Anime Network Expands Distribution

HOUSTON, September 1: The Anime Network has passed the
40-million mark in the U.S. and Canada, marking a 233-percent increase in the
last two years.

“We are obviously pleased to have made such significant
progress,” said Kevin McFeeley, Anime Network’s VP of affiliate sales. “Yet, we
are even more encouraged by the possibilities for even further growth as we
seek out new and exciting platforms on which to deliver content to our fans.”

The channel is available as a 24/7 linear offering, as well
as on VOD, SVOD and pay per view. Recent deals include Wide Open West and
Harron Communications (linear) and Service Electric Cablevision and Knology (SVOD).

Launched in late 2002 as a free VOD service on Comcast,
Anime Network is viewable as a 24/7 linear channel through 17 different service
providers, and as a VOD service through 22 service providers.