VENICE — Mainstream fiction film “Diva Futura” premiered this week at the Venice Film Festival, offering a look at four decades in the Italian adult industry.

The film, directed by Giulia Louise Steigerwalt, centers on the history of prominent Italian adult agency Diva Futura, a joint venture by industry veteran Riccardo Schicchi and one of the country’s most renowned adult performers and celebrity politicians, Hungarian-Italian Illona Staller, who performed as Cicciolina.

Actors Pietro Castellitto and Eva Henger portray Schicchi — from whose perspective the film is narrated, using as source material Debora Attanasio’s “Don’t Tell Mom I’m a Secretary” memoir — and Ciccionlina. The film then goes on to develop Schicchi’s story through his relationships with Moana, Attanasio and Eva Henger.

“The sun-dappled warmth and sumptuous compositions of director Giulia Louise Steigerwalt’s filmmaking reflects the agency’s ambition to find exquisite what is labeled grotesque by the moral arbiters of the era,” wrote IndieWire’s Leila Latif, who saw “Diva Futura” at its debut Venice Film Festival screening

Steigerwalt’s focus, Latif added, “is on depicting how Schicchi’s vision for his company was born out of a pure, sweet desire to make its subjects ‘beautiful forever,’ fortified further when he and Attansio reject the market’s hunger for more brutal material.”

“Diva Futura” is currently seeking international distribution.

LOS ANGELES — Hot Wife Rio ascended to the top of the VNALive Girl leaderboard in August, as voted by fans on Vicky Vette’s VNALive.com.

Second place went to Maxine X and third to Monica MILF.

“Finally a win in 2024,” said Rio. “It’s been a while, and I’m thankful to the fans who vote for me and my Sunday shows.”

Vette launched VNALive in 2012 as a camming platform where performers could add live shows to their membership site benefits package. Each month, the winning VNALive performer receives a $250 cash prize. The second-place winner receives $150 and $100 goes to the third-place recipient.

“Rio is one admirably hardworking and beloved by her loyal fanbase,” said Vette. “I’m grateful to have her be one of our reliable performers.”

Click here for a listing of VNALive winners.

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LOS ANGELES — CalExotics has debuted the new First Mate and Mechanic strokers from its Cheap Thrills line.

“Set sail on a voyage of unbridled ecstasy with the Cheap Thrills First Mate, your new partner in the quest for pleasure,” said a rep. “Weighing in at a substantial 2.7 lbs./1.2 kg, this heavy-duty stroker is designed to provide the intense satisfaction you crave.”

Mechanic is “a robust companion crafted to deliver intense, heavy-duty stroking pleasure,” the rep added.

Both strokers weigh 2.7 lbs. and feature a closed end for suction and lifelike balls “that add to the authenticity of your intimate experiences.”

For more information, visit CalExotics.

FLENSBURG, Germany — Orion Wholesale has introduced the Oh! collection of vibrators from its You2Toys line.

The black, “SoftTouch” Lay-On, Wand and G-Spot vibrators feature 10 vibration modes, and the Rabbit features 20 modes.

“Oh, là, là,” said a rep. “The new Oh! sex toys from You2Toys stand out because of how easy they are to use and their beautiful designs.”

For more information, visit Orion.

LOS ANGELES — New NSFW AI companionship platform SoulDeep has debuted.

The platform will allow adult stars and models to create AI versions of themselves.

SoulDeep, a rep explained, aims “to recreate the essence of genuine human connection with technology. With the increasing prevalence and demand for digital companionship, SoulDeep aims to further grow this emerging industry by fostering human and AI connections globally.”

The platform offers users the option to create their ideal AI companion by tailoring appearance, personality traits and other attributes. The platform integrates audio, images and video content to enable conversational quality which is “nearly indistinguishable from that of humans,” the rep added.

SoulDeep also empowers users to create their own bots based on their personality and brand.

“This is particularly impactful for content creators, influencers, and celebrities,” the rep explained. “In Creator Mode, creators can design an AI companion and receive a percentage of earnings from users who pay to engage. In Sharer Mode, individuals can send links to their bot and earn revenue for any direct membership sign-ups through clicks. With these features, fans can engage with the bot version of their favorite personalities, providing potential for a consistent stream of revenue and engagement 24 hours a day.”

Head of Creator Operations Ellen Liu said, “The launch of SoulDeep provides a unique opportunity for consumers to build emotional connections in the digital realm. Our AI companions serve as attentive listeners and unwavering support systems to those who need it most. Unlike conventional chatbot experiences, our platform can also transcend boundaries and enables content creators to leverage their likeness and transform themselves into romantic AI partners. We’re looking forward to bringing these unique offerings to consumers and pioneering the way for AI connection.”

For more information, visit SoulDeep.ai.

LAS VEGAS — Severe Sex Films has named Aiden Starr its Fetish Star of the Month for September.

“Aiden is the star who really launched Severe Sex Films,” said co-owner/executive producer Jimmy Broadway. “We had been working together for several years, but her performance in ‘Treacherous,’ which she also co-directed with Dee Severe, made that movie the success that it was. She consistently puts out amazing work with her unique blend of playfulness and brutality.”

Co-owner/director Dee Severe also enthused about Starr.

“Aiden always brings it,” said Severe. “She’s always professional and focused, but also funny and terrifying. It’s very rare to find a performer who is so enthusiastic about porn who also has such a high level of BDSM skill.”

For more information, visit SevereSexFilms.

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LOS ANGELES — Hime Marie stars in the new SexLikeReal scene, titled “Sexual Academy: Tantric Love.”

Directed by Alex Nash, the VR scene features Marie performing with Venus Valencia, Gal Ritchie and Damiana Loves.

“I love shooting for SexLikeReal because of how creative and esoteric they are,” Marie said. “In ‘Sexual Alchemy: Tantric Love,’ I channel a sexual energy I never knew I had. It definitely wasn’t hard to do alongside my beautiful co-stars, Gal Ritchie and Venus Valencia.”

The scene is streaming on SexLikeReal.

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WEST HILLS, Calif. — Pipedream Products is now shipping its Fantasy X-Tensions Elite (FXE) hollow silicone strap-ons.

Available in 6-, 7- and 8-inch lengths, the FXE strap-ons feature a 1.25-inch internal diameter, and a firm head with a soft, squishy tip.

“Developed to combat erectile dysfunction and provide a safe alternative to supplements or procedures, the hollow silicone strap-ons are the premiere choice for users dealing with performance anxiety, confidence issues, and intimacy challenges,” said a rep. “The super-soft dual-density silicone construction
ensures users have a firm enough tip for penetration, even with a flaccid penis or no penis at all.

For more information, visit PipedreamProducts.