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Legendary adult actress from the Golden Age of Porn dies
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 | 5th February 2014
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Legendary adult actress Gloria Leonard passed away Monday evening of complications from a stroke. Leonard began appearing in hardcore pornography in 1974; She appeared in approximately 40 film/projects from 1976 to 1984, in films including:
- The Trouble With Young Stuff,
- All About Gloria Leonard (both of which were written and directed by Joseph W. Sarno),
- The Opening of Misty Beethoven (directed by Radley Metzger),
- Fortune Smiles and
- Taboo: American Style. [3]
She worked with actresses Constance Money, Leslie Bovee, Sharon Mitchell, Jennifer Welles, and Samantha Fox before retiring from the screen in the 1984. She also directed several porn films. She served as administrative director of the Adult
Film and Video Association of America, the adult film industry trade association, from 1989 to 1992, until that organization merged with the Free Speech Coalition. In 1998, she was elected president of the FSC She was also president of the AFVAA in 1986.
All About Gloria Leonard 1978 US adult film by Joe Sarno Based on the memoirs of Gloria Leonard, from the producers of Inside Jennifer Welles, this erotic classic lets us see the lifestyle and memories of one
of the most erotic and powerful women in the adult film industry. Directed by Joe Sarno, though, as was his usual MO, he gives credit to the film's star. Stars: Ming Toy, Gloria Todd, Valerie Vance, Gloria Leonard, Jamie Gillis, George Payne, R.
Bolla, David Morris, Marc Stevens, Peter Andrews, David Pierce, Bobby Hollander See details
from hotmovies.com
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Kink.com fined $78,000 for allowing porn production without condoms
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| 2nd February 2014
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| See article from
startribune.com |
A San Francisco porn producer that specializes in BDSM films was fined more than $78,000 this week by state safety officials claiming dangerous workplace conditions, among them allowing performers to have sex on camera without using condoms. Cybernet
Entertainment, the parent company of Internet porn producer Kink.com, pointed out that many of its performers prefer not to use condoms and that the fine is the result of a long-running campaign by those who oppose the adult film industry. Cybernet
founder Peter Acworth said: The fines are excessive and, we believe, politically motivated. The complaints which prompted the inspection were not made by actual employees, but by outside groups with a long history of
opposition to adult film. We'll be appealing the decision.
The largest part of the fine, $75,000 of $78,000, targeted Cybernet's policy allowing its performers to choose whether or not to use condoms. The inspection was
prompted by a formal complaint filed against Kink.com by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, a Los Angeles-headquartered anti-porn group. The foundation filed the complaints after two Kink.com performers who were romantically involved tested HIV-positive
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Porn production company uses digital effects to erase the condoms
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| 25th January 2014
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theverge.com
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Porn production is struggling in California. Since the passage of Measure B in 2012, which strictly imposes the use of condoms on all porn sets in Los Angeles, adult movie production has largely begun to move out of the San Fernando Valley. However, gay
porn company Falcon Studios is now attempting to hearken back to the days before the measure was passed. In their latest release California Dreamin' 1 , the studio filmed all its scenes with condoms but managed to digitally remove the
prophylactics in post-production. Director Tony DiMarco stated on the Falcon Studio blog that the film is meant to tap into fantasies of bareback sex in the 1970s and 80s, while also aligning with the safe sex ethos that is currently being
enforced in LA: With this movie I really wanted to capture the essence of that time, when life seemed more carefree and spontaneous. In keeping with this concept, I felt that condoms need to be addressed. The decision
to go with this technique appears to strike a middle ground between Measure B and the porn industry's belief that scenes without condoms are a better sell with consumers.
Nevertheless, while Falcon Studios seems committed to their new
style of filming, it's unclear if it will catch on. The company doesn't make clear how expensive it is to painstakingly remove condoms during sex scenes.
