With the recent news that Jenna Jameson’s studio (now owned by Playboy) Club Jenna will no longer be producing DVDs, effective almost immediately (to be phased out by the end of this year), it sort of leaves one wondering what is really going on. I spoke to a secret industry insider who has been in the adult video game for more than a decade, he gave me some very insightful information.   He tells me that video on demand has been a long time coming.  Here is what else he had to say ….




We started to phase out the sale of VHS in about 2000, and go exclusively DVD. The same movie on DVD, that we once sold on VHS was able to be produced at a $.50 each instead of $1.50. Beyond that, there was also an improvement in the quality of our product so it just didn’t make any sense to continue stocking VHS. It was that same year that everyone began talking seriously about the Internet as a distribution method and some even set goal dates of 2005 to 2010. It was that year that Larry Flynt himself was in Vegas and said something to the effect of, DVD is nice but VOD is the way of the future. Some idiots laughed him off, sure that DVDs would be around for the next 20 or 30 years. Time would prove Larry Flynt correct.




Club Jenna may be the first major studio (if you can call Club Jenna that) to phase out DVDs but they weren’t the first to think about it or start investing in making it happen.  Studios like Vivid would seriously begin looking into distributing their movies through the Internet this same year.  Through the Vivid website, a member can watch about 800 of the Vivid titles, for one monthly price.




As Internet retailers report in some cases as much as 90% drops in sales, VOD “theaters” that have begun to pop up like AEBN, you can rent thousands and thousands of movies, including all the titles from major studios like Vivid, wicked Pictures and Digital Playground.  Pick the movie you want to watch and download it.  No need for a DVD there and no drop in sales either.  These sites are reporting record growth, despite the sluggish economy.




Truth is, VOD is coming whether we like it or not.   It’s also why you hear rumors like the ones posted at Adult FYI about “secret” meetings by studio heads and other big companies having meetings trying to fix a higher price for current VOD titles.  VOD titles may be cheaper to distribute, but movies still cost money to make and larger studios want a bigger cut per sale.  So what that means is, right now you may be able to get a movie for $7 through those VOD theater websites, but in the future that same movie may cost you $12, that is if these studio heads get their way.




Who knows.  Everything this changing so much right now.  It’s crazy and this Club Jenna thing really just pushed things forward faster than most expected.  With Club Jenna leading the way other studios will follow suit.  It’s al just a matter of time.




DVDs aren’t just out in the porn world either.  Mainstream companies like NetFlix and Blockbuster Online are already toying around with VOD distribution models and by all accounts are having great success with them.




When most assumed the next big thing in porno movies would be hi def or bluray, in reality that’s not a market big enough to invest must time in.   It’s to niche and expensive for most people.  I mean we would all love to be able to afford to pay $70 per movie for the Bluray version, but the reality of the situation is, the economy sucks and people don’t want to pay more for something. If nothing else, we can say that Jenna Jameson may have lead the way for the outing of DVDs, but the economy really is the driving force behind that. People want more porn for less money.

The big question is, with a Internet only distribution model, will studios like Club Jenna still produce quality titles like Jenna Loves Pain 2? Speaking of which, have you seen the movie trailer for Jenna Loves Pain 2? Looks quite interesting. I just so happen to have it for you.

click here to watch the movie trailer for Jenna Loves Pain 2

It was on this day in 1964 that Evan Stone was born in Dallas, Texas.  Since beginning a career as a porn stud in 1998, he has appeared in almost 700 movies.  He has worked with some of the biggest starlets and production companies around including Vivid, Digital Playground and Wicked Pictures.  With his romance novel type looks it is no surprise to anyone that Evan Stone has won quite a few industry awards.

• 2001 AVN award for Best Actor (Film) - Adrenaline
• 2004 AVN award for Best Actor (Video) - Space Nuts
• 2006 AVN award for Best Actor (Video) - Pirates
• 2007 AVN award for Best Actor (Video) - Sex Pix
• 2008 AVN Award - Male Performer of the Year
• 2008 AVN Award - Best Group Sex Scene, Film - Debbie Does Dallas… Again
• 2008 F.A.M.E. Awards - Favorite Male Star

Happy Birthday Evan Stone

16 Photos of Evan Stone with Jessica Drake

16 Photos of Evan Stone with two chicks

LOS ANGELES, CA - (NOVEMBER 27, 2007 DMPR) - Los Angeles based animal rights activists had additional reasons to give thanks this past holiday week, as Wicked Pictures contract superstars jessica drake, Brad Armstrong, and Kaylani Lei staked their claim on the red carpet to support the first annual Cuties For Canines (www.cutiesforcanines.org) charity benefit. Designed to raise awareness and funds for dogs scheduled to be euthanized in Los Angeles shelters, the evening was hosted by Cuties For Canines founder and Maxim model Bobbi Sue Luther and held at the beautiful and exclusive 5th & Sunset Studios in West Los Angeles.

Jessica, Brad, and Kaylani were joined on the press line by such Hollywood notables as Playboy‘s Kari Whitman, Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory‘s Deep Roy, Terminator 3‘s Alana Curry and many more.

Inside, the innovative event featured entertainment from special guest dance DJs, martini and tequila bars sponsored by SoBe, a charity silent auction, and gift bags sponsored by Wicked Pictures. The silent auction saw both jessica and Brad bidding on - and winning - some of the evening’s pricier items as they supported the evening‘s cause. The evening concluded with the team spending some quality time with Fox News personality (and fellow dog lover) Mark Thompson, who’s since recounted his brush with Wicked greatness on Fox Television‘s That’s So Hollywood.

