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FUNimation Channel
TypeTelevision network
Country
United States
AvailabilityUnited States (digital cable)/(VOD)/(PPV VOD)
OwnerFunimation Entertainment
OlympuSAT[1]
Key people
Gen Fukunaga, CEO of Funimation Entertainment
Kim Reed Fragione, [1] COO of FUNimation Channel
Launch date
September 29, 2005
Official website
FUNimation Channel

The FUNimation Channel is a 24-hour channel which broadcasts anime series in the United States. OlympuSAT[2] was chosen as the exclusive distributor of the network.

In May 2009, FUNimation Channel continued its expansion on cable launching on Comcast's VOD platform [3] and offering two services - Free On Demand and PPV On Demand. The PPV VOD offers viewers a chance to watch titles prior to their DVD release].[4] Movies and packaged specials are available at $2.99 each while episodes are available at $.99 each with the first episode available as a Freeview. The linear channel is available on AT&T U-verse, Verizon FiOS, Fiber Communications, Groton Utilities, SureWest, TVMAX.[5] Only the subscription video on-demand service for the FUNimation Channel is available on Dish Network.[6] The channel launched its HD feed on September 27, 2010.[7]

History

The FUNimation Channel is North America's second 24-hour English-dubbed anime digital cable network. The first was ADV Films' Anime Network. Since its launch in September 2005, FUNimation Channel has expanded into more homes and continues to expand via digital cable, fiber optics, and DBS systems. When the channel first launched, it was available to a few cities via UHF digital signals. service on UHF signals.[8] The service was temporary as the channel was trying to gain a foothold in the already crowded digital cable landscape. Another short-term service was the syndication of a FUNimation Channel block to one of OlympuSAT’s affiliate networks, Colours TV syndicated block.[9] Both services were discontinued in favor for a more successful expansion on digital cable, fiber optics and DBS systems. As of September 2010, the Standard Definition feed has been replaced with a High Definition feed.[10]

References

  1. ^ http://www.olympusat.com/home.php
  2. ^ "Navarre's FUNimation Entertainment and Verizon Sign Distribution Agreement". Navarre. September 29, 2005. Retrieved June 17, 2006.
  3. ^ "Funimation Anime on Demand Now on Comcast Nationwide". Anime News Network. May 5, 2009. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  4. ^ Olympusat. March 31, 2010 http://www.olympusat.com/digi.php. Retrieved 3 November 2010. {{cite news}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ "Operators". Funimation Channel. October 7. 2009. Retrieved 3 November 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  6. ^ "Dish Network - Funimation Channnel". Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  7. ^ "Funimation Channel Launches on AT&T-U Verse in High-Definition". Anime News Network. September 30, 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  8. ^ "Funimation Entertainment Announces the launch of the Funimation Channel in Seattle". Mania. December 20, 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  9. ^ "Navarres Funimation Entertainment Doubles Anime Programming for Syndicated Anime Block". RedOrbit. September 7, 2006. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
  10. ^ "Funimation Chaannel Goes High-Definition". Anime News Network. September 7, 2010. Retrieved 3 November 2010.
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