Sony Pictures TV Networks To Acquire Majority Stake in Funimation

[tripplej]

This is big news in the anime world..

from deadline,

"Sony Pictures Television Networks is increasing its footprint in the anime space, with a deal to pay $143 million for 95% of Japanese anime distributor Funimation Productions."

"With the acquisition of Funimation, the combined IP of Animax, Kids Station and Funimation allows us to deliver the best anime to fans across all screens and platforms,” said Andy Kaplan, President of Worldwide Networks at Sony Pictures Television."

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Hopefully this is a good thing where more animation is available on more platforms and mediums.. Time will tell.

Any thoughts?