Armstrong Cable cues up Funimation Channel in VOD

The Funimation Channel, which is an anime digital cable network, has struck a deal with Armstrong Cable to put its video content on Armstrong’s VOD platform.

The Funimation Channel said its video-on-demand package includes standard-definition and select high-definition product sampling with proven transactional and subscription levels of service.

“We're excited to add the unique and dynamic content Funimation provides to our extensive on-demand library and making it available to our customers. I'm sure they will enjoy it,” said Dave Wittmann, vice president of cable marketing at Armstrong.

Funimation Channel’s video-on-demand is located under Funimation/Premium on Armstrong’s lineup, and it includes a subscription level of service offering more than 50 hours per month, with full anime series, specials, classics, originals and select premium live-action titles. The transactional offering includes up to 15 hours per month, featuring movies, packaged series and simulcasts of anime series currently airing in Japan.