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Mazee the GOAT Shoots for the Stars With 'Amazing Films'
In 2016, three years before he entered the adult industry, Mazee the G.O.A.T. was a male stripper on the East Coast. Living in New York made it easy for him to pick up work at private parties and events around the tri-state area. As he was building his name in the stripping game, he came across a male dancer company called Hunk-O-Mania. While the company has many locations across the country, Mazee found himself making Atlantic City his main home base, dancing there every weekend.
Falcon Fuses Classic, Modern Vibes for 'Endless Summer'
On the phone with XBIZ, Ben Rush waxes rhapsodic about the classic Falcon Studios all-male features that gave rise to the irresistible “California blonde” imagery that defined the venerable studio throughout the 1970s and 1980s.
SayUncle Talks Taboo as Niche Network Eyes Long-Term Growth
When Charged Media first decided, several years ago, to gather an array of niche all-male paysites underneath one marketable umbrella, the plan quickly hit one minor stumbling block: what to name the new company. Numerous brainstorming sessions focused on the central concept behind many Charged Media brands: the eponymous erotic charge between studly, masculine authority figures looking to impose order, and frisky young pups eager to explore their boundaries.
Queenie Sateen Reflects on Rising Stardom, Making Music
When Queenie Sateen reached adulthood, she moved to New York City to attend the Parsons School of Design, while making music and stripping in her free time. She had difficulty focusing on school and felt like what she really wanted to do was sing and create music full-time, so she dropped out of the art school after a year. After a few years of writing music and performing around the city, she met Ruby and created a band called Sateen.
Skye Blue Talks Fashion, Performing & Being an Authentic Creator
After moving to New York City to attend fashion school, Skye Blue was snatched up by a modeling agency — but when the agency discovered she was camming at night to help pay the bills, she was promptly dropped for violating her contract’s “morality clause.” Camming influenced Blue’s decision to work full-time in the industry, but what inspired her most was the glamour surrounding the biz.
Falcon/NakedSword, Marc MacNamara Unsheath 'The Swords'
When director Marc MacNamara informs us that he is doing our phone interview while lying in his darkened hotel room with compresses on his aching body, he is only half joking. It is early spring and his schedule is as action-packed as the project he is preparing to finish filming: the finale of “The Swords,” an ambitious, globe-trotting adventure series encompassing multiple narrative features while cleverly weaving the all-male studio’s storied history into the present day.
Falcon/NakedSword, Marc MacNamara Unsheathe 'The Swords'
When director Marc MacNamara informs us that he is doing our phone interview while lying in his darkened hotel room with compresses on his aching body, he is only half joking. It is early spring and his schedule is as action-packed as the project he is preparing to finish filming: the finale of “The Swords,” an ambitious, globe-trotting adventure series encompassing multiple narrative features while cleverly weaving the all-male studio’s storied history into the present day.
Quincy Talks Evolution From Circus Pro to Camming Ringleader
Hailing from a multi-generational circus family, Quincy mastered the trapeze arts and traveled the world as she performed in front of cheering audiences during her teenage years and early 20s. “It was terrific; I am not going to lie!” she recalls.
Q&A: Demi Hawks Spreads Her Wings as Cam Model, Studio Star
Reflecting on why she first became an adult performer, Demi Hawks confesses, “My fast and short answer is always, ‘the rent was due!’” Yet like many others in the industry, the noted cam model, studio star and indie content creator also enjoys how the work empowers her to celebrate her sexuality and indulge her love for performing. Before COVID struck, Hawks was dancing at a club to pay for art school, since her mainstream retail hours were not enough to make ends meet.
Performer-Turned-Attorney Stephan Ferris Talks Sex Work, Memoir
Adult industry attorney Stephan Ferris, aka performer Blue Bailey, is on the phone with XBIZ to promote his new memoir, “Blue Movie.” The book is a frank, unsparing account of Ferris’ battles with addiction as he pushed the limits of his sexuality as a gay adult entertainer.
Tasha Reign Reflects on Life as a Creator, Author and Mother
Tasha Reign counts herself lucky to have been a performer and creator in the adult industry for over a decade. “Being able to have that longevity in an ever changing world is incredible,” she ruminated.
Kenzie Taylor Pursues Entrepreneurial Quest
The adult industry is home to plenty of accomplished multi-hyphenates, from the typical performer-director-writer combos to the currently popular performer-OnlyFans clip maker-marketing wizard-Master of Clout variation. When you interview Kenzie Taylor, though, the hyphens just keep on coming. For starters, Taylor is a reliable, versatile performer who does it all — and them all.