In addition to the Fox coverage, Kaylani, jessica, and Brad‘s attendance at the event was covered by such mainstream media outlets as Wire Image, 97.1 Free Los Angeles, and Contact Music. With their high profile releases like The Craving, Coming Home, Delilah, Candelabra, and Kaylani Unleashed having made strong showings in the recently announced 2008 AVN Nominations, this successful evening proved that whether they’re focusing on winning critical acclaim or supporting a worthy cause, the contract superstars of Wicked Pictures always deliver!

DCypher posts: The AVN noms for 2008 came out yesterday as many of you are well aware. Like most working folk in the jizz biz I spent a great deal of the day on the phone with people debating the list. There is a lot of mumbling and grumbling already from all quarters. The hard questions are being asked. Here is a small sample of what I heard yesterday:

Why am I NOT on the list?

Why is Dave Navarro up for Best Director for a movie that was shot by 4 other famous porn directors?

Why is she on the Best New Starlets list?

Who do you have to blow at AVN to get recognized for the work you do?

And on and on…like Jack Johnson. You couldn’t make up the kinds of things I heard yesterday. Ultimately people’s feelings get hurt every year around this time, which is why the nom’s usually drop right before Thanksgiving, so the more unstable members of this community have time to cool down before phoning in their death threats and conspiracy theories. After all, death threats and conspiracy theories really belong on the boards.

One thing I did notice is that it is the year of the Super Ego in porn. Operation Desert Stormy is the biggest thing that Wicked has ever done I think not to mention another friend of mine said that Coming Home was pretty expensive too. Janine Loves Jenna is the biggest, most expensive, over the top thing that Club Jenna has ever done. Then there is Debbie Loves Dallas from PT at Vivid, arguably one of the greatest porn directors of all time, as well as LAYOUT, which I think is an extraordinary movie. Go Penny Flame!

And don’t forget UPLOAD or AVN Award Winner Eli Cross will kick your teeth out. Just kidding…I think. UPLOAD is the biggest thing that Sex Z put out ever. Hilary Scott alone costs a million dollars and the company marketing budget includes a race car!

If I left you off the list please don’t panic…and please call AVN to complain not me. I will send you the number. All I am saying is that the bar has been raised since the greatest selling porn movie of all time (PIRATES) came out and every year it seems to climb higher. Remember when Nick Andrews DARK ANGELS 2 was the big deal for the year because it had special effects like BLADE and an exploding car? Janine Loves Jenna had the most elaborate special effects I’ve ever seen in a porn movie and was then edited for over a year. Take that Nick Andrews!

In the midst of all this cock fighting, with everyone’s dick wagging around, I feel a little like Matt Damon the year his GOOD WILL HUNTING went up against Cameron’s TITANIC. You see Nowhere Angels, my favorite movie I have ever made, isn’t the biggest thing METRO ever put out but I still love it. In a sea of amazing “big budget” features it’s easy to overlook. It’s a story driven porn as well, a true example of lit porn at it’s finest, which confused the hell out of some people. Still I got some love and all jokes aside I’m grateful for it.

I realized yesterday though after some of the calls I took that it’s just good to get nominated. For the last three years I have been on the list for the big three: Best Director, Best Screenplay Video, and Best Video Feature. First with PRISONER then WONDERLAND and now with NOWHERE ANGELS. I have yet to pull a win on my own. Given the steep competition this year odds are that won’t change. I’m okay with it though. I’ve even placed a call to Susan Lucci’s shrink to book a slot for late January so I’m all covered.

In the meantime I thought I’d share this gallery from the shoot with all of you. Nowhere Angels featured Charlotte Stokely, Cassie Courtland, Justine Jolie, Riley Mason, Leah Luv, Veronica Jett, and Barrett Blade. Barrett edited the flick and caught 2 noms in the process. Go Barrett! Check it out.

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HOLLYWOOD - Starlet Stormy Daniels is set to begin the filming of her first movie for her own production company Stormy Entertainment.

The title will be called Forbidden Fucks, and will be shot in high-def. It will star talent including Stormy herself, Eva Angelina, Hillary Scott, Tyla Wynn, and Mikayla, in her first boy/girl scene.

“I’m very excited about this movie. The concept is guys getting to fuck the girls they’ve considered taboo or unattainable…their boss, the head cheerleader, and so on. It’s gonna be filthy!” said Daniels, who is a Wicked contract performer.

Forbidden Fucks will be a hardcore gonzo turn for Daniels, who directed the feature Second Thoughts, as well as her forthcoming feature Three Wishes. Daniels has been writing and directing for Wicked Pictures for over two years and will continue to fulfill her contract duties for the company.

“I’m not leaving Wicked,” Daniels affirmed, “but in addition to my Wicked projects, I will be appearing in movies for Stormy Entertainment. Wicked Pictures will be handling distribution,” Daniels explained.

“Stormy Entertainment will be a step away from what people are used to seeing from me,” Daniels added. “It’s my vision to add the intense performances fans enjoy from their favorite gonzo [titles] and combine it with the production quality expected from Wicked Pictures. I think a lot of people will be surprised at how nasty I can be. But don’t get me wrong, it’s not going to fall into this trend of ridiculously extreme stuff. It’s going to be intense hardcore sex, not a circus act of degradation. I want to focus on the girl enjoying what’s done to her and bring back the passion.”