The films are broadcast live on a pay-per-view basis at 6PM Pacific (9PM Eastern) and cost $3.99. Bigscreen supports infinite concurrent viewers to watch live together in groups of up to 8 people per theater room. The special live film screenings that begin May 1 are a chance for viewers around the country to co-view the movie in virtual reality. Enabling fans to connect through the magic of VR is a natural expression of our commitment to connect fans with the art and culture of Anime through innovative experiences.” “Anime has always been built around community and shared experiences. “Anime has never been more popular and we’re pleased to be working with Bigscreen to bring new releases and classics to their audience,” said Colin Decker, General Manager of Funimation. The virtual anime movie theater launches with over 30 movies with additional new releases and popular titles added throughout the year. To kick off the launch, Funimation and Bigscreen have programmed special weekend screenings of films starting May 1 with fan favorite Your Name. Culver City, CA (April 28, 2020) - Funimation, the leading global anime content provider and a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television (SPT), has teamed up with Bigscreen, the leading virtual reality software platform, to program an ongoing slate of popular anime films from My Hero Academia: Two Heroes to Attack on Titan and more for Bigscreen’s massive virtual reality audience.
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