Tag: Crunchyroll
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Crunchyroll Introduces Membership Tiers
Crunchyroll, the anime streaming service, announced today the introduction of membership tiers, along with new features and updates. Here’s what you’ll get with each of the membership tiers: Free $0/Month Ad-supported streaming access at no cost New episodes will be available one week after the premiere Fan $7.99/Month Ad-free viewing experience Full access to Crunchyroll’s…
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AT&T Wants to Sell Crunchyroll for $1.5 Billion
According to sources for The Information, AT&T is in talks to sell the anime streaming service Crunchyroll to Sony, with an asking price of $1.5 billion. While Sony is reportedly unhappy with the high price tag, the addition of Crunchyroll to the company’s portfolio would solidify its position in anime streaming. Sony already owns Funimation, a competitor…
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Crunchyroll Now Has Over 3 Million Subscribers
Anime streaming service Crunchyroll announced today that it has reached the milestone of having 3 million paid subscribers globally, and over 70 million registered users. Crunchyroll’s content library includes over 1,000 titles and 30,000 episodes, offering an extensive collection for anime fans all over the world. “Crunchyroll’s global growth has been incredible. We launched in…
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Crunchyroll Appoints New Leadership for Japan and Asia-Pacific
Today the anime powerhouse Crunchyroll announced appointed Julian Lai-Hung as the Head of Content Strategy & Business Development focused on Japan and Asia-Pacific. This news comes just after the company unveiled its deal with HBO Max to bring a wide selection of anime titles to the new streaming service at launch. During Lai-Hung’s career in…
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Crunchyroll Announces Eight Original Anime Series
Today, Crunchyroll announced eight new original anime series, spanning adventure, fantasy, romance, historical fiction, and more. The new series represent Crunchyroll’s commitment to bringing fun, new content to fans and promoting the global anime community by working with creators from around the world. “Since our launch in 2006, Crunchyroll has been at the forefront of…
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Top 10 Fire TV Apps All New Cord Cutters Should Try
The Fire TV app library is filled with options, both paid and free, to help cord cutters find the content they’re looking for. Whether you’re a fan of horror movies or comedies, looking for drama series to binge watch or shows for the kids, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. These are ten…
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AT&T’s Crunchyroll & VRV Streaming Services Announce a New Chief Technology Officer
Today AT&T’s streaming services Crunchyroll and VRV announced a new Chief Technology Officer to help take over these services with 2 million subscribers and over 50 million registered users. Thomas Overton will be the new Chief Technology Officer. Mr. Overton brings with him more than 15 years of engineering management and experience. Previously, he was…
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Crunchyroll Teams up With VIZ Media Europe Group
Today, the world’s most popular anime brand Crunchyroll announced its new partnership with VIZ Media Europe Group to distribute content through the group’s network of partners across Europe, The Middle East and Africa. With this new joint venture, John Easum has been appointed as new Head of Crunchyroll EMEA. Easum’s role will oversee the global…
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Crunchyroll is Teaming Up With Webtoon to Develop New Animated Content
Today the anime streaming service Crunchyroll announced a partnership with Webtoon to develop new animated content. WEBTOON’s new animated content created with Crunchyroll will offer a fresh experience from their favorite titles. “There is tremendous crossover appeal with our audiences,” said Taylor Grant, SVP of IP Development at WEBTOON “and exceptional creative synergy on the…
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6 Free Alternatives for Yahoo View After the Service Shuts Down
Yahoo View will be shutting down on June 30. The free streaming service was the home to free ad-supported content after Hulu’s free service shut down. Viewers could find free clips, news and entertainment stories, and some full episodes. Here are six replacements for Yahoo View. 1. YouTube If you’re looking for entertainment, lifestyle, and…