Benefit on Saturday, December 5th to Raise Awareness for the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare

Punk rock porn princess Joanna Angel is in the giving mood this holiday season.  She’s auctioning off a date…with her!

Date night will take place on December 10th and includes dinner.  Auctioneers are comedians: Brody Stevens, Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Show), Ari Shaffir (National Lampoon’s Lost Reality) and BurningAngel’s favorite record critic Chris Nieratko (Vice Magazine, author of Skinema).  Live music and entertainment provided by the adult stars in attendance as well as Fogelfoot and the Makers and special guest DJ Franki Chan.

Please join Joanna, the BurningAngel Girls and a plethora of other adult stars as they celebrate Belladonna and Kimberly Kane’s Winter Wonderland party to benefit AIM Healthcare.

Saturday, December 5th 2009
Busby’s East
5364 Wilshire Blvd (west of La Brea)
Los Angeles, CA

Red Carpet starts at 7pm sharp
21+ please

$20 donation at the door to raise money and awareness for Adult Industry Medical Healthcare

http://www.burningangel.com/events/gallery/127/win-a-date-with-joanna

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The Infamous Celeb To Appear at September’s NJ-Based Adult Expo.

Amy Fisher made headlines as the “Long Island Lolita” back in 1992, but it’s 17 years later and Fisher is back in the news again as she takes aim at a career as an adult star. The infamous celebrity will be on hand to meet and greet fans at the EXXXOTICA Expo (www.ExxxoticaExpo.com) taking place September 25th through 27th at the NJ Expo Center in Edison, NJ.

EXXXOTICA (presented by HotMovies.com) has been the place where tens of thousands of fans have met the superstars of the adult industry such as Jenna Jameson, Tera Patrick, Jesse Jane, Belladonna, Ron Jeremy, Jenna Haze, Sasha Grey, Stormy Daniels, Sunny Leone, Teagan Presley, Bree Olson, Joanna Angel and dozens more of the biggest names in the adult industry. Many of these stars have crossed over to mainstream entertainment, but there has never really been a star from the mainstream world that has “willingly” crossed over to the adult world… until now.

Amy Fisher will be appearing at the EXXXOTICA Expo all three days, September 25th through 27th at the NJ Expo Center in the Raritan Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue in Edison, NJ, signing autographs, posing for photos and letting fans see more of her than ever before

EXXXOTICA NY features materials adult in nature and may not be appropriate for some audiences. No one under 18 will be admitted. For advance tickets or to exhibit at EXXXOTICA, please visit ExxxoticaExpo.com.

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Exotic Dancer (ED) Publications, producers of the ED Club Bulletin magazine, the Annual Gentlemen’s Club Owners EXPO and the Annual Adult Nightclub & Exotic Dancer Awards Show, is pleased to announce its feature entertainer award nominees for 2009.   The 12th Annual Awards Show—dubbed the “Rock & Jock Awards Show”—will be held at “The Joint” showroom inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Tuesday, August 25th, as part of the ’09 EXPO.

Nominations ballots were mailed out to previous award winners and nominees on June 1st.  Based primarily on their votes, as well as input from the ED staff, these award nominees will appear on the Final Awards Ballot.

There are four award categories for feature entertainers at the Annual ED’s Awards Show:  Newcomer Entertainer of the Year, Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year, Club Favorite of the Year and the prestigious Overall Entertainer of the Year.  The winners will be announced live on stage at “The Joint” during the “Rock & Jock” Awards Show. Also, each of the five Overall Entertainer of the Year nominees will provide a live feature performance during the Show.

