LOS ANGELES — Wicked Pictures and the lines it distributes have received nearly 100 nominations for the 2019 XBIZ Awards. In total, 17 of the industry powerhouse's feature productions were honored, with nearly half of the nominations going to the quartet of erotic blockbusters created by contract directors Brad Armstrong and Axel Braun — "Fallen II Angels & Demons," "Camgirl," "The Possession of Mrs. Hyde" and "Deadpool XXX: An Axel Braun Parody."
These acclaimed releases from such major in-house imprints as Wicked Comix, Wicked Blockbusters and Wicked Features showcase the gifts of their creators as well as the beauty and talent of iconic Wicked Girl Jessica Drake (she appears in three of the films) and the adult industry's finest A-list performers and technicians.
The nominations that went to celebrated performer, writer, art director and filmmaker Brad Armstrong spoke to the eclectic nature of his talent. "Fallen II Angels & Demons" led the way for Wicked’s in-house productions, earning 15 major nominations. The blockbuster hit's fine performances, taut direction and outstanding production values were recognized with such important nominations as Feature Movie of the Year, Best Actress — Feature Release (Jessica Drake), Best Actor — Feature Release (Brad Armstrong), Best Supporting Actress (Leigh Raven), Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Pistol), Director of the Year — Feature Release (Brad Armstrong), and many more. "Camgirl" received such high profile nominations as Feature Movie of the Year, Best Actress — Feature Release (Kristen Scott), Best Actor — Feature Release (Lucas Frost), Best Supporting Actor (Small Hands) and more.
Armstrong's stylish thematic fantasy "Carnal" received a quartet of major nominations, including All-Sex Release of the Year, two for Best Sex Scene — All-Sex Release (including recognition of the epic four-way featuring Drake, Sean Michaels, Ana Foxxx and trans star Natassia Dreams), and Best Marketing Campaign — Individual Project. Fittingly, the veteran hitmaker was also honored with a nomination for Director of the Year — Body of Work.
Parody king and gonzo virtuoso Axel Braun secured a sprawling assortment of nominations, with the highest tally going to his first original feature in 15 years. "The Possession of Mrs. Hyde" was honored with over a dozen mentions, including Feature Movie of the Year, Best Actress (Avi Love), Best Actor (Seth Gamble), Best Supporting Actress (Kenna James), Best Non-Sex Performance (Tom Byron), Screenplay of the Year (penned by Braun in collaboration with his late father Lasse Braun and son Rikki Braun), Director of the Year — Feature Release, and many more.
In addition to being honored with a Comedy Release of the Year nomination, the Wicked Comix blockbuster "Deadpool XXX: An Axel Braun Parody" earned Jessica Drake her second 2019 XBIZ Best Actress nomination (as Best Actress — Comedy Release). Seth Gamble's incredibly versatile talent earned him his second Best Actor nod (as Best Actor — Comedy Release) for his fine work in the title role, and the film also picked up several additional noms, including a Best Non-Sex Performance mention for Braun. The tireless auteur's first girl/girl production, "Axel Braun's Girlfest," was nominated for All-Girl Release of the Year. And the indefatigable Braun's work over the last 12 months was duly honored with a Best Director — Body of Work nomination.
Industry stalwart Mike Quasar's "Making Ends Meet" earned a trio of impressive nominations, including Couples-Themed Release of the Year, while his hit "Love Junkies" picked up Couples-Themed Release of the Year and Best Actress — Couples-Themed Release (Britney Amber). His Wicked Passions production "Hollywood Ending" earned Tommy Pistol both Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release and Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release (the latter nomination shared with India Summer). Another Wicked Passions feature by Quasar, "High School Reunion," earned Couples-Themed Release of the Year and Best Sex Scene Couples-Themed Release (Reagan Fox and Ryan Mclane) nominations.
In addition to her acting and performing accolades, writer-director-producer-host Jessica Drake’s many nominations included Sexpert of the Year in recognition of her continuing work as a sexual wellness educator, while her ever-expanding mainstream media profile was recognized in the Crossover Star of the Year category.
Veteran filmmaker and 2019 XBIZ Awards Show host Stormy Daniels saw four of her hit films earn nominations, particularly in the comedy categories, where "The Set Up" earned Comedy Release of the Year, Best Actress — Comedy Release (Tasha Reign), Best Actor — Comedy Release (Michael Vegas) and Best Sex Scene — Comedy Release (Reign and Gamble).
Other lines distributed by the company, including Marc Dorcel, were represented by major nominations. And in recognition of the Wicked brand’s continuing success in newer ventures, Wicked Sensual Care, the acclaimed creator of luxurious, cruelty-free and PETA-certified lubricants and enhancers, was recognized with a quartet of impressive nominations.
Given its outstanding track record in production, performance, eroticism and innovation, it came as no surprise that XBIZ should honor Wicked Pictures with two of its most coveted nominations — Studio Site of the Year and Studio of the Year. For his part, Wicked President and Owner Steve Orenstein couldn’t be more pleased to see his in-house directors, contract stars and executives earning such recognition. “As the business continues to change, I’m prouder than ever to see the work of our contract talent stand out from the pack and be recognized," he said. "Of course, all of our great work is not just from our contract players, and I thank all the independent directors, actors and actresses for their hard work as well.”
