Halifax, Canada – February 20, 2008 – DHX Media Ltd. (AIM & TSX ticker: “DHX”), a
leading independent international producer and distributor of television programming and
interactive content has signed a licensing agreement with Cartoon Network Germany,
which has acquired all German TV rights to Chop Socky Chooks. The series is a coproduction
by DHX Media’s DECODE Entertainment and UK based Aardman Animations.
Currently in production for Cartoon Network (Worldwide) and Teletoon in Canada, Chop
Socky Chooks is DECODE and Aardman’s second co-production following Planet
Sketch, which has sold to major broadcasters worldwide. The Chop Socky Chooks multiterritory
agreement with Cartoon Network was concluded by Aardman and the
commission from Teletoon was arranged by DECODE Entertainment.
Michael Donovan, Chairman and CEO of DHX Media said: “Here is another example of
excellent kids programming with wide international appeal. Chop Socky Chooks
demonstrates the synergies between our production and distribution divisions, as well as
our growing portfolio of kids television shows with international and ancillary revenue
potential.”
Neil Court, President of DHX Media's distribution subsidiary, DECODE Enterprises Ltd.
said: “We are delighted that Cartoon Network in Germany has followed the other
international Cartoon Network channels in committing to Chop Socky Chooks and has
underlined its confidence in the series by licensing all TV rights for the territory. This is
another deal in Germany for us, following our recent agreement with SuperRTL for The
Latest Buzz.”
About Chop Socky Chooks
Aimed at 7-11 year olds, the 26 half hour episode 3D animated series promises Kickin’
Chickens in Kung Fu Capers. The Chooks are a team of Kung Fu chickens – Chuckie
Chan, Chick P and KO Joe. The three plucky heroes work undercover in Wasabi World,
a towering shopping mall run by their arch-enemy Dr Wasabi, mutated piranha and head
of an evil retail empire.
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DHX Media Ltd. +1 902-423-0260
Dana Landry – Chief Financial Officer
David A. Regan – EVP, Corporate Development & IR
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Neil Johnson
About DHX Media Ltd.
DHX Media Ltd. is a leading international producer and distributor of television programming and
interactive content with an emphasis on children, family and youth markets. DHX Media Ltd.
shares trade on AIM and are listed on the TSX, the Toronto Stock Exchange. DHX Media’s
production companies, Decode Entertainment and Halifax Film, are the producers or coproducers
of 21 original television series and theatrical releases currently commissioned for
production and maintain a growing library of over 2,200 half-hours of mostly children and youthoriented
television productions. www.dhxmedia.com
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