Universal Geneon Entertainment

www.geneonuniversal.jp/
Universal Japan Geneon Entertainment, LLC. (, Jeneon Yunibaasaru Entateinmento Kabushiki-gaisha?) (Formerly known as Pioneer Entertainment, or Pioneer LDC – Pioneer LaserDisc Company, a subsidiary of Pioneer Corporation) is a Japanese anime production home entertainment and distribution company based in Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Geneon has been involved in the production and distribution of anime in Japan. Geneon's North American branch specialized in translating and distributing anime and related products, such as soundtracks for the entire region. Geneon is an acronym of words in English, generate and EON. On February 1, 2009, Geneon merged with Universal Pictures Universal Geneon Entertainment Japan.
Content
1 History
2 Reception
3 References
4 External links
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History
Universal Geneon was originally formed under the name of Pioneer LDC in 1981. In July 2003, the company was acquired by the Japanese advertising company Dentsu and marketing company renamed Geneon Entertainment, while its American division North, Pioneer Entertainment, Geneon USA was renamed.
In November 2004, Geneon USA signed an agreement with Toei Animation to distribute some of their titles in the North American market. Launch titles include air Maestro, interval and Slam Dunk. However, in late 2006, the agreement ended and all released sold out titles.
In March 2007, Geneon became the exclusive distributor for North America Bandai Visual USA. Four months later, it was announced ADV Films would take over the distribution, marketing and sales of Geneon U.S. properties in the United States, from October 1, 2007. According to the announcement, Geneon USA continue to acquire, license, and produce English subs and dub anime for release in North America. However, the agreement was canceled in September before applied, with none of the companies give details why beyond stating they were "unable to reach a mutual agreement." On December 3, Geneon USA division was completely closed down, with titles ordered through November 5 sent. Titles that were in the middle of the release or license, but remained unpublished in limbo. Shares of Bandai Visual USA were being distributed by Geneon were not affected by this closure, although some were delayed, while Bandai Visual found a new distributor.
Other North American distributor of anime, FUNimation Entertainment, Geneon began negotiating with U.S. to acquire some of the company's securities license. In July 2008 a formal agreement was announced and FUNimation acquired the rights to "manufacture, sell and distribute" several Geneon anime and live action titles. On November 12, 2008, Dentsu said it was selling its 80.1% stake in the company to Universal NBC Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPI), which plans to merge the company with a division of Universal Pictures Japan to form a new company. Fusion closed on February 1, 2009. The new company is called Universal Entertainment Geneon Japan.
Reception
In 2006, Geneon was named "Best Company Anime "by the Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation.
References
^ "Dentsu acquires Pioneer." Anime News Network. July 21, 2003. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2003-07-21/dentsu-acquires-pioneer. Retrieved on September 16, 2007.
^ "Geneon Entertainment Signs Distribution Agreement with A Toei Animation. "Anime News Network. November 11, 2004. Http: / / www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2004-11-11/geneon-entertainment-signs-distribution-agreement-with-toei-animation . Retrieved on December 24, 2009.
^ "Toei DVDs Cancelled." Anime News Network. September 18, 2006. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2006-09-18/toei-dvds-cancelled. Retrieved on December 24, 2009.
^ "Bandai Visual USA new licensing and distribution agreement." Anime News Network. March 5, 2007. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-03-05/bandai-visual-usa-new-licenses-and-distribution-deal. Retrieved on December 24, 2009.
^ "ADV Takes on sales of Geneon, Marketing, Distribution." Anime News Network. August 24, 2007. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-08-24/adv-takes-over-geneon-sales-marketing-and-distribution. Retrieved on September 16, 2007.
^ "ADV Films, Geneon USA Deal Cancelled distribution. Anime News Network. September 20, 2007. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-09-20/adv-films-geneon-entertainment-distribution-deal-cancelled. Retrieved on September 20, 2007.
^ Dentsu (September 21, 2007). "U.S. withdraws Appointment Geneon distribution business to Anime DVD AD Vision" (PDF). Press release. http://www.dentsu.com/news/2007/pdf/2007064-0921.pdf. Retrieved on September 21, 2007.
^ "Geneon USA to cancel sales DVD, distributed by Friday. "Anime News Network. September 26, 2007. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2007-09-26/geneon-usa-to-cancel-dvd-sales-distribution- by-friday. Retrieved on November 13, 2008.
^ Bandai Visual (September 26, 2007). "Bandai Visual USA continues to release new titles according to plan (PDF). Press Press. http://www.bandaivisual.us/pdfs/PressRelease070926.pdf. Retrieved on May 2, 2008.
^ "Navarre / FUNimation Geneon interested in some titles." ICv2. February 2, 2008. http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/12043.html. Retrieved February 2, 2008.
^ "FUNimation is an agreement to distribute titles Select Geneon. "Anime News Network. July 3, 2008. Http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-03/funimation-agrees-to-distribute-select-geneon-titles. Retrieved 13 November 2008.
^ Anime News Network (July 3, 2008). "FUNimation Entertainment and Geneon Entertainment Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement for North America ". Press release. Http: / / www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2008-07-03/funimation-entertainment-and-geneon-entertainment-sign-exclusive-distribution-agreement-for-north-america. Retrieved on November 13, 2008.
^ "Geneon to combine with Universal Pictures Japan." Anime News Network. November 12, 2008. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-11-12/geneon-to-merge-with-universal-pictures-japan. Retrieved on November 13, 2008.
^ "Universal Japan Geneon Entertainment Official Website (Japanese). Http://www.geneonuniversal.jp/. Retrieved 22 February 2009.
^ "Akimbo Adds Geneon to his acclaimed collection Anime demand." Anime News Network. June 13, 2007. http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2007-06-13/akimbo-adds-geneon-to-its-acclaimed-anime-on-demand-collection. Retrieved on May 18, 2009.
External Links
Geneon Universal (Japanese)
FUNimation Geneon Official Website
Geneon Entertainment, Inc. in the free Anime News Network
Geneon Entertainment (USA) at Anime News Network Encyclopedia
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