This December on AXN - Next Gen Robots in Battlebots

The battle continues when BattleBots, the extraordinary competitive reality series that has garnered a huge following in the sport of robot combat, returns on AXN this December.

This year’s playing field boasts of contestants representing four continents from around the world. From NASA engineers to expert roboticists, from garage builders to teenage students, and even past competitors, this group of hardcore robot builders will design and build robots that will face off against each other in combat in the elimination rounds until one is crowned champion.

For the first time, audiences will be treated to an enhanced viewing experience with the use of state-of-the-art Onboard Technology and Cameras, which will also provide combat analytics.

Each episode is filled with high energy as viewers will see next generation robots – bigger, faster, and stronger than ever before – designed with new technologies and innovations, and with more destructive weapons, including drones and flying battle bots!

ESPN's Samantha Ponder hosts season two, with expert play-by-play analysis from veteran sports broadcaster Chris Rose and colorful commentary from former UFC fighter Kenny Florian. Alison Haislip reports on the sidelines and ring announcer Faruq Tauheed presides inside the arena.

BattleBots Season 2 airs every Monday-Wednesday at 7:55pm, First & Exclusive on AXN

AXN is available on Sky Cable Channel 49, Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, and GSat Channel 51. AXN HD is available on SkyCable Channel 247.

About AXN

AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and groundbreaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, and all delivered close to the U.S telecasts. From critically acclaimed series, The Blacklist and Quantico, to award-winning reality shows, The Voice and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

First launched in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, AXN is enjoyed in 85 million households across 20 territories.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.

www.AXN-Asia.com

Amusement Awaits as Mecha-Warrios Dominate the Ring

A wild mix of non-human entities dominate the scene as AXN’s newest show BattleBots6x60’ feature robots fighting for glory.

BattleBots show cases an action-packed tournament of machine versus machine inside the ring, each one meticulously designed and built by its creator. A decade after it was first aired, BattleBots is presented as a 6x60’ series with bigger and even better robots. Even the arena is a new and improved version of the original, allowing viewers to witness the action close up.As ten years has passed, viewers can expect to see more advanced creations and more even better opponent-crushing power. Each episode brings a real thrill and engages fans in the heat of the combat. Follow the series as new creators bring mecha-entities to life and fight for the coveted title.

The show is hosted by Sam Ponder, Chris Rose, Kenny Florian, and Faruq Tauheed. The judges are Jessica Chobot, Fon Davis, and Leland Melvin.

BattleBots 6x60’ airs Tuesdays-Thursdays at 8:50pm. first and exclusive on AXN


AXN is available on Cable Link Channel 38, Cignal Digital TV Channel 61, Global Destiny Cable Channel 61, Dream Channel 20, Gsat Channel 12, SKYCable Channel 49.
About AXN
AXN is Asia’s leading general entertainment channel featuring exclusive top-rated drama series, blockbuster features, reality programs and ground-breaking original productions. The channel appeals to a discerning audience seeking content that is smart, intriguing and unexpected, and all delivered close to U.S telecasts. From The Blacklist and Quantico, to The Voice and The Amazing Race Asia, AXN is defined not by a genre, but by an attitude that truly redefines action.

Launched first in Asia in 1997, AXN is a global channel brand with a presence in Latin America, Africa and Europe. In Asia, the channel is enjoyed in 85 million households across 20 territories.

AXN Asia is wholly owned by Sony Pictures Entertainment and managed by Sony Pictures Television Networks, Asia, which also operates leading channels including Animax, Sony Channel, ONE and GEM.
www.AXN-Asia.com