K2 (TV channel)

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K2
K2 new logo.svg
Launched 2002 (block)
July 2009 (channel)
Owned by Switchover Media (2009-2013)
Discovery Networks Europe (2013-present)
Picture format 16:9 SDTV
Audience share 0.65% (May 2014, [1])
Country Italy
Language Italian language
Sister channel(s) Frisbee
GXT
Website www.k2tv.it
Availability
Terrestrial
Digital LCN 41
Satellite
Hot Bird 8 12322 / 27500 / 3/4 H
AtlanticBird 1 12515 / 17455 / 3/4 H
Sky Italia Channel 626
IPTV
TV di FASTWEB Channel 66

K2 is an Italian children's television channel owned by Discovery Networks Europe.

History

K2 started out as a syndicated block for several local stations. In 2009, K2 became a TV channel.[2] Jetix Italy management bought Jetix Italy, renamed as Switchover Media, agreed to purchase the channel and GXT from Jetix Europe in July 2009.[3][4] K2 was acquired in the January 2013 purchase of Switchover by Discovery Communications.[5]

Logos

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2009–2013

Programs

The channel was programmed for different age groups throughout the day. Kids 5 to 10 programming was on In the early mornings and early afternoons with action and comedy series mix including Pokémon, The Fairly OddParents, Mr. Bean and Sabrina. The preschool age group is the focus in the mid-morning with shows like Babar. Families is focus during primetime hours with programming like The Cosby Show with animated series such as Total Drama Action and game shows Wipeout and American Gladiators.[6]

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