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Panasonic this week announced that their 2010 line of VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Players are now offering instant streaming of VUDU's movie library, including more than 4,000 Full HD (1080p) movies.

VUDU's video-on-demand service offers instant streaming of movies and TV programs through IPTV-enabled HDTVs and Blu-ray Disc Players with no computer or cable/satellite TV service required, and no subscription or monthly membership fees. Most new release titles are available the same day as the DVD release. New to VUDU? You'll snag a $5.99 credit once you're set up on your VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray player, allowing you to watch your first HD movie on the service for free.Read more

Panasonic and Skype announced Skype on your VIERA on 2010 Panasonic VIERA CAST enabled HDTVs as well as the availability of Panasonic's Skype-enabled communication camera (TY-CC10W).

Owners of 2010 VIERA CAST-enabled Panasonic VIERA Plasma HDTVs (models VT25, VT20, G25, and G20 Series) can make voice and video calls from the their Panasonic VIERA HDTV using Panasonic's Skype-enabled camera (sold separately $169.95).

"Adding Skype to Panasonic's VIERA CAST IPTV offerings takes the role of the television to whole new level for consumers," said Henry Hauser, Vice President, Panasonic Display Group. "Panasonic's VIERA CAST-enabled HDTVs have truly become the hub of communication and connectivity in the consumer household enabling users to talk live via video to their family and friends right from the comfort of their couch."Read more

Panasonic announced today that Amazon Video On Demand is now available on its entire line of 2009 VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc players. If you are a current owner of a Panasonic 2009 Blu-ray Disc player, you will automatically receive a free software update today and can use service as soon as you register your VIERA CAST Blu-ray Disc Player with Amazon Video On Demand.

With Amazon Video On Demand on VIERA CAST, you can:

• Browse and shop for movies and TV shows from Amazon Video On Demand's selection of more than 45,000 commercial-free titles, including the latest new releases and over 1000 titles in HD.
• Enjoy instant playback streamed to your player, no downloading, no waiting and no subscription fees.
• Access and add to your virtual library of purchases, via Amazon Video On Demand's Your Video Library, and re-watch them on any of Panasonic's VIERA CAST-enabled Blu-ray Disc players or online with a PC, MAC or other compatible device.

VIERA CAST also gives you access to YouTube, Picasa Web Albums, Bloomberg News and weather information.

For more information on Panasonic's VIERA CAST Blu-ray players visit www.panasonic.com.