Prankster Pierce Paris Opens Up About Viral Fame, Comedy Successes
As the appointed time for his interview with XBIZ approaches, Pierce Paris, the 2020 XBIZ Gay Performer of the Year, sends along a quick DM: “Look who is texting me at this moment!” he writes. “LMAO!” The note is from notorious jokester Steve-O, of “Jackass” infamy, who is requesting “good butthole images” of Paris that Steve-O can manipulate to make it seem as if a tiny version of himself is climbing out of said butthole.
Electra Rayne Talks Marquee Studio Shoots, Directing for QueerCrush
Electra Rayne knew early on that she wanted to do porn. She never thought about it as a career option, though, instead viewing it as more of a bucket list item. “I applied as soon as I could,” she revealed, “and shot a handful of scenes in 2015-16.” After that, however, she wasn't getting much work and decided instead to focus her efforts on college while stripping, which she says she absolutely loved. “So I figured that was it,” Rayne said.
On the Set: Adult Time's 'The Yes List' Celebrates Sexy Consent
In life, as in porn, you gotta — as the 1940s standard by Johnny Mercer would have it — “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.” Or as Molly Bloom in James Joyce’s “Ulysses” enthusiastically declares, “yes I said yes I will Yes.” Adult Time’s new series, “The Yes List,” is all about that basic three-letter-word, following the motto, “To have great sex, it is important to talk about sex — we hope these stories show that.” By design, consent is central both to the stories depicted on “The Yes List” and...
Michael Lucas Talks Sex, Travel and Studio's Milestone Anniversary
Michael Lucas is a busy man. Emails setting up an interview with XBIZ originated from New York as well as his home in Puerto Vallarta, dubbed “Casa Lucas,” where he films much of the content these days for his own studio, Lucas Entertainment. The actual phone conversation takes place from an office in London. “I like to get around; what can I say?” the mogul notes with his characteristic dry reserve.
Sexing the Office: Bree Mills Takes Transfixed in New Comedic Direction
The debut feature from Transfixed Films, titled “Office Ms. Conduct,” represents the potential that Adult Time CCO Bree Mills has long envisioned for the XBIZ award-winning brand. The feature is a comic workplace romp starring Jade Venus and Jane Wilde, and will be released later this month as a member exclusive. The starry cast includes Korra Del Rio, Ariel Demure and Emma Rose alongside Jewelz Blu, Kira Noir and Ember Snow.
Model Media Charts U.S. Market Course With Delphine Films, Brand Expansion
Since launching in 2019, Model Media has risen to prominence in China, Taiwan and Japan, recruiting over 100 exclusive models, releasing hundreds of scenes and diversifying its content portfolio with a variety of brands. As the company’s consumer base grew, so too did fan requests for collaborations with performers from the United States and Europe. This led the studio to open a new branch in Los Angeles, as it set its sights on expanding throughout the Western Hemisphere.
On the Set: Lust Cinema Auteur Casey Calverts Gets Theatrical With 'Going Up'
“We don’t have enough time. We just have to keep going.” That’s director Casey Calvert, talking to XBIZ on the set of the new Lust Cinema feature “Going Up” in early May 2022, several days into the 14-day production. A full crew of set dressers, production assistants and camera ops swarms onstage and through the backstage corridors in an actual, functioning Southern California community theater whose exact location will be discreetly omitted from this chronicle.
Q&A: Cassie Curses Reflects on Vibrant Premium Social Media Career
Cassie Curses likes to bless her premium social media timeline with a blend of goth vibes, girl-next-door warmth and inked curves. What really drives her business, though, is a dedication to fulfilling her dreams and pressing on through any challenge. “I spent much of my childhood growing up in Mexico and I moved to California as a teenager,” Curses shared. “I am not one to say that my childhood was more difficult than anyone else’s, but I had my share of hardships.
CockyBoys Co-Founder Jake Jaxson Reflects on 15 Years of Success
CockyBoys has kicked off its milestone 15th anniversary year with a series of commemorative events. That includes the online re-release of 15 scenes that co-founder and four-time XBIZ Award-winning director Jake Jaxson feels best define the company and its evolution. It’s a topic close to his heart, particularly as he steers his company and its employees and performers through the current COVID era, which seems to produce a new, unexpected change or challenge with each day’s headlines.
Q&A: Going 'Beyond Boys' With Transnificent
Venerable trans studio Grooby’s late-2021 launch of Transnificent.com, with press materials featuring the slogan “Beyond Boys,” dramatically expanded the playing field for trans masc male-identifying and nonbinary performers.
