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Free porn on ‘tube sites’ puts a big dent in industry – USATODAY.com
Mar 3rd
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SAN FRANCISCO — The adult-entertainment industry is in a tailspin, shattering the notion that it is one of the few recession-proof industries.
The slump is especially stinging because technology — which helped adult-entertainment enterprises reap riches through innovations such as video streaming, webcameras and online payments — is contributing to the misery.
DVDs and online pay sites, which make up the majority of porn-related sales, are in a free fall largely because of the rise of so-called tube sites.
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3D TV | Porn studios lead the stampede
Jan 13th
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The first 3D TV sets are not set to hit stores until midyear but the porn industry is already shooting and selling immersive 3D films.
Adult movie makers are known for being technology pioneers, having helped drive the adoption of previous new technologies such as VHS, DVD, Blu-ray, the internet and high-definition.
BadGirls in 3D, an exhibitor at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, is so early with its adoption of 3D that it is selling a $US3999 ($4320) kit that includes a Mitsubishi 60-inch 3DTV, two pairs of 3D glasses and a tiny PC that is used to stream the 3D films from the web.
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Robotic sex for sale – Salon
Jan 12th
The world’s “first” X-rated fembot literally has no moves Video
By Tracy Clark-Flory
Meet Roxxxy, the “world’s first sex robot.” She has folks buzzing with excitement after her debut at this weekend’s Adult Entertainment Expo (never mind that she isn’t actually the first of her kind). Given the hype, and the use of the term “robot,” you might be envisioning something along the lines of a Real Doll that can actually perform sexy moves — or at the very least do “The Robot.” In reality, she’s more like an X-rated version of Talking Elmo. She can’t walk or move her arms, but when you touch Roxxxy she will purr things like, ” Where you gonna put that?” As creator Douglas Hines demonstrated at the event (video below), clumsily groping at her vagina will elicit a moan; meanwhile, she remains paralyzed in her pre-programed ecstasy.
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Why Men Like Porn
Jan 6th
As it turns out, men are pretty much hard-wired to like watching — or reading about — other people having sex. Here’s why they do it — and why it’s probably ok.
By Matt McMillen
WebMD the Magazine – Feature
Reviewed by Louanne Cole Weston, PhD
Most nights, after his wife, Kate, had gone to bed, Tom surfed the Internet for porn. Kate learned about this during their second session of couples therapy. Despite Tom’s claims that his nocturnal habit had nothing to do with their love life, she worried he preferred porn to having sex with her.
That’s a common reaction. “Often, one partner has a porn interest, and the other thinks that’s a problem,” says Russell Stambaugh, PhD, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based psychologist and sex therapist. “It rarely is. The best studies suggest that only about 5% of porn users have a problem that interferes with their daily life.”
That’s good news, because a lot of people look at porn. According to the May 2004 Tracking Survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project, 26% of male Internet users visited adult websites (only 3% of women went to these sites). In 2006, the porn industry raked in nearly 13 billion dollars.
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Teravision signs new contract star
Jun 10th
( News release: VAN NUYS, CA ) – Teravision is thrilled to announce the signing of its newest contract star, Lupe Fuentes. The stunning Spanish siren has made a name for herself as a mainstream model and internet phenomenon. Already an international star in her own right, she is ready to take on the adult industry in a whole new way. Previously known as “Little Lupe,” she made herself a teen model sensation, but is now all grown up and ready to take her career to a whole new level.
“I am still relatively new to the business,” admits Lupe. “And I wanted to be associated with the number one star in the industry Tera Patrick. I want people to see that I am grown up and ready to be a glamour girl. I have been quite successful in my home country and like Tera have had a lot of mainstream success. I am a very sexual girl and I am ready to shine like a star.”
Teravison has big plans for Lupe and will begin shooting her first movie for the company later this month. Her debut for the company will be called “Innocence Lost” and will be directed by award-winning director Eli Cross. His previous movies, “Corruption”, “Upload” and “Icon” have collected 18 AVN Awards and he has high expectations for both Lupe and “Innocence Lost.”
“I’m thrilled to be working with Teravision,” says Cross. “Tera & Evan have put together one of the top companies in the business and I know we can do some really great things together.” He continues with high praise for Teravision’s new contract star. “I am very excited to direct Lupe’s first movie, she is incredibly hot and has amazing sexual charisma. Lupe is so bright and shiny and new, I can’t wait to make her do a lot of really dirty things.”
