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MASON'S A FREE AGENT: Mason, the talented and controversial Director with Elegant Angel Productions, has decided to offer her directorial talents on the open market. Patrick Collins, owner of Elegant Angel, says that the decision was good for Mason as well as Elegant Angel.

According to Collins, "Mason has been and continues to be a powerful influence on the industry as a whole, as well as on many individual directors. The reason for this decision boils down to creative differences. Mason has a very precise vision of what she wants to focus on, where I had hoped to have her diversify and direct movies that addressed more topics than just "rough sex". In order to do this, she felt it would dilute her impact as a director. While I don't share her concerns in this regard, I do respect her commitment to the integrity of her art and wish her the best always." Click here for the latest adult news.
 

Ann Marie, one of the busiest and most beautiful girls in the industry today, has signed a one-year exclusive contract to work with Elegant Angel Productions. Although she will be appearing exclusively in ELEGANT ANGEL films, her contract will allow her to continue hosting her radio show on KSex Radio, as well as the upcoming "Spice Clips" on the Playboy Channel. She will also be appearing on Playboy's "Night Calls 411".

Ann Marie has a huge fan base within the adult industry as well as the soft-core market . Her mainstream credits include performances in the Showtime series called "Confessions of A  Porn Star" and "Voyeur", as well as cable features such as  "My First Time" and "Talk Dirty".
 

Digital Playground is featured prominently in the March 2003 issue of Playboy magazine.  With a full page near the front of the magazine donated to editorial and photo coverage, company President Samantha Lewis couldn’t be happier.

“Playboy has a fantastic reputation for providing the world with sexy content in the classiest of presentations," Lewis said. "I am honored to have Digital Playground showcased in their March issue.  Our philosophies are eloquently stated and Playboy’s demographic is unsurpassable; this is fantastic.  I’d like to thank everyone at the magazine for making this possible.”

With a circulation exceeding 3.2 million, Playboy is the leading men’s magazine.  Digital Playground’s editorial includes beautiful photos of contract superstars Devon and Tera Patrick, as well as an introduction to Joone’s Virtual Sex line and plugs for Forbidden Tales and Devon: Stripped, Nic Andrews’ directorial debut for Digital Playground.  

Company founder Joone says, “Playboy has always been very supportive and in this article they acknowledge our goal to shift peoples incorrect pre-conceptions about pornography.  That is the exact message we want to deliver; I’d like to thank everyone at Playboy for spreading the word.”

For intricate details about Digital Playground’s advances in technology, pick up your copy of Playboy magazine, March 2003 today or visit Digital's website.

DIGITAL RESIGNS ANDREWS

Digital Playground has re-signed multi award winning director, Nic Andrews, who has received 11 AVN awards, including Best Video and Best Director.  The last 6 titles that Nic Andrews directed received Editor’s Choice acclaim; one received the award for Best Adult Title from the Video Software Dealers Association. Devon: Stripped, Nic’s first effort under Digital Playground’s helm, was named Best Video 2002, by Nightmoves and Best DVD 2002, by CAVR.  His recent contribution to the DVD market, RUSH just received a record 7 nominations, including Best Overall DVD and Best Feature DVD from leading E-tailer, Adult DVD Empire.  These acknowledgements have placed Nic at the forefront of the industry.
 

Adult DVD Empire is proud to announce the release of Ass Appeal - the first in a long line of exclusive compilation DVDs from Adult DVD Empire. Featuring an all-star cast including Nikita Denise, Jewel De'Nyle, Aurora Snow, Violet Blue, Miko Lee and more, Ass Appeal is sure to hit home with porn fans everywhere.

"We're very pleased with this DVD and we think people will love it," stated Mike Barry, Director of Adult Operations at the Empire. "We wanted to give
the fans the best bang for their buck, and we've definitely succeeded," he added.

Ass Appeal is jam packed with high-quality content, featuring 9 of the hottest anal scenes on DVD spread over 2 hours.   This exclusive DVD can only be purchased at Adult DVD Empire and supplies are limited, so grab your copy today before they're all gone.


 

"MASON'S DIRTY TRIXXX" not only won this award, but was also nominated for "Best Anal Scene". "MASON'S DIRTY TRIXXX 2" goes even further in refinement and depravity.

Released last week, "MASON'S DIRTY TRIXXX 2" has proven to be an instant hit, bringing in numbers that reflect Mason's increasing popularity.

