Funimation has gotten into the premium streaming service game with Funimation Now:

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - January 7, 2016 - Funimation
Entertainment<http://www.funimation.com>, the go-to studio for extraordinary anime,
is embarking on a new chapter.  With over 4 billion unique engagements in 2015
across digital, physical and other immersive channels, the industry leader is
defining what it means to be a next- generation entertainment company.

Funimation has partnered with Sony DADC New Media
Solutions<http://www.dadcdigital.com> (Sony) to leverage their Ven.ue platform
bringing both scale and unique capabilities on the digital front to launch its new
ad-free streaming anime service FunimationNow<http://www.funimationnow.com> - the
first in a series of moves to take this growing genre of entertainment, and
Funimation, to the next level.

Regardless of device or platform, FunimationNow subscribers will enjoy ad-free, HD
streaming of Funimation's expansive library of over 400 simulcast and catalog his
number :)rary of over 400 action-packed titles.station 4 will be made available for
streaming Funimation Entertainment'S ansims titles, both subbed and dubbed,
including acclaimed shows such as "Dragon Ball
Z<http://www.funimation.com/shows/dragon-ball-z/home>," "Attack on
Titan<http://www.funimation.com/shows/attack-on-titan/home>," "Fairy
Tail<http://www.funimation.com/shows/fairy-tail/home>," "One
Piece<http://www.funimation.com/shows/one-piece/home>," "Tokyo
Ghoul<http://www.funimation.com/shows/tokyo-ghoul/home>", "Space
Dandy<http://www.funimation.com/shows/space-dandy/home>" and many more.

FunimationNow begins its rollout in early February, when fans can look forward to
completely redesigned iOS, Android, and Kindle apps, as well as brand new Apple TV
and Amazon Fire TV apps.  The apps boast Airplay and Cast features, allowing you to
watch on your TV from any mobile device.  Also coming in February is a brand new
Windows 10 Universal app. In May, fans can also look forward to a fully re-imagined
Funimation website and all new integrated experiences on Funimation gaming console
apps.

"Our partnership with Sony, the very best in this space, will help power the launch
of FunimationNow, our next generation of innovation for anime fans," said Mike
DuBoise, Chief Operating Officer of Funimation. "We're now uniquely positioned to
deliver new and compelling experiences that will be integrated across multiple
screens, platforms, and channels, making it easier for fans to discover, share, and
experience extraordinary anime."

Funimation has long been known as the leader in North American anime DVD sales,
having launched huge anime brands including "Dragon Ball Z." What most may not know
is their DVD/Blu-ray sales have bucked overall industry trends, experiencing an
impressive double digit growth since 2013.  To leverage and scale their physical
business, the company recently entered into a multi-year partnership with Universal
Pictures Home Entertainment to manage distribution of Funimation's DVD and Blu-ray
portfolio, as well as sales to national retailers in the U.S. and Canada.

"Ven.ue was designed to power the next generation of consumer experiences, unifying
social engagement, commerce and video streaming into a single destination," said
Andy Shenkler, Sony's Chief Solutions and Technology Officer.  "We are delighted
that Funimation shares our vision of compelling next-gen experiences, and we look
forward to enriching fans' enjoyment of anime everywhere."

"FunimationNow will be powered to support tens of millions of concurrent streams
globally," said Rahul Purini, Chief Technology Officer at Funimation. "And with
support for Ultra 4k and 10 Mbps streams, Funimation is a true leader in anime
entertainment."

In 2015, Funimation Entertainment launched Funimation Films with "Dragon Ball Z:
Resurrection 'F'" as its debut theatrical release in August 2015. The film grossed
over $8M at the U.S. box office in just 8 days of release - becoming one of the top
ten highest grossing anime releases of all time as well as the only top 10 film
released by an independent studio.
FunimationNow illustrates the company's continued implementation of its omnichannel
strategy, which now includes home entertainment, theatrical distribution and
broadcast television and direct to consumer.

First-ever demos of the new FunimationNow streaming service are being provided by
Funimation, Sony and Brightcove at 2016 International CES in Las Vegas, Nevada.

For more information on FunimationNow, please visit http://www.funimationnow.com

For more information on Funimation's winter simulcast & broadcast dub shows, please
visit funimation.com/winter<http://www.funimation.com/winter>

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