Brand management and independent home video company FUNimation Ent., a wholly owned subsidiary of Navarre Corp., is launching a 24-hour digital network devoted to anime. Distributed by OlympuSAT, the FUNimation Channel is intended to drive awareness of FUNimation properties in the U.S. and help increase home video sales.
“The FUNimation Channel is the first step in getting more of our top-rated anime shows broadcast and grabbing a larger share of the growing U.S. anime market.” explains Gen Fukunaga, president and CEO of FUNimation Ent.
OlympuSAT is the exclusive distributor and the FUNimation Channel, which is now available to video service providers throughout the nation.
FUNimation manages a full spectrum of rights for many of its brands including broadcasting, licensing, production, internet and home video sales and distribution. Within the next few weeks, the company plans to launch the FUNimation Channel website ( www.funimationchannel.com), where viewers can find programming information and more.
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