GERMANY—Penthouse Digital media Productions has partnered with Kabel Deutschland (KD), Germany's largest cable operator, on the launch of a newly branded TVOD service that will be distributed via KD's existing VOD platform. An announcement issued Monday says that KD, which reached about 8.5 million German homes, will have access to Penthouse's "100% full native HD and 3D content."
According to FriendFinder Networks CEO Marc Bell, "We are very pleased to be working with KD to bring the Penthouse VOD brands to the German marketplace. Teaming up with key cable operators in Europe is an important element of the growth of the Penthouse VOD services, channels and brand in Europe. With KD as a new licensee we continue on the path of the expansion of our international broadcast and entertainment based product lines."
"We are very pleased to welcome the famous Penthouse brand to our VOD service, redXclub," added Tobias Kuenkel, head of VOD for Kabel Deutschland. "The attractive VOD content provided by Penthouse Digital Media Productions Inc. will significantly enhance our VOD service. Thus we can offer more quality and variety to our customers." Â
Jacky Wauters, CEO of NOA Productions, Penthouse channels & VOD distribution independent sales agent says, "I am delighted to represent and offer Penthouse content. There is a definite need from international consumers and broadcasters who demand high-quality, cutting edge entertainment backed by a solid and well established brand like Penthouse."
