TNT Vs. DStv Movies: Another Example Of MultiChoice's Failed Attempts At Cutting Back On Repeats

TNT is general entertainment channel owned by Warner Bros. Discovery that offers mainly films and also the home to wrestling promotion, All Elite Wrestling. It is also ranked as the most popular movie channel in South Africa reaching 10 million households.

It also makes itself an easier target for MultiChoice if they want to scale back on the volume of redundancy seen across their movie brands. Even after the attempted removal of eMovies and eMovies Extra, not much has changed in the content recieved.

If there's one thing I can agree on, TNT has got a lot of potential and for several years has proven to be a worthy opponent to the likes of M-Net Movies and Studio Universal. But so much has changed in the world that you got to wonder if MultiChoice sees value for money.

To be honest, TNT kind of resembles eMovies in a way as they were very much popular and also snatched films that the lower tiered M-Net Movies channels took longer in sourcing with some never making it to the channels giving MultiChoice more reasons to pull the plug.

To some it would probably be seen as MultiChoice's way of reducing the competition but if you're one with AddMovies you could see where they'd be getting at in eliminating the channel as there's a lot of content aside from AEW that viewers had already explored.

If you tune into well scripted but low budget Movie Room, M-Net Movies 4-in-1 channel Studio Universal and the Kung Fu oriented KIX all that put together kind of makes TNT I swear most if not all the films are already available on other channels just not All Elite Wrestling.

Considering that this is the only liable source for movies on Easyview not that joke called CineMagic. It makes sense for MultiChoice to source a replacement for these consumers if not improve the offering on the other liable source, CineMagic.

Roundups #131: Phineas And Ferb Gets A Two Season Order On Disney Channel And Disney+, 3AM: The Driver Coming Soon To KIX And Decisions Makes A Comeback On Telemundo Africa Ahead Of Nurses S3

40 additional episodes of Phineas And Ferb had been ordered on Disney Channel and Disney+

Disney Branded Television has announced that it has signed a brand new overall deal with Dan Povenmire, who is the co-creator and executive producer of the global super-hit “Phineas and Ferb,” which includes production of 40 all-new episodes of “Phineas and Ferb,” a second season renewal of the animated superhero series “Hamster & Gretel” and the development of live-action projects.

“Phineas and Ferb” is a five-time Emmy Award-winner and the most successful animated series for Kids 6-11 and Tweens 9-14 in Disney Television Animation history. Since its premiere, “Hamster & Gretel” ties as the #1 cable series among Kids age 6-11 delivery.

The announcement was made during a presentation at the Television Critics Association press tour by Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television, who said in a statement:

“Dan is renowned for his ability to create universally beloved stories and characters with both heart and humor. We couldn’t be happier to continue our collaboration with him and bring back the iconic ‘Phineas and Ferb’ in a big way.”

Regular Nick:
- Could Universal Kids be the next channel to close down from NBCUniversal?
- Here are other ways to view PBS Kids
- The Twisted Timeline Of Sammy And Raj coming soon to Nickelodeon
- Predictions: Nicktoons and Boomerang's untimely demise

Second instalment to 3AM launches on KIX

3AM serves as the channel's first attempt at TV series which was unveiled last year with its first instalment titled The Office. Now the channel will be rolling out the second out of five instalments from the anthology titled The Driver.

A taxi driver who is constantly judging others by his own standards, also reads into their every move and sets out to help 'victims' in his own way. When a woman he likes seems to be bullied by her son, he goes about setting things right for her, even resorting to turning himself into a cold-blooded serial killer.

Produced by Thrill, a general entertainment channel also owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment. It stars Coby Chong, Thor Yin Wei and Irfani Zhang.

DStv Flex:
- February on The Home Channel
- February on HONEY
- Reyka renewed for season 2 on M-Net
- What to expect this January on Qwest TV?

Telemundo counts down the days to Nurses S3 with Decisions

Earlier in the month, Telemundo welcomed back a fan-favourite Fearless Heart (Corazon Valiente) for the 100th time onto Africa's screens and with Nurses reaching its climax for the second season the channel opts for fan-favourite shows with Decisions.