The following feature entertainers are Overall Entertainer of the Year ‘09 nominees:
Daisy Duxe, Rachelle Laree, Robyn Foxx, Schevelle and Suzie Malone

The following feature entertainers are Newcomer Entertainer of the Year ‘09 nominees:
Ashlynn Brooke, Bree Olson, Christina Aguchi, Dakota, Jennifer Jacobs, Mackenzee Pierce, Sondra Saxon and Tali De’Mar

The following feature entertainers are Adult Movie Entertainer of the Year ‘09 nominees:
Audrey Bitoni, Belladonna, Katsuni, Lisa Ann, Monica Mayhem, Sunny Leone, Teagan Presley and Victoria Valentina

The following feature entertainers are Club Favorite Entertainer of the Year ‘09 nominees:
Angelica Wild, Brandi Morgan, Claudia Monet, Gia Nova, Jaded Dawn, Jesse Jane, Shay Lynn and Trina Michaels

The official 2009 Adult Nightclub & Exotic Dancer Awards Show ballot will be posted online only starting on July 6, 2009, at www.EDpublications.com.  To register to vote, visit the website and follow the appropriate links.  For more information on these and other awards, including details on the 17th Annual Gentlemen’s Club Owners EXPO and registration rates, as well as Award Show ticket purchases, please visit the site or call ED Associate Publisher Dave Manack at (727) 726-3592.

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We want to wish these fine folks happy f’n birthdays this week…

Monday, May 18: Aria Giovanni, Delia Moore, Alexa Weix, Bailey Bliss

Tuesday, May 19: Eve Angel

Wednesday, May 20: Casey Parker, Lucy Lee, Jacklyn Lick, Daniel Metcalf (Wicked/Vouyer Media PR)

Thursday, May 21: Belladonna, Briana Banks, Syren, Jessie Capelli, Satine Phoenix, Darla Crane, Tiffany Rayne

Friday, May 22: Annabel Chong, Whitney Wonders

Saturday, May 23: Jessica May

Sunday, May 24: Carrie Moon, Farrah, Emma Heart, Madison James, Buffy Van Norton, Trinity, Alyssa Allure

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April 24 Screening of Pirates II Will Draw 2,000+ Students at Tulane University!

April 23, 2009 — VAN NUYS, Calif. — Tulane University in New Orleans, LA becomes the most recent university to delve into the debate regarding the academic merit of pornography when it screens Digital Playground’s adult blockbuster, Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge for thousands of students. Students 18-years-old and over may attend the 8pm Campus Programming event on April 24 at McAlister Auditorium. Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge has shown at nine universities including UCLA, Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University, Wesleyan College, UC Davis, and the University of Maryland, and met with a myriad of international news coverage. Taylor Cook, outgoing Tulane Campus Programming Cinema Chair says, “Tulane University has a wide variety of traditions, but few are as eccentric as our annual Special Film. The yearly event is not meant to degrade women or defy authority, rather it serves to demystify some of our social taboos. Past events have played host to speakers in addition to the film. The showing of Pirates II is generating a massive amount of interest.”

For more information about Tulane University’s Campus Programming, visit http://studentweb.tulane.edu/~tucp/

For more information about Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge, visit www.PiratesXXX.com

“This will be a uniquely fun and wholly shameless event,” continues Cook. “Pirates II also serves as a safe alternative to the usual debauchery of New Orleans, so hopefully we’ll prevent some mishaps. The first Pirates film was a smash hit when we screened it a few years ago, and we have had the task of living up to it ever since. The 2,400 seat auditorium was nearly packed with all kinds of students—many were even dressed the part. We hope to continue our tradition for many years into the future and would like to thank Digital Playground for their constant support.”

Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge recently headlined major news outlets around the world like CNN. The screening at the University of Maryland College Park was canceled after the state legislature threatened to withhold university funds. Declaring a violation of their 1st Amendment rights, hundreds of students and faculty gathered together to discuss the role of adult entertainment and view the movie in direct protest of the government’s threat.

Joone, Digital Playground’s Founder and the writer / director of Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge says “The best universities in the country are showing Pirates II because they understand that academia is composed of a wide array of opinions. Exposure to these opinions allows adults to formulate their own thoughts first hand. Many people leave the screening of Pirates II amazed at the positive portrayal of sexuality.”

