Apr
15
2015
Bright House Networks launches TV JAPAN & TV JAPAN HD in Bakersfield, Birmingham and Indianapolis
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All Bright House Networks customers now have access to the #1 Japanese premium channel; free preview available now through April 30
St. Petersburg, FL - April 15, 2015 -Bright House Networks announced that TV JAPAN, the premier Japanese language premium channel, is now available in its Bakersfield, Birmingham, and Indianapolis service areas in both standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD). TV JAPAN has existing carriage in Bright House Networks Tampa Bay, Greater Orlando and Detroit markets, and this launch now completes the TV JAPAN national footprint for Bright House Networks. Customers can now enjoy special access to a 2 week free preview of TV JAPAN through April 30th.
Customers can download the new TV JAPAN+ mobile app, the official guide to the free preview, to access program schedules, show descriptions and trailers via the iTunes and Google Play stores. After the free preview, the TV JAPAN+ app will continue to bring TV JAPAN viewers essential program & schedule information for their favorite 24-hour Japanese channel.
With TV JAPAN, Bright House Networks customers will have immediate access to Japanese dramas, daily news, sports coverage, blockbuster movies, J-pop, anime, kids shows and much more.
"With the addition of TV JAPAN, subscribers have exclusive access to the latest Japanese shows, and movies thanks to our partnership with Bright House Networks," said Kenichiro Takiguchi, President and CEO at TV JAPAN. "It is our pleasure to provide unlimited access to our channel through April 30th as a sneak peak for customers to enjoy."
TV JAPAN
Bakersfield - 429
Birmingham - 901
Tampa Bay - 991
Detroit - 785
Indianapolis - 901
TV JAPAN HD
Bakersfield - 1429
Birmingham - 1901
Tampa Bay - 1991
Detroit - 885
Indianapolis - 1901
To subscribe, customers can call Bright House Networks at 1-855-253-4621 or visit the website at www.brighthouse.com/international
About Bright House Networks
Bright House Networks is the sixth largest owner and operator of cable systems in the U.S. and the second largest in Florida, with technologically advanced systems located in five states including Florida, Alabama, Indiana, Michigan and California and two of the top 20 DMAs
Bright House Networks serves approximately 2.5 million customers who subscribe to one or more of its video, high-speed data, home security and automation and voice services. The company also offers a strong portfolio of customizable, advanced business solutions for video, voice, data, cloud-based and managed services. The company is MEF-certified and also received the Cisco® Master Service Provider Certification under the Cisco Cloud and Managed Service Program, the first cable operator in the United States to achieve this designation. Bright House Networks also owns and operates exclusive, award-winning, local news and sports channels in its Florida markets. For more information about Bright House Networks, or our products and services, visit brighthouse.com.
About TV JAPAN
TV JAPAN is the nation's only 24 hour premium Japanese language network serving subscribers throughout North America including Hawaii. TV Japan programming consists of live NHK News, dramas, movies, sports, educational and children programming as well as other popular programs currently aired in Japan. TV Japan also offers entertainment programs from other networks in Japan. Bilingual programs in both Japanese and English are offered for News, live Sumo, historical dramas and others. More information is available at www.tvjapan.net or call (877) TV-JAPAN.
About IMD
International Media Distribution (IMD) has been a leading provider of in-language programming in the U.S. for nearly two decades. IMD represents TV JAPAN and more than 35 TV services with content from a variety of international sources. Visit www.imediadistribution.com for more information and download the "IMD Calendar" app for year-round access to multicultural holidays and observances at your fingertips. International Media Distribution is an NBCUniversal company.
Media Contacts:
Lorelie Johnson, Corporate Communications,
Bright House Networks
Lorelie.Johnson@mybrighthouse.com
Shelly Kurtz, Affiliate Sales & Marketing, International Media Distribution
Shelly.kurtz@imd.us.com