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Guccione Zeroes in on Penthouse, iBill and Others in Suit
Penthouse founder Bob Guccione has filed suit in New York County Court, claiming that Penthouse Media Group and its executives drove his empire into bankruptcy.
Penthouse Magazine to Sponsor Super Bowl Party
Penthouse Magazine announced plans to cosponsor a Super Bowl party in February, complete with naked cover girls covered in body art.
Sin City Signs Penthouse Pet Gina Austin as Contract Star
Sin City Entertainment has made Penthouse Pet Gina Austin its newest exclusive performer. The company signed Austin to a multi-year contract to star in and possibly direct Sin City titles.
Penthouse Lingerie to Launch Oct. 9
Penthouse Media Group will launch a lingerie line in partnership with Coquette International on Oct. 9 at the International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas. The line will include bras, panties, thongs, camisoles, bustiers and corsets, and be sold online as well as in boutiques.
Coquette International Offers Penthouse Lingerie
CAMBRIDGE, ON – Canadian lingerie company Coquette International has announced, in partnership with Penthouse Media Group, that the new Penthouse Lingerie by Coquette line will be launched during the International Lingerie Show. The show takes place in Las Vegas at the Rio Hotel and Casino from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11.
Smash Pictures Opens Second Penthouse Boutique
HARTFORD, Conn. – Smash Pictures has announced the grand opening of the new Penthouse Boutique store in Hartford, Conn., on Oct. 27.
Sophia Rossi Makes Penthouse, Hustler at Same Time
Only a year into her contract as one of Jenna Jameson’s newest additions to the ClubJenna Girl brand, Sophia Rossi has been hailed by two of the biggest adult print publications, Hustler and Penthouse, in simultaneous issues
Penthouse Raises $48 Million, Targets Playboy PPV
Penthouse Media Group has secured $48 million in private financing and will use a portion of the money to launch a branded broadcast network that will compete directly with Playboy Enterprises and its Spice pay-per-view networks as well as New Frontier’s TEN network, the company announced.
OhMobile Signs Penthouse Pet Sunny Leone
CARSON CITY, Nev. – OhMobile has announced the signing of Sunny Leone as its exclusive "Oh Girl."
Penthouse Pet Joins SeriousGold.com
Martina Warren, 2005 Penthouse Pet of the Year, has attached her site to the new affiliate program SeriousGold.com, which recently emerged from beta testing.
Fla. Republican Returns Penthouse Money
Tom Gallagher, a Republican running for governor on a platform of family values, has returned several campaign contributions from Penthouse Media Group, Penthouse Images Acquisitions and other Penthouse-affiliated companies.
Penthouse Pets to Appear at Sturgis Bike Show
Penthouse Pets Jesse Capelli, Martina Warren and Jamie Lynn are slated to host a party at the Biker/Penthouse Sturgis Bike Show 2005 on Aug. 11 at Thunder Road near Sturgis, S.D.
Penthouse Drops Booty Call Ads, Opaque Polybags
No more booty call ads for Penthouse. That’s the word from CEO and part-owner Marc Bell, who has ordered his publishing team to reject all sex-related direct response ads in the monthly gentlemens’ magazine.
Penthouse Boutique Adds DVD Preview Station
Shoppers at the Penthouse Boutique, owned by Smash Pictures parent Horizon Media, can now preview adult DVDs before making a purchase, thanks to the addition of new viewing stations from Four Winds Interactive.
Penthouse Signs Licensing Deal With Lingerie Maker
Penthouse on Tuesday announced a licensing deal with Coquette International Inc. to manufacture and distribute Penthouse-branded lingerie.
SEC Charges Penthouse, Others With Fraud
Penthouse International Inc., former Penthouse officer Charles Samel and former Penthouse shareholder Jason Galanis were charged with accounting fraud Monday by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The scheme, the SEC said, converted a $1 million quarterly loss to a profit.
Penthouse Model Scout Heads to Los Angeles
In preparation for the launch of its new high-definition video line, Penthouse magazine announced plans to kick off a nationwide model search on Dec. 14 in the City of Angels.
Adult Auction Site Acquired By Penthouse Shareholder
Media holding company Care Concepts, a major equity owner of the Penthouse publisher, made new forays into the adult industry on Thursday as both the acquisition of adult auction website 4PlayAuction.com and the first issue of the new Spanish-language Penthouse magazine were announced.
Penthouse to Launch Spanish Language Magazine, Resort
With new management seeking to broaden the readership and business opportunities of Penthouse magazine, the next big leap for the formerly bankrupt magazine might be south of the border. Statements indicate that magazine will be branching into a Spanish language version in 2004.
Penthouse May Open Resorts, Travel Opportunities
Vacation getaways branded with the Penthouse name and softer content may be the next step for the recently restructured magazine, which recently came out of bankruptcy. New managers Marc Bell and Daniel Staton intend to attract a broader audience by enhancing licensing deals.