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The Store Experience

In the good old days of traditional brick-and-mortar adult retail, any customer brave enough to walk into a shop probably already had in mind what products were going to be purchased.

Joanne Cachapero ·
opinion

Cal/OSHA Rules for Adult

Information from the State of California Department of Occupational Safety and Health pertaining directly to requirements for the adult industry.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

Sara Jay

Sara Jay combines an ample bosom with a wide backside and an insatiable taste for high-energy action, especially interracial.

Bob Preston ·
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Gay Niches

One of the things that is making the gay adult Internet so diverse and eclectic is the popularity of niche marketing.

Alex Henderson ·
opinion

The Future of Adult Retail

Recently, XBIZ Video magazine asked several industry players; "What does the future hold for adult retail?"

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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The Trust Gap

There is a divide between traditional production studios and Internet companies that specialize in video-on-demand, pay-per-view, online rentals, affiliate programs, membership sites and content licensing.

Steve Javors ·
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Couples Boutiques

The adult retail industry is undergoing an extreme business makeover in acknowledging the female and couples markets that had been neglected for so many years.

Anne Winter ·
profile

The Godfathers of Gonzo

With thousands of gonzo movies being pumped out of Porn Valley each year, finding someone who fancies himself a gonzo director is easier than spotting Rosie O'Donnell at an all-you-can-eat pussy buffet.

Steve Javors ·
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The Bareback Controversy

What happens when adult entertainment includes real life acts that are risky and potentially life-threatening?

Joanne Cachapero ·
opinion

Chameleon Link List Submitter

Smart operators realize the advantage that automation provides and are thus always on the lookout for ways to streamline tasks, that while necessary, can take time away from other important items on their daily to-do list.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
profile

A Jim Holliday Box Set

A well-versed and insightful critic, writer and trivia master, Holliday established a reputation as a director distinguished enough to see his name above-the-title of a slew of releases during the 1990s and up until his death in late 2004.

8th Annual Cybersocket Awards Coincide With XBIZ Hollywood

Gay online publication Cybersocket will recognize the best in gay adult online companies at their 8th Annual Cybersocket Web Awards. The event will coincide with the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Conference and XBIZ Awards, to be held Feb. 6-8 at the Roosevelt Hotel, located in Hollywood.

Panasonic AG-HVX200

The Panasonic AG-HVX200 ($6,000-$10,000 depending on configuration) is a professional HDTV video camera.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Sony DCR-VX1000

When Sony's DCRVX1000 prosumer camcorder was introduced in 1995 for around $1,000, it offered unparalleled picture clarity with its digital video (DV) format.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
opinion

L.A. Man Faces 2257 Charges

The indictment returned against Isaacs on July 25 has commenced a case that should not be cavalierly dismissed by the industry.

Gregory A. Piccionelli ·
profile

Anabolic Sees Bright Future

In May, the industry was shocked by the announcement that Anabolic and Diabolic Video Productions, a pioneer company and one of the most successful gonzo producers in history, were splitting up.

John Stuart ·
opinion

Technology is Our Friend

I recently spent a long and pleasant afternoon being interviewed by a personable grad student whose doctoral thesis argues that what he calls "the home video revolution" resulted almost entirely from the VCR's ability to allow people to watch porn in private.

Ernest Greene ·

LAEFF Rocks the Party, Erotic-Style

The Los Angeles Erotica Film Fest opening night bash was well-attended by a mix of industry celebrities and insiders, film fans and Hollywood hipsters who gathered to partake in erotic film shorts, live performances and the inaugural LAEFF Recognition Awards.

profile

WIA Profile: Tiana Lynn

Each month, industry news media organization XBIZ spotlights the career accomplishments and outstanding contributions of Women in Adult. WIA profiles offer an intimate look at the professional lives of the industry's most influential female executives.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·
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Tackling Obscenity Cases

Given the nature of the DVDs that serve as the basis of his obscenity indictment — DVDs that reportedly include depictions of scat and bestiality — it is fair to say that Los Angeles-based producer Ira Isaacs could be facing a tough battle in his federal obscenity trial, which began with his arraignment on Aug. 27.

Quentin Boyer ·