The movie stars Alexandra Quinn, Julie Night, Bella Maria, Ashley Moore, Cassie, Fiona Cheeks, and Manual Ferrara, Steve Holmes, Craig Moore,

Jay Ashley, and Mark Davis. The DVD is packed with many extras which include a director's commentary featuring Mason and the stars, bonus footage of Alexandra and Manual getting it on in Mason's car on the way to the set (they couldn't wait!), extensive behind the scenes footage of the making of MASON'S DIRTY TRIXXX 2, including some adventures with Julie Night in a helicopter, and a bonus Oral scene from Mason's highly acclaimed "Lady Fellatio" video.

Scene teasers include Cassie, Fiona Cheeks and Craig Moore in a scene
that involves a stuck-up sorority girl, and the revenge that ensues from a jealous classmate on the way to the pledge house. Also, join Mason and Jay Ashley as they hunt down a street hooker  played by Ashley Moore. Some serious action ensues in an alley, culminating in a scene with Ashley, still naked, chasing her payoff that she so richly deserves.

A scene with Julie Night will most likely be one of the most talked  
about scenes from the movie. This is one of Mason's favorite scenes,
The scene takes place in a airport hanger, and is so intense that Mason says "It even gave me chills down my spine". According to Mason, Bella Maria also stars in a stand out scene where she turns the table on a very vocal Mason, giving her a taste of her own medicine.

But anyone who knows Mason knows that only goes so far. Bella enjoyed the scene so much, that she squirts like mad!

Finally, Alexandra Quinn and Manuel Ferrara close out the film with a scene that will dig deep into your sexual psyche.

All in all, this is a movie that Is portrayed by consenting adult women living out their most decadent sexual fantasies.

If you are a fan of Mason's work, this one is not to be missed.

There are three things director Yani Z remembered to bring to this video's success: Tease, Toys, and a guy with one Enormous Cock! These three key elements give porn fans one hot flick for their buck. Director Yani Z hand picked this hot cast of horny little cum-sucking wenches for DVSX’s new interracial line entitled "Jungle Love."

Nyomi Marcela's scene shows us a day in the life of a girl who likes to start her day with a little masturbation before she heads off to the mall shopping. She looks good enough to eat in this hot pink skirt that’s sure to give any guy a hard on. Nyomi gets a pink dildo toy out and starts to play with it. The next door neighbor smells pussy so he climbs through her window and decides to help her masturbate. He proves to be one big playground for her to play on! She shows no resistance as he cums on her pretty little face. The scene ends with a smile and cum dripping down her entire body.

Britney is our next victim a hot little Australian girl who proves she loves it "Down Under." She likes a nice big cock to swallow and gag on! Yani as a director doesn’t miss a beat in this vid’s wankablity potential. Seeing Britney in her zippered white knee-hi boots will drive you to pull out your pud and start playing with it! She's a young, soft bouncy plaything with a dirty little cock-mouth. This is her first black guy ever, she tells Yani the director! Britney puts this young man's cock where the sun don't shine and then some.

Is that a Rocket in your Pocket or are you just happy to see me? The next scene starts off with Princess, a Spanish girl who’s got plenty of back on that ass. One should ask themselves: have you ever wondered what it's like to watch an elephant fuck? First he tittie fucks her then she deep throats his cock. They play outside for awhile and then they take it inside where she can make some real noise. I don't think it's going to fit as she shakes that ass. Princess cries out, "Oh yes daddy, it’s so big!" This scene is a real gonzo treat the way it should be done.

Next up, Chelsea Luv is a real estate broker trying to close a deal by putting her client up against the wall in the kitchen. This girl exhibits amazing drool technique, it's like she’s drinking a slurpee; nice catch! She shows him the weight room and they take a break for sexercise! Cum seals the deal on this hot property.

Our final scene offers up a plate of Judy Star. This girl takes it anyway she can and makes the perfect Cum Receptacle x 3. This youngster gets DP’d while sucking cock at the same time. Now gentlemen I ask you is this talent or what!

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Jill Kelly Productions has cast their exclusive contract performer, Tyler Faith, in the star-making vehicle, "Screwless," opposite her JKP sister and AVN 2003 Best New Starlet, Jenna Haze.

The feature, written and directed by Cash Markman, wrapped in February 2003 in Woodland Hills and features Faith and Haze as two sweet, but clueless college students running for class president and treasurer against the conniving and spoiled but beautiful Jezebelle Bond. The three sex pots leave no stone unturned and no dick unblown to achieve victory.

