VOD Awards

Sasha Grey’s Mainstream Crossover

December 29, 2010

When Sasha Grey landed a recurring role on HBO’s “Entourage” series, it definitely didn’t hurt the porn career that she seemed well on the way to leaving behind. If anything, she has been an even bigger money-maker on VOD theaters than she already was, as those who didn’t already know her hardcore porn flicks scrambled to see more of her than they were getting on the TV show. As a result, she is one of five nominees for Performer of the Year at the 2011 VOD Awards, along with her 2011 AVN nominations for Crossover Star of the Year and more.

“Fuck Sasha Grey,” a collection of previously unreleased scenes that Belladonna directed throughout Sasha’s porn career, was released in spring of 2010 and became an instant classic, the subject of rave reviews and recipient of numerous award nominations. It’s up for Best All-Sex Release and Best Double Penetration Sex Scene at AVN Awards 2011. As if that weren’t enough to recommend it, the movie is twice nominated for AVN’s Most Outrageous Sex Scene award: for the furry-themed “Bearly Legal” with a costumed Tony T. and the BDSM-themed “Humiliation in the Bathroom” vignette with Claire Adams.

Sasha is no stranger to the awards circuit, having won AVN Performer of the Year shortly before her 20th birthday, less than two years after she did her first scene. To date, she’s the youngest girl to win that top honor. Before that, she’d already won some awards, including Best Group Sex Scene for that infamous “Fashionistas Safado the Challenge” orgy scene that marked her porn debut. All the top critics’ groups have showered her with titles such as Favorite Oral Starlet, Number One Porn Star of the Year, Crossover Star of the Year, and more.

Though she’s been doing mainstream film work for a couple of years, 2010 will likely be remembered as the year Sasha really crossed over – maybe for good, if the rumors of her adult industry retirement are true. Her recurring role on season seven of “Entourage” was a big deal and has led to further mainstream acting roles. Sasha made news again in September when she graced the cover of Playboy magazine, reportedly the first hardcore porn star to do so. In the coming year, Sasha’s got even more big plans. Her mainstream movie career heats up with “I Melt With You,” a Hollywood movie that won’t require her to play a sex worker. It will debut at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2011 and stars Jeremy Piven, Rob Lowe, Thomas Jane, and Carla Gugino. Neu Sex, a book of Sasha’s photography documenting life on porn sets, is scheduled for a February 2011 release. She’ll be on the eighth and final season of “Entourage” in summer 2011.

As she has slowly worked her way into going “legit,” studios have found ways of continuing to bring out Sasha Grey scenes. Filmed at some point in 2010, “Future Soccer Mom Sluts” came out in October 2010. Going from playing a future MILF to a teenaged slut, she’s also in the youthful “Teen Cum Junkies,” in a typically Sasha-style rough and filthy scene with Manuel Ferrara. In November, “Couples Erotic Games 2” showed Sasha in another ass-focused fuck fest. There are more “new” scenes on the way, so even though she most likely hasn’t filmed any new fucking in a while, we have yet to see the last Sasha Grey porn!

Featured Star: Lisa Ann

December 8, 2010

Whether it’s her big tits, her firm ass and legs, or her face you love, the one thing we know is that many porn lovers are HUGE Lisa Ann fans. Every week, she’s among the top 10 top-earning porn stars on our theater – frequently in the number one spot. She is a super-MILF.

Even the mainstream knows Lisa Ann, especially after she spoofed former Vice Presidential hopeful/current TV star Sarah Palin in “Who’s Nailin’ Paylin” and the subsequent series. Her “Palin” cameo in Eminem’s “We Made You” video extended her mainstream notoriety.