The anthology tell stories that are affecting ordinary people today. Inspired by high profile research, cases of human identity, social and political struggles, each episode focuses on a transcendental decision that will change the lives of the main characters in a moving, extraordinary and radical way.

It features a variety of cast members including Jorge Luis Pila, Laura Flores, Litzy, Jonathan Islas and Ana María Estupiñán.

Decisions is expected to make a comeback on January 26th with season 3 of Nurses set to air on February 13th.

Everyday Novelas:
- Ramo coming soon to eVOD
- Forbidden Passion season 2 not moving forward on Telemundo
- Nurses returns for a season 3
- The origin story of Forbidden Passion

New Series Alert: 3AM - The Office To Make Its African Debut On KIX

KIX has been regarded as martial arts movie channel for about two years on the DStv platform and just like most movie channels or in this case KIX based channels seen in other countries it transitions to general entertainment which is out consumers will be seeing in the coming months with the launch of its first series 3AM - The Office.

The Hungry Ghost Festival is around the corner. A newcomer at a workplace offends the ghosts in his office building when he shows disrespect for the spirits on his first day at work. In the course of a night shift, the man and his colleagues working overtime experience spooky encounters that make them reflect on their behaviours and beliefs...

The 5 part anthology series is led by Ivan Low, Thian Sew Kim and Batu Lim.

Produced by Thrill, a general entertainment channel owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment is home to a variety of series and interesting enough these come from the same people that manage KIX so you could say coincidence.

All that is left is for the channel to supply similar to TNT's AEW. They already have the international movie slate covered as the channel had been doubling down in that area with The Huntsman: Winter War, The Bourne Trilogy, Transporter and Lucy.

In the first episode titled The Office, a school girl joins two internet content creators in a horror video project filmed in an old building behind their school. The trio encounters a bullying gang and as events unfold, it becomes clear that the girl holds a personal grudge against the gang and is blinded by hatred to exercise justice, even if it means sacrificing the innocents.

3AM - The Office is expected to rollout in the coming months although a date hasn't been specified I presume they'll reserve it in the weekends during the late nights.

What To Expect On KIX Africa In October 2022?

Hollywood Action! 
EVERY SATURDAY @ 7 PM (CAT) | 6 PM (WAT) | 8 PM (EAT)
KIX proudly presents 5 Hollywood blockbusters featuring the biggest movie stars this October!

Oblivion
Channel Premiere
1 October
Cast: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman
On a desolate future Earth in 2077, a lone repairman finds himself questioning all he knows in a fight to save humanity against a new and evolving alien threat.

47 Ronin
Channel Premiere
8 October
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada
47 samurai vow to take revenge for their master and must seek help from an Anglo-Japanese outcast, Kai, to confront their enemy and fight their way across a savage world.

The Huntsman: Winter’s War
Channel Premiere
15 October
Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily Blunt
An elite huntsman is brought up in a love forbidden kingdom to protect the queen, and is eventually caught in the rivalry between the queen and her sister.

Kindergarten Cop 2
Channel Premiere
22 October
Cast: Dolph Lundgren, Bill Bellamy
In this action-comedy sequel, a tough FBI agent goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to recover some stolen data, but is ill-prepared for the classroom environment.

Lucy
Channel Premiere
29 October
Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Choi Min Sik, Morgan Freeman
A woman who is accidentally involved in a drugs deal turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior with superhuman abilities. 

What Movies Are Coming In September 2022 On KIX Africa?

Face Off: Studio
Cast: Ly Hai, Hua Minh Dat
Premieres, Saturday 3 September
7PM (CAT), 6PM (WAT), 8PM (EAT)

Spirits War
Cast: Akara Amarttayakul, Sa-Ard Piempongsan, Phutharit Prombandal
Premieres, Saturday 10 September
7PM (CAT), 6PM (WAT), 8PM (EAT)

Double Barrel
Cast: Jeric Raval, Phoebe Walker, AJ Muhlach
Premieres, Saturday 17 September
7PM (CAT), 6PM (WAT), 8PM (EAT)

Algojo: Perang Santet
Cast: Darius Sinathrya, Stevie Dominique Jollie, Otig Pakis
Premieres, Saturday 24 September
7PM (CAT), 6PM (WAT), 8PM (EAT)

Roundups #17: DreamWorks Animation Preps Up Four New Series, Obi-Wan Streaming May 22nd On Disney+, WWE Replaces 205 Live With NXT: Level Up And New Documentary Film KungFu Stuntmen Coming Soon To KIX Africa

DreamWorks Junior expands with two animated series on Netflix

Based on the book of the same name, Not Quite Narwhal dives into the daily adventures of a narwhal named Kelp, who discovers he’s part-unicorn and must learn to navigate life in the sea and on land.

