Anime Network Rollout Continues on Comcast

ANIME NETWORK ROLLOUT CONTINUES ON COMCAST

Unique Programming Service Expands With ON DEMAND

Houston TX September 15 2003?The Anime Network the first channel in the nation dedicated to anime is expanding its reach rolling out its content in Baltimore and parts of New England as part of Comcast ON DEMAND Comcast?s video-on-demand service. The announcement was made today by Kevin Corcoran President of Anime Network.

As Comcast extends its ON DEMAND service to its Digital Cable customers it also is including content from Anime Network as part of its lineup of programming available at no additional charge. Approximately 25 hours of Anime Network are currently available to ON DEMAND customers in the greater Philadelphia central and northern New Jersey and Baltimore areas as well as in portions of New England. ON DEMAND is expected to be available in additional markets by the end of the year.

?We are excited that an industry leader like Comcast recognizes the growing popularity of anime programming and the Anime Network?s expertise in delivering the most compelling programming packages for the growing community of loyal anime fans? said Corcoran in making the announcement. ?Baltimore and New England are two key markets in our rollout strategy""

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 (Japanese animation). The Anime Network launched in North America in late 2002. The network is being marketed to multi-system operators (MSOs) from coast-to-coast as both a stand-alone 24-hour digital network and as a VOD programming offer. More information about the Anime Network is available through www.theanimenetwork.com.

Posted on Monday, September 15, 2003 (Archive on Wednesday, October 15, 2003)