Q&A: It's a 'Women's World' for New Anatomik, Adult Time Series
‘They say it’s a man’s world? Not anymore,” teases the homepage of “Women’s World,” the latest all-girl series from award-winning paysite Adult Time. The premise is simple: Every man on Earth is mysteriously transformed into a woman. From there, an anthology-style narrative unfolds with rom-com fantasies and drama exploring the twists and turns of various characters’ love lives, all loosely connected in this shared alternate universe.
Q&A: Sparks Entertainment Crafts Story-Driven, Lustful Fantasies
For about 15 years, Sparks Entertainment has made a name for itself as a studio known for stylish visuals and compelling narratives, with owner Harry Sparks drawing upon his fascination with mainstream and adult cinema to inspire unique works. With a collaborative mindset and a keen eye for talent, Sparks tailors roles to fit the stars he has in mind for new features, ensuring they can bring characters to life with panache.
'Disruptive' Anniversary: Reflecting on Rapid Growth, Artistic Risk-Taking
The nascent all-male label Disruptive Films launched last fall amid celebratory fanfare, with a splashy debut feature film and a notable array of behind-the-scenes talent, including label co-founder Bree Mills and the creative team from Next Door Studios, among them Walden Woods, Conrad Parker and Big Mike.
'Disruptive' Anniversary: Reflecting on Rapid Growth, Artistic Risk-Taking in Year 1
The nascent all-male label Disruptive Films launched last fall amid celebratory fanfare, with a splashy debut feature film and a notable array of behind-the-scenes talent, including label co-founder Bree Mills and the creative team from Next Door Studios, among them Walden Woods, Conrad Parker and Big Mike.
The Fitness Factor: Aila Donovan Flexes Creative Ambitions as a Rising Performer
Aila Donovan’s short career in professional porn is pretty much the definition of a roller-coaster ride. Fairground ticket booth: 30-year-old hardbody goes to a gay porn convention with her performer friends and decides to quit a decade-long career in nightlife and restaurants to join the adult industry. Up: Immediately shoots for Brazzers. Still up: Gets scooped up by the Spiegler Agency. And up: Shoots several more scenes in as many days as she’s being pitched to studios.
Falcon Eyes Future by Boldly Revisiting Storied Past With Classic Content
In May, Falcon Studios closed out “Falcon Forever,” an epic, yearlong promotional campaign commemorating its 50th anniversary. The festivities included the first-ever XBIZ World cover spotlighting a gay adult studio, plus an accompanying story included an array of celebrity testimonials, from iconoclast director John Waters to “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Latrice Royale, as well as fond recollections by current and classic Falcon exclusive stars.
Bruce LaBruce, Lust Cinema Revel in Vintage Glam for 'The Affairs of Lidia'
So, fashion pinup Lidia is married to beartastic Michelangelo, who is cheating with Sandro, a big slut who ends up fucking former model Marthe and canoodling with current model Xenia even though he’s married to Montreal’s hippest boutique owner, Piero, a “gold star gay” who’s never, ever known the feel or taste of pussy, except — spoiler alert — he will, before the credits roll. Got all that?
On the Set: Transfixed Gets 'Physical'
We could very well be on a mid-1970s set for a production by ultimate low-budget cult auteur Roger Corman. Picture this: a secluded mansion in the Valley, lavishly decorated with Mexican antiques and crafts, which is doubling as some kind of educational spa, if there were such a thing. Seven statuesque stunners in full makeup and nurse uniforms. Metallic tables on wheels bearing neatly arranged surgical props — cotton balls, rubber gloves and the iconic hypodermics.
ChiChiLaRaw: Veteran Director Launches Eponymous Paysite With a Twist
The veteran director Chi Chi LaRue is a survivor, having spent nearly 40 years helming every possible genre and subgenre of adult and riding out numerous market trends that blaze brightly and then burn out just as quickly. He’s witnessed the industry transition from VHS to DVD to Blu-ray, and from tube sites to streaming. Despite all of this change, however, the name and premise of his new project, ChiChiLaRaw, represent something new. “Can you believe it?
Analyzing Crypto Caution: Six Roadblocks Slowing Acceptance
People have a lot of opinions when it comes to cryptocurrency. It’s a big topic in boardrooms and on the news — and payment processors are frequently asked if this is something they will ultimately want to support. Each time I’m asked why my company will or won’t support crypto, I cringe a little, as my head of risk and compliance freaks out when I bring the topic up and the conversation seems to end there.
Raging Stallion Director Tony Dimarco Talks Epic Crime Saga 'Ride or Die'
More than a decade ago, Tony Dimarco earned industry buzz with back-to-back XBIZ “Gay Director of the Year” wins for lavishly detailed, star-packed projects like modern erotica classic “To the Last Man.” Those projects cemented his rep as a director who likes to think big — really big.