Lisa Ann’s original foray into the adult industry lasted from 1993-97, producing memorable pornos such as “The Wicked Web” and – just in time for the holidays – “Tit’s a Wonderful Life.” When Lisa Ann retired in 1997 and became an agent, she was greatly missed. Upon her hardcore XXX comeback in early 2006, studios fell all over themselves to welcome the returning goddess back to porn’s pantheon. Now in her 30s and at her sexual peak, she was even hotter and naughtier than ever. Her incredible return was rewarded with CAVR’s Comeback Performer of the Year and XRCO’s Best Cumback.

Whereas her early movies were mostly straightforward boy/girl vaginal sex and some leg fetish, now Lisa Ann was doing harder things. It’s a reflection of how the business changed while she was gone, but she was willing to go there. Lisa Ann had already done interracial and she didn’t disappoint fans who wanted more; see “Desperate Mothers and Wives 4” (one of her first comeback movies) and “Black Owned” for excellent examples. She made us wait a little while for her much-anticipated first anal scene. In late 2006, James Deen popped her onscreen anal cherry in an awesome scene from “Ass Cleavage 8.” Lisa Ann does anal sparingly, but she hasn’t shied away from it; see “Anal Junkies on Cock” and her newest movie, “Ass Stretchers POV 2,” for some of her best.

The timing of Lisa Ann’s return occurred amid a MILF popularity boom. “It’s a Mommy Thing 3” is a movie that proved she is one of the top hot “moms” – maybe the ultimate. Further evidence of her superior MILFness comes in “White Mommas,” containing her first interracial anal scene. She was AVN’s MILF/Cougar Performer of the Year in 2009, also the year she became an AVN Hall of Famer. In 2010 she was XRCO’s MILF of the Year and F.A.M.E.’s fan-voted Favorite MILF.

Already a gonzo queen, with Sweet Sinner Lisa Ann has also proved herself in two wildly popular features. In “The Stepmother 3: Trophy Wife,” she wreaks havoc upon her marriage and upon the relationship of her stepson’s friend. “Naughty Neighbors 2” features a great scene with her movie husband Tom Byron and a hotter one with young neighbor Dane Cross.

Even blow-bangs aren’t out of the question. Starring in “Massive Facials 2,” Lisa Ann takes on six cocks. She milks them with her mouth, hands, and cleavage until her pretty face is so drenched the guys applaud.

Since 2006, Lisa Ann’s career has reached greater heights than she achieved as a younger woman. It’s not just that she’s doing harder stuff, although that’s part of it. Lisa Ann has grown sexier with time, as legions of fans will attest.

Featured Star: Jenna Haze

December 1, 2010

Those bedroom eyes, that natural body, those legs that go for days even though she’s only 5’3″ – are those the reasons you love this woman? Is it the way she fucks so hard you feel it through your screen? Does her dirty talk alone almost make you cum? Is it her oral talents that get you off? For those reasons and more, Jenna Haze has been a porn megastar since she started in 2001.

Jenna began in amateur porn, setting herself apart with a true passion for sex that too few girls display. Throughout her career, she has been one gorgeous raunch queen. She’s proving herself as a director and has her own studio, JennarationX. How did a self-described “sweet little stoner girl who loves to fuck” conquer porn and make it look so easy?

Jenna was born in Fullerton, California on February 22, 1982. After a boyfriend dumped her for not putting out, on the first day of high school, Jenna had her revenge by giving her virginity to his worst enemy. When she turned 18, she briefly tried stripping. At 19, Jenna met director Craven Moorehead and shot her first scene, for “The Oral Adventures of Craven Moorehead 8,” within days. She showed drive and hunger even then! Jenna was only supposed to blow Slim Shady (then her agent) and Moorehead, but she got so carried away that she ended up fucking them. That passion made her the new XXX It Girl.

Jenna signed with Jill Kelly Productions in April 2002 and thrived in the close-knit, female-run environment. On a personal note, Jenna fell in love with a JKP cameraman and became serious enough about the relationship that she decided to shoot only all-girl. When Jenna won 2003 AVN Best New Starlet, critics doubted she could capitalize on her win while working only with women, but she proved them wrong. Jenna’s movies remain among JKP’s most popular titles, including “Lipstick Lingerie and Lesbians” and “Brunette Beauties.”

