KIX, Thrill Set for StarHub Rollout

HONG KONG: Lionsgate-backed Tiger Gate has clinched a deal to launch its KIX and Thrill channels on StarHub in Singapore.

KIX delivers extreme sports and fighting events, sci-fi, action reality shows and movies to Asian audiences, while Thrill is a 24-hour movie channel showcasing the best Asian and Hollywood thriller, suspense, horror and supernatural blockbusters and TV series. "Asia’s entertainment industry has long been recognized as leading the way with innovative, exciting thriller and action content," said William Pfeiffer, the CEO of Tiger Gate Entertainment. "The region’s audiences are passionate about these genres, and the region’s producers make content of the very highest quality. These channels are all about giving audiences what they want. With the launch of KIX and Thrill, we are very proud to bring the best action and thriller entertainment to StarHub’s growing subscriber base in Singapore.”

Ong Bee Lian, VP of home solutions at StarHub, added: “Action, thriller and horror programming enjoy a strong following among viewers in Singapore, and we have no doubt that our customers will enjoy the riveting KIX and Thrill channels. Our agreement with Tiger Gate Entertainment to offer these channels is yet another example of our efforts to add value to our cable TV service and continually provide viewers with fresh and compelling content.”