Dew Drop Diaries pulls back the curtain
on a group of pint-sized fairies who have been assigned to help city-dwelling human families with tasks such as organizing toys and placing lost teeth under pillows for the Tooth Fairy.

Both slated to air in 2023.

Source: Kidscreen

Also read: 
- Paramount+ and Nickelodeon expand kids slate
- Possible channel closures from Warner Bros. Discovery
- ViacomCBS rebrands into Paramount
- Warner Bros. Discovery could terminate these channels
- NCIS: Los Angeles might get cancelled
- Cartoonito launches on Boomerang across Europe possibly as a trial run before scrapping the channel
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- February on ViacomCBS Africa channels
- February on TNT, Cartoon Network and Boomerang

Peacock greenlits Megamind and Abominable TV series

Megamind’s Guide To Defending Your City, follow-up to the 2010 film will see Megamind going from “being a supervillain and the scourge of Metro City to a superhero who’s learning on the job. He’ll be bringing the audience along for the ride, as Megamind’s trusty brainbots will be recording everything, making him the world’s first superhero influencer.”

Abominable and the Invisible City, a comedy adventure series that will continue the story of DreamWorks Animation’s film. “Through Everest, the yeti, Yi, Jin, and Peng know that there’s a whole magical world out there. “When they discover that their surroundings are teeming with magical creatures in need of their help, the kids will set out on extraordinary and heartfelt adventures throughout their city and beyond.

Source: Deadline

Disney+ Limited Series Obi-Wan Kenobi to Debut on May 25th

The series begins with Obi-Wan Kenobi watching over Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, ten years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), and takes the character on a "rollicking adventure".

The new Disney+ limited series from Lucasfilm, will debut exclusively on Disney+ May 25. The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master.

NXT is getting a spinoff, kills 205 Live

WWE has canceled 205 Live currently seen on SuperSport and the WWE Channel and will air a new series in its place called “NXT: Level Up.” According to reports, WWE will tape NXT: Level Up at the WWE Performance Center and the new show is expected to be 60 minutes long.

WWE 205 Live premiered on November 2016 on WWE Network and it primarily featured talent from the NXT and NXT UK brands and originally focused on the WWE Cruiserweight division. More recently, WWE began to phase out the weight limit originally in place for the show, and the Cruiserweight Championship was unified with the NXT North American Championship.

SuperSport's WWE Channel is available on DStv channel 128 and a ray of WWE content can be viewed on other SuperSport channels.

KIX continue their martial arts journey with a brand new documentary

The documentary features such martial arts legends as Sammo Hung, Jackie Chan, Donnie Yen, action choreographer Yuen Woo-ping, filmmakers Tsui Hark and Andrew Lau, along with a number of other stuntmen in the industry.

“Many legendary stuntmen live hard lives and many are unknown. That’s why I decided to make a documentary film in tribute to their continued efforts and never-yielding spirit,” said director Wei.

KIX is available on DStv channel 114

Also read:
- Baby TV could be on the chopping block
- Curiosity Channel to launch St Patrick's Day special
- Disney closing multiple channels in Latin America
- Why VH1 Classic was terminated on DStv?
- In March, E! will also be hosting the Oscars live from the red carpet and launch the cover bands
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- Paramount+ greenlit Knuckle TV series and Seal Team movie
- Coroner and Tell Me Your Secrets coming soon to Universal TV
- AEW: Battle Of The Belts launches on TNT

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Roundups #57: "Hangman" Adam Page Goes One On One With CM Punk For AEW World Champion In Double Or Nothing On TNT Africa, The 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards Is Coming To MTV Africa And World Renowned Martial Artist IP Man Makes His Grand Entrance On KIX Africa

TNT is going all out

Double or Nothing is considered All Elite Wrestling's (AEW) marquee event, having first been held in 2019, which was the promotion's first pay-per-view (PPV) produced. It is held annually around Memorial Day and is one of AEW's "Big Four" PPVs, which includes All Out, Full Gear, and Revolution, their four biggest shows produced quarterly.