Tyler Faith/Jenna

"Screwless" was originally scheduled to shoot last month as a movie for JKP starlet, Shyla Stylez. Production was halted when Stylez declined to appear on set after a severing of ties from her husband, JKP chairman, Bob Friedland. Tyler Faith is excited about this, her most substantial acting role to date, and feels certain that it will include some of her hottest sex yet. Faith performs two scenes in "Screwless"; one with Joel Lawrence and another with Jenna Haze and Temptation.

"Screwless" also co-stars Alexis Amore, Aria, Lee Stone, Mark Ashley, and Nick Manning.

"My Sex Kitten: Jenna Haze" and "My Perfect 10's," have received nominations for The 2002 Adult DVD Empire Awards.

(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Jill Kelly Productions released only two interactive DVDs during 2002 and both of those titles have been nominated for prestigious honors at The 2002 Adult DVD Empire Awards. In the category of Best Interactive DVD, JKP's "My Sex Kitten: Jenna Haze" takes in a nomination, while "My Perfect 10's," featuring Star E. Knight's first-ever interactive sex scene, has been nominated for Best All-Sex DVD and The Viewer's Choice Award.

"I gave more of myself to my fans with the 'My Sex Kitten' DVD than ever before," said JKP exclusive and AVN 2003 Best New Starlet, Jenna Haze, from the set of her most recent JKP shoot, "Screwless," early this morning. "It's as close as you can come to having sex with me without doing the actual deed, so I'm really thankful and moreover flattered that it has been so well received."

"DVD Empire is an institution in our industry," said Jill Kelly, President/COO of Jill Kelly Productions in her own statement, "and to be recognized by them is always an honor. We're only in our second year here at JKP and to have both of our interactive releases nominated makes me want to do even more! I'm especially anxious for The Viewer's Choice Award, as it is voted on by the fans, and their vote is always one of the most important to JKP."

FROM JAKE STEED PRODUCTIONS:
On Video and DVD: In an effort to keep putting out extra nasty, cutting edge shit, we are proud to announce the release of: “Big, Brown, Bomb, BOO-YOW Booty, Brazilian Bitches #2!!!” BOO-YOW features action-packed sex with pretty, 100% natural Brazilian girls straight off the sandy beaches of South America!!! Fuck American Whoes!!

These Bad, Brazilian, Bitches don’t even want yo’ cheese, all they want is yo’ mutha’fuckin’ dick!!! Y’all nigga’s just don’t understand! Most scenes contain 2 girls on 1 guy, ass-fuckin’, and all kinds of the nastiest, craziest, dirtiest shit we could think of!!! We went straight crazy fucking those Chiquita Banana girls, but it’s all love!!!

And, since BOO-YOW comes to you courtesy of Jake Steed’s Productions, you can expect top-quality directing, editing, and hot, new, original tracks with an extra sumthin’ sumthin’ type salsa/hip-hop beat… The Street Date for BOO-YOW #2 (VHS & DVD) is 02/17/03 Also, be sure to check out Boo-Yow #1, now available on DVD, along with BOO-YOW #2, on February 17, 2003!!

Monsters #17 Gets Props From The Porn Industry
It's about time the rest of the porn industry started recognizing what fans of Little White Chicks...Big Black Monster Dicks have known for years: Monsters is among the best hardcore Interracial shit out there!!

The new AVN magazine gives our newest Monster Dicks#17 title some love in a big muthafuckin' way! Jake Steed fans already know, but if you didn't, Little White Chicks...Big Black Monster Dicks #17 may be the most controversial Monsters we've ever done---meaning you've GOT to peep that shit!!

Digital Playground’s contract superstar, Devon, and Barrett Blade, her co-star in both Devon: Stripped and RUSH, will be featured all week on VH1’s Porn to Rock segment.  

The segment features erotic stars looking to break into the music industry and in an interesting twist they focus on Barrett Blade’s leap in the opposite direction, from rock star to porn star.  This sexy episode features scenes from several Digital Playground productions and puts a positive spin on Barrett’s career move and high-end adult entertainment.

Check out VH1’s Porn to Rock Jan. 27 at 11 PM.  It will re-air again on Tuesday, January 28th at 1 AM, Wednesday, January 29th at 2 AM and Thursday, January 30th at midnight.

Lexington Steele, 3-time AVN Performer of the Year, has left Anabolic/Diabolic to join Red Light District.

In this exclusive directing deal, Steele will own all titles produced through his company, Mercenary Pictures, with Red Light District acting as the distributor. According to RLD owner Dion Giarrusso, Steele will produce/direct/star in one title a month, in addition to most likely performing in scenes for other Red Light District productions.

