Siemens will be responsible for developing and implementing a detailed design of the broadcast system, resulting in more than 20 standard and high definition broadcast signals going live from Corus Quay. The system will include such core broadcast technology as ingest, play out, master control, and scheduling systems.

Scott Dyer, chief technology officer of Corus Entertainment, said: "Siemens has already shown that it can complete a media integration of enormous size and complexity. To go live in a new, integrated media environment we needed a partner with the capability, experience and innovative thought leadership to help guide our integration and relocation efforts."

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About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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"Siemens has already shown that it can complete a media integration of enormous size and complexity," said Scott Dyer, CTO of Corus Entertainment. "To go live in a new, integrated media environment we needed a partner with the capability, experience and innovative thought leadership to help guide our integration and relocation efforts. We expect that Corus Quay will set a new standard for Corus, for Toronto and for broadcast providers throughout North America and we're very pleased that Siemens is the lead systems integrator for this effort."

With a host of television and radio stations and a global reputation in broadcast animation, Corus possesses a dynamic entertainment portfolio. This new facility allows Corus to maximize its production and broadcast content in ways never before realized. In developing this new facility, Siemens will draw upon its extensive experience in developing broadcast technology systems for the BBC. The new facility will draw from Siemens' experience in delivering Facility Design and Build projects for major broadcasters in Europe and the Asia Pacific region.

"This is a very complex and demanding media integration project," said Holger Kormann, Vice President and General Manager of Siemens IT Solutions and Services Canada. "It builds upon our extensive experience from migrating the BBC to a digital environment and affords us an opportunity to dramatically transform the design and delivery of content for Corus Entertainment, one of Canada's leading broadcasters. This is a very aggressive timeframe and the inherent nature of broadcasting means that there is no margin for error," said Kormann. "But we appreciate the opportunity to be Corus Entertainment's production and broadcast technology partner and help them transition to the next generation of broadcast technology."

Siemens will be responsible for developing and implementing a detailed design of the broadcast system, resulting in more than 20 standard and high definition broadcast signals going live from Corus Quay. The system will include such core broadcast technology as Ingest, Play Out, Master Control, and scheduling systems. Overall, the new Siemens broadcast architecture will improve internal workflows, speed content integration and allow Corus to efficiently distribute content whenever and wherever there is consumer demand.

In the future, Corus also plans to implement a Digital Asset Management System that will produce linear and non-linear broadcast content and more efficiently utilize the vast array of content they own. "This transition to new technologies in a new facility will allow us to be far more nimble in responding to market demands," said Dyer. "The broadcast industry is a very dynamic industry, with content being consumed in a variety of ways -- from traditional radio and television viewing to streaming to mobile devices, to interactive social media. Partnering with Siemens will allow us to respond to market shifts and quickly deliver high quality content in a high quality fashion -- anytime; anywhere. It's a very exciting initiative."

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Siemens IT Solutions and Services is an internationally leading provider of IT solutions and services. It covers the entire IT service chain from a single source, from consulting to system integration, right through to the management of IT infrastructures. In addition, Siemens IT Solutions and Services extends the range of offerings of the Siemens sectors to include software developments and IT solutions. With its comprehensive know-how and industry-specific knowledge, Siemens IT Solutions and Services provides measurable added value for its customers. The Siemens division employs around 41,000 people and posted annual sales of about $5.3B Euro in fiscal year 2008. More information at: www.usa.siemens.com/it-solutions.

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Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the Web at www.corusent.com.

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SOURCE: Siemens IT Solutions and Services

Scott M. Smith, Siemens, Scott.m.smith@siemens.com, +1-678-327-9864 Web Site:
http://www.usa.siemens.com/it-solutions

Corus' Board of Directors reviews the dividend on a quarterly basis. Shareholders are entitled to receive dividends only when any such dividends are declared by Corus' Board of Directors and there is no entitlement to any dividend prior thereto.

Registered shareholders who are residents of Canada and who are not currently participating in Corus' Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("the Plan") may elect to participate in the Plan through the completion of an enrollment form which can be obtained from the Company's Plan administrator, CIBC Mellon Trust Company, on their website at www.cibcmellon.com or by calling 1-800-387-0825. The Plan allows eligible holders of Class A Shares and Class B Shares to acquire additional Class B Shares through reinvestment of the cash dividends paid on their respective shareholdings. Non-registered beneficial shareholders who are residents of Canada and who wish to join the Plan should consult their broker, financial institution or other intermediary through which they hold Class A Shares or Class B Shares.

At this time, Corus' Board of Directors has approved the issuance of shares from treasury at a two percent discount from the average market price, as determined pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The discount will be effective starting with the dividend payable on November 30, 2009 to Plan participants of record on November 16, 2009.

There were 3,444,528 Class A Voting Shares outstanding and 76,608,050 Class B Non-Voting Shares outstanding on September 30, 2009.

Corus Entertainment Inc. reports in Canadian dollars.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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