Celestial Tiger Kix off in Africa

Kix will feature classic Bruce Lee movies such as The Way of the Dragon

Asian TV operator Celestial Tiger Entertainment (CTE)’s action entertainment channel Kix is set to launch on MultiChoice’s DStv in Africa.

Kix’s launch on DStv across Africa on October 1 will mark CTE’s first foray into the continent.

The channel features a mix of martial arts, action and thriller movies from the East and West, spanning 1960s to the present day, aired in English.

These include kung fu classics from the Shaw Brothers library, action comedies, adventure and fantasy action franchises and action thrillers. The movies features the likes of Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Donnie Yen and Bruce Lee, as well as other Asian action stars.

John Ugbe, MultiChoice Nigeria’s MD, said the channel will expand its slate, offering viewers more variety.

In addition to DStv, Kix will also be made available on MultiChoice’s Showmax streaming service from October 2, with 30 titles being offered on demand every month.