“This is an excellent union,” says Giarrusso. “I’m thrilled to be working with someone of Lexington’s caliber on a exclusive basis.”

Production begins immediately on Steele’s first RLD-distributed title. More details as they become available.
 

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, CA --  Adult star, Keri Windsor has been added to the line up at KSEXradio.com.  The 24 hour sex talk internet broadcast station announced today, Windsor will host the Tuesday Night Show, 'Tales of Tail,' a show featuring erotic stories and sensual conversation.

"She's perfect for the job," Program Director Wankus said, "she's not only sexy and full of energy, but she speaks well and has a lot to say about any subject."

Windsor, who was a frequent guest on KSEX, joins Michele Raven, Brenda Kelly, Ann Marie and Rhiannon Bray, who host the same themed show, the other nights of the week.

Tales of Tail, created by Wankus for the first host, porn star, Jacklyn Lick, was designed as a kind of change of pace on the daily line up at KSEX, slowing down the energetic, aggressive presentations, as to almost give the fans dirty bed time stories.

"My show is wild," Wankus stated, "and Temptation with LorrAINIAC is loud and extreme, so we needed something to kind of give listeners a breath of sexy air in-between."

"Make no mistake," General Manager, Chris Rick said, "Tales of Tail is not a boring show, if anything it's one of the sexier ones on the station."

Combining erotic stories and topical conversations about sex, as well as hot guests, Tales of Tail is the whole package.  With the addition of Windsor, management at KSEXradio is very excited about the future.

Tales of Tail is heard weeknights at 9pm  (PST) on KSEXradio.com.
 

Patrick Collins, owner of Elegant Angel Productions, has just announced that Axel Braun will be acting as the new General Manager of the company.

Braun & Collins

Collins, who for several years had been focusing mainly on directing and pursuing his musical interests, came back full-time to the company in June of 2002 and took over the daily operations because he felt the company needed a more hands-on approach.

Though being pleased with the results of his hard work, Collins feels that he needs to work more closely with the productions while Braun helms the organizational and managerial aspects of the operation for the true potential for the company to be realized. During the past several months, Collins had been searching for someone that was adept in productivity and communication. He found that person in Braun, and has chosen him because of his ability to motivate employees as well as having excellent organizational skills.

From Collins... "I feel we currently have the best stable of directors in our company's history. To fully realize our potential in this area we need an individual that understands all aspects of production, and can work directly with me on a daily basis. I have great confidence that Axel is the right choice. In the six months he spent here as an exclusive contract director he has proven to me his integrity, reliability, and loyalty. He has a tremendous amount of management experience, having operated his own production business for the past several years, as well as
invaluable experience in all areas of the adult industry, where he was literally born. He is organized, dependable, driven, and has a great eye for detail. I couldn't have made a better choice."

Collins will continue being hands-on in his company, but this new system will help to better direct the focus of Elegant Angel to position it for long-term growth while at the same time allowing him to do more of his own productions.

Axel Braun is the son of legendary pornographer Lasse Braun. Growing up in this environment sparked an interest in the adult entertainment world, as well as an interest in human nature.  Axel grew up in Italy, where he majored in psychology in college, then, in the late 80's moved to Hollywood to attend film school. Working with his father as an assistant director, writer, producer, cameraman, and editor, Axel gained knowledge in every aspect of the
business.

In 1995 Axel founded his own independent production company: "Axel Braun Productions". His first movie, "The Erotic Adventures of the G-Man", was the first installment of a series which was hugely successful throughout Europe. In this series, Axel displayed his fondness for what later became his signature fetish: Female Ejaculation.

After several other movies that were well received and often critically acclaimed in Europe, Axel continued producing his own titles and selling the rights to various companies, before signing an exclusive directing deal with Elegant Angel in June of 2002. While his new position will not allow him to shoot as much as before, he will continue to direct the new hit series "The Squirting Adventures of Dr. G". Axel, who has fully explored the subject of female squirting, has also recently insured his hands with the Lloyds of London for $2,000,000 each. For more detailed information,
go to http://www.axelbraun.com.

Axel has this to say about his new position and future with the company, "I see this as a major step up in my professional life, and I know I can make a difference and bring something new to the company. I have known Patrick Collins for quite a while, and I have a great deal of respect for him. He is not only an inspiration and a mentor, but also a true friend. My plan is very detailed, and the changes that I am implementing will allow us to increase productivity while at the same time maintaining the quality of content for which Elegant Angel is recognized. I will  be concentrating on opening up new markets in cable and satellite, as well as working closely with Robert S. Connett, director of Operations for Elegant Angel Interactive."

