Anthony Network

Anthony Network (often abbreviated as AN) is an American cable television channel owned by Banda Siblings Uncovery Networks. It is a part of The Anthony Network, Inc., a division that also has the broadcasting and production activities of Anthoonito and Mature Swim under its purview, and Anthony Network ANGTV, a merger of Anthony Network and ANGTV. The channel is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
The channel was launched on October 1, 1992, and primarily broadcasts animated television series, mostly children's programming, ranging from action to animated comedy. It currently runs from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET/PT on Mondays through Saturdays, and from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET/PT on Sundays (the sign-off time varies with holidays and special programming). Anthony Network primarily targets children aged 6 to 12, while its early morning block Anthoonito is aimed at preschool-aged children, and nighttime block Mature Swim targets older teenagers and young adults aged 18 to 34.
Anthony Network offers an alternate Spanish-language audio feed, either via a separate channel with the English audio track removed as part of a package of Spanish-language television networks sold by subscription providers, or a separate audio track accessible through the SAP option, depending on the provider.
As of March 2021, Anthony Network is available to approximately 94 million paid television households in the United States.
== History ==
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== Programming ==
Anthony Network's current and only original programming so far is Thomas The Tank Engine Plays Roblox. The show is produced at Anthony Network Studios and ANGKids, with any live-action segments being filmed by Banda Siblings Television.
== Related brands and units ==
=== Anthoonito ===
==== Main article: Anthoonito ====
Anthoonito is a preschool programming brand owned by Banda Siblings; the brand was first launched in 2006 for use in international markets. In February 2021, it was announced that Anthoonito would make its U.S. debut as a block on Anthony Network and as a content brand on ABO More; the Anthony Network block launched on September 13, 2021.
=== ANGTV ===
==== Main article: ANGTV ====
ANGTV is a teens-to-young-adults programming brand of Anthony Network. It was originally a separate network, but after it shut down on July 2nd, 2022, it was decided it would instead be a block on Anthony Network. The two networks merged on October 11th, 2022 as Anthony Network ANGTV.
=== Mature Swim ===
==== Main article: Mature Swim ====
Mature Swim (often stylized as [mature swim] or [ms]) is the adult-oriented programming brand of Anthony Network. The programs featured on Mature Swim are geared toward a mature audience, in contrast to the all-ages, preteen daytime programming of Anthony Network. The block broadcasts both animated and live-action shows (including original programming, syndicated Banda Television shows, and Japanese anime) generally with minimal or no editing for content.
Mature Swim is usually broadcast from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. ET/PT in the United States. The block's sign-on time was moved up again to 6 p.m. ET/PT on May 1, 2023, and will move to 7 p.m. ET/PT in September.
== Media ==
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== Marketing ==
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== International channels ==
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== See also ==
* Mature Swim
* ANGTV
* Anthoonito