31.07.2014 | Los Angeles California – Wicked Pictures announced that the first phase of production has begun on The Empire Strikes Back XXX: An Axel Braun Parody. Directed by four-time AVN Director of the Year Axel Braun, the movie will follow the same high-budget comedic blueprint as its predecessor, the hugely successful Star Wars XXX, which won eight AVN Awards in 2012 and became the highest-selling Adult DVD ever.
 

21.07.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Thanks to the announcement of the 22nd Annual NightMoves Awards nominations, Canoga Park-based industry powerhouse Wicked Pictures is getting its share of the success. The company’s directors and performers have received eighteen accolades – their highest NightMoves tally to date.
 

11.07.2014 | Los Angeles, USA – Award-winning amateur content provider abbywinters.com is pleased to announce the DVD debut of two very unique releases. „Girls and Their Boys #13“, the studio’s latest foray into couples erotica, and the lesbian title „Horny Girls“ are coming to store shelves this week thanks to the trend-setting company’s exclusive distribution arrangement with Wicked Pictures.
 

19.05.2014 | Los Angeles, CA / New York , NY, USA – Wicked Pictures announced that celebrated filmmaker Brad Armstrong (“Underworld”) has wrapped his first major project of 2014, the compelling New York-set relationship drama “Aftermath.” An intimate character study with a twist starring Wicked Girl jessica drake, this relationship-driven production is poised for release August 27th, 2014.
 

Currently overseeing the film’s post-production, Armstrong’s enthusiasm for the project only continues to grow. “I was happy with the way the ‘Aftermath’ script came out from the beginning, but the cast delivered some of the best work I’ve scene in my twenty years of directing. I just saw the rough cut of a couple of the scenes this week and I was speechless. I think ‘Aftermath’ is a true showcase for the amazing talents of jessica, Tyler, Brandi Love and Ryan Driller.” The cast also includes Asa Akira, Kaylani Lei and many more.
 
Ms. drake shares the director’s excitement, adding succinctly, “the sex is awesome, we have a great cast and, as is the tradition in most of Brad’s big movies, there’s also an orgy. I loved making it, and you’ll love watching it!” To date, “Underworld” has won over fifteen major industry accolades. While following such a smash hit might be seem daunting to some, Armstrong has supreme confidence in his latest evolution as an artist, writer and filmmaker. “I’ve made a lot of award winning movies over the years and this will rank among the very best. I can’t wait for everyone to see it!” Get ready for the “Aftermath,” that undeniable moment of change that suddenly alters everything. For more information, please visit www.wickedpictures.com.

09.05.2014 | New York / Los Angeles, USA – For 2014, award-winning Wicked Girl and published author Asa Akira is expanding her horizons like never before. In addition to earning an Editor’s Choice for her Wicked Pictures contract debut “Asa Gets Wicked,” she’s celebrating the release of her new memoir “Insatiable: Porn – A Love Story” with high-profile media appearances, a Hustler Hollywood launch event and much more.

“When it rains, it pours, and lately it feels as though the opposite is true, too,” Asa enthuses. “This week started off with my Wicked Pictures debut receiving an AVN Editor’s Choice rating, an honor given to very few movies per year. I believe ‘Asa Gets Wicked’ directed by Brad Armstrong is the best movie I’ve made in my career thus far, so it makes me especially happy to see that others are enjoying it!

 
“Additionally, this week saw the release of my first book, Insatiable, and I’m just amazed at all the attention it’s getting. When writing it, my goal was to show this industry in an honest, positive light, and so far it seems to be doing the job. I’ll be ending the week with a book signing at the Hustler store in Hollywood – which I am so excited and nervous for. I hope a lot of people can make it out to celebrate with me!”

Her current trip to New York has provided a perfect example of Asa’s industrious approach to career multitasking; the tireless superstar finished her role in blockbuster creator Brad Armstrong’s compelling romance-with-a-twist “Aftermath” before going on a press junket punctuated by appearances in such media outlets as Salon, Interview Magazine and an extended piece in the New York Post.

Turning to next week, May 15th will see Asa taking over Hustler Hollywood on the famed Sunset Strip 8:00 PM to formally celebrate her memoir’s release. She’ll be signing books available for purchase at the store, and getting up close and personal with her Southern California fans.
The first 25 people in line will receive a gift bag, and attendees will have chances to win special Wicked prizes. This signing is coming on the heels of such other events as her appearance today at the Hundreds in Manhattan. Branding itself as the “world’s first social merchandising company,” this innovative retail chain will also be bringing her to their San Francisco location on Saturday, May 17th.

In a world where porn has increasingly become part of the mainstream, there are still only few voices writing about it with thought and humor — especially from the inside. Writing with charisma and a keen sense of irony, Asa has something important to say about changing norms in women’s sexuality. While the industry is often criticized as objectifying women, the newest member of the Wicked family offers another view—that of a sexually liberated, smart young woman who falls in love every time she films a scene, not necessarily with her partner, but with the situation.

To learn more about Wicked and Asa Akira, visit www.wickedb2b.com.

29.04.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – The University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts will host adult entertainment performer and sexual wellness authority Jessica Drake and digital piracy expert Nate Glass as featured speakers. Addressing the interrelated effects of sexual stigma and digital piracy in a panel titled, “The Piracy of Sex,” Drake draws upon her experience as a Wicked Pictures contract performer/director, while Glass expands on his work as the owner of Takedown Piracy. 

In their ongoing lecture series, “The Piracy of Sex,” Nate Glass and Jessica Drake explore how the problem of digital piracy is even more prevalent with sexual content. While the autonomy of the Internet helps generate a larger audience, including women, for porn, fetish videos, and live sex shows, it also allows people to hide behind aliases and justify their actions. The stigmas still surrounding sexuality contribute to the rampant pirating, as do performers’ lack of funds and resources. Glass and Drake discuss the effect of piracy on sex workers and adult entertainment producers and how they can fight back and protect their copyrights.