Producers Joone and Samantha Lewis made Pirates and Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge with the intention of breaking down the popular notions of what adult movies are capable of. With over 600 special effects, thrilling fight sequences, and a comprehensive story, Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge continues to build a huge mainstream following.

Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge stars Digital Playground’s beautiful contract girls Jesse Jane®, Katsuni, Stoya™, Riley Steele™ and Gabriella Fox™. The film costars the talents of BellaDonna, Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze, Brianna Love, Shay Jordan™, Abbey Brooks, Shawna Lenee, Rhylee Richards, Brea Lynn, Shyla Stylez, and Veronica Rayne. Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, and Steven St. Croix reprise their groundbreaking roles from the original Pirates. The film also includes industry studs Manuel Ferrara, James Deen, Marco Banderas, Mick Blue, Ben English, and Charles Dera.

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To many adult fans she is mentioned as “The Next Big F’n Thing” in the adult industry, right on the heels of Jesse Jane, Belladonna, and Tera Patrick. With her long blonde hair, tight curves, and million dollar smile she is the contract starlet and poster child for New Sensations. And on this week’s “Last Call,” the Sport Swami on DQRM.com, it’s the Ashlynn Brooke Hour!

The New Sensations contract starlet Ashlynn Brooke (www.ashlynnbrooke.com) is one of the few adult starlets whom is as sexy as she is deep. The former Oklahoma cheerleader turned sex symbol joins the show to give an update on everything sex, sports and controversy. From her role in The Office XXX, to the “Scrubs” parody and being on Jimmy Kimmel, Ashlynn Brooke is definitely an adult star whose career is well on the rise.

Plus with the NFL Draft only days away, Ashlynn and the Swami sit down and dissect the Top ten picks of the NFL Draft. The self proclaimed #1 Oklahoma Sooner and Green Bay Packers fan, Ashlynn gives her insight on what the Detroit Lions should do, what quarterback is better Mark Sanchez or Matt Stafford, and what she really thinks of the Jay Cutler deal.

Don’t miss the hour long session of Ashlynn Brooke uncensored only on “Last Call” on www.dqrm.com. Friday April 24th at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m. PT.

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I was wondering if and when the AVN Awards would be airing on Showtime this year (for the second time) and decided to search around the Net. The show is in fact debuting on Showtime, next Saturday, April 18th at midnight EST/PST on Showtime and Showtime HD. The show is listed as running 101 minutes. We guess they edited down… a lot

This year’s show was one of the best with Jenna Haze and Belladonna hosting with Thea Vidale, and Flo Rida’s performances are way better than he did on “American Idol” last night. We hope they air the “Cockwow” commercial parody, as well as the “Pirates II” one with Sasha Grey, Evan Stone and Tommy Gunn that I helped write.

If you aren’t around that night and want to see it, but are still living in the Stone Age and don’t have DVR or TiVo, the show will be re-airing:

On Showtime

04/18/09 at 12:00 AM

On Showtime

04/30/09 at 12:30 AM

On Showtime Showcase

05/01/09 at 12:00 AM

On Showtime Too

05/03/09 at 1:30 AM

On Showtime Showcase

05/07/09 at 3:50 AM

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XXX Superstars Jesse & Sasha Sign at the Adult Shop in Salem, Oregon on April 4!

Digital Playground’s sexy Jesse Jane® and the seductive Sasha Grey, stars of the blockbuster Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge, appear at the Adult Shop in Salem, Oregon on April 4. The world’s top XXX sensations will sign autographs and pose for photos with fans from 7pm – 10pm. During that time, the Adult Shop will offer free Pirates II posters and raffles for great prizes, like award-winning Digital Playground DVDs. Due to the close proximity of Salem to Portland and the University of Oregon in Eugene, Matt Ruth, the Adult Shop VP of Operations expects a huge turnout. “We are very excited to have Jesse Jane and Sasha Grey, two of the industry’s hottest stars appear at our Adult Shop this Saturday,” says Matt. “We have received great response from our customers, as well as our employees who will be sure not to miss the event! After all, how could we go wrong with superstars from Pirates II?”

