Cities that The Anime Channel will be available in...

[pabcool]

Just in case you don't know, here are the cities recieving or about to recieve TAN.


Seatle/Tacoma
Phoenix
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Baltimore
Boston
Dallas/Fort Worth
Atlanta
Houston
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Fransisco/Oakland/San Jose
Washington, D.C.
Cleveland
Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota
New Jersey
Detroit


I'm not sure what systems, but I'm guessing Comcast-only. (Woohoo! TAN, here I come!)

[StrangerAtaru]

Just in case you don't know, here are the cities recieving or about to recieve TAN.


Seatle/Tacoma
Phoenix
Minneapolis/St. Paul
Baltimore
Boston
Dallas/Fort Worth
Atlanta
Houston
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
New York
Los Angeles
Chicago
Philadelphia
San Fransisco/Oakland/San Jose
Washington, D.C.
Cleveland
Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota
New Jersey
Detroit


I'm not sure what systems, but I'm guessing Comcast-only. (Woohoo! TAN, here I come!)

Wow, New Jersey is now a city! (LOL...then again, Philadelphia probably thinks South NJ is a huge suburb, while NY the same for North NJ)

Other than that flub, its sort of been there/done that for Philly (luckily), but exciting for a good chunk of the rest of the US!

[Bogey B]

I live in waqshington just not seattle or tacoma *sniff*
and I think your qoute is "all your are base belongs to us" :tom:

[Mynd Hed]

Phoenix, eh? Maybe if it does well there it'll move to Tucson and I'll be able to see it when I visit my parents there... fat chance it'll come to Flagstaff, even though it's a college town which would mean a higher-than-average ratio of anime enthusiasts, the population is still so low that I doubt it would be worth the expense of setting up the service here considering that we don't have Comcast at all here, let alone Video-On-Demand.

[Elven Moon]

I hope that by Detroit getting the station it means I'll be getting it, too :p

[EscaflownePilot]

I hope that by Detroit getting the station it means I'll be getting it, too :pAgreed! I hope this means the "Detroit" area, since I'm somewhat near Detroit - just not in it...

Either way, I live in such a hick country area that Comcast just doesn't give us much - we don't even have their OWN Comcast networks (aside from G4)!!

[Dark]

looks like all the major media outlets are covered... now all TAn needs to do is refresh their programming, they only have the same three episodes of each series. I mean, as good as Noir episode 4 is, I'd kinda like to see the rest of their programming like I can on AS...or any other chanel.

[JTurner954]

Awesome. I'm considered Ft. Lauderdale so ..... how do we know when the channel is available?

[KT Kore]

Happy, happy! Los Angeles is now covered. Can't wait for the goodness.

[EscaflownePilot]

Awesome. I'm considered Ft. Lauderdale so ..... how do we know when the channel is available?Yeah... anybody know if there's any way to find out just exactly where around these cities this thing'll be available... and when?

[Gary L Thompson]

I don't believe there is an anime station as such yet. Rather, while ADV is working toward the day they get their basic channel, they're offering a preview of their film library through Comcast's "Video on Demand" service. Essentially it's video rental ala "Blockbusters"--except you don't have to bother with a tape!

Basically, when VOD comes to your community, you will get the Anime Channel if you get digital service. For example, apparently VOD has been available in some Detroit-area communities, but it's only come to my city just a short while ago, and evidently there are still a number of cities around here that don't have VOD yet.

WideOpenWest is considering VOD in my area, but it is not getting it at the moment because of concerns over the film library. Understandably, Blockbuster has been fighting this service tooth-and-nail, so Comcast has been hampered by Hollywood in getting as complete a film library as it would like (why else do you think Comcast welcomed a non-Hollywood player like ADV with open arms?). Actually, anime TV series (and any serialized entertainment really) ought to be ideal for the VOD format. Essentially, you're charging the customer multiple times for the same story (that's why I've never been able to understand Hollywood's allergy to filming stories over multiple movies, it's going to reap a bonanza from Lord of the Rings, but getting movie moguls to agree to film three movies was like pulling teeth!).

[AlphaPrime]

Maybe someday DirecTV will get access to the anime network.........

[Zach Logan]

YAY!!
Or no...

If its through Comcast then i will be sad :(
If iO gets it, I will be Happy Happy! :D



1. When will The Anime Network be available outside of the Philadelphia area?
We are conducting extensive discussions with all the major cable providers to expand The Anime Network across the country. Stay tuned for announcements of new cities and cable systems coming soon.

2. Is Video On Demand exclusive to digital cable?

Yes, Video On Demand is an exclusive offering from digital cable companies.

3. Is Video On Demand exclusive to Comcast cable?

No, most of the major cable providers are conducting trial launches of Video On Demand in test markets. Check with your cable provider to see if Video On Demand is available in your area.

4. Will The Anime Network only be available through Video On Demand?

Our goal is for The Anime Network to be available in both Video on Demand and traditional, linear formats nationwide!

5. How do I get Video on Demand Service?

Call your local cable provider, ask if they offer VOD and find out how you can sign up.

6. How much is it for Video on Demand Service outside of Philadelphia?

Currently, The Anime Network on Comcast Digital Cable is being offered free of charge to digital cable subscribers in the greater Philadelphia area. Going forward with new cities and new cable providers, a monthly fee may be charged. This will depend on the cable provider.

7. How much is it for just the Anime Network?

Currently, The Anime Network on Comcast Digital Cable is being offered free of charge to Comcast digital cable subscribers; it is not available without a subscription to the full service. Going forward with new systems and new cities, a monthly fee may be charged, depending on the cable provider.

8. What other major cable providers will carry Anime Network?

We hope all of them!

9. Will The Anime Network be available on satellite?

We are conducting discussions with satellite providers about carrying The Anime Network.

10. Will programs on The Anime Network be subtitled or dubbed or both?

At this time, with our initial launch in Philadelphia, we are only showing dubbed versions of the shows. This reflects limited bandwidth and a restricted number of hours available to us per month. We are well aware of strong interest in subtitled anime, and are exploring ways to bring subtitled programming to The Anime Network. Stay tuned!

[Beat]

Will Cabelvision get it- Probably not. Sell the Rangers, the Knicks, and the Mets! I want them to win again!

[EscaflownePilot]

I don't believe there is an anime station as such yet. Rather, while ADV is working toward the day they get their basic channel, they're offering a preview of their film library through Comcast's "Video on Demand" service. Essentially it's video rental ala "Blockbusters"--except you don't have to bother with a tape!

Basically, when VOD comes to your community, you will get the Anime Channel if you get digital service. For example, apparently VOD has been available in some Detroit-area communities, but it's only come to my city just a short while ago, and evidently there are still a number of cities around here that don't have VOD yet.

WideOpenWest is considering VOD in my area, but it is not getting it at the moment because of concerns over the film library. Understandably, Blockbuster has been fighting this service tooth-and-nail, so Comcast has been hampered by Hollywood in getting as complete a film library as it would like (why else do you think Comcast welcomed a non-Hollywood player like ADV with open arms?). Actually, anime TV series (and any serialized entertainment really) ought to be ideal for the VOD format. Essentially, you're charging the customer multiple times for the same story (that's why I've never been able to understand Hollywood's allergy to filming stories over multiple movies, it's going to reap a bonanza from Lord of the Rings, but getting movie moguls to agree to film three movies was like pulling teeth!).So, basically, if you get Comcast's On-Demand service, then you get Anime Network?

Drat! My area's Comcast doesn't have VOD yet...
*sigh*