“I’m excited to speak with USC students,” Jessica Drake says. “When I speak on the topic of sex education, I usually focus very heavily on consent. Piracy is a virtual violation of consent, which is why I’m so glad to have someone like Nate helping protect the movies I make, while also touring with me to educate people on the matter.”

Nate Glass adds, “Many people dismiss piracy as a way of life – it’s something the younger generation has grown up with, and it’s ingrained in the way they think. I don’t agree with that. I’m not the same person I was when I was twenty, and I like to think it’s for the better. Our goal is to have an honest and open dialogue with USC students, as well as other college students. From there they can make up their own minds, but at least we helped give them all the facts first.”

USC is the most recent stop in Jessica Drake’s tour of college campuses, speaking on topics relating to the modernization of sex education. In February, Drake was a featured speaker at UCLA, participating on a panel titled, “Porn, Prostitution, and Censorship: The Politics of Empowerment,” where she discussed the power dynamics of sex work and the censorship of the female body.

In addition, Drake visited University of Chicago’s Sex Week to share how her experiences in the adult industry motivated her to differentiate real sex from reel sex. Nate Glass joined Drake for a second seminar at U-Chicago to present “The Piracy of Sex.”

Tech blog BetaBeat.com recently featured “The Piracy of Sex” series by interviewing its presenters. In the interview, Jessica Drake shared her first experience with piracy: “Things changed for me when I saw one of the biggest movies that [I’d made so far], Fallen, [had been pirated]. I found Fallen online on a tube site pretty much right after it was released, and it was such a personal feeling for me all the way back then. I didn’t know a lot of about piracy back then, but it felt like theft, like a violation.”

“Something I tried to hammer home at University of Chicago [is] consent,” stated Glass in the BetaBeat.com interview. “It’s a buzzword for sex positive cultures about making sure in your relationship you have consent, which I’m all for. When somebody takes Jessica’s movie and uploads it to a tube site, that’s a violation of her consent.”

About Jessica Drake:

Karma can mean many things to many people, but for Jessica Drake , it has always meant an abundance of success and concern for others.  Her beauty frames a prodigious talent that has earned her some Best Actress awards. An exclusive Wicked Pictures contract performer, writer, and director, as well as a global humanitarian and emerging sexual wellness authority, Jessica’s brilliant career continues to move forward with ambitious adult productions like Brad Armstrong’s “Underworld” and instructional releases for “Jessica Drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex.” In the popular series, Jessica brings erotic topics to life through intimate demonstrations performed by some of today’s hottest adult stars. Each volume addresses different aspects of human sexuality explored with a distinct blend of knowledge, experience, and good humor, which is refreshing for the sexual self-help genre. The same demand for her modern sex education DVDs also takes Jessica around the world, presenting seminars and workshops at expos, retail outlets, and colleges, like UCLA, University of Chicago, and University of California – Santa Barbara, where she speaks to curious adults desiring to learn more about sex, romance, and communication. For more information, visit www.jessicadrake.com.

About Takedown Piracy:

Takedown Piracy (TDP) is an anti-piracy service started in April of 2009 by 14-year entertainment industry veteran Nate Glass. TDP offers copyright holders an affordable and highly effective means to fight back against content thieves. For less than the cost of a part-time, minimum wage worker, copyright holders can benefit from Glass’ expertise and passion for protecting copyrighted content from thieves. To date, TDP has removed nearly 30 million content infringements. Leading piracy websites are closely monitored to always provide clients with immediate service and protection. Every month detailed reports are provided to clients with each action taken on their behalf. A price can’t be placed on trust, but with Takedown Piracy, clients can be sure the company has their best interest in mind 100% of the time. For more information, visit www.takedownpiracy.com.

24.03.2014 | Los Angeles, California, USA – Award-winning Wicked Girl™ and influential feature filmmaker Stormy Daniels is pleased to announce the DVD debut of “Nothin’ But Trouble,” her latest release as a triple-threat writer, director and leading lady. Co-starring Wicked Girl™ Asa Akira, this all-new production is now available from retailers nationwide.

Ms. Daniels portrays Felicia, a woman who returns home from a nightmarish blind date only to walk in on her kinky free-spirited roommate Alice (Asa Akira) as she’s engaged in an intimate “date” of her own. Choosing to let Alice and her lover enjoy themselves in peace, Felicia heads off to a local dive bar for a much needed cocktail. While there she meets a charming, sexy bartender and although he’s younger and not her type, the sparks – and clothes – soon fly. This innocent one-night stand, however, soon turns into a wild evening replete with guns, kidnapping…and a surprising love connection.

“Nothin’ But Trouble” finds the award-winning filmmaker pulling out all the stops to give couples maximum value for their entertainment dollar. Solid ensemble acting, intense sex (including multiple scenes with Ms. Daniels) and palpable chemistry fill the screen with passion while a witty and accomplished screenplay keeps the action moving at a brisk pace.

The performances are first-rate throughout, with the fine work of Stormy and Asa counterbalanced with memorable contributions from Alison Tyler, Brendon Miller, Mr. Pete, Ryan Driller, Steven St. Croix and Xander Corvus.

Beyond the sexy performances and sparkling dialogue, the excellence of “Nothin’ But Trouble” is evident in the care Wicked Pictures put into this high-end DVD release. In addition to the 16×9 widescreen HD feature, the disc includes three bonus sex scenes, a sensual still gallery, motion menus, trailers and more. And it all comes encased in a stylish O-card that showcases the charismatic ensemble cast.

“Nothin’ But Trouble” is available now. To learn more, please visit www.wicked.com and www.wickedB2B.com.