Jill Kelly Productions announced January 24th, 2003, that contract performers, Star E. Knight and Shyla Stylez, have both separately suspended their working relationship with the company; Knight has not been reachable for the past two months, while Stylez did not show up for her scheduled shoots on Tuesday or Thursday of this week.

Both Star E. Knight and Shyla Stylez are still under contract to Jill Kelly Productions and the company intends to hold the two stars to the full-terms of their contracts, which includes exclusivity over the next five-plus years. Any bookings with Knight or Stylez for still photography, film and video shoots, dancing - feature or otherwise, or Internet appearances, must first be approved through Jill Kelly Productions.

Shyla Stylez was married to JKP company chairman/CEO, Bob Friedland, in October of 2002. As of last week, the two have separated and Friedland is in the process filing an annulment of the marriage on the basis of fraud. Friedland has no comment and is not taking interview requests regarding the matter at this time, though the filing is public record.

LOS ANGELES -- Adult entertainment icon, Brittany Andrews  announced at The 2003 AVN Expo that her video production company, BritCo Pictures, would henceforth be distributing all of their own product. This includes three new series that Andrews has personally nurtured to fruition: "My Private Desires," "Strap-On Fantasies," and "ATV Adult Television."

"Well, you know what they say! If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself," says Andrews, who has been running BritCo on her own for the past 6 years. "I'm an independent owner, as well. No husbands, boyfriends, or managers run my business. When you deal with Britco you are dealing directly with me, unlike some other stars that are more of a spokesperson for the company then someone looking at profit and loss sheets."

"My Private Desires" moves beyond traditional scene structure by sculpting visual moods for the sensual enthusiast. Glamour is the word du jour and the level of body worship inherent in Andrews photography elevates her work beyond mere erotica to a completely new level of artistry. This series, which is slated to be released bi-monthly from BritCo, features your favorite softcore models, including Playboy TV star and Penthouse Pet of the Year  Julie Strain, who graces the box cover of the series' AVN award-nominated premiere installment, "Exquisite Feet - Volume 1." Boasting "niche" in a stylized and sensual manner, future installments of "My Private Desires" will focus on such popular kinks as voyeurism, college girls, smoking, spanking, breasts, and international exotic beauties. Andrews intends to create a new web site with each volume of "My Private Desires" for the expansive marketing campaign.

"Strap-On Fantasies: Brittany's Bitch Boyz - Volume 1" is already receiving an unprecedented response from both media buyers and the public. A look at any of the Video On Demand (VOD) web sites will always show female/male strap-on clips in the top ten most downloaded. Unlike these outdated clips with tired casts and even worse action, "Strap-On Fantasies" sets the bar for future fetish series. Costuming and wardrobe will be designed by Versatile Fashions, most recently responsible for costuming in the Academy Award Winning motion picture, "Moulin Rouge."

Miss Brittany Andrews herself stars as a college girl who, after spying on a beautiful dominant wife, Shay Sights, introducing a strap-on to her husband, Micky G., because obsessed with the idea of strap-ons and insists on using one with her new boyfriend. Their frenzied coupling only reinforces her fetish and she begins shopping for toys at Hustler Hollywood (Bridget the Midget makes a cameo appearance as a sales clerk), where she runs into Cheryl Dynasty, who confesses she has to get home to take care of her latest slave boy, Tiger, in what unravels as the grand finale, an ultimate dungeon scene. As a performer and as a director, Andrews has always been most concerned with breaking down our taboos and inhibitions. "Strap-On Fantasies" is sure to continue BritCo Pictures groundbreaking tradition by exploring one of our darkest fantasies in a most illuminating manner.

"ATV - Adult Television" is one of BritCo Pictures most successful endeavors to date, combining as it does such popular topics as art, travel, sports, fashion, and nightlife with erotically charged vignettes starring today's hottest adult stars. The first volume has such stars as Jill Kelly, Rebecca Lord, Chloe, Felicia, and Raylene, and covers many topics including the music of Tony B. and Groove Radio, fashion from Syrens Latex Couture, and Ed Fox and his erotic fetish photography. Perhaps most unique about this volume is the dining sequence shot at the well-known restaurant Vida in Los Feliz, where Miss Brittany Andrews has her first-ever on camera anal scene! "ATV" features five to six segments per installment, which explore many facets of modern sexuality in a most stimulating way, with upcoming episodes to be filmed in Las Vegas, Miami, Cannes, and New York City.

