Kix (Asian TV channel)
| Kix | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | August 2009 |
| Owned by | Fox International Channels |
| Picture format |
480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | Get Into Action |
| Language | English |
| Broadcast area |
Southeast Asia Singapore Indonesia Hong Kong Thailand Philippines Malaysia |
| Sister channel(s) |
Celestial Classic Movies |
| Website | Official website |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Indovision (Indonesia) | Channel 161 |
| Aora TV (Indonesia) | Channel 427 |
| TelkomVision (Indonesia) | Channel 506 |
| Astro (Malaysia) | Channel 729 (HD) |
| Cignal Digital TV (Philippines) | Channel 122 (HD) Starting April 1, 2014 |
| Cable | |
| StarHub TV (Singapore) | Channel 518 (HD) |
| SkyCable (Philippines) | Channel 63 (Digital) |
| Destiny Cable (Philippines) | Channel 63 (Digital) |
| Cablelink (Philippines) | Channel 55 |
| TVB Network Vision (Hong Kong) |
Channel 37(SD) Channel 237(HD) |
| IPTV | |
| Now TV (Hong Kong) | Channel 518 |
| HKBN bbTV (Hong Kong) | Channel 410 |
| Mio TV (Singapore) |
Channel 309 (HD) Channel 308(KIX HD On Demand) |
| TOT iptv (Thailand) | Channel 257 (HD) |
KIX is a pay television entertainment and sports channel in Asia owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment. The channel is broadcast in Greater China and Southeast Asia as 24/7 action entertainment tailored for Asian audiences[1] and targeted toward the male 18 to 45 demographic.[2] The channel airs a combination of Asian content (notably Korean shows) with Western programs and attracts a core target audience of international viewers skewed toward male viewers.[3][4]
Programming blocks
The network has acquired licenses to mixed martial arts tournaments and international content including Bellator MMA, Mad Dogs, Top Gear Korea, Ten and Quiz From God.[5] In 2012, KIX secured first and exclusive rights to bring the Lingerie Football League, "America’s fastest growing sports league", to Asia in a multi-year broadcast partnership deal.[5][6]
Combat Sports
A pillar of MMA combat and fight related tournaments that typically premiere Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays at 10PM (HK/SG/PHIL/MYT), 9PM (JKT/THAI). Programs airing in this block include BAMMA, Bellator MMA, Road FC, Enfusion, K-1, Strikeforce, Glory World Series and M-1 Challenge.
Action Reality
Unscripted series and non-combat sporting events from the reality genre. Programs airing in this block include Lingerie Football League, Top Gear Korea The Incredible Mr Goodwin, The Great Escape, and Britain's Hardest.
Action Series
Television series and international drama firmly rooted in the action adventure genre. Programs airing in this block include Special Affairs Team TEN, Quiz From God, SAF3, Mad Dogs, Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond, Girl Killer K, and Cheo Yong.
Action Movies
Action blockbuster films from Asia, Hollywood and beyond with premiere features airing regularly Wednesdays at 10PM (HK/SG/PHIL/MYT), 9PM (JKT/THAI), and Saturdays at 9PM (HK/SG/PHIL/MYT), 8PM (JKT/THAI). Programs airing in this block include Rocky, A Millionaire on the Run, New Police Story, The Mechanic, and Drive Angry.
References
- ↑ Tiger Gate's Kix, Thrill On SkyCable Basic, Retrieved on July 23, 2013
- ↑ New cable channel KIX-off "action-adventure" shows, Retrieved on July 23, 2013
- ↑ Tiger rider, Retrieved on July 23, 2013
- ↑ Top Gear Korea Speeds Full Force With Astro's KIX HD, Retrieved on August 1, 2013
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 New cable channels balance Asian, Hollywood entertainment, Retrieved on July 15, 2013
- ↑ LFL AND CELESTIAL TIGER ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE MEGA ASIA TOUR, retrieved on August 1, 2013
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