For more information about the signing at the Adult Shop located at 2410 Mission St. SE, Salem, Oregon, visit www.e-adultshop.com

Matt Ruth continues, “Digital Playground puts out some of the best quality films with the hottest stars available, so asking Jesse and Sasha to do an appearance was a no brainer. Digital Playground has been a joy to work with, and I look forward to welcoming the girls to their only Adult Shop appearance. See you there!”

Joone, Digital Playground’s Founder and the writer / director of Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge says, “Our appreciation for the resolute support of consumers and distributors is why the Pirates II Tour is traveling the world. It’s always an honor to meet our audience.”

“I’ve been traveling non-stop lately, but it’s worth it every time I get to meet a new person who talks about how Pirates II changed their perspective on porn,” says Jesse Jane. “I’m so excited to be signing at the Adult Shop in Oregon. Come out and we can talk dirty to each other!”

Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge stars Digital Playground’s beautiful contract girls Jesse Jane®, Katsuni, Stoya™, Riley Steele™ and Gabriella Fox™. The film costars the talents of BellaDonna, Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze, Brianna Love, Shay Jordan™, Abbey Brooks, Shawna Lenee, Rhylee Richards, Brea Lynn, Shyla Stylez, and Veronica Rayne. Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, and Steven St. Croix reprise their groundbreaking roles from the original Pirates. The film also includes industry studs Manuel Ferrara, James Deen, Marco Banderas, Mick Blue, Ben English, and Charles Dera.

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Spike.com, the cable network for men, has bought 11 episodes of the porn parody series “PG Porn.”

Written and directed by mainstream writer James Gunn, “PG Porn” began as a web series where Gunn cast non-porn actors with known XXX starlets in scenes that mimic traditional adult movie scenarios. Each scene leads up to the point where, in actual porn flicks, the sex would take place. However, in “PG Porn” some ridiculous turn of events prevents the sex from ever coming to be.

The show was an instant hit online as the pilot episode entitled “Nailing Your Wife” has racked up over one-and-a-half million views since debuted in October.

Major adult stars including Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze and Belladonna have shot scenes for the series, as well as mainstream actors Craig Robinson (Zach and Miri Make A Porno) Jerry O’Connell and Penn Jillette.

Gunn conceived and co-wrote “PG Porn” with his brothers, Brian and Sean and gave his webisode product the tag line– “For People Who Love Everything About Porn…Except The Sex.”

Click here to check out “PG Porn.”

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AVN.com report:  Comedienne Thea Vidale will co-host the 2009 AVN Adult Movie Awards Show on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, with bestselling hip-hop artist Flo Rida to perform as the show’s musical guest.

Vidale co-hosted the show once before with Savanna Samson in 2005 and had the crowd in stitches with her brand of raunchy humor. She feels right at home with AVN’s adult industry crowd.

“Everybody [in the adult industry] is out of their fucking minds and that’s where I need to be, with crazy people,” says Vidale.

“She’s one of the funniest comedian hosts we’ve ever had,” notes AVN Awards Show producer Gary Miller. “She is the only female comedian host we’ve ever had for the AVN Awards. There’s a different dynamic when you have a woman up there because she can do different types of humor that a man can’t. That’s one of the advantages that you get with her.”

This year, expect Vidale to get political. “I would be a fool not to talk about Obama,” Vidale adds. “This is the first couple in the White House in a long time that’s fucking. Usually we have them motherfuckers just having parties. But we got a bona fide man and a hot-looking woman. Ain’t no telling what’s going on in the White House.”

