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DatingGold · 10-19-2006, 12:25 PM

I think I read this right..

New Frontier Media Announces Major Victory Over Playboy Enterprises
PR Newswire - October 11, 2006 9:15 AM ET

New Frontier Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOOF), a worldwide producer and distributor of general and adult- themed motion picture entertainment, today announced the start of a day-long celebration honoring the Company's victory over Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:PLA). Earlier this month, Playboy announced the cancellation of nine of its adult pay-per-view networks.

"We've consulted industry experts and believe that this is the most extensive network shake-up in the history of the multi-channel business," said Ken Boenish, President of New Frontier Media, Inc. "Playboy has shut down all of its adult movie brands, replaced them with complete startup services, and expects cable and satellite operators to simply go along. We think this is a great opportunity for distributors to reconsider their adult strategy and switch to networks with proven performance."

Since the launch of its first network in 1998, New Frontier Media services have replaced Playboy services in more than 60 million network households. No Playboy service has ever replaced a New Frontier Media service in a U.S. cable household.

In documents released to affiliates earlier this month, Playboy announced the discontinuance of the following network brands effective November 1, 2006: Spice, Spice 2, Spice Hot, Spice Live, Spice Platinum, Hot Zone, Hot Network, Hot Net Plus, and Playboy TV Classic. Playboy's Taste of Spice and Spice HD were cancelled earlier this year.

New Frontier Media's subsidiary, The Erotic Networks, has grown from a standing start in 1998 to over 126 million network households today. The Company's careful focus on operator requirements has made it a consistent performance leader.

"We believe we approach the adult business from a smarter perspective," said Mr. Boenish. "Today, we feel that even our competitor has acknowledged this point."

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made by management. The Company intends for the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes'', "seeks", "estimates", or variations of such words are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements in this release regarding the Company's belief that this is the most extensive network shake-up in the history of the multi-channel business, that we think this is a great opportunity for distributors to reconsider their adult strategy and switch to networks with proven performance, our belief that we approach the adult business from a smarter perspective and the future outlook related to New Frontier Media and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this news release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Please refer to the Company's Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in such SEC reports. Copies of these filings are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov.

ABOUT NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC.

New Frontier Media, Inc. is a worldwide producer and distributor of adult- themed and general motion picture entertainment. Under the TEN trademark, the Company delivers seven, full-time adult-themed pay-per-view networks to cable and satellite operators across the United States. Additionally, the Company is a leading provider of adult-themed Video-on-Demand content to cable and satellite platforms, as well as to the hospitality industry. These services reach over 126 million network homes.

New Frontier Media's MRG Entertainment unit produces original, adult- themed content and series that are distributed on premium movie channels in the U.S. and around the world. MRG Entertainment also develops and produces original, adult-themed event programming that is widely distributed on satellite and cable platforms in the U.S. Additionally, MRG Entertainment manages a sales operation, which matches independent, mainstream film producers with film distributors around the world.

New Frontier Media owns and operates a digital broadcast infrastructure in Colorado, which serves content to broadcast, IP and wireless networks around the world.

For more information about New Frontier Media, Inc. contact Karyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, at (303) 444-0900, extension 102, and please visit our web site at www.noof.com.

SOURCE New Frontier Media, Inc.

Karyn L. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, +1-303-444-0900 x 102, [email protected]

http://www.noof.com

psili · 10-19-2006, 12:28 PM

That's how I read it too.

Tom_PM · 10-19-2006, 12:32 PM

Interesting. My local cable provider has most of those channels. Be interesting to see what happens to their adult lineup in a month.

cool1 · 10-19-2006, 12:34 PM

Internet is enough for them maybe

squishypimp · 10-19-2006, 12:56 PM

sad sad day

Far-L · 10-19-2006, 01:44 PM

I was under the impression that Playboy was re-branding those channels... not "walking away" from them.

RyuLion · 10-19-2006, 01:55 PM

This is bad..They were in Argentina and Mexico too..will miss them..