Lupe FuentesTera is more than excited to have Lupe on board. “When I first laid eyes on Lupe she took my breath away,” Tera says of Lupe. “She is the epitome of the petite, exotic sex kitten that men dream of. When I met her she stole my heart. Her mix of elegance and innocence bring something unique to the table. We here at Teravision expect great things from Lupe.”
Dan Davis, Editor of Genesis magazine has his praise for Lupe as well. “Lupe is nothing short of drop-dead gorgeous and like the rest of the world, we can’t wait to see this girl captured by the Teravision cameras in action. We know she’ll fit into their ‘glamcore’ mold perfectly.”
Teravision is currently designing a new web site for her, http://www.lupefuentes.com/ and is in pre-production for her first three movies, “Innocence Lost”, an interactive title directed by Axel Braun and a third project to be announced later. The first movie will hit stores in September and will coincide with the launch of her totally redesigned website.
For mainstream and print work, Lupe can be contacted through LA Direct Models.
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My Ten Favorite Fetishes – A lifelong sex researcher on his most unusual discoveries. – By Kris Saknussem – Nerve.com
May 26th
Having studied sexual fetishes for twenty years (which is itself a kind of fetish), I’m long past the investigation of shoes, pain, vomit and rubbing up against people on the subway. My first real job out of college was working as the circulation manager for the Spectator, a Bay Area adult-entertainment publication, which was fueled by classified advertising — often for very distinctive “services” and interests. While there, I became acquainted with a number of memorable characters: Peg Leg, a one-legged call girl with a very full dance ticket (and some remarkable prosthetic attachments); The Coach (gym shorts, silver whistle, clipboard); and a sexually ambiguous individual who just called him/herself “The Sneezer.” (I’ll let you use your imagination there.)
I’d been given a peek into a secret world, which eventually inspired a full-fledged research effort into fetishes. Having collected so many delightful anomalies over the years, I’d feel almost cruel not to share them. Here are my ten favorites.
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Playboy May Cut Back on Magazine as Losses Grow : Porn Newz – Adult Industry News, Events & Articles
May 12th
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Playboy Enterprises Inc. said Monday it is considering reducing the circulation of its namesake magazine, cutting its frequency and raising prices as it copes with the erosion of its print audience and advertising dragging down the adult-entertainment company.
The possible moves come as Playboy posted a net loss of $13.7 million, or 41 cents per share, for the first quarter, compared to a net loss of $4.2 million, or 13 cents per share, a year earlier. The latest results included $8.7 million in impairment and restructuring charges.Jerome Kern, Playboy’s interim chairman and chief executive officer since Christie Hefner stepped down at the end of last year, said in a conference call with analysts that while the magazine is important to the company’s image and brand, “it is clear that this company cannot continue to sustain significant losses in a business that now comprises less than one quarter of the company’s revenue base.”
Playboy is exploring what Mr. Kern described as “radical” changes to the magazine, including its 2.6 million guaranteed circulation. In addition, Playboy this summer will combine its July and August issues to save money on printing and distribution, a move it says could be a precursor to a permanent curtailing of frequency.
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Po-boy shop serves up a porn star for lunch – NOLA.com
May 8th
The sign on the door to Serio’s Po Boys in the CBD Wednesday morning said: “Storm Warning at Noon.” It was the only official notice to customers that business would not quite be usual.
The occasion was the second stop on the “listening tour” — her words, not mine — of Stormy Daniels, the as-yet undeclared candidate for the U.S. Senate seat currently occupied by David Vitter.
Daniels is not your run-of-the-mill politician, no party mouthpiece in a suit, no policy-leaden talking head, she. Daniels — of no stated political party — is a star of, as her website attests, “the adult entertainment industry.”
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Twitter Extends Its Reach Around Adult Industry – XBIZ.com
May 3rd
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LOS ANGELES — Peter Housley puts it simply: Twitter is a tool.
“The biggest problem with Twitter is that people log onto it and say, ‘What the heck is this?’ It’s not a user-friendly tool like Facebook, but it’s a tool.”
