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DHX Media announces South African broadcast deal

04:52 EDT Monday, August 10, 2009

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HALIFAX, Aug. 10 /CNW/ - DHX Media Ltd (AIM & TSX ticker: "DHX"), a leading independent international producer and distributor of television programming and interactive content is pleased to announce a new major distribution deal with South African pay-TV broadcaster M-Net. M-Net has acquired the South African broadcast rights to the hit series Super WHY!, Mighty Jungle and Side Show Christmas in addition to further seasons of existing licenses for Franny's Feet, Naturally Sadie, Delilah & Julius and Bo on the GO! for a total of more than 100 hours of children's programming.

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, Halifax Film, Studio B Productions, and imX Productions are the producers or co-producers of 14 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

Disclaimer

Certain statements herein may constitute forward-looking statements, including those identified by the expressions "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "potential", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to the Company or its Management. These statements reflect the Company's current expectations and are based on information currently available to Management. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including the matters discussed under "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's prospectus dated May 12, 2006. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances.

For further information: DHX Media Ltd.: David A. Regan - EVP, Corporate Development & IR, (902) 423-0260; AIM Nominated Advisors: Grant Thornton UK LLP: Gerry Beaney, Troy MacDonald, +44 (0) 20 7383 5100

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