PLAYBOY PLUS LAUNCHES HD PLAYBOY ASIA CHANNEL VIA ASIASAT 5
The First HD Adult Channel ever Unveiled in Asia
USA / Canada / Asia, 30 January 2013 – Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc., managed by Manwin Media S.A.R.L., announced the launch of encrypted HD Playboy Asia Channel on AsiaSat 5 in the Asia Pacific.
Lanny Huang, General Manager – Asia Pacific, Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc. said, “We are proud to launch HD Playboy Asia, the first channel targeting the adult audience in Asia. The 24/7 linear HD channel will include a unique blend of content including Playboy originals and the addition of our highly-acclaimed Digital Playground movies, offering extreme cinematic experience to our viewers.” William Wade, President and CEO of AsiaSat said, “We are pleased that Playboy Plus chose AsiaSat 5 for the launch of its first HD Playboy channel in the Asia Pacific. We are proud to meet the increased demand of international broadcasters who expect comprehensive and cost efficient transmission solutions while at the same time appreciate the benefit of AsiaSat 5’s excellent access to Asian pay TV platforms.” From AsiaSat Tai Po Earth Station in Hong Kong, the HD Playboy Asia Channel is uplinked to AsiaSat 5 (100.5 degrees East), through a C-band DVB-S2 MCPC platform for delivery to over 50 countries across Asia, the Middle East, Australasia and CIS. AsiaSat also provides encryption service to the channel from its teleport.
The HD linear channel offers Playboy branded series including Playmates!, The Truth about Sex and The Man, as well as upscale movies from studios including world-renown Digital Playground.
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About Playboy Plus
Playboy Plus Entertainment Inc. by Manwin Media SARL operates Playboy Plus (PBP) and develops quality adult entertainment television networks worldwide under the Playboy TV, Brazzers and Reality Kings Networks brands. Playboy offers high-quality films, breakthrough specials, original series, interactive and HD programs, making the company the world leader in adult entertainment. For more information, please visit www.playboytv.com
About Manwin
Manwin is a leading provider of high-quality branded, entertainment and content delivered across online, mobile and television media platforms. The Company’s network of sites receives over 72 million unique visitors every day. Manwin has experienced significant growth during the last several years, both through internal expansion and through several successful business acquisitions. Headquartered in Luxembourg, Manwin has offices in Hamburg, London, Nicosia, Dublin, Montreal, Los Angeles and Miami.
About AsiaSat 5
AsiaSat 5 is a Space Systems/Loral’s 1300 satellite launched in August 2009, operating at the orbital location of 100.5 degrees East. AsiaSat 5 carries 26 C-band and 14 Ku-band transponders, and has a design life of 15 years. Its powerful C-band footprint covers over 50 countries and regions spanning from Russia to New Zealand and from Japan to the Middle East and parts of Africa. The Ku-band coverage consists of two high powered fixed beams serving East Asia and South Asia, as well as a steerable beam.
About AsiaSat
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), the leading regional satellite operator in Asia, serves over two-thirds of the world’s population with its four satellites, AsiaSat 3S at 105.5ºE, AsiaSat 4 at 122ºE, AsiaSat 5 at 100.5ºE and AsiaSat 7. The AsiaSat satellite fleet provides services to both the broadcast and telecommunications industries. Over 450 television and radio channels are now delivered by the company’s satellites offering access to over 620 million TV households across the Asia-Pacific region. AsiaSat also provides telecommunications operators and end users services such as voice networks, private VSAT networks and broadband multimedia. AsiaSat’s latest satellites, AsiaSat 6 and AsiaSat 8, are planned to be launched in the first half of 2014. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Holdings Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (Stock Code: 1135). For more information, please visit www.asiasat.com
Media Contacts:
Playboy Plus Entertainment, Inc.
Asia Pacific
Lanny Huang
Tel : (852) 2607 4400
Fax : (852) 2607 4404
Email : lanny.huang@playboyplus.com
Europe, North America
Kate Miller
Tel : 1 323 276 4000, ext. 4306
Email : kate.miller@playboyplus.com
Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited
Sabrina Cubbon, Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Tel : (852) 2500 0899
Mobile : (852) 9097 121
Email : scubbon@asiasat.com
Winnie Pang, Manager, Corporate Affairs
Tel : (852) 2500 0880
Email : wpang@asiasat.com