Vidale’s co-hosts this year will be gonzo stars Belladonna and Jenna Haze. “I’m looking forward to meeting them,” Vidale continues. “I hear they’re both very cute — and naughty. As long they don’t ask me to eat [pussy], I’m good. Not that I’ve never ate none, I’m just saying don’t be asking me in front of everybody.”

At some point during the 2009 AVN Awards Show, hip-hop superstar Flo Rida will take the stage and make show history. “He will be the biggest selling artist that we have ever had perform,” says Miller. Rida’s flagship single, “Low,” has been on the Billboard charts for over 55 weeks and is the best selling digital download of all time.

“He will be there and he will be performing his biggest hits,” adds Miller.

“Let the pussy licking and dick sucking begin!” exclaims Vidale.

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With all the controversy surrounding “Zack & Miri Make a Porno”, the Kevin Smith mainstream flick about two financially-strapped roommates who decide to make an amateur porn movie, many people are wondering how realistic the premise of the movie actually is.

The editors at Asylum.com decided to ask real-life porn star and director Belladonna for some tips for the would-be porn auteurs at home. Read their article for her advice such as: be thorough in casting, use natural lighting and be creative. Check out the full article here.

Belladonna, the current star of Pirates II, will be co-hosting the 2009 AVN Awards at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas on January 10. For more information on Bella, go to www.enterbelladonna.com.

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The topic that’s on everyone’s mind in adult isn’t if Pirates II will outsell the first, AVN nominations, who’s trashing who on the blogs or what sitcom is up next for a parody. The burning question is who will you vote for come next Tuesday, Obama/Biden or McCain/Palin,

We decided to ask the adult world’s biggest stars what they would do if they were elected to the Oval Office. Over the next week, we’re giving a sneak peak at some of the answers from the stars, and for the complete feature article, be sure to up the January 2009 issue of GENESIS which goes on sale next Tuesday at a newsstand by you or download it by clicking here when it’s available online.

*****

BELLADONNA

If I was elected President, I would…

If I were president, I don’t know what I would do. I would be confused! I don’t think I would want to be President.

—PIrates II star, Belladonna

© 2008 Genesis Publications, Inc. All Rights Reserved. This article may not be reproduced in whole or part without written permission of the publisher.

Photo courtesy of DigitalPlayground.com

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Digital Playground’s adult masterpiece, “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” debuts on the AVN Retail Buzz Top 100 Chart at #1.  Paul Fishbein, AVN Media Network’s President, announces this has never happened since AVN started the Retail Buzz.  The Retail Buzz Top 100 Chart is based on rental figures from traditional retailers and sales figures from traditional and online retailers. Fishbein says, “I had hoped and predicted that ‘Pirates II’ might help save the sagging DVD business.  I think it has exceeded all of our expectations.  Never has anything entered the chart at #1 but this movie clearly has emerged as a super blockbuster.”  In a review of the film, AVN’s Jared Rutter, writes, “‘Pirates II’ really is an achievement…It’s a milestone in adult movies…Retailers: Just keep re-stocking, as the demand for this one isn’t going to go away.”  It’s that very demand that shot “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” to the top quicker than any adult film ever.

“Already the response to the film has been amazing,” says Joone, the internationally awarded and highly acclaimed writer/director of “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” and Digital Playground’s Founder.  “The orders keep pouring in and we keep working around the clock to meet them.  Obviously it starts with the fans.  Thank you so much to every fan who has supported us, and to the stores and distributors that helped get ‘Pirates II’ to those fans.”

Samantha Lewis, Digital Playground’s CEO, remarks, “Starting off at number one is an immense honor and a tribute to all the hard work that went into the making of ‘Pirates II’.  It was also the popularity of the first film that took “Pirates II” quickly to the top, but I know that the film is so astounding and captivating, that people will continue to buy it and keep it at number one for a long time to come.”

