Europe
Report: Blu-ray Outpaces HD DVD Sales in Europe
The 1 millionth Blu-ray title has been sold in Europe, where Blu-ray sales have been dramatically outpacing rival format HD DVD sales, according to a new report from the Blu-ray Disc Association (BDA).
Europe Uses Facebook to Launch Condom Campaign
Members of the European Parliament who are also members of the Socialist Party have launched a petition drive on social networking website Facebook.
Private Continues IPTV Strategy in Europe With 9 New Deals
Private Media Group continues its bet on the IPTV platform as it signed content deals with nine additional European operators in the Netherlands, Italy, Poland, Denmark, Portugal and Greece.
Titan Media Headlining Sponsor of Folsom Europe
Gay adult entertainment producer Titan Media will be a presenting sponsor at premier European leather event Folsom Europe , held in Berlin. The festival takes place from Aug. 29 to Sept. 3 with special appearances by the Men of Titan at several parties and events.
Jeff Hawkins Promoted to Hustler Europe CEO
Jeff Hawkins has been promoted to CEO of Hustler Europe, where he, European adult industry veteran Helen Clyne and one other sales associate will helm the company's new distribution arm.
Elegant Angel Europe Launches
Adult studio Elegant Angel has started direct distribution to Europe; new Elegant Angel videos will be available to European vendors at the U.S. date of release.
Your Choice Deal Brings Adult Classics to Europe
VCX has struck a deal with U.K.-based distributor Your Choice to bring its library of adult classics to the European market. Your Choice and VCX will begin their distribution partnership Sept. 1 with an initial offering of 276 products, including four- and 12-piece box sets.
XTV Parent Expands Into Europe, Seeks More Adult Content
Radium Ventures is making a big push outside the U.S. as it plans on marketing its XTV and ITVN brands in the U.K. and Germany, XBIZ has learned. In Germany and the U.K., “we see growth of our product to reach up to 50,000 customers in 12 to 18 months,” CEO Charles Prast told XBIZ.
Private Considers Shifting Stock Trading to Europe
Private Media Group has said that it will explore options to move the publicly traded company’s stock from the U.S.-based Nasdaq exchange to a European-based exchange.
Playhouse to Distribute Sin City, Mayhem in Europe
Sin City and its Mayhem gonzo label have signed a deal giving Netherlands-based Playhouse exclusive European distribution rights for the company’s adult videos.
X-Worx Offering Production Services in Texas, Florida and Europe
Last year, adult studio and distributor X-Worx started producing a portion of its titles in Texas, Florida and Europe. Now the company is contracting out its production services in those regions to other producers who would like to add fresh faces and scenery to their products.
Adult Online Europe Trade Show Kicks Off Today
Europe’s leading adult trade event for mobile, online and iTV kicked off today at the Hotel Maritim in Berlin. The AOE show features conferences, seminars, workshops and an exhibition floor. World Telemedia sponsors the event, which runs through Wednesday.
Dating Sites See Boom in Europe
According to a recent report by Jupiter Research, the online dating industry is seeing a significant upsurge in Europe, while numbers have dwindled slightly in the U.S.
Europe Goes Interracial With a ‘Vengeance’
HOLLYWOOD — Vengeance XXX has unleashed a new hot, take-no-prisoners interracial title in “Black in the Ass 9,” through New Sensations.
Playboy, Private Media Merge Pay-TV Operations in Europe
In an effort to increase distribution and consolidate marketing throughout Europe, Private Media Group and Playboy TV International have signed a five-year agreement to merge their two pay-TV channels, Private Gold and Spice Platinum.
Hustler TV Breaks Into Europe
Expanding on its already successful programming initiative in North America and Canada, Larry Flynt Publications has penned a deal with London-based Total Media to expand the reach of Hustler TV into Europe.
Mercenary Europe Releases ‘Phetish Phantasy’
Mercenary Europe, the continental arm of Lexington Steele’s Mercenary Pictures, has released director Mandy Bright’s “Phetish Phantasy,” the third in a series of dark, arty fetish films featuring mostly European talent.
Exodus to Western Europe?
When George W. Bush was re-elected as president of the United States in November, one of the things that concerned adult-oriented entrepreneurs was the strong, enthusiastic support he received from Christian fundamentalists such as Gary Bauer, the Rev. Jerry Falwell, Focus on the Family's James Dobson and Christian Coalition leader Pat Robertson.
Sin City Launches Mayhem Europe
Sin City Entertainment rolled out the European arm of its Mayhem production studio called Mayhem Europe. The new distribution unit will be responsible for Mayhem's hardcore titles.
DateApp Rolls Out Applications for Asia and Europe
On the heels of launching a customizable dating application for webmasters that can be deployed via SMS, video chat and other mobile formats, DateApp has turned its focus to providing applications for the European and Asian markets.