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Hot Links: The Week in Review

July 5, 2008 | Leave a Comment

We hope everyone is having a good holiday weekend! The busiest story this past week here at Gay Porn Times was news of Sebastian Young’s troubles with the law (click here) (and I’m told he’s working things out). This week we confirmed the passing of [2] Magazine (click here) and updated the current status of the unfinished Zeb Atlas-Matthew Rush sex scene for Falcon (click here). The big news, of course, was the acquisition of David Forest Entertainment by rival agency FabScout Entertainment, and the surprise retirement of agent David Forest (click here). Elsewhere, Boy Butter lube slippery-slides onto your teevee (click here); Brazilian sex bomb Tommy Lima turns heads (click here); Dylan “Brad Benton” Vox is a Homewrecker (click here); some of you adore François Sagat any way you can get him—and some definitely do not (see the previous story, and also click here); and VOD site Southern Strokes debuts…with a touch of controversy (click here). [Tommy Lima © Alexander Pictures.]

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Planet Porn: Francois Sagat is an Alluring “Muse”

July 4, 2008 | 3 Comments

Planet Porn: A sample of François Sagat, as photo’ed by Exterface—24-year-old French artists Julien and Stephane—from a new exhibition titled “Muse” (click here). Given that Mr. Sagat’s unique beauty and bubblicious bod have captivated so many photographers around the world, the title of “muse” is an apt one. In their own words, Exterface “attempt to manipulate the male—exposing him, stripping him until he is lost between coloured light and darkness… [our] iconography is sexually charged, sometimes homoerotic, but always expresses an interior duality. Each series tells a story as a fresco where the plot is ‘all is not what it seems’.” A photobook titled The Thing He Loves will be released this autumn via Bruno Gmünder. [H/T DNA magazine; image © Exterface.]

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Planet Porn: Rod Barry, Erik Rhodes Light Up Big Apple

July 4, 2008 | 3 Comments

Planet Porn: Rod Barry and Erik Rhodes, celebrating NYC’s gay pride, lend erotic glamour to the latest stop on the Manhunt “7 Sexy Sins” Tour at HK Lounge, Saturday, June 28. Visit Erik Rhodes’ blog (click here) for a harrowing and painfully self-flagellating description of his drug-fueled slog through the week’s parties and obligations, including a near-overdose. [H/T Rod Barry.]

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Planet Porn: Steve Cruz Licks New York Pride

July 4, 2008 | 2 Comments

Planet Porn: (from left) Raging Stallion exclusive Steve Cruz, Damien Crosse and Diesel Washington wag their tongues at View Bar—last Thursday, June 26—for the NYC premiere of Mr. Cruz’ HOTTER THAN HELL. “It was nice to see Damien again,” Mr. Cruz blogs. “We had a few stage shows, the night ended with Damien doing what he does best…being a filthy pig. He pissed in my hairy hole on stage for a screaming finale. How do you get urine out of a leather jock?” [H/T Steve Cruz.]

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New Release Desk: “Masters & Servants”

July 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment

New Release Desk: Last April, Raging Stallion Studios announced its merger with Euro production company High Octane (click here); MASTERS & SERVANTS is among the first fruit from the hybrid plant. For this tale of horny masters and their unusually accommodating servants—Gay Erotica Classic Storyline©, No. 7—helmer Hervé Bodilis corralled a passel of fourteen hard-bodied Eastern European hunks, including familiar faces Enrico Bellagio, Renato Bellagio (a/k/a Isidore Nadas), Evan Rochelle (a/k/a Leslie Bart, famed for a cock as thick and long as his own neck), and Garcia Udulo (a/k/a James Jordan). I don’t know why I even bother trying to keep track of the multitude of alternate stage names among the Eastern European talent pool; when I was editing last year’s Adam Gay Video Directory the task drove me to drink. Pictured, right, is costar Rod Stevans (a/ka Rod Stevens), whose louche, come-hither gaze in this shot makes ya want to do bad things… Some of these guys appear in another RSS import, the newest “gonzo” flick from helmer Alberto Rey hilariously titled HERE A FUCK, THERE A FUCK. [Image © Raging Stallion.]