Digital Playground is no stranger to having a #1 hit on the AVN Chart.  Recent hits “Cheerleaders” and “Babysitters” both spent extended time in the #1 spot on the chart.  “Pirates” also dominated the AVN Chart for a couple of years and is still listed as a top selling title by many major retailers.  The question is not if “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” will surpass the popularity of the first film, rather how long will it take.  If the instant rise to #1 is any indication, it may take less time than anyone could have predicted.

XCritic.com reviewer Don Houston knows that the film is an instant classic.  He writes, “‘Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge’ by director Joone for Digital Playground was bigger, bolder, and better in virtually every way imaginable so I rated it as an Xcritic Pick. The amount of fuck for the buck in the movie alone was substantial but combined with the wealth of extended scenes, the heated bonus scene between Stoya, Belladonna, and Katsuni, and the ton of other extras made this a superb offering for those that like features just as much as those that will stick with the gonzo action of the second disc. The production values were very high (you can see every penny on the screen too), the movie having twice as many special effect shots as the original, an even better cast, and the kind of package that you just don’t see every day. In terms of big budget blockbusters, ‘Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge’ is so far ahead of everything released in the last year that there is no contest about best feature.”

“Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” stars Digital Playground’s beautiful contract girls Jesse Jane®, Shay Jordan™, Katsuni, Stoya™, Riley Steele™ and Gabriella Fox™.  The film costars the talents of BellaDonna, Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze, Brianna Love, Abbey Brooks, Shawna Lenee, Rhylee Richards, Brea Lynn, Shyla Stylez, and Veronica Rayne.  Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, and Steven St. Croix reprise their ground-breaking roles from the original “Pirates”.  The film also includes industry studs Manuel Ferrara, James Deen, Marco Banderas, Mick Blue, Ben English, and Charles Dera.

All hands are on deck for the epic, blockbuster “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge”, directed by award-winner Joone, and produced by Joone and his business partner Samantha Lewis.  The film released on DVD on September 27. For more info on Pirates II, including the trailer, go to www.piratesthemovie.com.

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Thanks to the amazing reception at Hustler Hollywood, the cast of Digital Playground’s blockbuster film “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” is ready to take the world by storm.  On October 2 & 3, thousands of people came out to meet Jesse Jane®, Stoya™, Riley Steele™, Jenna Haze, Evan Stone, and Tommy Gunn at Hustler Hollywood in Los Angeles and San Diego.  “Record breaking numbers!” exclaims Theresa Flynt, the VP of Operations for Hustler.  “Having the cast of ‘Pirates II’ signing at both our California stores was a huge success.  They were the biggest and best signings in our 10 years of being in business.  The sales were high, the lines were long, and the fans were ecstatic.  Digital Playground rocks!”  The cast sets sail for high profile signings in Berlin, Sydney, Melbourne, Amsterdam, Cannes, and Norway, as well US stops in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Miami, Baltimore, El Paso, Houston, Dallas, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Denver, Tacoma, Portland, Juno, and Anchorage.

“What an amazing start to our ‘Pirates II’ tour,” says Samantha Lewis, Digital Playground’s CEO.  “I would like to thank everyone at Hustler Hollywood, especially Theresa Flynt, who is exceptional to work with.  The turnout exceeded our expectations.  Everyone is still raving about how incredible the fans were and how professional the environment was.  Hustler understands promotions and always hosts extremely classy events.”

Jesse Jane was blown away by the show of support from fans.  “Anyone that wonders who watches porn, should come out to one of these signings,” says Jesse.  “There were as many girls as guys out to meet us.  There were businessmen, military, husbands and wives, mothers, alternative guys, college students, and even pirates; I mean everyone!”

“Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” stars Digital Playground’s beautiful contract girls Jesse Jane®, Shay Jordan™, Katsuni, Stoya™, Riley Steele™ and Gabriella Fox™.  The film costars the talents of BellaDonna, Sasha Grey, Jenna Haze, Brianna Love, Abbey Brooks, Shawna Lenee, Rhylee Richards, Brea Lynn, Shyla Stylez, and Veronica Rayne. Evan Stone, Tommy Gunn, and Steven St. Croix reprise their groundbreaking roles from the original “Pirates”.  The film also includes industry studs Manuel Ferrara, James Deen, Marco Banderas, Mick Blue, Ben English, and Charles Dera.

All hands are on deck for the epic, blockbuster “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge”, directed by award-winner Joone, and produced by Joone and his business partner Samantha Lewis.  The film released on DVD and Blu-ray on September 27.

To view the “Pirates II: Stagnetti’s Revenge” trailer, or for more information about the film, please visit www.PiratesTheMovie.com

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Adult Video News has announced Belladonna and Jenna Haze as hosts of the 2009 AVN Adult Movie Awards on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center.

The 2009 AVN Awards will mark the 26th year for the leading adult industry awards show. Recognizing outstanding achievement in adult movies, the annual AVN Awards have grown to become a major red-carpet media event tied in with the week-long Adult Entertainment Expo and broadcast around the world. With two of the hottest names in the business hosting the show, the upcoming awards promise to be AVN’s biggest and best yet.

“Both Belladonna and Jenna Haze have shown great command on stage at the AVN Awards, as both presenters and award recipients,” said Paul Fishbein, president of AVN Media Network. “I think they will make great, funny, sexy hosts. They look great on television. Plus, they’re both extremely popular and are both in big movies that could very well be up for AVN Awards, including Pirates II.”

AVN Awards producer Gary Miller is excited to have two major adult stars hosting the show together.

“We’ve had one girl hosting for quite a while, so this year we decided to change it up,” Miller said. “Belladonna and Jenna Haze have always been great, and when we spoke to them about it they were both really excited. I think they’re going to do an excellent job.”

Belladonna and Haze have a natural chemistry. The two girls entered the industry around the same time, worked together on numerous movies, and have become close friends off camera.

“I couldn’t be happier with any other girl,” said Haze. “Belladonna has always been one of my favorite and most respected people in the business.  It’s the best combination they could have picked.”

Belladonna made her first AVN Awards stage appearance in 2002, when Elegant Angel’s Buttwoman Iz Bella won Best All-Sex Feature. She went on to receive multiple awards for her performance in The Fashionistas (2003), including Best Supporting Actress, and has since won several trophies as a director for her Evil Angel-distributed movies such as ConnASSeur (2005), Belladonna’s Fucking Girls (2006), and Belladonna – Man Handled 2 (which won her AVN’s Best Director – Non-Feature award in 2008).

“This is something I always wanted to do,” Belladonna said. “When they were getting ready for the 2008 AVN Awards, I had asked about hosting the show, and they said they would keep me in mind. I’m very excited and grateful to have the opportunity. I am not going to let them down – I’m going to pick the best dress you’ll ever see!”

Haze has seven AVN Awards to her credit, including Best New Starlet in 2003, Best Solo Scene for Big Bottomed Sadie (2003), Best Oral Sex Scene for Jenna Haze Darkside (2007), and Best Couples Sex Scene for Evil Anal (2008). Her star vehicle Interactive Sex with Jenna Haze tied with Tera Patrick’s InTERActive as AVN’s Best Interactive release of 2008.

“This is one of the biggest honors you could ever have in our industry,” Haze said. “I’m glad AVN is breaking the mold a little bit this year with two gonzo girls. It’s going to be an awesome show!”

Tickets for the 2009 AVN Awards are now on sale at avnawards.com and available by phone at (818) 718-5788. Beginning Oct. 15, additional tickets will be sold through Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000.

Belladonna’s official website is www.enterbelladonna.com. The official Jenna Haze site is www.jennahaze.com.

Check AVN.com for more exclusive updates on the 2009 AVN Awards show.

Article by David Sullivan. Courtesy of AVN.com

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