Playboy TV International has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Taiwan Chunghwa Telecom MOD, Taiwan's premiere telecommunications provider and a leader in IPTV, to launch Playboy TV and Playboy HD VOD programming in Taiwan.

Playboy TV's commercial-free channel, airing in English with Chinese subtitled characters, launched today and is available to consumers 24 hours a day, seven days a week on the Chunghwa Telecom MOD IPTV platform. MOD subscribers can order the channel (No: 360) a la carte or as an add-on channel to the Family Pack. Playboy TV's HD programming is available through CHT MOD's video on demand platform.

A press conference is scheduled for 3pm (Taiwan time) today, with Mr. Steve Smith, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of Playboy TV International, and Mr. Yi-Fong Chang, Head of Digital Content of Chunghwa Telecom MOD Northern Taiwan Business Group, on hand to announce the news and answer questions. Playboy Playmate Miss March 2009 Jennifer Pershing will also be in attendance.

Following is a sampling of shows premiering on Taiwan's Playboy TV Channel and its HD offering:

• "Jenna's American Sex Star" (Reality Series): Five aspiring adult starlets strut their stuff for adult film megastar Jenna Jameson and a panel of celebrity judges as they compete for the title of American Sex Star.
• "Playboy Shoot Out" (Reality Series): Ten gorgeous models and ten talented photographers from around the world pair up to compete for a chance to be featured in Playboy magazine.
• "69 Sexy Things to Do before you Die" (Magazine-Style Series): Travel around world with Playboy TV to explore sexually-themed activities that every couple "must do" before they die.
• "Foursome" (Reality Series): Two gorgeous girls and two hot guys meet for the first time when they are set up on a 24-hour-long double-date of their lives.
• "Shadow of a Geisha" (Erotic Movie Feature, starring Kai Kina, Kaiya Lee, and Loni): A famous fetish photographer looks for the perfect model for his Asian shoot in this tale of lost souls hoping to find redemption through one last orgasm.
• "Asian Erotica" (Special Features): Tune in every Saturday at midnight for exotic adult titles featuring Asian stars.

With programming currently airing in over 150 countries and territories worldwide, and established Playboy TV networks in more than 70 countries, the Playboy brand remains a premiere programming choice amongst global network and satellite providers seeking adult-themed entertainment.