Anime Network to premiere First-ever American Anime Awards

FIRST-EVER AMERICAN ANIME AWARDS
PREMIERES MARCH 23 (BROADCAST) AND APRIL 5 ( VOD ) ON AMERICA 'S #1 ANIME CHANNEL

HOUSTON, TX — March 19, 2007 — Taking anime fans behind the velvet ropes of the first-ever American Anime Awards, Anime Network will premiere its “all access” coverage of the inaugural ceremony on March 23 (broadcast) and April 5 ( VOD ). The two-hour program will include pre- and post-event coverage and will feature the star-studded award ceremony, where anime professionals are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the multi-billon dollar anime industry.

WHAT: Television Broadcast of First-Ever American Anime Awards

Tickets to the ceremony and gala sold out, and Anime Network was the only network granted VIP access to cover the red carpet arrivals, exclusive celebrity interviews and the buzz of backstage. The two-hour program will include pre- and post-ceremony coverage and will feature the inaugural award ceremony, with special appearances by Christine Auten, Jessica Boone, Shelley Calene-Black, Luci Christian, Alice Fulks, Hilary Haag, Taylor Hannah, and Serena Varghese, Project Runway winner Chloe Dao, and the legend behind Speed Racer, Peter Fernandez. Don't miss this exciting event when the American Anime Awards premieres on Anime Network , America 's #1 Anime Channel!

WHEN: March 23 (Broadcast) and April 5 ( VOD )

WHERE: Anime Network , America 's #1 Anime Channel