Digital Playground’s contract super-star Devon graces the cover of Access Unlimited magazine and is featured prominently inside the January / February 2003 issue.  Digital Playground’s Joone received photo credit for all published images.  With a growing circulation in a specialized niche market, Access Unlimited magazine is the authoritative source for the import car culture and lifestyle.

With exclusive editorial and breathtaking photos of Devon, Access Unlimited magazine delivers unique and engaging content to readers nationwide.  For fabulously intricate details about Digital Playground’s Devon, pick up your copy of Access Unlimited magazine, January 2003 today.

Digital Playground’s Joone is pleased with the exposure in the automotive industry. “Devon is almost oblivious to her striking looks, which makes her approachable as well as desirable.  Access Unlimited really captures this in their story.  They are also the first publication in the auto niche to feature Devon on the cover.  I’d like to thank the staff and publisher for their acceptance, inclusion and ultimate push of Devon in this market.”  

In 2002, Digital Playground’s contract superstar, Devon was featured in Stuff, Stun, Guitar World, Guitar World Buying Guide, Revolver and Penthouse magazines.  Digital Playground’s other mega-star, Tera Patrick was featured in Glamour, Stuff, Vibe, Propaganda, Stun and Unleashed magazines, as well as cover placement on Penthouse, Playboy, Bizarre, Fridge, Front and Access Unlimited magazines.  

Digital Playground’s Virtual Sex with Janine received AVN’s award for ‘Best Interactive DVD’ at their esteemed award show at the Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

This is the third consecutive year that the Virtual Sex series has been honored with this acclaim.  Director and creator of the series, Digital Playground founder, Joone says, “I’d like to thank everyone who voted in this category for acknowledging our efforts.  

Virtual Sex offers the most advanced authoring, encoding and programming available to date.  The series is shot with three cameras but it is the post-production process that makes Virtual Sex the most technologically advanced cyber-sex simulator in the world.  Janine has an amazing screen presence.  Besides missionary and doggy, Janine does anal and has titty sex.  The heat and enthusiasm she generates is unparalleled, making this the best performance of her career.  I was honored to work with her on this project.  The caliber of performers showcased in our Virtual Sex line adds to the integrity of the series.”        

In 2002, Digital Playground contract super star, Devon received the ‘Best Interactive DVD’ award for her performance in Virtual Sex with Devon and in 2001 Digital Playground received the same award for Virtual Sex with Tera Patrick.  Company President, Samantha Lewis says, “It is the third year in a row we put out the Best Interactive DVD.

Setting the standard for hi-tech sex is exactly what my partner intended.  In addition to the Interactive acknowledgment, AVN presented us with a trophy for “Best Marketing Campaign – Company Image” for the second year in a row.

That award is a perfect summation of our working philosophy; ‘quality takes precedence’, a philosophy my entire staff implements daily.   Thank you AVN and all the fans for acknowledging our hard work.  These awards are an incentive to produce even better DVDs in 2003 and with Nic Andrews and Robby D on board with Joone and our special effects team, I’m confident we will satisfy the consumers demand for excellent erotica.  These awards represent our diversity and commitment to excellence across the board.  On behalf of Digital Playground, I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to our success.”

Mike South.com reports that WWE wrestler Shawn Michaels, a devout Christian, is suing adult star Sean Michaels over the use of the name.

"Look for this to grow into a media event, it has all the trappings of good tabloid TV," South writes on his website. "A Black guy and a white guy, a wrestler and a porn star, ratings gold.

"Word is that Sean (The pornstar) is going to counter sue and ask that Shawn (the wrestler) use another name.

"I'm no legal authority but my basic copyright law knowledge tells me that whoever had the first commercial use owns the trademark, registered or not..

"I believe that they both actually started using the name around the same time....the mid 1980s but my gut tells me that Sean the pornstar beat Shawn the wrestler to the punch by a few years.

"If my college classes from years ago on patent and trademark law were correct there is also a stipulation that if you do not attempt to protect your trademark it can fall into public domain, so waiting 15 years or more to try and strip Sean of his name prolly won't sit well in the judges eyes.

"My prediction both guys will still use the name and Sean will keep his website.

"Sadly it is gonna cost Sean to defend this attack. If there is justice Shawn should have to pay all attorneys fees and court costs if he looses...Indeed I expect he is trying to bully Sean into giving up the name by out spending him.

"I have Blacks and Blondes #20 from Western Visuals released in 1985 as Seans earliest use of that name."

