Anime Comes Alive On the Web.NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 20, 1999-- CDKnet and Central Park Media to Offer Customized Anime CDs CDKnet, a leading provider of audio, video and Internet convergence technologies, and Central Park Media (CPM), the largest distributor of Japanese animation (anime) in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , announced today that the two companies have partnered to offer a revolutionary Web business in the world of entertainment. For the first time ever, animation fans will be able to create their own custom CDs containing the latest anime video releases as well as still photos and audio soundtracks. The CDKnet/CPM deal represents the first commercial use of CDKnet's new MixFactory(TM) technology that enables consumers to choose individual video selections directly from the Web for delivery on a CD. The new service, available this summer, will be available through CPM's Web site (www.centralparkmedia.com), the most comprehensive Web site for Japanese animation. Through its Japanimation Station, CPM is also the exclusive provider of anime related content on America Online See AOL. (AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. ). Anime is currently a $100 million annual business in the United States. The past decade has shown growing interest in anime, a form of animation that combines sophisticated story lines and detailed, engaging graphics. Anime stories run the gamut from comedy and action/adventure to science fiction and mystery. Anime is finally reaching the mainstream with regular cable television airings on TBS, TNT TNT: see trinitrotoluene. TNT in full trinitrotoluene Pale yellow, solid organic compound made by adding nitrate (−NO2) groups to toluene. , MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. , The Cartoon Network For Cartoon Network outside of the United States, see . Cartoon Network is a cable television network created by Turner Broadcasting which primarily shows animated programming. and The Sci-Fi Channel. Visitors to CPM's Web site will be able to create their own custom anime CD and have it delivered the next business day, enabling them to enjoy full-screen video and seamless linking to related Web sites, directly from the CD. "We are very excited to be working with CPM -- the anime experts," said Michael Jolly, Chief Business Development Officer at CDKnet. "The e-commerce potential from this venture looks to be very lucrative. This is a landmark deal for CDKnet leading to the future of customized entertainment." "CPM has always looked to new technology to help reach the widest possible audience," said CPM Managing Director John O'Donnell. "CPM was the first anime company to release CD-ROM's as well as dual language DVD's. We're very happy to work with CDKnet to utilize their ground-breaking technology to offer yet another way for our viewers to enjoy these fine programs." CDKnet, L.L.C. is a leading provider of convergence technology that links audio, video and the Web. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of CDKNET.com, Inc., (OTC Bulletin Board OTC Bulletin Board An electronic quotation listing of the bid and asked prices of OTC stocks that do not meet the requirements to be listed on the NASDAQ stock-listing system. :CDKX) a Garden City, New York-based technology development and venture capital company formed for the purpose of acquiring interests in private, Internet, technology and multimedia based marketing companies. Founded in 1990, Central Park Media Corporation is a leading provider of special interest programming to the North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. market via theatrical release, television broadcasting, home video and the Internet. CPM is known as the company most responsible for the home video success of Japanese animation in the past decade, and is also one of the top 10 comic book publishers in the United States as well as the largest US independent publisher of translated Japanese comics. Separately, CPM's UFOcity.com Web site has achieved a reputation as one of the most reliable providers of information on the mysterious and complex subject of UFO UFO: see unidentified flying objects. (United Functions and Objects) A programming language developed by John Sargeant at Manchester University, U.K. phenomena. |
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