YNOT EUROPE – Florida-based Penthouse Digital Media Productions Inc. and Germany’s Kabel Deutschland have sealed a deal to launch a Penthouse-branded television video-on-demand service on KD’s existing platform.

KD is a national cable operator, reaching approximately 8.5 million German households. All of it subscribers will have access to Penthouse’s high-definition and 3D content in both softcore and hardcore versions.

“We are very pleased to welcome the famous Penthouse brand to our VOD service redXclub,” said Tobias Kuenkel, head of VOD services for KD. “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.”

Marc Bell, chief executive officer of Penthouse parent company FriendFinder Networks Inc., said he is equally pleased.

“We are very pleased to be working with KD to bring the Penthouse VOD brands to the German marketplace,” he said. “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.”

The deal was brokered by Jacky Wauters, CEO of independent sales agent NOA Productions.

“I am delighted to represent and offer Penthouse content,” Wauters said. “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.”