LONDON June 4 (PROTEXT/PRNewswire) - Sony is spending aweekend in Paris this autumn to stage its pioneering globalentertainment event, Sony Dream World. This is the first timeafter Japan the public can see the Sony electronics andentertainment companies under one roof and it is the ultimateshowcase for the highlights Sony has to offer in the broadband,connected era. Sony, along with Sony Music Entertainment, SonyPictures Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment and SonyEricsson Mobile Communications will come together for Dream Worldat Le Palais des Congrčs, Paris, on Saturday and Sunday the 6thand 7th of September 2003.
Nobuyuki Idei, Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer,Sony Corporation, says of Dream World: "The Dream World conceptis global and unique. We are the only global company that bridgesthe worlds of electronic products and entertainment on such ascale, and we are inviting everyone to experience for themselveshow innovative, integrated and enjoyable Sony is."
"The Dream World is an excellent opportunity for people tosee the Sony offerings in action," says Göran Lindahl, Directorof Sony Corporation and Chairman of Sony Group in Europe. "It isa demonstration of Sony's creativity and ingenuity forming theconnected worlds of AV (audio, video) and IT (informationtechnology) for more entertainment experiences, as well as theideas and technologies we are developing for tomorrow; and all inParis, one of the world's favourite locations for fashion, designand contemporary lifestyle."
Sony Dream World will focus an impressive array of Sonyproducts, entertainments and technologies into 7,000m,. Therewill be plenty for everyone to see, touch and feel as exhibits,live performances, film screenings and more are staged acrossfour main zones of Home, Mobile, Entertainment World andTomorrow's World.
"Sony Dream World is designed to reflect the lifestyle of ourcustomers, so we are presenting what we have to offer in keyaspects of our daily life. This is a really effective way for usto show how well our technologies can be connected and integratedto give you the ultimate emotional experience. We hope that SonyDream World will touch the imagination of all of our visitorsand set everyone's creative forces into motion," adds Lindahl.Sony Dream World
Sony Dream World is a pioneering, global event that takesplace in a different worldwide location each time. The firstDream World was in Yokohama, Japan, in September 2002 andattracted approximately 50,000 visitors during the two-day event.Sony Dream World 2003
Date: Saturday, 6th & Sunday, 7th September
Location: Palais des Congrčs, ParisAbout Sony
Sony manufactures audio, video, communications andinformation technology products for the global consumer andprofessional markets. With its music, pictures, game and onlinebusinesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to become a leadingpersonal broadband entertainment company in the 21st century. InEurope, Sony recorded consolidated annual sales of EUR 13.88billion (yen 1,666 billion) for the fiscal year ended March 31,2003, based on an average market exchange rate for the sameperiod of yen 120 to the EUR.For more information on Sony in Europe, please visithttp://www.sony-europe.comFor more information, please contact:Corporate Communications EuropeSony Europe GmbH:(Berlin Office) Aldo Liguori, tel: +49 30 2575 5159,Aldo.Liguori@eu.sony.com(London Office) Georges Gerard, tel: +44 20 7444 9720,Georges.Gerard@eu.sony.comwww.sony-europe.com/presscenterIn addition, for any queries about Sony in your respectivecountry, please contact your local Sony PR office.Corporate Communications Europe Sony Europe GmbH:(Berlin Office) Aldo Liguori, tel: +49 30 2575 5159,Aldo.Liguori@eu.sony.com(London Office) Georges Gerard, tel: +44 20 7444 9720,Georges.Gerard@eu.sony.comwww.sony-europe.com/presscenter
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