Post by amanz on Jan 31, 2005 4:15:22 GMT -5
The first time I read this it was like...OMG its about time. I think this one is best said in a quote rather then me write it up myself:
“Time Warner and Itochu Corp (C. Itoh & Co.) have announced that they will jointly produce new anime to be broadcast simultaneously on Cartoon Network in Japan and North America.
By April 2006, the joint venture is expected to be producing weekly episodes for three shows, at a budget of 20 million yen ($US 190,000) per episode, 20 to 50 percent higher than the current average budget for anime TV series. The added budget will be spent on higher-than-average quality animation using more animators and other staff than is typically used in anime.
By June 2005, the joint venture is expected to be set up with a fund of 3 billion yen (US$29 million) and will seek funding from other partners including broadcasters, animation studios, and toy manufacturers.
In addition to producing the anime, the companies expect to profit from the development and marketing of related merchandise. Guaranteed spots on the American and Japanese Cartoon Networks, combined with the worldwide popularity of anime, is expected to insure better than average returns on investment, enticing investors.
The anime series will also be marketed to international broadcasters in Europe and Asia.”
I told you guys HUGE NEWS…this means no more waiting a year to see a great anime and spending 20 to 50 percent more per episode for better animators and other staff, that is just incredible…animes that will be in airing on CN in America at the same time they are first being aired in Japan that are a higher quality then most other animes made. I can’t wait to see this happen. ;D ;D
“Time Warner and Itochu Corp (C. Itoh & Co.) have announced that they will jointly produce new anime to be broadcast simultaneously on Cartoon Network in Japan and North America.
By April 2006, the joint venture is expected to be producing weekly episodes for three shows, at a budget of 20 million yen ($US 190,000) per episode, 20 to 50 percent higher than the current average budget for anime TV series. The added budget will be spent on higher-than-average quality animation using more animators and other staff than is typically used in anime.
By June 2005, the joint venture is expected to be set up with a fund of 3 billion yen (US$29 million) and will seek funding from other partners including broadcasters, animation studios, and toy manufacturers.
In addition to producing the anime, the companies expect to profit from the development and marketing of related merchandise. Guaranteed spots on the American and Japanese Cartoon Networks, combined with the worldwide popularity of anime, is expected to insure better than average returns on investment, enticing investors.
The anime series will also be marketed to international broadcasters in Europe and Asia.”
I told you guys HUGE NEWS…this means no more waiting a year to see a great anime and spending 20 to 50 percent more per episode for better animators and other staff, that is just incredible…animes that will be in airing on CN in America at the same time they are first being aired in Japan that are a higher quality then most other animes made. I can’t wait to see this happen. ;D ;D
Thanks for the info! ;D