Housley has cashed in on the Twitter-mania with a network of sites that aggregate adult industry twitter activity and operate under the corporation NaughtyTweet.com. He’s the CEO. In all, Housley told XBIZ that his sites rack the daily goings-on of almost 600 performers, executives and other industry members.
via Twitter Extends Its Reach Around Adult Industry – XBIZ.com.
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DP’s Stoya Is the Most Awarded New Starlet in Adult Entertainment
Apr 24th
Stoya in "Stoya: Scream"
Stoya Adds XRCO Honors to Her New Starlet Sweep!
News release: April 24, 2009 — VAN NUYS, Calif. — Digital Playground’s contract star Stoya™ emerged in 2008 and 2009 as the newest “It” girl in the adult entertainment industry, earning a complete sweep of best new starlet awards including the most sought after talent trophy, AVN’s Best New Starlet. The XRCO New Starlet trophy is the most recent honor bestowed upon Stoya. In regards to Stoya’s rise to fame, Paul Fishbein, President of AVN Media says, “I think Stoya reminds people of the girl-next-door. She’s beautiful and sexy, but not intimidating. She looks like a girl you might get to go on a date with. Then, of course, her sex scenes are ferocious.” Chris Thorne, XCritic.com Editor adds, “Stoya typifies what’s next in porn—naturally beautiful, accessible, and absolutely electric in her scenes.”
Stoya is currently nominated for Favorite Female Rookie in June’s fan-decided FAME Awards. Fans may vote for her at http://thefameawards.com/vote_email.aspx
To download a photo of Stoya from her new movie “Stoya: Scream”, visit
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“There are many things to love about Stoya, aside from the obvious, like she’s amazingly gorgeous and an enthusiastic and talented performer,” says Lux Alptraum, Editor of Fleshbot.com. “There’s her charming personality, her intelligence, and her willingness to engage her fans. Our readers really appreciate getting the chance to interact with Stoya.”
Stoya says, “I’m doing what I love: fucking the hottest guys and girls in porn, traveling all over the world, and interacting with thousands of cool people on social networking sites. To receive all these awards is an added bonus, which I’m really grateful for.”
Stoya’s recent list of accolades include: Best New Starlet by AVN, Extreme Porn Star Champion by Fleshbot.com, #1 Crush Object by Fleshbot.com, Fan Faves Best Newbie by RogReviews.com, Best Eye Catcher by Orgazmik.com, Best US Newcomer by the Venus Awards, Best New Performer by XCritic.com, Premium Fuck-Maker by Popporn.com, Twitter Babe by XCritic.com, New Starlet of the Year by XBIZ, New Starlet by XRCO, and Must-See Girl of 2009 by Dr. Jay.
About Stoya™:
Stoya™ is original, outrageous, and all natural. With striking features and porcelain skin, this tall and slender 22-year-old beauty is chipping away at the common misconceptions regarding the adult industry and sexual perceptions as a whole. Stoya’s youthful, pristine body envelops an old soul and intellectual mind. She is a rare combination of book and street smarts. Starring in adult films for Digital Playground allows Stoya to explore every inch of her body on camera. She’s discovered that there are no limits in sex or life. In 2008 Stoya achieved a unanimous sweep of best new performer awards, including the coveted AVN Best New Starlet and XBIZ New Starlet of the Year. Each day brings new sexual fulfillment to the luminous Stoya, who continues to live without a script. For more information on Stoya, visit www.StoyaXXX.com or http://tinyurl.com/stoyabio
About Digital Playground:
Digital Playground is the world leader in adult filmmaking and interactive formats boasting the largest HD library available. Since the Company’s inception in 1993, Digital Playground has earned almost 300 awards, currently garners more than 80% of high definition sales within the adult market, and is a leading provider of Blu-ray™ titles, with over 25% of the market. Female owned and operated, Digital Playground emphasizes quality first, employing fastidiously high production values in erotic film for women, men and couples. Digital Playground’s commitment to excellence, innovative technology, brilliant full-length productions and exclusive Contract Stars are the secrets to its success and makes Digital Playground the most highly demanded supplier of content for hotel, IPTV, cable, pay-per-view and mobile networks worldwide. For more information visit www.digitalplayground.com , www.myspace.com/digitalplayground , or www.twitter.com/dpxxx
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