Matches confirmed for the PPV event include Hangman Pag vs. CM Punk for the AEW World Championship and Thunder Rosa vs Serena Deeb for the AEW Women’s World Championship.

The event airs Sunday, 5 June at 11:40 CAT, only 1 week after the live US PPV.

 

MTV unveils the slate of content launching next month

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS
Live from Los Angeles Barker Hangar honoring the biggest and best in movies and television
90 mins // 6 JUNE 2022

MTV MOVIE & TV AWARDS UNSCRIPTED
Returning for the second time to celebrate all things reality television. Over-the-top, funny and completely fresh, the night will celebrate the jaw-dropping, no-rules, drama-filled moments from our favorite reality shows.
90 mins // 6 JUNE 2022

 

HIP HOP MY HOUSE
In each episode of HIP HOP MY HOUSE Cam’ron will surprise our superfan at their doorstep, tour their home, check out their wardrobe, sample their music collection and find out how hip hop has impacted their life.It could be a single artist, an iconic video or it could be an entire era or moment in hip hop history.
9 x 30 // 24 JUNE 2022

Ip Man biography is coming to KIX

Ip Man is a series of Hong Kong martial arts films based on the life events of the Wing Chun master of the same name. The franchise consists of 5 films 2 of which happen to be spinoffs.

 

Thanks to KIX's team, we were able to recieve confirmation of the first two instalments Ip Man and Ip Man 2 starring Rogue One: A Star Wars Story and XXX: Return Of Xander Cage star Donnie Yen.

The instalments are set to air in the coming months ahead of the channel's expansion to the DStv Family and Access bouquets which was originally for March but delayed for another 2 months now launching on May 31st.

MultiChoice Delays The Launch Of KIX And PBS Kids On Lower Bouquets

MultiChoice was scheduled to launch the martial arts movie channel KIX on DStv Access bouquets while the educational brand PBS Kids would be added to Easyview. At the same time, e.tv's 4 channels were scheduled for termination and new prices take into effect.

From April 1st, viewers were overjoyed to see the 4 e.tv channels haven't been removed as planned as the channels were extended for another 2 months delaying the launches of PBS Kids and KIX.

eMedia Investments is taking MultiChoice to the Competition Tribunal in regard to their agreement for the 4 channels currently seen on DStv. The brand demands for more money and obviously MultiChoice refused which led to the axing of their channels from the brand by June.

 

eMedia Investments was asked in a recent interview about the possibility of MultiChoice returning the soon-to-be axed channels eToonz, eMovies, eMovies Extra and eExtra and here's their statement:

It will be up to them. Our strategy is that our channels are free-to-air channels and should be available wherever people access channels. So that's their decision, there's no regulation that they need to carry the channels. Our view is that they should.

 

The worst part to all of this consumers will have to wait likely until the current agreement ends in May to know the outcome with both parties.

Just by analysing this situation, MultiChoice seems affirmed with their decision of scrapping the 4 channels as they already launched DreamWorks and plan to add another movie channel in the near future.

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Night Walk, The Highly Anticipated Moroccan Film Expands To Africa On KIX

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In this modern-day Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers are torn apart by cultural tensions between the East and the West. Sarah takes her American boyfriend Frank to her home country in the Arab world. After an incident during a night stroll, Frank is imprisoned by corrupt police for Sarah's murder. His quest for justice turns into a spiritual journey led by Muslim inmates, from the moderate convert to terror-linked fundamentalists.

Night Walk is an American crime thriller drama film written and directed by Aziz Tazi and starring Sean Stone, Mickey Rourke, Sarah Alami, French rap legend La Fouine and Eric Roberts.

The film received the Best Screenplay award for Aziz Tazi and Best Actor award for Mickey Rourke at the 2019 Prague Independent Film Festival. Both The Washington Post and Entertainment Weekly included Night Walk in their "Movies to Stream this week" list.