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US adult porn production may not yet be on the move from LA to Las Vegas
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| 23rd January 2014
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| See article from
laweekly.com |
A previous report on 18th January suggested that the adult production companies , previously based around LA were on the move to Las Vegas (See
article from
globalpost.com ) However the LA weekly points out that news of the porn industry's flight to Las Vegas is premature, to say the least: Porn's not actually legal in Vegas. And the one production facility at the
center of the false headlines, Mission Control Studio, has booked only four productions since opening this month, its owner told us. That's hardly an exodus. That's not to say some business isn't
threatening to go to Sin City. Derek Hay, owner of adult talent agency LA Direct Models, estimates that 20% of the industry will have moved here by the end of the year. Remember, though: it's January. And he's guessing. And , the piece says, Several
producers ... are talking about moving to Las Vegas.
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Winners of the adult Oscars
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| 22nd January 2014
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| See article from
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The following are a small selection from the many winners of the 2014 AVN Awards and the 2014 AVN Fan-Voted Awards: Best Cinematography, Francois Clousot:
Best Director, Brad Armstrong:
Best Drama:
Best Screenplay:
Movie of the
Year: Underworld by Brad Armstrong for Wicked Pictures
Best Actor: Tommy Pistol Best Actress : Remy LaCroix Best All-Girl Release Meow! 3 , Jennaration X/Jules Jordan Best All-Sex Release Slutty & Sluttier 18 , Manuel Ferrara/Evil
Angel Best Amateur Release 100% Real Swingers: Meet the Rileys , Vivid Entertainment Group
Best BDSM Release The Submission of Emma Marx , New Sensations Erotic Stories Best Comedy Band Sluts , BurningAngel/Vouyer Best Foreign Feature
The Ingenuous , Marc Dorcel/Wicked Best MILF Release
MILF Revolution , Lisa Ann/Jules Jordan Best New Starlet Mia Malkova Best Parody -- Comedy Grease XXX , Adam & Eve Pictures Best Parody -- Drama Man of Steel XXX , VividXXXSuperheroes
Best POV Release The Hooker Experience , Jekyll & Hyde/Evil Angel
Best Romance Movie The Temptation of Eve , New Sensations Erotic Stories Director of the Year Axel Braun Female Performer of the Year Bonnie Rotten Female Foreign Performer of the Year Anissa Kate
Mainstream Star of the Year James Deen Male Foreign Performer of the Year Rocco Siffredi Male Performer of the Year Manuel Ferrara Fans' Favorite Female Porn Star Riley Steele Fans'
Favorite Male Porn Star James Deen Fans' Most Promising New Starlet Christy Mack |
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XBiz Conference Will Cover Everything From Feminist Porn To Condoms, 3D And Virtual Reality
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| 22nd January 2014
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US adult trade association announces award winners for services to the business community
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| 12th January 2014
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| See article from
fscblogger.wordpress.com |
The recipient of this year's Legacy Award -- which recognizes innovation, successful business practices and contributions to the industry as a whole -- will be presented to Vivid Entertainment founder Steven Hirsch. The
Positive Image Award is presented to performers that have helped to dispel negative stereotypes and misconceptions connected to work in the adult industry. This year's award goes to performer James Deen. Man and Woman of
the Year Awards are given to business professionals that have shown exceptional leadership in building solidly established businesses, as well as within their communities. 2014 Woman of the Year is Honey's Place owner Bonnie Feingold, and Man of
the Year is Pipedream's Nick Orlandino. Novelty Company of the Year will be presented to California Exotic Novelties for their many years as a leader in the pleasure products sector, and for their continued
innovation, high standards and ethics. Retailer of the Year will be presented to the Lions' Den chain of adult stores for many years as a leading retailer of adult products, innovative marketing and ethical standards for
customer service. Production Company of the Year goes to gay studio Hothouse Entertainment. Founded by Hall of Fame director Steven Scarborough , Hothouse exemplifies creative innovation, high standards and ethical conduct.
Internet Company of the Year will be presented to Gamelink. The award recognizes excellence, innovation and contributions made to the adult industry overall. Benefactor of the Year has been awarded
to Wicked Pictures. The recognition is for unwavering support, through philanthropy and advocacy, of adult industry and mainstream causes. As well as setting a good example, the company also has diligently attempted to protect the adult industry
business community from legal challenges, business risks and critics. Finally, the Leadership Award -- to be presented at the XBIZ Awards gala on January 24 -- is given to an individual or individuals that have demonstrated
leadership by example. This year's award will be presented to performer Nina Hartley and director Ernest Greene for their outstanding work in advocacy, education and community service.
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