DHX Media secures agreement with Cartoon Network Germany
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HALIFAX, Feb. 20 /CNW/ - 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 co-production 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 multi-territory 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.
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 co-producers 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 youth-oriented television productions. www.dhxmedia.com
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