Also read:
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- DStv viewership for February
- April on Comedy Central, MTV and MTV Base
- April on The Home Channel
- April on Curiosity
- The Scent Of Passion coming soon to Telemundo
- April on Honey
- April on Moja Love
- Blue Venom Girl and Surrender In Love coming soon to Zee World
- 7 Year Stitch coming soon to E!
- April on History
- M-Net cancels The Queen and Lingashoni for more soapies and short-form series
- Second batch of rumoured series coming to M-Net, 1Magic, Me and Showmax

In 2021, Night Walk was acquired by Lionsgate, making it the first Moroccan film in history to get Hollywood distribution now available in 146 countries and in 31 languages.

Last month through Night Walk social pages, it was announced that the film will soon be seen by 1.8 billion people in Asia and Africa with 14 new languages added to the list.

Thanks to some media outlets, it has been confirmed that KIX picked up rights to the film and funny how Asia was tagged to Africa in this distribution plan almost as if it was to be expected.

KIX, the ultimate destination in action movies showcasing the best in Chinese martial arts and the legendary Kung Fu masters (Jet Li and Jackie Chan). The channel is also houses from smaller studios in other regions.

Although a date hasn't been confirmed it will likely be made available around the time the channel opens up to DStv Family and Access customers as MultiChoice opted to not renew their agreement for eMovies and eMovies Extra.

Also read:
- MultiChoice adds 1 channel to replace the 4 e.tv channels on each DStv package
- Disney rumoured to be closing down Disney XD and Disney Junior
- Paramount reportedly closing MTV Base and MTV Classic in the UK
- PBS Kids will be made available to DStv Easyview customers
- New movie channel launching later in the year on DStv
- Lifetime could be on the chopping block on DStv
- SuperSport launches new sports channel in Ethiopia and the rest of Africa
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- Transplant coming soon to Universal
- FreeMe Wildlife coming soon to People's Weather
- Two new local dramas coming soon to DStv
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?

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DStv Updates: KIX Replaces eMovies And eMovies Extra On The Family And Access Packages, DreamWorks Channel Replaces Disney XD And eToonz, A New Movie Channel Is Coming Soon And Easyview Customers Lose Two More Channels

Following the unexpected terminations of eMedia Investments four TV channels primarily eToonz, eExtra, eMovies and eMovies Extra from 1st April. The pay-tv platform has shared some new developments for DStv customers.

First was the overhyped animated channel from NBCUniversal DreamWorks Channel which makes up 90% of eToonz lineup will take up the space of Disney XD on channel 304 after two years. It launched in 2020 on the sinking pay platform StarSat and StarTimes across Africa.

Also read: 
- Could G4 launch on DStv perhaps to replace a channel like Ginx Esports TV?
- SABC will launch more HD channels and streaming service
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- Could Nicktoons be discontinued in Africa and likely the rest of the world?
- Multichoice won't be adding anymore community channels
- Kwara TV might launch on DStv

Here's the catch while eToonz was available on the cheapest package Easyview in South Africa the DreamWorks Channel will only be available to Compact+ customers in the rest of Africa with South Africa likely bundling it on Compact.

Family and Access customers will get 1 movie channel to make up for the loss of eMovies which is karate skewed channel KIX while MultiChoice confirms details of the second movie channel launching later in the year.

Easyview customers which had Access to half of these channels aren't getting anything even if they did. The likelihood is that MultiChoice won't bother mentioning it to the media. TNT and Real Time are so far the only valuable channels on there.

Details of a new movie channel was rumoured for the platform for almost a year now to think that it had some involvement with these channels. Not gonna speculate but several names were thrown in the air one of which were FilmBox.

FilmBox is owned by Timeless Dizi Channel's parent company SPI International which is pretty much the AMC of the company with cheesy movies and a little dash of series but less old fashioned.

By looking at all this info I doubt MultiChoice will reconsider and eMedia Investments will take their chances and deal with the loss of revenue. In the end, I can see eExtra and probably eToonz return as eMovies had plenty existing from DStv just like eReality.

