Thread:TheLuigi755/@comment-27043103-20170108195547/@comment-8459116-20170108222017

SegaRocks1145 wrote: TheLuigi755 wrote: SegaRocks1145 wrote: Can RBC get the license for Doraemon for the US? (The reason why I am asking is because you are the CEO of Kabushiki Gaisha ABS.) We're not sure. We refuse to surrender the license entirely, but we can come up with a region-specific compromise...

It is worth noting that ABS currently airs the show in the US via a worldwide in-the-clear satellite simulcast of our Japanese channel, in addition to a select few dedicated affiliates in the US ("ABS America"). However, our terrestrial television station network is still very new, has very limited coverage, and is only reaching to a select few cities as of currently. I'm wondering if you could help out in the FTA field by putting Doraemon on your schedule.

But here's the question - the infamous Disney-commissioned English dub was cancelled over a year ago, meaning that you'll have to use the TV Asahi/ABS Japanese version. Subtitles will be included. If popularity or demand exists, we may commission an English audio track. Some content may be cut to meet guidelines - it is a family show, after all.

This is yet to be approved - we'll need some time (and a bit more discussion) to do that. I meant a region-specific license (USA in my case). So, if RBC has demand for it and if it is approved, then it will start airing on RBC soon. A RBC cable channel called JapanChannel will start soon, which will air the Japanese version. The Engilsh dub commisioned by RBC, LLC. will be made after RBC sees demand.

ABS doesn't want to rain on your parade, but...

"FTA license". We want you to plug some holes in our blackspot-riddled ABS America network by showing the programme on your affiliates, not exploit your license to consign it to a pay-channel. Unless it can be proven otherwise, RBC JapanChannel does not fall under the widely-accepted definition of "free-to-air". If that wasn't in the plan, the license can be given back.

Here's the ABS America category page for reference. ABS currently has the license, but it's not exclusive as of yet because its coverage area is limited, and its only national coverage is by satellite.

Speaking of ABS America/RBC conflicts, I'd like to propose a possible solution that should keep both of us happy - how about you carry ABS America's national feed as a subchannel on some of your FTA RBC affiliates? You're also welcome to help us establish new stations - it's about time that ABS America had some stations that aren't strict O&Os. For reference, Doraemon starts up on ABS America at 7pm Eastern (6pm Central).

We've been showing subtitled versions of Doraemon for years on end. In actuality, that makes us fearful for the possible failure of a new English dub. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it". We're actually worried that this dub can't be made at all without it being doomed from the start.

Also, we're curious as to wherever or not you're willing to carry any other Japanese shows on RBC, and how you plan to advertise Doraemon on RBC.