Video: AEG's Sports and Entertainment Solutions To Be 'Powered By Panasonic'

Jan. 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES , Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Corporation of North America and AEG have entered into a long-term agreement naming Panasonic as a 'Founding Partner' of L.A. LIVE, the AEG owned and operated sports, entertainment and residential district in Los Angeles , and a 'Founding Partner' of STAPLES Center beginning in August, 2009. Technologies at these 'Panasonic Powered Properties' will improve entertainment, education, safety, convenience and the environment.

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"This unique partnership will stimulate business and bolster consumer confidence," said J.M. Allain , President of Panasonic's System Solutions Company business unit. "We have committed to a comprehensive investment in resources and technology-driven solutions that transcend traditional expectations."

"Panasonic's solution fulfills our commitment to a world-class live entertainment experience," said Timothy J. Leiweke , President and Chief Executive Officer of AEG. "Panasonic delivers the best experience for our visitors with the broadest range of new technologies available from a single entity."

"The Panasonic experience" is already in place at the Beijing Olympic Games, Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas , New York City's Times Square, Princess Cruises and the recently announced Major League Soccer sports and community development project in Philadelphia .

Today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas , Panasonic is showing Full 1080p High Definition 3D Home Theater System technologies delivering separate views to each eye for a 3D effect. Planned solutions for AEG properties include the largest LED display in the world at L.A. Live, digital signage, video surveillance, security systems, television production and point-of-sale systems.

Contact Panasonic System Solutions, Systems Integration: 1-877-438-7881 or www.panasonic.com/systemsintegration.

About AEG & L.A. LIVE

AEG, a subsidiary of The Anschutz Company, owns or controls numerous sports and entertainment venues; sports franchises and events; AEG Live is dedicated to live contemporary music and production.

L.A. LIVE is a 4 million square foot sports, residential & entertainment district featuring Club Nokia, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE, a 54-story convention destination, the GRAMMY Museum, a 14-screen Regal Cineplex and "broadcast" facilities for ESPN.

About Panasonic System Solutions Company

Panasonic System Solutions Company, Unit of Panasonic Corporation of North America , is a world leader in electronics. Panasonic Corporation of North America is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) of Japan .

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EDITORIAL CONTACT Sara Greenberg / LRG Marketing 845 358 1801 [email protected] Michael Roth / AEG 213-742-7155 [email protected]

SOURCE Panasonic System Solutions Company

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