Oct 1 2005
FUNimation is at it again, this time with a 24/7 anime channel. Yes, that's right... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.In a recent press release, FUNimation announced that it has just signed an agreement with OlympuSAT, a leading distributor for independent programming in the US. This new partnership will allow FUNimation to provide round the clock access to both classic and new anime greats from the FUNimation collection.
"The broadcast success we've experienced with our anime brands proves that solid TV exposure gives fans the chance to see more great anime and it increases sales and licensing opportunities. This has driven us to pursue additional avenues to get more of our shows broadcast exposure in the United States," said Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Entertainment. "The FUNimation Channel will give us the opportunity to bring more of our proven, high-rated anime titles from Japan to fans throughout the United States and expand awareness of anime to whole new audiences."
Now available to video service providers throughout the country, The FUNimation Channel will offer anime fans a whole new way to see their favorites. "The FUNimation Channel features great programming from some of the most engaging anime brands in the United States," said Colleen Glynn, Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales and Distribution for OlympuSAT. "We are confident that U.S. operators will see that the FUNimation Channel is the perfect complement and addition to their digital line-ups."
For more information, visit the new FUNimation Channel website.
