Harmony Films Inks Playboy TV Deal

LONDON—Harmony Films has signed a 24-picture output deal with Playboy TV. The TV network will run 24 hardcore films, along with the 24 soft versions, in 2011. The deal was hatched in late 2010 with Playboy TV executives Jeremy Yates and Dan Alderman. Harmony will release six volumes of its leading series, Young Harlots, and may even shoot a Young Harlots full feature in late summer, which will ideally complement the growing popularity of the Young Harlots website, YoungHarlotsAcademy.com. The previously hardcore centric company is looking forward to the challenges of creating an entire softcore collection. Additionally, Harmony is looking at the possibility of working with a new director in late 2011 as well as possibly exploring the realm of 3D production. “On a number of occasions, I have heard Harmony Films referred to as one of industry’s best-kept secrets. I think the secret is now out!” Harmony CEO Chris Norman said. “We enjoyed three awards at this year’s AVN, partnered with Zero Tolerance to manage our distribution in the U.S., and now our 2011 broadcast deal with Playboy TV firmly puts Harmony on the map. With all the doom and gloom surrounding DVD sales in general, it feels great to have a wealth of optimism going into 2011.” Award-winning Harmony Films is notable for its premier international talent shot by directors of global acclaim. Two fan favorites, directors Gazzman and Tanya Hyde, call Harmony Films home for their productions.