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New interviews: Anime set to invade UK TV with Anime Central Mon, 27 Aug 2007

With Anime Central - the UK's first ever 100% dedicated anime TV channel - set to hit British airwaves in September, Anime UK News has turned its attention to the state of anime on UK TV.

In "Anime set to invade UK TV! Is anime going mainstream?", Anime UK News reporter Nargis has put together a lengthy article about anime on UK TV that talks to fans and industry experts alike, featuring exclusive interviews with Anime Central's brand manager Mark Buchanan and Beez Entertainment's Andrew Partridge.

Mark Buchanan: "The diversity of anime out there is staggering and I truly believe that the ‘grown-up’ shows in our line up like GITS: SAC or Planetes rank up there with the best of American television. With such strong content available, I really wasn’t interested in doing a kids channel. The little folk are already well served with a decent amount of anime on other stations and I feel that it’s time for the big ‘uns to get a look in."

Andrew @ Beez: "We're one of the few companies who had titles in the last decade to have had shows like Cowboy Bebop, Escaflowne and Gundam Wing and I have to say, despite being "old" licenses - they are still strong sellers to this day! However - as with a lot of things it depends on the kind of exposure the channel gets as well as the focus of the channel as well!"

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