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New Release Desk: “Mug Shots”

July 3, 2008 | 5 Comments

New Release Desk: The latest from idiosyncratic writer/director Jett Blakk is MUG SHOTS (Dirty Bird Pictures), billed as “a blend of intrigue, mystery, murder and misguided love.” Cover stud Scott Campbell is framed for murder and talks mug shot photographer Robbie Ireland (pictured, right, macking on Mr. Campbell) to help clear his name. Things kind of go downhill from there, but everyone gets off in the end (bad-da-bum! Thank you, I’ll be here all week…) Costars include vets Chad Hunt (does he ever stop working?) and Markus Ram with Braxton Bond, Wolf Hudson and Geoffrey Paine. A few months ago, I directed a solo J.O. featuring lean, rangy Robbie Ireland for Studio 2000’s S2K Fan Club membership site (I’ll let you know when it goes up) and he’s definitely a newcomer to keep your eye on. [Image © Dirty Bird Pictures.]

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The Grapevine: Chad Hunt, Brett Ratner, Big Penises

July 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

An unfortunate bout of food poisoning (damn that undercooked turkey burger) prevented me from attending last Thursday’s book party launch for Taschen’s The Big Penis Book (we’ve mentioned it here and here). Darn the luck, because yesterday, Page Six tittered (click here) over the fact that director Brett Ratner turned up to purchase five copies, “which he got signed by the cover model, porn star Chad Hunt.” The party was packed with “underwear-clad male waiters and porn stars [and] Brett was eating it up!” Bully for him. [H/T Fleshbot.]

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In Print: Gmunder’s “Greats” Include Bel Ami, Bjorn

July 3, 2008 | 2 Comments

In Print: Mega-publisher Bruno Gmünder Verlag has reissued six of their classic titles—including two gay adult photobooks—under the umbrella Greats. The twist is all of them are pocket-sized. “Now you can enjoy your favorite titles everywhere and always have them with you!” reads the press release. The titles focus on “sensuality and a tingly presentation… the diversity of styles and photographers turn this collection into a must for all lovers of male erotica.” The two titles of interest to porn fans are 2002’s Kristen Bjorn: Men of the World and 2003’s Bel Ami: New Generation. The TLAvideo links are for the individual, regular-sized books; the mini-Greats series is available now in Europe, and goes on sale Stateside in September.

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New Release Desk: “Tight Latin Manholes”

July 2, 2008 | 4 Comments

Press Release Roundup: I’ve been talking lately about the bum’s rush to film in South America lately; everyone and their abuelita are picking up a camera and packing off to Argentina and Brazil and every city in between. Here’s another example: TIGHT LATIN MANHOLES, a new Brazilian series from Third World Media. The director is Ed Hunter, who has helmed a transsexual series for Third World. TIGHT LATIN MANHOLES is about “male masseuses and their clientele who are always guaranteed to be oiled up, rubbed down and given a happy ending,” Mr. Hunter says in the press release. “We have every kind of guy—from twinks to daddies—and they all look amazing. These guys can wear Speedos and not be ashamed!” Another sign of the times: as you cans see from the DVD insert, the series is bareback. I have to ask: Was making this new series condomless really necessary? Third World Media is primarily a hetero and transsexual company, and I’m curious as to whether their customers are demanding condoms-free sex, or whether they simply followed a template from their straight productions. I wonder whether a niche (bareback) has been inflated beyond its narrow market interest simply because consumers are hungry for new faces and better sex. Cover model Erick is certainly gorgeous; if he is merely adequate as an erotic performer the movie will sell, so why go condomless? I ask not to condemn, but to suss out whether bareback’s popularity isn’t a giant boondoggle.

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SpecPub’s “[2] Mag” Ceases Publication

July 2, 2008 | 2 Comments

Another one bites the dust: I confirmed today that Specialty Publications‘ seven-year-old bimonthly [2] Magazine has gone dark, following publication of the March/April 2008 issue (pictured, left) featuring Steve Cruz and Dominic Sol. The first issue was March/April 2001 and featured Eric Hanson with then-boyfriend Diego Stefano; incidentally, Mr. Hanson has resurfaced this week with news that he has joined the staff of FabScout Entertainment (click here and scroll down). My insider sez the “[2] brand will still continue in the form of bi-yearly special issues and features in our other monthly publications.”

