K2 (TV channel) facts for kids
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Country | Italy |
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Broadcast area | Italy |
Network | Telenuovo, Super 3, NuovaRete, Telecapri, Telequattro, Telefriuli |
Headquarters | Rome |
Programming | |
Language(s) | Italian English |
Picture format | 576i 16:9 (SDTV) |
Ownership | |
Owner | Jetix Italy S.r.l. (Jetix Europe) (2004-2009) Switchover Media (2009-2013) Discovery Italia (2013-present) |
Sister channels | Nove DMAX Food Network Frisbee Giallo HGTV Motor Trend Real Time |
History | |
Launched | October 1, 2004 June 15, 2009 (channel) |
(block)
Replaced | Fox Kids (Block) |
Former names | K-2 (Block) |
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 TV channel that you can watch for free! It's owned by a company called Discovery Networks Europe, and its main office is in Rome.
K2 first started on October 1, 2004. At that time, it was a special block of shows on another channel, managed by Fox Kids Italy. Later, on June 15, 2009, it became its own full TV channel.
What Shows Can You Watch on K2?
K2 has different shows for different age groups throughout the day.
- In the early mornings and early afternoons, you can find shows for younger kids, like Babar.
- Later in the afternoon, the channel focuses on shows for preteens and teenagers. These include exciting action and funny comedy series such as Pokémon, The Fairly OddParents, Mr. Bean, and Sabrina.
- In the evening, during primetime, K2 offers shows for families to watch together. This includes animated series like Total Drama Action and fun game shows like Wipeout and American Gladiators.
Movies on K2
From 2011 to 2013, K2 also showed movies from famous studios like Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and DIC Entertainment.
See also
In Spanish: K2 (canal de televisión) para niños
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