Also read:
- After a year, DreamWorks Channel replaces Disney on DStv
- Could ESPN close alongside National Geographic and Disney Channel?
- Tellytrack will stop airing on DStv
- Could Moonbug Kids replace Disney Junior on DStv and Baby TV on StarSat?
- tvN pushing to become a permanent linear channel in Africa
- SABC Encore and SABC Children channel might be in development for Openview
- Could eNCA launch on Openview?
- Should eReality merge with News And Sport?
- Why Openview has more Indian content?
- Saloni and East Meets West coming soon to SABC 2

Here's some predictions:

- MultiChoice adds either Novela Magic or Telemundo onto the Easyview package.
- PBS Kids or Da Vinci Kids will also be made available to the Easyview platform.
- Zee World is made available to Access customers.
- A new or returning channel launches to make up for eExtra likely Timeless Dizi Channel and tvN but on the Compact and Family package.

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August 2021 On KIX Africa Features 6 Films And 2 Of Them From Last Year

Kung Fu League (2018)
Fei Ying Xiong, an indigent comic book artist, is romantically interested in Bao'er, but the head manager of their company, who also has an interest for Bao'er, prevents that from happening. So he summons four legendary Kung Fu masters to learn the highest level of martial arts and help him get his girl.

A Chinese Fairytale (2011)
Tax collector Ning, a clumsy and easily frightened man, doesn't have any money and decides to stay overnight in an abandoned temple. Little does he know that the temple is haunted. He meets a very beautiful lady who seduces him, but he doesn't know that she is a ghost.

Operation Bangkok (2021)
To save a hostage, Wu Wei and Liu Xiao will take the temporary special action team and infiltrate the place where over 100 mobs gather in and battle against the criminals violently.

Quan Dao The Journey Of A Boxer (2020)
Ah Ni, 12-year-old boy, has to take care of his blinded dad. He is always being bullied by squad when selling souvenir fluorescent sticks on the street for living. It was tragedy that Ah Ni got his eye blinded because of a friend - Uncle Hing. Since then, he tried to hide and have his peaceful life with Ah Ni.

The Three Swordsmen (2020)
"Three different swordsmen meet each other for their own reasons." Tae Yul, a swordsman in his thirties goes out to find his only daughter after losing one of his eyes. Min Seung Ho, the Joseon Dynasty's best swordsman chooses an ordinary simple life after perceiving the transient nature of power. Gurutai, the best swordsman in Qing Dynasty aspires to become the best even in the Joseon Dynasty.

Read Also:
- August on TNT, Cartoon Network and Boomerang
- August on Curiosity Channel
- August on The Home Channel
- August on Discovery and TLC
- August on Comedy Central and MTV
- August on CBS Reality and Justice
- August on Wild Earth
- August on History
- Upcoming programming for FOX and National Geographic
- Upcoming shows on Star Life

KIX, The Ultimate Destination For Action Movies On DStv

Please note I'm typing most of the info from the video below:

KIX, the ultimate destination for action movies bringing you the latest, the biggest and the most popular action movies from the East and West.

Turn up the heat with never seen before movies (which doesn't imply that it's the latest) from up and coming action stars.

Blockbusters from Asia and Hollywood all in one place.

KIX, the ultimate destination in action movies showcasing the best in Chinese martial arts and the legendary Kung Fu masters (Jet Li and Jackie Chan). The channel is not used for Chinese movies only if you look at the promo below robocop is interested in the lineup.

Experience all the action at its very best presented all in English.

KIX will be available to DStv Premium, Compact+ and Compact customers from 1st October at 18:00 CAT

Read Also:
- 5+ New Channels Coming To DStv
- CBeebies will be added to DStv Compact, Family and Access
- FOX Life stops airing on DStv
- KIX movie lineup before it's launch on DStv
- Is MultiChoice planning to remove EVA as well
- Discovery EMEA streamlining channels
- Zoomoo kiddies lineup
- Scrapped channels on DStv - their status is still unknown

Update: 5 New Channels Coming To DStv

MultiChoice had a showcase were these 5 channels were unveiled which can explain their staff's cluelessness over its existence. More details on the channels have surfaced, please note that the availability of these channels are not definite as they're likely to change.

tlnovelas
Channel: 133
Broadcast dates: 14 September 2020 to August 2021
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
English-dubbed Mexican telenovelas, not made by Telemundo.

