Launched August 2009 Language English | Slogan Get Into Action | |
Owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment Picture format 480i (SDTV)
1080i (HDTV) Broadcast area Southeast Asia
Singapore
Indonesia
Hong Kong
Thailand
Philippines
Malaysia | ||
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 and targeted toward the male 18 to 45 demographic. 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.
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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. 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.
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, Australian FC, Glory World Series, M-1 Challenge, Pacific Xtreme Combat and Rizin FF.
Action Reality
Unscripted series and non-combat sporting events from the reality genre. Programs airing in this block include Lingerie Football League, Lucha Underground, Top Gear Korea, Top Gear USA, Top Gear Australia, Car Matchmaker, The Incredible Mr Goodwin, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge, White Collar Brawler, Tornado Hunters, Drive, The Next Great Burger, The Ultimate Brocation, The Great Escape, What Went Down, XRC, Britain's Hardest, Alternate Route, WeekEnd Fix and Illusions of Grandeur.
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.