Investing Time, Effort and Patience as a Creator Pays Off
Simply put, “investing” is what you do to make something grow. When you think about investing, your mind’s eye may quickly conjure up images of buying into assets like stocks and real estate and NFTs and crypto in the hopes of selling those assets at a higher price than you paid for them. After all, on the most basic level, investing really is a simple concept: you buy an item for X, watch the market for that item grow, and at the right time, sell the item for X plus more.
Putting Yourself Out There Safely as Talent
For the average person, being on social media can be an easy way to express oneself, from sharing political beliefs to rooting for favorite sports teams and everything in between. It can be a way to connect with like-minded individuals and interact with others freely. For content creators with VIP pages, being open like that on social media is a decision that has to be made very carefully.
The True Cost of Piracy to Your Brand
The reality in 2022 is that piracy will impact content creators within the industry in some shape or form. This poses several questions, most notable of which is: Why is it so easy for users to search for pirated content online and receive more results than they can count? See, Google does not go out of its way to address adult film industry complaints as its priority is to focus on piracy in mainstream film and music.
Q&A: Troy Francisco Flexes Masterful Content Craft
Twenty-eight-year-old Troy Francisco is more than a creator. He is a presence, an online companion and an experience. He even calls himself an erotic poet, given his devotion to crafting authentic content with passionate, well-lit artistry and palpable chemistry. And when he isn’t filming a bevy of beautiful babes at a variety of elegant locations, Francisco is on set shooting for the majors, booked through the OC Modeling agency that he proudly reps.
Q&A: Fitcher Platform Cultivates All-Inclusive Creator Community
Legrand Wolf, the co-founder and co-creator of Carnal Media and recently launched streaming service Carnal Plus, is on the phone with XBIZ to discuss the launch of new fan site Fitcher and he’s eager to provide a progress report. Wolf and his team were just settling back into their office routines after traveling to Los Angeles to attend XBIZ 2022 and, in particular, the inaugural creator-driven X3 Expo, where Fitcher made its public debut.
Chloe Cherry Discusses Role on HBO Hit Drama 'Euphoria'
Last month, Cadence Lux and Ashley Lane gathered at fellow performer Phoenix Askani’s home for a “girls’ night in” — with snacks — to watch the second season of one of their favorite shows: HBO’s acclaimed high-school dramedy, “Euphoria.” “And then the character Faye shows up,” Askani said, “and we all cheered. It was Chloe Cherry. It was one of us. On HBO!” The moment I got this audition, I knew I could do it. I love becoming a character that is totally different from me.
Siri Dahl: Powerlifter, Performer and Brand Ambassador
Do you even lift, bro? Siri Dahl does. She deadlifts. Deadass she even once decided to swap out “my H-cup tits for an epic powerlifter ass” and now she crushes all comers with maximum gluteus maximus. She also monetizes to the max with indie content spanning top platforms when she isn’t performing in titles for big-name studios like Adult Time, for whom she’s an ambassador.
Q&A: Kendra Sunderland Gets Down to Business
Ever since Kendra Sunderland attained “library girl” viral notoriety for doing a topless cam show in the Oregon State University campus library, she has ambitiously navigated an ascendant adult industry career that kicked into high gear in 2016 after her studio debut via Vixen’s “Natural Beauties.” Winning an award for that scene, landing a sex toy deal and notching several Vixen accolades only further emboldened her.
Q&A: Adult Time's Modern-Day Sins Blends Luxury Visuals, Raunchy Sex
As timeless as the devil himself, the seven deadly sins of pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth have long embodied mankind’s deepest appetites. These so-called flaws have long served as a shame-fueling truncheon that preachers, priests and religious leaders of every stripe adore wielding.
Q&A: Christina Castalia Reigns as Best BBW Cam Model
Bubbly and body-positive Christina Castalia pleases fans of every kind, not only satisfying those who love BBWs and hairy women, but a great many who simply adore being in her presence on Streamate. So dedicated is her audience to the wealth of photos, videos and streaming she offers, that their passionate voting during the XBIZ Cam Awards led her to become the 2021 XBIZ Best BBW Cam Model.
Q&A: Filmmaker mr. Pam Reboots Life, Career Amid Lockdown
Earlier this year, just as every corner of adult was grappling with the effects of the pandemic lockdown, mr. Pam abruptly chose an unexpected path. The acclaimed filmmaker – she has two XBIZ Awards for Gay Director of the Year on her mantelpiece – announced she was leaving her longtime home at Falcon/NakedSword to establish her own shingle: Wham Bam Pictures.
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