LOS ANGELES — Fleshbot has named Noir Male’s “Steamy Encounters” as its XCritic Gay Pick for November.

“It’s getting hot in here, and it’s all because of Noir Male’s flick ‘Steamy Encounters,’” said Fleshbot’s John Boy. “This flick hit the top of my list for the bareback chemistry on screen, exceptional production and fantasy-led storylines you can imagine being a part of.”

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LOS ANGELES — Fleshbot is highlighting “Fetish Games” as the XCritic International Pick of the Month for November.

The title caters to BDSM lovers and features the Dellai twins.

“I’m a huge fan of the Dellai twins, and to see them uplift the rest of this cast in this BDSM-tinged release solidifies my fandom,” said Fleshbot’s Mutantmo. “Even though this release is fetish-driven, you get top-tier sex acts from these performers that tend to shine in this space.”

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LOS ANGELES — Willow Ryder stars in the latest FreakMob scene, alongside Jack Rippher.

“The studio’s latest release begins with the sensational Willow Ryder pulling up to the FreakMob Studio,” said a rep. “Don’t let her petite body fool you, she is expert at riding dick and throwing that booty around. She then meets Jack Rippher, and he gives her what she’s been craving.”

Ryder enthused about the scene.

“I was so excited to finally work with FreakMob,” she said. “I’ve been wanting to shoot with them since getting started in the industry, and they picked the perfect scene partner for me, Jack. I felt so beautiful and had a great time working with them. This scene is definitely one for the books.”

The scene is streaming on FreakMobMedia.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Red Bottom will drop its latest scene, “Hotter Than The Sauna,” tonight at midnight.

“‘Hotter Than The Sauna’ is a visual feast that combines warm tones, soft lighting and the undeniable chemistry between GoGo Fuckme and Sir Goldey,” said a rep. “This carefully crafted scene invites viewers to immerse themselves in the steamy ambiance of a sauna, where passion and desire reach new heights.”

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LOS ANGELES — Strike 3 Holdings, the copyright holder for the Vixen Media Group brands, filed more than 430 new infringement federal lawsuits against unidentified downloaders in October.

The Law.com Litigation Radar section described the strategy as “an onslaught.”

“While infringement suits by Strike 3 are fairly routine,” Law.com explained, “last month’s volume sticks out at 56% higher than the typical monthly average, and the company is currently on pace to surpass the 3,000 cases which it filed in 2022.”

The suits, the report added, are backed by several firms including the Atkin Firm, the Beik Law Firm and the James Law Firm.

Strike 3 has for years been the subject of much fascination in the legal world for not backing down from its lawsuit-heavy strategy, even after previous practitioners have been rebuked by judges.

A top legal analytics firm released a report in June 2022 confirming that just two adult companies — Strike 3 Media and Malibu Holdings — were responsible for the bulk of all copyright litigation in federal courts between 2018 and 2020.

Last year, legal analysis news site Law360 profiled Strike 3’s IP strategy as a success story.

Although Law360 noted that “several adverse court rulings have dismantled controversial business models that center on filing a high volume of infringement suits accusing internet users of downloading copyright-protected pornographic movies,” the legal gambit had proven profitable for the company.

The Law360 article describes Strike 3’s strategy this way: “After targeting anonymous Internet Protocol addresses, the plaintiffs use the suits to file ex parte subpoenas to demand internet service providers turn over information to identify the subscribers attached to the addresses. Armed with that information, the plaintiffs then pursue the defendants, who often pay small amounts to settle because they are too embarrassed to fight the allegations or don’t want the expense of hiring an attorney.”

LOS ANGELES — Maitland Ward has nabbed two 2024 XBIZ Awards nominations.

Ward’s nominations are for Featurette of the Year (“Casting Couch”) and Best Sex Scene — Vignette (“Fame”).

“I am so happy that the first two scenes that I wrote and directed on my own have both been nominated for XBIZ Awards,” said Ward. “So, I’d like to give a big thanks to the team at XBIZ for acknowledging my creative work as a filmmaker.

“I’ve been eyeing the director’s chair and the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone and test my abilities behind the camera for a while now,” Ward added. “I’m so glad that I finally took the leap. I’ve also really enjoyed weaving bits of my many Hollywood experiences into these films. It’s been a blast — like riding a rollercoaster, but with more cameras and less screaming.”

The 2024 XBIZ Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Voting will begin Wednesday, Nov. 22; for the complete list of nominees, click here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Reagan Foxx has scored two 2024 XBIZ Awards nominations.

Foxx has been nominated in the categories of MILF Performer of the Year and Best Acting — Lead (“Indecent”). She also appears in “Twisted Passions 32,” nominated for Best All-Girl Movie of the Year, and part of the nomination for Best All-Girl Series of the Year.

“Thank you, XBIZ,” Foxx said. “I’m excited to see ‘Twisted Passions 32’ be nominated, and I’m completely stoked to receive nominations for MILF Performer of the Year and Best Acting — Lead. I’ve been dreaming about this nomination since the beginning of my adult film journey. Rob and Mike, we did it with ‘Indecent;’ I’m super proud and seriously on cloud nine. Thank you.”

The 2024 XBIZ Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Voting will begin Wednesday, Nov. 22; for the complete list of nominees, click here.

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VALENCIA, Calif. — Pleasure brand JO has nabbed two 2024 XBIZ Awards nominations.

The nominations are for the categories of Sex Lubricant of the Year (20th Anniversary Gift Set) and Sex Lubricant Company of the Year.

“We are very proud to be nominated for not one but two XBIZ Awards this year,” said General Manager Brian Woolard. “This year marked a big year for the company as we celebrated our 20-year anniversary, so to be recognized in this way by our industry peers and to be nominated among other amazing brands is an honor for us.”

The 2024 XBIZ Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 21 at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Voting will begin Wednesday, Nov. 22; for the complete list of nominees, click here.

For more information, visit JO.

LOS ANGELES — Eve Sweet stars in three scenes from Dorcel’s latest release, titled “Pornochic — Eve & Clémence.”

The scenes include “While My Husband is Away,” co-starring Clara Mia; “Don’t Be Jealous, Watch Me,” which features Sweet and Clémence Audiard, and “I Am Yours,” co-starring James Duval.

Sweet noted how she’d like to film in the U.S.

“I prefer to choose wisely the productions I work on,” said Sweet, “But I would love to go and work in the United States for a while, either to meet American content creators or work with American production companies.”

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