Ginger-girliebank · 10-19-2006, 02:19 PM

Playboy was a lifestyle for the caucasian male 30-55 and seems to have the viewership moved over to the net, the question is what does frontier offer that pb does not, is it payper view as well or internet based?

marketsmart · 10-19-2006, 04:29 PM

well that sucks

10-19-2006, 12:25 PM	#1
DatingGold $6 PER EMAIL JOiN Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: California Posts: 13,185	Playboy Shuts Down PPV Channels on November 1st I think I read this right.. New Frontier Media Announces Major Victory Over Playboy Enterprises PR Newswire - October 11, 2006 9:15 AM ET New Frontier Media, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOOF), a worldwide producer and distributor of general and adult- themed motion picture entertainment, today announced the start of a day-long celebration honoring the Company's victory over Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:PLA). Earlier this month, Playboy announced the cancellation of nine of its adult pay-per-view networks. "We've consulted industry experts and believe that this is the most extensive network shake-up in the history of the multi-channel business," said Ken Boenish, President of New Frontier Media, Inc. "Playboy has shut down all of its adult movie brands, replaced them with complete startup services, and expects cable and satellite operators to simply go along. We think this is a great opportunity for distributors to reconsider their adult strategy and switch to networks with proven performance." Since the launch of its first network in 1998, New Frontier Media services have replaced Playboy services in more than 60 million network households. No Playboy service has ever replaced a New Frontier Media service in a U.S. cable household. In documents released to affiliates earlier this month, Playboy announced the discontinuance of the following network brands effective November 1, 2006: Spice, Spice 2, Spice Hot, Spice Live, Spice Platinum, Hot Zone, Hot Network, Hot Net Plus, and Playboy TV Classic. Playboy's Taste of Spice and Spice HD were cancelled earlier this year. New Frontier Media's subsidiary, The Erotic Networks, has grown from a standing start in 1998 to over 126 million network households today. The Company's careful focus on operator requirements has made it a consistent performance leader. "We believe we approach the adult business from a smarter perspective," said Mr. Boenish. "Today, we feel that even our competitor has acknowledged this point." This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections made by management. The Company intends for the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates", "expects", "intends", "plans", "believes'', "seeks", "estimates", or variations of such words are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. All statements in this release regarding the Company's belief that this is the most extensive network shake-up in the history of the multi-channel business, that we think this is a great opportunity for distributors to reconsider their adult strategy and switch to networks with proven performance, our belief that we approach the adult business from a smarter perspective and the future outlook related to New Frontier Media and the outcome of any contingencies are forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements included in this news release whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Please refer to the Company's Form 10-K and other filings with the SEC for additional information regarding risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed from time to time in such SEC reports. Copies of these filings are available through the SEC's electronic data gathering analysis and retrieval system (EDGAR) at www.sec.gov. ABOUT NEW FRONTIER MEDIA, INC. New Frontier Media, Inc. is a worldwide producer and distributor of adult- themed and general motion picture entertainment. Under the TEN trademark, the Company delivers seven, full-time adult-themed pay-per-view networks to cable and satellite operators across the United States. Additionally, the Company is a leading provider of adult-themed Video-on-Demand content to cable and satellite platforms, as well as to the hospitality industry. These services reach over 126 million network homes. New Frontier Media's MRG Entertainment unit produces original, adult- themed content and series that are distributed on premium movie channels in the U.S. and around the world. MRG Entertainment also develops and produces original, adult-themed event programming that is widely distributed on satellite and cable platforms in the U.S. Additionally, MRG Entertainment manages a sales operation, which matches independent, mainstream film producers with film distributors around the world. New Frontier Media owns and operates a digital broadcast infrastructure in Colorado, which serves content to broadcast, IP and wireless networks around the world. For more information about New Frontier Media, Inc. contact Karyn Miller, Chief Financial Officer, at (303) 444-0900, extension 102, and please visit our web site at www.noof.com. SOURCE New Frontier Media, Inc. Karyn L. Miller, Chief Financial Officer, +1-303-444-0900 x 102, [email protected] http://www.noof.com __________________ 9 Years of SOLID payouts and conversions! ADULT DATING - $100 PPS LIVE CAMS - $214 PPS WWW.DATINGGOLD.COM ICQ: 27442303

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