletown, David Lam Park,
1300 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver
Notes: Media identification is required to attend the press conference.
Media check in at Gate #1 on Drake at PacificFull security scan
will be performed at gateWe recommend you arrive at 10:15 am to
allow time to clear security.
Special guests:
Takumi Kajisha, Managing Executive Officer of Panasonic Corporation
Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Chief Technology Officer of Panasonic North America
Sarah Brightman, Soprano
Victor Lucas, Creator and Co-host Electric Playground, Master of Ceremonies
Official Worldwide Olympic Partner
Panasonic is proud to support the Olympic movement-aimed at promoting world peace through sports-as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category for more than 20 years since The Olympic Partner (TOP) Program commenced at the Calgary Olympic Winter Games in 1988Under the slogan of "Sharing the Passion", Panasonic contributes to the success of the Olympic Games through its technologyIn 2007 Panasonic renewed the partnership with the International Olympic Committee through to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro
About Panasonic
Panasonic Corporation is a worldwide leader in the development and manufacture of electronic products for a wide range of consumer, business, and industrial needsBased in Osaka, Japan, the company recorded consolidated net sales of 7.77 trillion yen (US$78.4 billion) for the year ended March 31, 2009.The company's shares are listed on the Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and New York (NYSE: PC) stock exchangesFor more information on the company and the Panasonic brand, visit the company's website at http://panasonic.net
Contacts:
Media contact
Sarah Burgess
Pavilion launch media relations
Office: 604.623.3007 x250 or Cell: 604.805.2907
sarah.burgess@karyo-edelman.com
Media contact
Sara Bearchell
Pavilion launch media relations
Office: 604.623.3007 x240 or Cell: 604.376.3327
sara.bearchell@karyo-edelman.com