Kix (Asian TV channel)
| KIX, KIX HD | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Launched | August 2009 |
| Owned by | Celestial Tiger Entertainment |
| 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 Celestial Movies CHK Thrill |
| Website | Official website |
Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| Indovision (Indonesia) | Channel 161 |
| Aora TV (Indonesia) | Channel 427 |
| TransVision (Indonesia) | Channel 506 |
| Astro (Malaysia) | Channel 729 (HD) |
| Cignal TV (Philippines) | Channel 133 (HD) |
| 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 | |
| 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 and KIX HD 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 and Tuesdays at 10PM (HK/SG/PHIL/MYT), 9PM (JKT/THAI) and Saturdays at 7PM (HK/SG/PHIL/MYT) 6PM (JKT/THAI). Programs airing in this block include BAMMA, Bellator MMA, Road FC, Enfusion, SFL, Strikeforce, Glory World Series, M-1 Challenge and Pacific Xtreme Combat.
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, Top Gear USA, Top Gear Australia, The Incredible Mr Goodwin, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge, White Collar Brawler, Tornado Hunters, The Great Escape, What Went Down, XRC, Britain's Hardest, Alternate Route and WeekEnd Fix.
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
- ↑ "Media Research Asia.com - Tiger Gate's Kix, Thrill On SkyCable Basic". mediaresearchasia.com.
- ↑ PEP.ph (26 March 2012). "New cable channel KIX-off action-adventure shows - Television - Gallery - PEP.ph: The Number One Site for Philippine Showbiz". pep.ph. C1 control character in
|title=at position 27 (help) - ↑ Tiger rider, Retrieved on July 23, 2013
- ↑ Top Gear Korea Speeds Full Force With Astro's KIX HD, Retrieved on August 1, 2013
- 1 2 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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