GXT
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| Country |  Italy |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Italian |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Discovery Networks Europe |
GXT was an Italian subscription-based comedy/entertainment television channel.
History
Jetix Europe launched GXT as a male teen channel in May 2005 on Mondo Sky.[2] Jetix Italy management, as Switchover Media, agreed to purchase the channel and K2 from Jetix Europe in July 2009.[3] [4] In January 2013, Switchover was purchased by Discovery Communications.[5]
On December 31, 2014, GXT ended its operations.
Contents
GXT is designed to target a young and predominantly male audience, offering programming geared towards action, humor and excess, including game-shows such as Takeshi's Castle and Sasuke, sports entertainment programs such as WWE and American Gladiators as well as programs produced by Guinness World Records and comedy, action and horror films
TV programs
Final programs[6]
- Aquarius
- Bugs Television
- Crossfire
- Extreme Dodgeball
- Fear Factor
- Guinness World Records
- Guinness World Records Australia
- Guinness World Records Spagna
- GXT Sport Attack
- HAWAII MEETS VENICE
- Judo Boy
- I Dudesons
- I Re del Cazzeggio
- I Survived a Japanese Game Show
- Komitiva
- Kung Faux
- New American Gladiators
- Ninja Warrior
- Normalman
- Poker Big Game
- Poker World Open
- Robot Wars
- Roller Jam
- Scull of Rap
- Sport Stars Challenge
- The Contender Muay thai
- The Power of One
- Total Wipe Out - Pronti a tutto
- Gatchaman
- Ultimate Poker Challenge
- Unbeatable Banzuke
- Wipe Out - Pronti a tutto
- World Combat League
- WWE
- WWE After Burn
- WWE Bottom Line
Previous programs included
- Battle Dome
- Bullrun
- Chilli Factor
- Criss Angel Mindfreak
- Crossfire
- Dog the Bounty Hunter
- Freaky
- Gamebuster
- Ghost Hunters
- Guinness World Records Primetime
- Il Filmazzo
- IFSA Strongman
- Masters of Combat
- Slamball
- Takeshi's Castle
- TNA Live: Xplosion
- TNA Live: iMPACT!
- TNA Story: Pay Per View
- World's Strongest Man
References
- ^ "Rapporto ANNO 2008". Auditel.
- ^ Lees, Nancy (October 1, 2005). "Got it Need it: Jetix tests the waters beyond boys action with a pilot teen channel in Italy". kidscreen.com. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ "Jetix Italy bosses buy GXT and K2 channels". digitaltveurope.net. July 16, 2009. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ Moody, Annemarie (July 15, 2009). "Jetix Italy Announces Management Buyout". AWN News. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "Discovery buys Italian broadcaster Switchover". January 15, 2013. January 15, 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
- ^ "GXT Programs". GXT. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
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