In 2005, Jill Kelly left JKP and Jenna didn’t renew her contract. She also broke up with her boyfriend, freeing her to fuck guys in movies again. Released in March 2006, “Jenna Haze: Dark Side” was not only Jenna’s return to boy/girl scenes, but it also marked her first interracial scene, with Mr. Marcus. It was also the first time she handled more than three cocks at once – in a five-guy blowbang. “Dark Side” was a huge critical and financial success for Jenna and her new boyfriend Jules Jordan, who produced and directed.

Jenna’s comeback was no fluke. She released “Jenna Haze Oil Orgy,” the first porn Blu-ray, in May 2006. Following an appearance on HBO’s “Pornucopia,” she landed bit parts in the mainstream hits “Superbad” and “Crank: High Voltage.” In 2007, Jenna started feature dancing in strip clubs. The incredible “Interactive Sex: Jenna Haze,” still one of her most popular titles, won an AVN Award for Best Interactive DVD in 2008.

Last year was one of Jenna’s best; she started JennarationX, won Female Performer of the Year from AVN, XBIZ, and XRCO – porn’s Triple Crown – and began directing with “Cum-Spoiled Sluts.” This year has also rocked; Jenna directed and starred in “Cum-Spoiled Brats,” reprised her leading role in the Twilight parody series (aka Twilight for straight men) with “This Isn’t the Twilight Saga: Eclipse the XXX Parody,” and did several award-nominated movies.

Including her second Female Performer of the Year nomination, Jenna is up for eleven AVN Awards, to be announced January 8, 2011. “Meow” is nominated for Best All-Girl Couples Sex Scene. Jenna has scenes from “D2: Deviance” nominated for Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene and Best Threeway Sex Scene (G/G/B). For “Sexual Blacktivity 2,” Jenna is up for Best Director – Ethnic Video and Best Threeway Sex Scene (G/B/B). “Just Jenna” received nominations for Best Anal Sex Scene, Best Couples Sex Scene, and Best Tease Performance. For Best P.O.V. Sex Scene, Jenna is nominated for a scene from “Rebel Girl.” She’s also in the running for Best Porn Star Website.

Jenna is only the second girl ever to win Best New Starlet and later win Female Performer of the Year, and her chances for more trophies are good. This could be the year she wins VOD Awards Performer of the Year. She’s also won FAME Awards over the years for such categories as Dirtiest Girl in Porn 2009 and 2010, Favorite Anal Starlet, and Favorite Oral Starlet.

In spite of the accolades, Jenna’s that California stoner girl who found her purpose in life. She’s a free-spirited romantic and a dreamer who happens to enjoy sharing the dirtiest dreams with the world!

AEBN Announces Nominees for 2011 VOD Awards

November 23, 2010

Charlotte, NC – November 23, 2010 – AEBN, global leader in adult Video on Demand, is pleased to announce the nominees of its annual VOD Awards, now in its 6th year.

Since 2006, AEBN has calculated the most popular films and the stars of the year based on viewing habits of the millions who visit the company’s network of VOD theaters and celebrated those winners with the VOD Awards. Nominations are based on minute sales in the theaters in one calendar year, decided upon with a precise, in-house accounting system. The awards cover a wide range of genres, and include recognitions for the Performer of the Year, and Best Newcomer. Special honors are also given for Lifetime Achievement and Studio of the Year.

To reflect recent trends in the adult industry, AEBN has added several new categories to this year’s awards, including Lesbian and Best Series.

“We look forward to the VOD Awards every year,” says AEBN’s Jerry Anders, VP of Sales and Marketing. “It is great to take the time to highlight the films and stars that have performed well for the past twelve months. They deserve the recognition of being the most watched titles in our entire VOD network.”

The list of nominees is below and available at VODAwards.com. Winners will be announced by AEBN in early 2011.