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The Adams Report by JC Adams - July 24 - 30, 2006

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Our chapped, chafing “Adams Report by JC Adams” staff is on holiday. It’s just as well because it’s too goddamned hot to do anything productive. Thus the return of Gay Porn Mailbag! This latest edition features updates on Caleb Carter, Chad Hunt, Gus Mattox, Jason Ridge, director Wash West and what-the-hell-is-going-on with all the studio exclusive swapping (some would say “poaching” but we’re too kind for that…) Carry on!

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BREAKING INDUSTRY NEWS - Friday, July 28, 2006

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AVN.com is reporting today that the FBI visited the offices of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based gay amateur studio Sebastian Sloane Productions to check their 2257 compliance. Owner JJ Ruch had received a call Thursday night and was told to expect the FBI on August 1st, but this morning at 8 a.m. they were knocking on his door.

Mr. Ruch told AVN.com, “They told me [the FBI is] conducting an investigation of all producers who produce any kind of pornographic material and they plan to finish this by December. They also said they’ve spent two years gathering up information on adult web sites, done [WhoIs.com] searches, and have picked up information by going to [VOD sites] to figure out who is producing videos.”

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INDUSTRY UPDATE - Thursday, July 27, 2006

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LOS ANGELES, CA — Industry trade publication Adult Video News announced today that the 9th Annual GAYVN Awards will relocate from Los Angeles to San Francisco. This will be the first time the GAYVN Awards have been presented outside Los Angeles. The kudos ceremony will unspool February 24th, 2007 at San Francisco’s notorious landmark Castro Theater.

Prominent gay porn companies located or with offices in San Francisco include AMG, Bel Ami, COLT Studio, Falcon, Hot House, Naked Sword, Raging Stallion, Studio 2000 and Titan Media.

Source: GAYVN.com
Source: GAYVNawards.com
Research: Gay Porn Awards

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BREAKING INDUSTRY NEWS - Monday, July 24, 2006

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[Update 07/25/06: An expanded version of the AVN.com article mentioned below is now online: “FBI Visits Diabolic to Check 2257 Records; FSC Offers Statement to Inspectors”]

CHATSWORTH, CA — Per an AVN.com story this afternoon, FBI agents appeared today at the offices of hetero studio Diabolic Video to assure the company’s records were in compliance with the 2257 record-keeping statute.

Diabolic is the first adult company, gay or straight, to be visited by the FBI in relation to the 2257 paperwork regulations.

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The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - July 17 - 23, 2006

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This week in the “Adams Report by JC Adams” we’ve got bits on Rafael Alencar, Caleb Carter, Jake Deckard and Anthony Mengetti. Plus, Bruce Vilanch and Jeff Stryker go legit, Michael Brandon and John Rutherford pick up some hardware, and Michael Lucas and Chad Hunt are still bitch-slapping each other at war. And I take on a new gig! Keep reading for all the sizzling scoop…

BITS AND BOBS
Caleb Carter is currently filming a sizable role in the indie gay film Throuple from In the Pink Productions. The awkwardly titled film is billed as a psychological thriller. Mr. Carter has some pics from the shoot and other scoop on his website at MySpace.com/cartersmonster…

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The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - July 10 - 16, 2006

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This week in the “Adams Report by JC Adams” we’ve got bits on the death of Ralph Ginzburg, whose 1963 obscenity conviction set a dangerous legal precedent that stands to this day, and info on the photobooks by daddybear legend Ray Dragon and Asian B&D star Van Darkholme. Plus, Michael Lucas and Chad Hunt are still fighting and we take a sneak peek at some new releases on DVD. Grab your schlong and settle in!

This is a preview of The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - July 10 - 16, 2006. Read the full post (1612 words, estimated 6:27 mins reading time)

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INDUSTRY UPDATE - Wednesday, July 12, 2006

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BRUCE VILANCH, JEFF STRYKER TEAMING UP

HOLLYWOOD, CA — Famed funnyman Bruce Vilanch is teaming with industry legend Jeff Stryker for a “sophisticated evening.” The writer/comedian has penned a stage show titled “A Sophisticated Evening with Jeff Stryker” with a starring role, natch, for Mr. Stryker.

The show, billed as an “erotic comedy,” runs August 3rd-20th at the Celebration Theatre in West Hollywood. Stay tuned for details including an interview in next week’s column with Mr. Vilanch.

Official website: Celebration Theatre

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The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - July 3 - 9, 2006

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GayPornLand cleared out for the Fourth of July holidays but that doesn’t mean we don’t have some gossipy goodness and other newsy items for you this week in the “Adams Report by JC Adams.” COLT gets busy, Michael Lucas and Chi Chi LaRue team up to raise money and Marc Schaffel (known to us as ex-porn producer Marc Frederics) takes Michael Jackson to court. Also this week, Bel Ami beauties cavort in a coffee table book and a trio of our boys make indie film cameos: Matthew Rush, Zak Spears and Bret Wolfe. Plus, Brent Everett and none other than Tom Chase have followed Ty Fox back in front of the cameras.

This is a preview of The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - July 3 - 9, 2006. Read the full post (1339 words, estimated 5:21 mins reading time)

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The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - June 26 - July 2, 2006

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We’ve got more alphabetical updates from your favorite porn studs this week in the “Adams Report by JC Adams.” Ty Fox is coming out of retirement for Blue Blake and doing something he’s never done before… Plus, Chad Hunt clashes furiously with Michael Lucas, Tiger Tyson joins a Dream Team, Aiden Shaw publishes a revealing tell-all and John Paulus apologizes to Clay Aiken. What a week! Strap on the water wings and dive into the deep end, boys and girls.

This is a preview of The Adams Report by J.C. Adams - June 26 - July 2, 2006. Read the full post (1580 words, estimated 6:19 mins reading time)