DirecTV plugs into Emmy party circuit

DirecTV transformed West Hollywood Park into a high definition wonderland at their first ever Emmys after-party Sunday night. Countless flatscreen TVs flashing HD images from Showtime, MTV and ESPN lit up the entrance and illuminated plush seating areas scattered throughout the party space. Guests munched on mushroom ravioli under heat lamps while a crystal clear projection of the Emmy award spun on a rotating giant hot air balloon. Inside revelers shook their tailfeathers to a soundtrack of techno and mash-ups courtesy of DJ AM. Outside near the portable restroom trailers, suits hobnobbed seemingly waiting for more important people to get there. Things started a little slow and some worried that the competition from HBO's bash across the street at the Pacific Design Center might be too much to handle for the fledgling event. But by the end of the night the party was in full swing. Heck, even Paris Hilton showed up.  (B. Perry)