ZooMoo
Channel: 314
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021
Canadian interactive pre-school channel featuring a mix of live action combined with animation and puppets. Aimed at kids aged 2-7.

KIX
Channel: 114
Package: Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: Permanent channel, starting on 1 October.
Asian action movies. KIX features martial arts, action and thriller movies from the East and West, all presented in English.

Timeless Drama Channel
Channel: 123
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: 1 November 2020 to 31 March 2021
Turkish telenovelas and costume dramas dubbed into English.

TVN
Channel: 134
Package: DStv Family, Compact, Compact+ and Premium
Broadcast dates: From 1 November to 31 March
2021
South Korean dramas, also presented in English.

IMPORTANT: These 4 channels can be permanent channels depending on the impact it has with viewers. If they don't close on their specified date that means it's permanent.

Summary:
- All five will be available on Premium, Compact Plus and Compact.
- DStv Family customers get 4 channels
- DStv Access customers and others might have none of these channels, it's still unconfirmed at this point for all except KIX. If MultiChoice does advertise it for these packages as mentioned above you might get another outcome. If you visit their website Da Vinci was announced for Family customers with WWE being Compact when in fact it was Da Vinci on Access and WWE on Family.

Read Also:
- Discovery EMEA streamlining channels
- Disney XD could be history as shows move to Disney Channel
- KIX movie lineup ahead of its October launch on DStv
- FOX Life could be dead now that these new channels arrive in the market
- Zoomoo kiddies lineup
- Elif premieres this month on eExtra
- Scrapped channels on DStv - their status is still unknown
- Fashion One is no longer available on DStv

MultiChoice Africa Seemingly Confirmed More Details For The Asian Channel, KIX

On top of the reconstruction of M-Net Movies they'll also be two new movie channels making their way to the platform fliekNET (SA only) and KIX.

So far only details about fliekNET have surfaced the web like the movie lineup with KIX on the other hand both MultiChoice and Celestial Tiger Entertainment remained discreet about the channel such as the channel number and the launch date as they only promised to have it available by October.

KIX (as DStv website mentioned) offers the best of all Martial Arts movies. This channel promises to bring all the viewers the best scenes from all-time favourites, from Jackie Chan to Bruce Lee – the family will definitey have to dedicate a day of the week to all the action.

A bunch of films for the channel surfaced the web most thought the channel will only be playing Chinese films but if you visit the article regarding the lineup you'll find Gallowwalkers (Starring Wesley Snipes, American and Western horror) and Female Fight Club (Starring Briana Marin, Colombian).

Through an updated article in one of their websites KIX is listed for DStv Compact, Compact+ and Premium customers on channel 114. Next week, MultiChoice is having an upfront so they might give an update regarding the channel and if possible TLNovelas.

New Channel Alert: KIX Coming Soon To DStv Part 2

Few weeks after I broke the news that KIX as MultiChoice describes as a action movie channel is launching later on DStv. More details regarding the channel's lineup.

KIX is the ultimate destination for Asian action movie channel owned by Celestial Tiger Entertainment. The channel airs a combination of Asian movies alongside Western films targeting male viewers.

The following films are set to air on the channel:
- Once Upon A Time In China (1991)
- Female Fight Club (2016)
- Gallowwalkers (2012)
- City Hunter (1993)
- Helios (2015)
- Game Of Death (1974)
- The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin (1973)
- God Of War (2017)
- Three (2016)

Judging by the reveal my presumed guess would be that MultiChoice will begin rolling out the channel mid August to early September.

New Channel Alert: Kix Coming Soon To DStv

KIX is the ultimate destination for Asian action entertainment. KIX offers action fans a mix of heart-pumping action movies, fun celebrity game shows, compelling reality series and Asian-focused fight events, bringing on-screen excitement to every home!

The channel is 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.

This was one of the channels being hyped about from MultiChoice including the the four local channels alongside Netflix and Amazon partnership.

According to the info provided by MultiChoice, they describe it as an action movie channel. So ir might be used for englEng dubbed Japanese action movies or action movies in general. There's no details on when the channel is expected to launch on the platform or channel number