Digital Revolution: New FUNimation Social Video Network
Word finally surfaced concerning FUNimation's long-awaited social network. It was announced that users can sign up for the beta version of their online video community. FUNimation will then invite a handful of users to participate in a September beta launch. The full-version of the site is slated to be released in October. You can sign up for the beta testing here.

On a recent episode of the A3K Panel, FUNimation publicist, Jackie Smith, confirmed the existence of a social network in the testing stages. However, she could not reveal specific information in regards to its slated release. Now that more information has surfaced with an actual due date in sight, excitement can resume.

We're back with more anime news. After days of waiting for an interesting news story, the Internet finally coughed up blood. Nick Simmons delivers some interesting Twitter fodder while Josh Dunham brings us some exciting news about Code Geass and Bakemonogatari. We would like to thank ANN for all of the hard work they do putting together daily news. We are not in the news business, but providing a highlight reel of topics is our small way of spreading the word.

Today’s top news stories include the release of Halo Legends, Nabeshin at AX, The Who’s Who of Anime campaign and Crunchyroll's celebration of Global Shinkai Day. If you have an interesting news tip, feel free to send it to us at contact [at] anime3000.com. We will give you credit for the story.

Today’s top news reads like a clipping from 2000. Witness the return of three popular franchises, Trigun, Pokemon and Dragon Ball Z. Also,FUNimation's online community, ShoDojo.com, drowns before it can float.

In this latest feature, Anime3000.com looks at the conventions being held in the month of February. This is part of our goal to provide the anime community with resources and information about various aspects of anime culture. The conventions featured in this con report include: Katsucon, Queen City Kamikaze, Naka-Kon, Tsukino-Con, Chibi Chibi Con, Con-G and Mizuumi Con.

Since the advent of digital distribution, viewing anime is bigger than the current offerings of Adult Swim or Disney XD. With Crunchyroll and FUNimation’s pending Shodojo project, there is hope of having an amazing variety of resources for digesting anime content. In this new feature, we will suggest series and innovations that are available both online and through terrestrial channels.  This week includes the rebirth of Adult Swim’s anime block as well as some old favorites making their way to Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll finally released their iphone application. It’s free and extends many of the popular features found on the crunchyroll.com website. The most noteworthy function is the ability to watch any of their programs in the palm of your hands. 

The graphic interface is streamlined and user-friendly. If you turn the phone horizontally, a featured video slide appears. The first prompt is for your username and password. Once you’re logged in, you have four main choices: profile, videos, search and an about section. The profile section consists of both your information and guestbook.  It’s simple to reply to users using their text message style system. Meanwhile, the search function makes it easy to find any title in their extensive database. It doesn’t extend to a users search, which is kind of disappointing. Finally, the about section is your standard mission statement from the company.