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CHICAGO, Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) announced today the launch of a global, year-long 50th anniversary celebration in honor of its iconic Playboy Bunny and world-famous Playboy Clubs.  The company is marking this momentous occasion with commemorative merchandise and exclusive events around the world, including: 50 Playboy Club parties in 50 cities, all held on one night; a uniquely-commissioned Playboy art exhibition at The Andy Warhol Museum; and newly designed Playboy apparel featured in some of the world's top retailers.   (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100226/CG61481) Originally opening to the public on February 29, 1960 in Chicago, the Playboy Clubs quickly became the embodiment of sexy sophistication and one of the world's most successful night club chains.  The famous venues, which were home to the iconic Playboy Bunnies, allowed key holders to enjoy performances by some of the era's biggest names in entertainment.  Each club featured cocktail Bunnies, a ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) today reported a net loss of $27.8 million, or $0.83 per basic and diluted share, for the 2009 fourth quarter compared to a net loss of $146.8 million, or $4.40 per basic and diluted share, for the 2008 fourth quarter.  Both quarters included impairment, restructuring and other charges, which totaled $28.6 million in the 2009 fourth quarter and $157.2 million in the prior year quarter. Segment income for the 2009 fourth quarter was $2.1 million, up from $1.1 million reported for the 2008 fourth quarter.  Stronger Licensing and Print/Digital results were responsible for the improvement.  Lower revenues in the media businesses led to a 13% decline in fourth quarter revenues year-over-year from $69.8 million to $60.6 million. Playboy Chief Executive Officer Scott Flanders said: "We are a long way from effectively monetizing the power of the Playboy brand.  Today, we ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) today announced that it has signed IMG Licensing Worldwide as its exclusive agent in Asia.  The agreement covers licensing of the Playboy brand in most product categories. Scott Flanders, PEI's chief executive officer, said: "Over the past five years, licensing has become Playboy's most profitable and fastest growing business.  This agreement will further accelerate our growth, expand our consumer reach and enhance the visibility and power of the Playboy brand.  With an extensive network of agents already in place across Asia, IMG will be able to more quickly identify new opportunities and potential partners and more efficiently negotiate deals.  IMG is the leading licensing agent in the world, and we believe that this partnership will generate meaningful additional revenues for us over time.  We are pleased to work with IMG and to join its extensive client roster." "The Playboy brand ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) will hold a conference call related to its fourth quarter 2009 earnings on Thursday, February 18, 2010, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  The company's fourth quarter ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Playboy Enterprises, Inc. (PEI) (NYSE: PLA, PLAA) announced it has partnered with Mad Men star and interior designer Bryan Batt to create "The Hef," a limited-edition loveseat designed to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs.  Hand signed by Playboy Founder, Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer Hugh M. Hefner, this unique loveseat incorporates design elements from the early 1960s – paying homage to the era when the Playboy Clubs were founded – while also incorporating contemporary style and functionality. (Photo:  http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100202/CG48161) "I'm a fan of Mad Men and a one-of-a-kind Playboy piece by Bryan Batt to celebrate ...