Epson Brings Entertainment and Learning to Life on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Season Finale

Epson Brings Entertainment and Learning to Life on 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Season Finale

LONG BEACH, Calif., May 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Epson, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today announced that its PowerLite(R) Home Cinema 6500 UB projector was selected for the season finale of ABC's hit show, "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

The Home Cinema 6500 UB, one of the latest models in Epson's award-winning line of 3LCD 1080p front projectors, was incorporated into the build of a new community center known as the "Library" in the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood in Indianapolis, IN. The Library is part of the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" build that also includes a home for a single father, Bernard McFarland, and his three sons. McFarland has been extremely involved in the community, starting a program called "Pack House 2000," dedicated to helping exercise the minds and expand the dreams of youngsters in need through reading groups and field trips to libraries, museums and cultural events.

The high-performance, high-definition Home Cinema 6500 UB is one of the technology tools used to help expand those dreams. It was installed in the Library with a motorized projection screen and an integrated computer system. The set up will enable McFarland to host group sessions and learning events for the kids involved in the Pack House 2000 community program. Epson's projector was recommended for use in the Library by TriPhase Technologies, located in Carmel, IN and a sponsor of the "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" build, due to its image quality, ease-of-use and dependability.

For more information regarding the Home Cinema 6500 UB and other Epson projection products, visit www.epson.com.

About "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

The Emmy award winning reality program "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," now in its 6th season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced by Anthony Dominici. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8:00-9:00 p.m., ET on ABC.

About Epson America, Inc.

Epson America, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation (SEC) and is a leading provider of digital imaging products that exceed the vision of its customers. The company is a global manufacturer and supplier of an extensive range of high quality printers, 3LCD projectors and small- and medium-sized LCDs which were designed for functionality, compactness, and energy efficiency. The Seiko Epson organization is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and was recently added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.

Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite is a registered trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product and brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

(1) Based upon Q2 2008 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates

Source: Epson America, Inc.

CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683,
duane_brozek@ea.epson.com, or Merritt Woodward of Walt & Company,
+1-408-369-7200, Ext. 2979, mwoodward@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.epson.com/

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