Anime Network Launches as 24/7 Network on Insight Communications' Digital Tier
2004年5月4日 - 3:09AM
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Anime Network Launches as 24/7 Network on Insight Communications'
Digital Tier Industry's First Independent Cable Program Service to
Advance From VOD Platform to Round-the-Clock Network NEW YORK, May
3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Insight Communications has entered into
an agreement to distribute the Anime Network as a 24-hour,
7-day-a-week network. The Insight agreement represents Anime
Network's first 24/7 agreement with a major multisystem cable
operator (MSO). Insight expects to roll out the Anime Network on
its Digital tier in several markets. With a dedicated and loyal fan
base, Anime is among the hottest genres in the entertainment world
today. The Anime Network is riding on that wave of popularity. As
one of the most successful Video On Demand (VOD) offerings
available to cable and satellite subscribers, Anime Network holds
the distinction of being the only independent network ever launched
from a VOD programming service. With its 24/7 linear network launch
on Insight Communications' systems, Anime Network moves to a new
level by giving fans non-stop anime action of feature films and
television series such as "Noir," "Spriggan," "Neon Genesis
Evangelion," "Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040," "Tekken," "Golden Boy,"
"Ninja Resurrection," "Samurai X: The Motion Picture," "Comic
Party," "Gravion," "Kaleidostar," "Orphen," "Final Fantasy,"
"Chobits," "BoogiePop Phantom" "Peacemaker," and "Chrono Crusade."
"We believe Anime Network's linear network will enhance and add
value to our digital line-up by providing a destination for our
customers who are a part of the growing number of fans of the Anime
genre," said Terry Denson, vice president of programming at
Insight. Added Corcoran of the Anime Network: "With this agreement,
we have achieved a major milestone on behalf of Anime Network, and
are proud of our standing as the only independent ever launched
from a VOD start. We are anxious to meet the next challenge,
delivering a quality 24/7 network to Insight Communications, which
will prove to other MSO's that the Anime Network is a viable and
valuable network, and one they should offer their subscribers
around the clock." About Insight Communications Insight
Communications (NASDAQ:ICCI) is the ninth largest cable operator in
the United States, serving approximately 1.4 million customers in
the four contiguous states of Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio.
Insight specializes in offering bundled, state-of-the-art services
in mid-sized communities, delivering basic and digital video,
high-speed data, and voice telephony in selected markets to its
customers. About Anime Network The Anime Network, a subsidiary of
A.D. Vision, Inc. (parent company to ADV Films and Newtype USA), is
the first cable channel in North America dedicated to anime with
access to thousand of hours of exciting, eye-catching serialized
programming. The Anime Network launched in North America in late
2002 with extensive availability initially through digital cable
video-on- demand technology and has become the #1 offering of
video-on-demand. The network is broadening its initial roster of
multi-system operator agreements to provide its programming
nationwide, helping to bring the elusive 18-34 tech savvy male
demographic back to television and drive demand for additional
digital services offered by MSO's. Additional information on Anime
Network is available at http://www.theanimenetwork.com/. Contact:
Dee Hale/Pryor & Associates Tel. 818-382-2233/Cell:
818-625-5888 E. Whitney Moose/Insight Communications Tel:
917-286-2300 E: Any statements in this press release that are not
historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The words "estimate," "expect," "anticipate" and other expressions
that indicate future events and trends identify forward-looking
statements. The above forward-looking estimates are subject to
risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based upon a
variety of factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those Insight Communications anticipates. Factors
that could have a material and adverse impact on actual results are
described in Insight Communications' annual report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2001 and quarterly report on Form 10-Q
for the three months ended June 30, 2002. All forward- looking
statements in this press release are qualified by reference to the
cautionary statements included in Insight Communications' Form 10-K
and Form 10-Q. DATASOURCE: Insight Communications CONTACT: Whitney
Moose of Insight Communications, +1-917-286-2300, ; or Dee Hale of
Pryor & Associates, +1-818-382-2233, or cell, +1-818-625-5888,
, for Insight Communications
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