Wicked Pictures star Stormy Daniels, one of the hottest and most prolific adult stars on the circuit today, will kick off the 2009 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo by cutting the ribbon to open the event. The ribbon cutting will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2009 in the front of Hall A at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Stormy Daniels established herself in mainstream magazines for men and erotic dance arenas before gracing the adult film industry. Some of the many accolades that Daniels has collected over the years include the 2004 AVN Award for Best New Starlet, the 2001 and 2002 gold medalist at the Gold G-string Awards, and two-time runner up in the Miss Nude North America pageant. Daniels has been profiled in popular HBO documentaries Real Sex and Pornocopia. She has been exclusively with Wicked Pictures since 2002 where she has branched out to perform, write, and direct numerous Wicked releases.

“We are thrilled to have the incredibly talented Stormy Daniels open the show for us,” said AEE spokesperson Sean Devlin. “Ms. Daniels’ impressive and unique career spanning both the adult and mainstream entertainment communities and her multi-talented accomplishments as a performer, writer and director make her the ideal person to kick off our annual event.”

The Expo will take place at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas on Thursday, January 8, thru Sunday, January 11, 2009.

The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a unique tradeshow experience. The largest event of its kind, AEE showcases the most comprehensive collection of adult talent, exhibitors, and products, which attracts buyers and fans from around the world. The 2008 Expo saw attendance exceeding 25,000, scores of popular entertainers, and hundreds of adult exhibitors. For more information about the Expo, including a list of exhibitors and events, please refer to www.AdultEntertainmentExpo.com. Also to be held in conjunction with the event is the GayVN Expo, a designated portion of the show floor devoted to this thriving segment of the adult industry. Additional information can be found at www.GayVNExpo.com.

Trade registration will cost $125 per person before December 15, 2008. For attendees that want to attend the Opening Night Party, a limited number of tickets are available for an additional $80.

Online fan registration is now only $60 and a 3-day fan pass is $175. Absolutely no one under the age of 18 years of age will be admitted on the show floor. All attendees must have photo I.D.

The 2009 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo will run concurrently with the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on all four days. The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is not affiliated with CES.

The 2009 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo sets the stage for the AVN Awards Show, which will be held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, on Saturday, January 10, 2009. The annual AVN Awards Show is the premier gala of adult video and recognizes titles, individuals, and companies for contributions to and excellence in the industry. Please note that a separate ticket is required for admission to the AVN Awards Show. Tickets may be purchased online at www.AVNAwards.com.

To exhibit at the 2009 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, please contact: Dan Donati at (714) 338-6726 or dan@heeteam.com.