Pure Play Scores 38 XBIZ Awards Nominations

LOS ANGELES — Pure Play Media has received 38 nominations in the 2017 XBIZ Awards, to be held Thursday, Jan. 12 at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles and hosted by Ron Jeremy.

The Los Angeles-based distributor handles DVD distribution for almost 80 studios, embracing adult films ranging from gonzo, features and LGBTQ to taboo. 

“We are honored to represent so many high-quality studios in such a wide variety of different genres,” says Adam H., vice president of sales for Pure Play Media. “The number of nominations we have received to date goes to show our studios are dedicated to providing the best adult entertainment possible. Congratulations to all of our studios, whose hard work is recognized by our industry peers, and thanks to all the voters. We look forward to celebrating with all of the winners in Los Angeles in January.”

Pure Play Media’s total list of 2017 XBIZ Award nominations are:

  • Gonzo Release of the Year: Kayden Kross' “Winner's Circle” (Airerose Entertainment)
  • Gonzo Series of the Year: Kayden Kross' “Casting Couch” (Airerose Entertainment)
  • All-Sex Series of the Year: “Pure” (Airerose Entertainment)
  • Vignette Release of the Year: “Tonight's Girlfriend, Vol. 48” (Naughty America)
  • Vignette Series of the Year: “2 Chicks Same Time” (Naughty America), “Naughty Athletics” (Naughty America) and “Tonight's Girlfriend” (Naughty America)
  • Best Sex Scene, Vignette Release: Lexi Belle & Johnny Castle in “My Sister's Hot Friend, Vol. 45“ (Naughty America), Madison Ivy & Johnny Sins in “I Have a Wife, Vol. 36 (Naughty America),” Marley Brinx and Ryan Driller in “Naughty Rich Girls, Vol.15” (Naughty America), Nicole Aniston & Chad White in “Tonight's Girlfriend, Vol. 55” (Naughty America), and Nikki Benz and Danny Mountain in “My Wife's Hot Friend, Vol. 31 (Naughty America)
  • Best Sex Scene, Gonzo Release: Dani Daniels and Manuel Ferrara in “Winner's Circle” (Airerose Entertainment)
  • Best Sex Scene, Virtual Reality: Julia Ann, Kimber Lee and Chad White in “I'm Banging Your Mom and Girlfriend” (Naughty America)
  • Pro-Am Release of the Year: “Fuck a Fan 27” (Immoral Productions) and “New Girl in Town 22” (Porno Dan)
  • All-Black Release of the Year: “The Black Show” (Brutha's Inc.)
  • Latin-Themed Release of the Year: “Latin Adultery, Vol. 31” (Naughty America), “Sexy Senoritas, Vol. 13” (Immoral Productions)
  • Asian-Themed Release of the Year: “Asian Persuasion, Vol. 8” (Immoral Productions), “Asian Xperts” (Jay Rock Productions)
  • Performer Showcase of the Year: “All Access Jasmine Jae” (Airerose Entertainment), “Dirty Daniels” (AE Films), and “The One I Lust” (AE Films)
  • BDSM Release of the Year: “Fetish Fvckdolls” (Trouble Films)
  • Fetish Release of the Year: “Subby Hubby 4” (Taboo Dream Studios)
  • Trans Release of the Year: “Meet the Monsters” (Trans500), “Monstercock Trans Takeover 6” (Trans500) and “The Wendy Williams Experience” (Taboo Dream Studios)
  • Studio of the Year: Airerose Entertainment, Naughty America
  • Trans Studio of the Year: Trans500
  • Foreign Studio of the Year: Lightsouthern, Private Media Group
  • Foreign Feature Release of the Year: “Momentum, Vol. 3” (Lightsouthern)
  • Foreign Non-Feature Release of the Year: “First Dates” (Private Media Group), “London Love Affairs” (Private Media Group) and “Make Me Sweat” (SinfulXXX)

For more information on Pure Play Media, visit their official website or follow them on Twitter.

Copyright © 2026 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

On the Set: Ricky Greenwood Makes a Case for Dystopian Desire in 'The Tribunal'

Outside a warehouse on a scorching, treeless frontage road in Compton, there is little to suggest that a movie is being made behind its nondescript walls. Similar buildings across the Southwest frequently house adult productions, their unassuming exteriors concealing carefully lit sets where crews labor over every visual detail.

Leana Lovings Fronts Latest From Pure Taboo

Leana Lovings stars with Jason Sarcinelli in the latest release from Pure Taboo, titled "Swapping Students."

Reina O'Hara Is Hustler's 'Cover Honey' for September

Reina O’Hara is the Cover Honey for the September issue of Hustler Magazine and appears in a 14-page centerfold spread shot by Davide Esposito.

Angela White Returns to Deeper

Multi-XMAs winner Angela White stars with Alex Jones in the latest release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint Deeper, titled "More Games."

Lily Blossom Performs Her 1st Gangbang for Blacked

Lily Blossom has performed her first gangbang in the latest episode of “Hotel Vixen: Season 3” from Vixen Media Group (VMG) studio imprint Blacked.

Eva Maxim, Zariah Aura Headline Latest Volume of 'Salacious TS Encounters' From TransSensual

Eva Maxim and Zariah Aura topline “Salacious TS Encounters 4” from Mile High Media studio imprint TransSensual.

Marie Fox, Rebel Rhyder Topline Richard Mann's 'World of Mann: Gangbangs'

Marie Fox and Rebel Rhyder headline director/performer Richard Mann's "World of Mann: Gangbangs," from Evil Angel.

Naomi Korae Performs 1st Studio B/G/G in Latest From TeamSkeet

Naomi Korae performs her first studio B/G/G alongside Kitty Chow and Arin Jones in the latest scene from TeamSkeet’s “Family Strokes” series.

Angellica Good Stars in Latest From TransAngels

Angellica Good stars with Angel Santana in the latest release from TransAngels.

Pure Taboo Premieres Seth Gamble Drama 'The Doctrine'

Pure Taboo has released its new post-apocalyptic drama written and directed by multi-XMAs winner Seth Gamble, titled “The Doctrine.”

Show More