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Kix (Asian TV channel)

Field	Value
name	Kix
logo	KIX logo.svg
logo_size	150px
launch_date	{{ubl
* {{start date and age	2009	08	01	df	y}} (Southeast Asia)
* {{start date and age	2020	10	01	df	y}} (Africa)
closed_date	(Malaysia)
(Singapore)
picture_format	HDTV 1080i
owner	Celestial Tiger Entertainment
country	China
area	{{plainlist
headquarters	Hong Kong
replaced_by	PRIMEtime (Astro channel space, Malaysia)
sister_channels	Celestial Classic Movies
Celestial Movies
CM+
Thrill
website
terr_serv_1	DStv (Sub-Saharan Africa)
terr_chan_1	Channel 114 (HD)
terr_serv_2	SkyCable Metro Manila
terr_chan_2	Channel 63 (SD)
Channel 242 (HD)
terr_serv_3	Cignal TV Nationwide
terr_chan_3	Channel 230 (HD)
terr_serv_4	SatLite Nationwide
terr_chan_4	Channel 51 (SD)

(Southeast Asia)
(Africa) (Singapore)
English
Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese)
Indonesian
Malay
Thai
Filipino
Vietnamese
Africa
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Philippines
Thailand Celestial Movies CM+ Thrill Channel 242 (HD)

KIX is a Southeast Asian pay television channel owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment. Its programming is targeted towards 18- to 45-year-old adults. 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.

Programming blocks

The network has acquired licenses to mixed martial arts tournaments and international content including Bellator MMA, Mad Dogs, Top Gear Korea, Special Affairs Team TEN, and Quiz of 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 10 PM (GMT+8), 9 PM (GMT+7) and Saturdays at 7 PM (GMT+8) 6 PM (GMT+7). Programs airing in this block include BAMMA, Bellator MMA, Road FC, Kunlun Fight, 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, Top Gear Korea, Top Gear USA, Top Gear Australia, Car Matchmaker, Car Crash, Heroes and Superstars, Infinite Challenge, The Incredible Mr Goodwin, Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge', Tornado Hunters, Drive, The Next Great Burger, The Ultimate Brocation, The Dude Perfect Show, Fifth Gear, Extreme Ends, Australian Ninja Warrior, G Wars, The Great Escape, What Went Down, Hunted, XRC, Britain's Hardest, Alternate Route, WeekEnd Fix, Illusions of Grandeur, Escape, Trigger Happy, Crazy Wheels and Travel Man.

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.

Selected series are available in DEGUP via Unifi TV in Malaysia.

Action movies

Action blockbuster films from Asia, Hollywood, and beyond with premiere features airing regularly Wednesdays at 10 PM (GMT+8), 9 PM (GMT+7), and Saturdays at 9 PM (GMT+8), 8 PM (GMT+7). Programs airing in this block include First Blood, Rocky, A Millionaire on the Run, New Police Story, The Mechanic, and Drive Angry.

Selected movies are available on Film Wallet, DEGUP via Unifi TV, Showcase Movies via Astro in Malaysia.

Lupe Fiasco's Beat N Path

In March 2018, American rapper Lupe Fiasco premiered a three-part television documentary called Beat N Path where he embarked on a journey around China to follow his passion for martial arts. This documentary is a tribute to his late father who was a grand master and ran a martial arts school in Chicago.

Asian Dynamite

Programs that feature Asian entertainment shows premiering every Tuesday and Wednesday at 9 PM (GMT+8), 8 PM (GMT+7). Programs airing on this block include Infinite Challenge, 2020 Idol Star Athletics Championships, G Wars and Totally Outnumbered.

References

PEP.ph. (26 March 2012). "New cable channel Kix-off action-adventure shows". pep.ph.
[https://www.c21media.net/archives/95823 Tiger rider], Retrieved on July 23, 2013
[http://adoimagazine.com/index.php/news/1-breaking-news/8829-top-gear-korea-speeds-full-force-with-astros-kix-hd Top Gear Korea Speeds Full Force With Astro's KIX HD] {{Webarchive. link. (18 January 2018 , Retrieved on August 1, 2013)
[http://www.interaksyon.com/entertainment/new-cable-channels-balance-asian-hollywood-entertainment/ New cable channels balance Asian, Hollywood entertainment] {{Webarchive. link. (2014-01-31 , Retrieved on July 15, 2013)
Clarke, Stewart. (2012-11-29). "Celestial brings Lingerie Football League to Asia".
(2013-04-05). "LFL and Celestial Tiger Entertainment announce mega Asia tour".
[https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/bots/2021/11/749005/tech-film-wallet-launches-malaysias-first-online-cinema #TECH: Film Wallet launches Malaysia's first online cinema] {{Webarchive. link. (14 January 2025 Retrieved on November 26, 2021)
"Lupe Fiasco travels to China for "Beat N Path"".
"Cross Borders on Lupe Fiasco’s New Beat n Path".

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