Wicked Pictures congratulates these valued performers, filmmakers, distribution partners and staff for their 2019 XBIZ nominations. From ambitious high-tech epics to the most intimate of love stories, this forward-thinking studio continues to prove that it is built to last. For a complete list of nominations, see below:
2019 XBIZ Awards Nominations for Wicked
"Fallen II: Angels & Demons"
Feature Movie of the Year
Best Actress — Feature Movie for Jessica Drake
Best Actor — Feature Movie for Brad Armstrong
Best Actor — Tommy Pistol
Best Supporting Actress for Leigh Raven
Best Supporting Actor for Tommy Pistol
Best Non-Sex Performance for Herschel Savage
Best Sex Scene — Feature Movie for Leigh Raven, Seth Gamble, Codey Steele & John Strong
Director of the Year — Feature Release
Screenplay of the Year
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Special Effects
Best Music
Best Editing
Marketing Campaign of the Year
"Camgirl"
Feature Movie of the Year
Best Actress — Feature Movie - Kristin Scott
Best Actor — Feature Movie - Lucas Frost
Best Supporting Actor — Feature Movie - Small Hands
Best Non-Sex Performance - Kyle Stone
Director of the Year — Feature Release
Best Sex Scene — Feature Movie - Honey Gold, Small Hands & Ryan Mclane
"Carnal"
All-Sex Release of the Year
Best Sex Scene — All-Sex Release for Jessica Drake, Natassia Dreams, Ana Foxxx and Sean Michaels
Best Sex Scene — All-Sex Release for Jessica Drake, Ryan Driller and Tommy Gunn.
Marketing Campaign of the Year
"The Possession of Mrs. Hyde"
Feature Movie of the Year
Best Actress — Feature Movie for Avi Love
Best Actor — Feature Movie for Seth Gamble
Best Supporting Actress for Kenna James
Best Non-Sex Performance for Tom Byron
Best Sex Scene — Feature Release for Avi Love, Seth Gamble
Best Sex Scene — All Girl for Avi Love, Charlotte Stokely
Director of the Year — Feature Release
Screenplay of the Year
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Music
Best Editing
"Deadpool XXX: An Axel Braun Parody"
Comedy Release of the Year
Best Actress — Comedy Release
Best Actor — Comedy Release
Best Non-Sex Performance for Axel Braun
Best Sex Scene — Comedy Release for Romi Rain and Ramon Nomar
Director of the Year — Feature Release
Screenplay of the Year
Best Cinematography
Best Art Direction
Best Editing
Marketing Campaign of the Year
"Axel Braun's Girlfest"
All-Girl Release of the Year — Non-Feature
"Camera Angel"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
"Insomnia"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
Best Actress — Couples-Themed Release for Mona Wales
Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release for Ryan Driller
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Mona Wales and Ryan Driller
"Making Ends Meet"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Mercedes Carrera and Ryan Mclane
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Gia Paige and Tyler Nixon
"The Set Up"
Comedy Release of the Year
Best Actress — Comedy Release for Tasha Reign
Best Actor — Comedy Release for Michael Vegas
Best Sex Scene — Comedy Release for Tasha Reign and Seth Gamble
"Love Junkies"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
Best Actress — Couples-Themed Release for Britney Amber
"The Game"
Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release for Ryan Driller
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Kimber Woods and Seth Gamble
"Hollywood Ending"
Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release for Tommy Pistol
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for India Summer and Tommy Pistol
"From Beyond"
Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release for Ryan Mclane
"Cursed"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
Best Actress — Couples-Themed Release for Whitney Wright
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Whitney Wright and Ryan Mclane
"High School Reunion"
Couples-Themed Release of the Year
Best Sex Scene — Couples-Themed Release for Reagan Fox and Ryan Mclane
"Timing Is Everything"
Best Actor — Couples-Themed Release for Michael Vegas
Sexpert of the Year for Jessica Drake
Crossover Star of the Year for Jessica Drake
Director of the Year — Body of Work for Brad Armstrong
Director of the Year — Body of Work for Axel Braun
Studio Site of the Year for Wicked.com
Studio of the Year for Wicked Pictures
Lines Distributed by Wicked Pictures
Foreign Feature Release of the Year:
"Lana, Desires of Submission" (Marc Dorcel)
"Luxure: Wife to Educate" (Marc Dorcel)
"The Horse Rider" (Marc Dorcel)
"Undercover" (Marc Dorcel)
Studio Site of the Year
DorcelClub.com
Online Retailer of the Year — Full Range
DorcelStore.com
Foreign Studio of the Year
Marc Dorcel
Wicked Sensual Care
Sexual Health & Wellness Brand of the Year
Sex Enhancement Product of the Year for Toy Breeze
Sex Lubricant of the Year for Jelle Chill
Sex Lubricant Company of the Year
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