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Couples Boutiques
The adult retail industry is undergoing an extreme business makeover in acknowledging the female and couples markets that had been neglected for so many years.
The Godfathers of Gonzo
With thousands of gonzo movies being pumped out of Porn Valley each year, finding someone who fancies himself a gonzo director is easier than spotting Rosie O'Donnell at an all-you-can-eat pussy buffet.
The Bareback Controversy
What happens when adult entertainment includes real life acts that are risky and potentially life-threatening?
Chameleon Link List Submitter
Smart operators realize the advantage that automation provides and are thus always on the lookout for ways to streamline tasks, that while necessary, can take time away from other important items on their daily to-do list.
A Jim Holliday Box Set
A well-versed and insightful critic, writer and trivia master, Holliday established a reputation as a director distinguished enough to see his name above-the-title of a slew of releases during the 1990s and up until his death in late 2004.
8th Annual Cybersocket Awards Coincide With XBIZ Hollywood
Gay online publication Cybersocket will recognize the best in gay adult online companies at their 8th Annual Cybersocket Web Awards. The event will coincide with the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Conference and XBIZ Awards, to be held Feb. 6-8 at the Roosevelt Hotel, located in Hollywood.
Panasonic AG-HVX200
The Panasonic AG-HVX200 ($6,000-$10,000 depending on configuration) is a professional HDTV video camera.
Sony DCR-VX1000
When Sony's DCRVX1000 prosumer camcorder was introduced in 1995 for around $1,000, it offered unparalleled picture clarity with its digital video (DV) format.
L.A. Man Faces 2257 Charges
The indictment returned against Isaacs on July 25 has commenced a case that should not be cavalierly dismissed by the industry.
Anabolic Sees Bright Future
In May, the industry was shocked by the announcement that Anabolic and Diabolic Video Productions, a pioneer company and one of the most successful gonzo producers in history, were splitting up.
Technology is Our Friend
I recently spent a long and pleasant afternoon being interviewed by a personable grad student whose doctoral thesis argues that what he calls "the home video revolution" resulted almost entirely from the VCR's ability to allow people to watch porn in private.
LAEFF Rocks the Party, Erotic-Style
The Los Angeles Erotica Film Fest opening night bash was well-attended by a mix of industry celebrities and insiders, film fans and Hollywood hipsters who gathered to partake in erotic film shorts, live performances and the inaugural LAEFF Recognition Awards.
WIA Profile: Tiana Lynn
Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.
Tackling Obscenity Cases
Given the nature of the DVDs that serve as the basis of his obscenity indictment — DVDs that reportedly include depictions of scat and bestiality — it is fair to say that Los Angeles-based producer Ira Isaacs could be facing a tough battle in his federal obscenity trial, which began with his arraignment on Aug. 27.
Gonzo in Their Own Words
Recently, XBIZ Video magazine asked several of the current Kings of Gonzo to discuss this hot production phenomenon in their own words. Here is what they had to say:
Save the Date: XBIZ Hollywood '08 Scheduled Feb. 6-8
The XBIZ Hollywood '08 Conference and Awards Show has been officially scheduled Feb. 6-8 at the historic Roosevelt Hotel for another year of networking, seminars and business opportunities.
Stand Out from the Crowd
With an abundance of gonzo movies flooding the market, how do you make your movies stand out from the rest?
The Internet and Gonzo
The chief result of gonzo's online proliferation is intense competition for the Internet customer. New companies are producing gonzo content every day and the number of new movies released each month is mind-boggling.
WIA Profile: Danielle Waid
Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.
Selling Adult in the U.K.
Even though British politicians do not like to admit it, one of the industries that contributes to Great Britain's economic health is adult entertainment.