Manga Block Renewed on Syfy

NEW YORK: Starz Media’s anime distribution arm, Manga Entertainment, will continue to program the two-hour Ani-Monday block on Syfy (formerly SCI FI Channel), and has reached a deal to deliver content to a block on sister NBC Universal-owned channel Chiller.

The new agreement renews the weekly Ani-Monday programming block on Syfy from 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. and adds a two-hour block on Mondays at 9 p.m. to Chiller. Both blocks will feature movies, series and shorts from Manga Entertainment. Ani-Monday showcases new content including the recently launched season two of the popular Gundam 00 series from Bandai Entertainment, as well as Gurenn Lagann and RaveMaster, among others. The Chiller anime block will air horror-based titles including Blood: The Last Vampire, Ninja Scroll and episodes of Descendants of Darkness.

"Ani-Mondays have become appointment viewing for anime lovers, now entering its third year on Syfy," said Thomas Vitale, Syfy’s senior VP of programming and original movies. "With more anime programming coming our way and an opportunity for cross-promotion with the new programming block on our sister channel, Chiller, we are very pleased that this summer is shaping up to be an exciting one for our viewers."