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Beauty Shot: Zeb Atlas for “Playgirl”

July 2, 2008 | 9 Comments

Handsome and controversial man-mountain Zeb Atlas, shot for Playgirl TV last April in Palm Springs. That erotic vignette is now airing. Per his agent and another source, Mr. Atlas and Matthew Rush may not return to the set of Falcon Studios’ gay marriage-themed BEST MEN later this month to continue making their touted sexy times. The oral vignette (Mr. Rush servicing Mr. Atlas) they shot last month will now likely serve as a teaser for Mr. Atlas’ deflowering at a later date by someone else, possibly for inclusion in BEST MEN, or for another epic TBD. (Oy, my head…) Negotiations continue. Stay tuned, O Constant Readers! [Images © PlaygirlTV; H/T David Forest.]

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New-ish Release Desk: “Pin Ups: Blondes”

July 2, 2008 | 5 Comments

New-ish Release Desk: The cover model for PIN UPS: BLONDES from Bel Ami is the painfully lovely Dolph Lambert, whose freshly scrubbed adorableness caused a bit of a stir around these parts when I first published his photo (click here) back in January. Subtitled “The Best of Bel Ami Photo Sessions,” PIN UPS: BLONDES is a solo flick; it was released a few months ago, but as I was clicking around this morning, Mr. Lambert’s gaze on this DVD insert brought me up short. Who needs coffee? (Although I’d prefer him looking more tousled and less prim.) Costars include Troy Allen, Benjamin Bloom (so ripe and smoochable), Ethan Clarke, Luke Hamill and nine others, most of whom are familiar if you’re a BelAmiOnline member. And—ahem—just to nitpick, “blondes” (with an “e”) refers to women; “blonds” (no “e”) is the male signifier. Young master Lambert is schooled in the ways of on-camera mansex by Mr. Hamill in PERSONAL TRAINERS, PART 10, and trades blowjobs with Jason Knightley in FRENCH KISS.

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David Forest Bids Adieu to XXX Biz

July 1, 2008 | 14 Comments

As we first reported earlier today (scroll down to the previous story), showbiz vet David Forest, one of gay adult’s most colorful and controversial personalities, has announced his retirement from the agenting game and has sold his David Forest Entertainment, as well as all related companies and websites, including his popular Meet the Stars program, to rival agency FabScout Entertainment. In keeping with his penchant for Hollywood-styled glamour, an emotional Mr. Forest made the announcement during a press conference deep inside a plush ballroom at the Universal Hilton in Universal City, California. At his side was Fabscout’s Howard Andrew, while Rentboy.com’s Angel Benton served as moderator. In their press release, Mr. Forest says, “I’ve had a wild ride in the XXX business and now it’s time to get off the speedway and enjoy life a lot more. I wish Howard the absolute best; he’s the only person I’d hand my business over to… I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job for my stars.” Click here for more details…

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David Forest Sells to Fabscout, Retires

July 1, 2008 | 16 Comments

Agent David Forest was expected to announce at a press conference this afternoon that he is selling his company, David Forest Entertainment, and all related businesses and websites, including his popular Meet the Stars program, to rival agency Fabscout Entertainment. All current ForestMen clients—a roster that includes Jason Adonis, Zeb Atlas, Tony Capucci, Johnny Castle and Mark Dalton—will now be repped by Fabscout in all areas. A three-decade veteran of the business of show, Mr. Forest will take an extended break from the daily grind and likely return at year’s end in a limited capacity with a new, differently named version of Meet the Stars. The Florida-based Fabscout will use the David Forest Entertainment offices and connections to establish a West Coast foothold. Details and official statements are forthcoming.

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Sex Toy Helps Save Mother Earth

July 1, 2008 | 4 Comments

Press Release Roundup: Blissbox Toys has announced a new product designed to stimulate your erogenous zones and help our beleaguered environment at the same time. The ECO Dildo (click here) is made from handcrafted and polished wood. “While oil prices continue rocketing to new heights,” reads the press squib, “the ECO Dildo is made from natural and sustainable materials, rather than plastic, so your pleasure will never end.” As well, the company is promising bush with every purchase—that is, they promise to plant a willow bush and will enclose a “planting certificate” with each order. The ECO Dildo is clearly being marketed to women and hetero couples, but Gays with limited experience handling the real thing can at least earn some green karma points and give themselves fuel for happy hour jokes for a few months. There is actually an entire line of ECO Dildos—nine different models in all. Unfortunately, because Blissbox is based in The Netherlands, there are some issues with mailing product to the United States. But you can email them to work out the kinks (so to speak). [Photo © Pink News.]

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