Animax (South Korean TV channel)
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Country | South Korea |
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Broadcast area | South Korea |
Network | Aniplus |
Headquarters | Seoul |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Korean |
Picture format | 1080i (HDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Sony Pictures Television International (formerly) KC Global Media Entertainment (formerly) Aniplus |
Parent | Animax Broadcasting Korea |
History | |
Launched | April 29, 2006 |
Links | |
Website | www |
Animax is a South Korean television channel operated by JJMediaWorks that launched on April 29, 2006. The channel was formerly operated jointly by Sony Pictures Television International and KT SkyLife, but was sold to KC Global Media in 2020.[1] In 2023, the channel was sold again to former rival competitor Aniplus.[2]
Animax's primary programming is Japanese animated TV series films and Tokusatsu. The channel also broadcasts South Korean animated TV series under the South Korean regulations.
Originally an exclusive channel to KT SkyLife satellite television subscribers, it made its debut on the other platform when it launched on KT's IPTV service Olleh TV.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Littleton, Cynthia (January 7, 2020). "Sony Pictures Sells Asia Channels to Former Executives Andy Kaplan and George Chien (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 29, 2020.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (2023-06-22). "KC Global Media Sells Animax Korea, Linear Kids Channel, to Aniplus". Variety. Retrieved 2023-06-22.
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