Nippon TV’s July drama series Death Note is set to broadcast and/or stream in over 120 countries and regions soon after each episode airs in Japan, setting a new record in the global breadth of distribution for Nippon TV dramas. In the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Africa, Crunchyroll, a company that streams animations online, and Mperience, will make each episode available only a few days after airing in Japan. In Asia, Channel J, the South Korean cable channel, will broadcast the … [Read more...] about Death Note’ to stream in over 120 countries and regions
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Crunchyroll promotes Vince Shortino to EVP, Japan Channels
San Francisco – Crunchyroll, Inc. has announced the promotion of Vince Shortino to Executive Vice President, Japan Channels and the appointment of Arlen Marmel as Head of Marketing and Distribution. The company continues to build on the success of the global anime video service Crunchyroll and KDrama, the newly-launched Korean drama service, through internal promotions and key new hires. Shortino has been key in building Crunchyroll’s anime business over his nearly six year tenure … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll promotes Vince Shortino to EVP, Japan Channels
MIPTV: Fuji TV partners with Crunchyroll
Cannes, France – Japanese television network Fuji TV announced on April 7 a major international syndication deal with online video giant Crunchyroll throughout Asia, including Mainland China, Europe and the Americas. The deal signals Fuji TV’s strength as a primary Drama producer where premium broadcast networks can generate additional revenue in new markets and demographics. Under the terms of the deal with Crunchyroll, Fuji TV has licensed premium hit titles from the … [Read more...] about MIPTV: Fuji TV partners with Crunchyroll
Crunchyroll expands Korean drama catalogue with SBS partnership
San Francisco, CA/Tokyo, Japan - Crunchyroll has expanded its Korean program lineup with its newly formed alliance with Korea's Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS). This alliance will expand the online distribution giant's massive online catalog of Korean, Chinese and Japanese dramas with an additional 26 titles including Money War, The Painter Of Wind, Perfect Neighbor, Princess Ja-Myung, Queen Of Game, Working Mom, Stairway To Heaven and much more to North and South America territories. Fans can … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll expands Korean drama catalogue with SBS partnership