Evil Angel dominated the 2003 AVN Awards show at the Venetian HOtel in Las Vegas.

Evil Angel ran home with 19 awards, including 10 for John Stagliano's hot feature the Fashionistas. 'Nistas captured best film. Rocco Siffredi's "The Ass Collector" won three awards.

Other big winners, included Wicked Pictures, which won 11 awards, including best DVD for Euphoria and four awards for Michael Raven's Breathless.

Fan fave Lexington Steele won his third best male performer award. Aurora Snow won best female performer.

A complete list of winners follows. To see boxcovers or get more information, click here.

Best Film
The Fashionistas, Evil Angel

Best Video Feature
The Ass Collector, Rocco Siffredi/Evil Angel

Best Gonzo Tape
Shane’s World 29, New Sensations

Best DVD
Euphoria, Wicked Pictures DVD

Best Sex Comedy
Kung-Fu Girls, Kick Ass Pictures/Hustler

Best All-Sex Video
Bring 'Um Young 9, Anabolic Video

Best Gonzo Series
The Voyeur, John Leslie/Evil Angel

Best Continuing Video Series
Naked Hollywood, Adam & Eve Productions

Best Vignette Tape
Mason’s Dirty Trixxx, Elegant Angel

Best Vignette Series
Barely Legal, Hustler Video

Best Anal-Themed Feature
Buttfaced! 3, West Coast Productions Platinum

Best Anal-Themed Series
Ass Worship, Jules Jordan/Evil Angel

Best All-Girl Feature
The Violation of Aurora Snow, JM Productions

Best All-Girl Series
The Violation Of..., JM Productions

Best Ethnic-Themed Video
Liquid City, Hustler Video

Best Ethnic-Themed Series
Chica Boom, Kick Ass Pictures/Hustler

Best Oral-Themed Feature
Throat Gaggers, Red Light District

Best Oral-Themed Series
Gag Factor, JM Productions

Best Pro-Am or Amateur Tape
NYC Underground: Times Square Trash Vol. 2, Black Mirror Productions

Best Pro-Am or Amateur Series
The Real Naturals, Ed Powers Productions

Best Foreign Feature
The Private Gladiator, Private Media

Best Foreign Vignette Tape
Hustler XXX 11, Hustler Video

Best Foreign Vignette Series
Euro Angels Hardball, Clark Euro Angel/Evil Angel

Best Alternative Video
DreamGirls: Real Adventures 37, DreamGirls Inc.

Best New Starlet
Jenna Haze

Best Male Newcomer
Nick Manning

>Female Performer of the Year
Aurora Snow

Male Performer of the Year
Lexington Steele

Female Foreign Performer of the Year
Rita Faltoyano

Male Foreign Performer of the Year
Rocco Siffredi

Best Director - Film
John Stagliano,

The Fashionistas, Evil Angel

Best Director - Video
(tie) Michael Raven, Breathless, Wicked Pictures
Rocco Siffredi, The Ass Collector, Rocco Siffredi/Evil Angel

Best Director - Non-Feature
Jim Powers, Perverted Stories 35, JM Productions

Best Director - Foreign Release
Antonio AdamoThe Private Gladiator, Private Media

Best Interactive DVD
Virtual Sex With Janine, Digital Playground

Best Classic Release on DVD
Pretty Peaches 2, VCA Interactive

Best DVD Extras
Euphoria, Wicked Pictures DVD

Best All-Sex DVD
Breakin' 'Em In 2, Red Light District

Best DVD Menus
Private Gladiator: Collector's Limited Edition, Private DVD

Best DVD Packaging
Private Gladiator: Collector's Limited Edition, Private Media

Best DVD Authoring
Wicked Pictures DVD

Best Actor - Film
Brad ArmstrongFalling From Grace, Wicked Pictures

Best Actor - Video
Dale DaBone, Betrayed By Beauty, Vivid Entertainment Group

Best Actress - Film
Taylor St. ClaireThe Fashionistas, Evil Angel

Best Actress - Video
Devinn LaneBreathless, Wicked Pictures

Best Supporting Actor - Film
Mr. MarcusParadise Lost, Sin City Films

Best Supporting Actor - Video
Randy SpearsHercules, Wicked Pictures

Best Supporting Actress - Film
BelladonnaThe Fashionistas, Evil Angel

Best Supporting Actress - Video
Sydnee SteeleBreathless, Wicked Pictures

Best Non-Sex Performance - Film or Video
Tina TylerThe Ozporns, VCA Pictures

Best Tease Performance
BelladonnaThe Fashionistas, Evil Angel

Best Solo Sex Scene
Jenna HazeBig Bottom Sadie, Elegant Angel

Best Packaging
Hearts & Minds, New Sensations

Best Box Cover Concept
Autumn Haze vs. Son of Dong, Notorious Productions/Multimedia

Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Film
The Fashionistas, Belladonna & Taylor St. Claire, Evil Angel

Best All-Girl Sex Scene - Video
I Dream of Jenna, Autumn, Nikita Denise & Jenna Jameson, Club Jenna/Vivid Entertainment Group

Best Anal Sex Scene - Video
Babes in Pornland: Interracial Babes, Jewel De'Nyle & Lexington Steele, Puritan Video Productions

Best Anal Sex Scene - Film
The Fashionistas, Kate Frost & Rocco Siffredi, Evil Angel

Best Oral Sex Scene - Film
The Fashionistas, Belladonna & Rocco Siffredi, Evil Angel

Best Oral Sex Scene - Video
Lady Fellatio in the Doghouse, Flick Shagwell & Gino Greco, Elegant Angel

Best Couples Sex Scene - Film
Les Vampyres 2, Nikita Denise & Joel Lawrence, Cal Vista/Metro Studios

Best Couples Sex Scene - Video
Lex the Impaler 2, Alexa Rae & Lexington Steele, Jules Jordan/Evil Angel

Best Group Sex Scene - Film
The Fashionistas, Friday, Taylor St. Claire, Sharon Wild & Rocco Siffredi, Evil Angel

Best Group Sex Scene - Video
Assficianado, Angel Long, Jay Ashley & Pat Myne, Rosebud Productions

Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production
The Ass Collector, Veronica B. Cindy, Henrietta, Karib, Katalin, Monik, Nikita, Niky, Sheila Scott, Petra Short, Stella Virgin & Rocco Siffredi, Rocco Siffredi/Evil Angel

Most Outrageous Sex Scene
Autumn Haze vs. Son of Dong, Autumn Haze’s Big Dick, Notorious Productions/Multimedia

Best Screenplay - Film
Falling From Grace, Daniel Metcalf, Brad Armstrong & Jonathan Morgan, Wicked Pictures

Best Screenplay - Video
Breathless, Michael Raven & Devan Sapphire, Wicked Pictures

Best Art Direction - Film
America XXX, Kris Kramski, Hustler Video

Best Art Direction - Video
Hearts & Minds, David Lockard, New Sensations

Best Cinematography
The Villa, Andrew Blake, Studio A Entertainment

Best Videography
Perfect, Michael Ninn, Private Media

Best Editing - Film
The Fashionistas, Tricia Devereaux & John Stagliano, Evil Angel

Best Editing - Video
Perfect, Ethan Kane, Private Media

Best Special Effects
Perfect, Ninnwerx, Private Media

Best Music
America XXX, various artists, Hustler Video

Best Specialty Tape - Big Bust
Heavy Handfuls, Elegant Angel

Best Specialty Tape - BDSM
Ivy Manor 5, GwenMedia/Bizarre

Best Specialty Tape - Other Genre
Internal Affairs 5, Fallen Angel Entertainment

Best Specialty Tape - Spanking
Stocking Strippers Spanked 2, Bizarre Video

Best Specialty Tape - Foot Fetish
Barefoot Confidential 15, Kick Ass Pictures/Hustler

Best Transsexual Tape
Rogue Adventures 16, Joey Silvera/Evil Angel

Best Overall Marketing Campaign- Company Image
(tie)

Digital Playground
Wicked Pictures

Best Overall Marketing Campaign - Individual Title or Series
Paradise Lost, Sin City Films

Adult Video Nudes Award
The Amazing Norma Stitz, Big Top Video

Hall of Fame
T.T. Boy
Mark Davis
Felecia
Dave Hardman
Heather Hunter
Jill Kelly
Chasey Lain
Madison
Jonathan Morgan
Alex Sanders
Julian St. Jox
Kirdy Stevens
Tony Tedeschi
Teri Weigel

Reuben Sturman Special Achievement Award
Mel Kamins, General Video Cleveland

Special DVD Recognition Award
Wadd: The Life and Times of John C. Holmes
Cass Paley, VCA Interactive

Top Renting Tape of 2002
Briana Loves Jenna, ClubJenna/Vivid Entertainment Group

Top Selling Tape of 2002
Briana Loves Jenna, ClubJenna/Vivid Entertainment Group