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The adult movie industry gathered during the week of January 8-12, 2004
for the largest event in the adult film industry. A convention that was
a build up to what many call "The Oscars of the Porn World", I was invited
to attend the event and check out the adult XXX celebrities hosting their
production companies. Too bad we did not get into the actual AVN awards
where the honors are given for such things as best performer and many other
eccentricities.... maybe next year. That did not stop me from hitting the
EXPO, myself, as many others were very fortunate to be able to attend during
the non-public times. During pre-general attendees, we had free roam to
meet all the adult celebrities, chitchat and take pictures on top of pictures
of very willing young ladies of porn. Don't get the wrong idea, this was
not a adult playboy type of exhibit NUDITY was not allowed, just as any
convention you might have attended in the past, however the focus here
was on the adult film industry. Though the targeted audience was trade
people, there were fan hours during the show and it became full to capacity
as anxious fans waited to enter the Expo. The fans circled outside the
expo to what I considered to be longer then a city block. Now that's Entertainment!
The 5th Annual AVN Adult Expo was held
at the Sands Expo Center adjacent to the Venetian Hotel and Casino. If
you were not in town for the Adult Industry Conventions there as plenty
of other attractions like the roulette wheels, black jack tables or the
slots to win... or loose... why not this is Las Vegas "Sin City". Where
else can you host such an event that brings the adult industry and fans
from around the world? This year's many new promoted attractions were the
new Business to Business (B2B) marketplace, where industry professional
could meet with other trade show professionals and other events such as
seminars and meet and greets.
When one walked in you knew you were at an adult related convention, no
other then Ron Jeremy would greet you at the Metro Booth during a Friday
morning on the 9th of January 2004. "The Legend of Porn", signed autographs,
took photos and held discussions of the more then 1700 films and probably
5000 women as heard. Ron Jeremy in recent years has been just spilling
into the mainstream media with a motion of his life; videos and now co-hosting
the Sunday night show "The Surreal Life". If the line was too long waiting
for the "Hedgehog", there was always a wonderful starlet such as Ann Marie
to allow you spend some time to take photos.
Some of this year's celebrity guests
promoted for Lil Jon, others were found wondering around were Mike Tyson
and Ian "Lemmy" Klimister of Motorhead. Unfortunately, we did not see Lemmy
or catch the porn star that Lemmy mentioned in an article in "Revolver",
none other then Midori. Jenna Jameson was in attendance and could be found
at the Vivid Booth. When Jenna arrived the crowd went wild to even catch
a glimpse of the porn star superstar, as I am sure the line for autographs
was quite a wait. Jenna Jameson could be one of the main adult industry
professionals that brought adult film industry to mainstream status. Jenna
Jameson was the co-host for the Annual 2004 AVN Awards, which was held
on Saturday.
Anticipated attraction was the Hustler Booth, everyone knows of Hustler
if you like it or not. The international print publication headed by the
Flynt Industries took on XXX film several years ago with better then expected
success. The Expo's unveiling was honored by no other then Larry Flynt,
presenting the ribbon cutting ceremony. If you missed Larry Flynt at the
ribbon cutting ceremony, you could still catch him active at the Hustler
booth signing the most recent issue of Hustler for fans and trade goers.
We were fortunate to catch the Media Adult Industry Icon with full smiles
at the event while signing for all the fans.
None other then Nina Hartley was in support
with other adult celebrities in the Adam and Eve booth, signing autographs
and photos. Nina was more then down to earth, she took the time to talk
and enjoy herself as the line grew longer and longer of awaiting fans for
just a hello or a photo. If you don't know who Nina Hartley might be, then
check out the Movie Hit "Boogie Nights", you'll remember her famous line,
"What the fuck do you think I'm doing".
As we walked to the other side of the AVN Adult Expo, we found rapper Lil'
Jon and the East Side Boyz supporting the crew at Video Team. Video Team
is one of the premier adult film producers of ethnic films bringing girls
like India who appeared in produced films by Snoop Dogg and now with Lil
Jon and her co-hostess Angel Eyes in "Lil' Jon American Sex Tour". Lil'
Jon showed that music and sex really are one.
While taking in all this adult entertainment,
you would have most definitely ran into the girl who lost government office
to no other then Arnold Schwarzenegger in the race for governor of California
"Mary Carey", hold on Larry Flynt ran too. Moving on we ran into Laurie,
the women whose husband is known as king of porn and again the movie "Boogie
Nights" which was loosely based on John Holmes. So many girls, girls
and girls. Just to name a few: Tawny Roberts, Belladonna, Teanna Kai, Ashton
Moore, Jenna Haze, Carmen Luvana, Gina Lynn, Krystal Steal, Mercedes, Mercedes
Ashely, Savanna Samsom, Brianna Banks, Julia Taylor, Devinn Lane, Kelly
Madison, Daisy, Simone, Rachel Rotten, Sky Lopez, Jessica Drake, Shay Sweet,
Boo, Stephanie Sweet, Venus, and many, many more.
All
the major studios had booths set up with the big names up front such as
Vivid, VCA, Wicked Pictures, Hustler, Jill Kelly, Digital Sin, Video Team,
Digital Playground, WCP, and so many more large and small producers in
the world of adult xxx video/DVD entertainment. Promoting every thing from
web sites, DVD, 3D DVD, toys, and giving away prizes, sampler dvd, hats,
t-shirts, you name it you got it. We apologize for not listing all, but
you can check out AVN.com and see what it was all about.
"Sponsored by AVN Magazine, the undisputed,
premier trade publication for the adult entertainment industry and a segment
of the AVN Media Network, AEE is the only adult-oriented trade show to
capture the excitement and dynamics of the industry, encompassing all links
in the business chain -- from manufacturers, distributors and retailers
to the hottest adult stars and enthusiastic fans!" ---- AVN Magazine
Till next year, we wait for 2005 thousands
of movies more to come. If you are interested who the winners were, check
out the AVN Awards.
Adam
Bielawski is antiMUSIC's Contributing Coorespondant and photographer
for the Midwest.
Fan Speak
Your
Turn, What do you think?
Fan
Speak:
Posted by mike smalley 3-19-05:
i will be the next porn man
Posted by JENNA:
I WANT TO KNOW HOW TO WIN TICKETS TO THIS YEARS 2005 AVA AWARDS. i WOULD LOVE TO TAKE MY CO WORKER MARK, HE'S SOMEWHAT OF A PORN CONSIEUR. AND WE ALWAYS CRACK EVERYONE UP WITH OUR RAUNCHY PORN TALK. EMAIL ME AT GUINTU@SBCGLOBAL.NET
Posted by Anup chauhan:
i like adult movies andloves sex very much .what doi haveto do if i wantto be porn artist .i live in india .my mail id is anup200123@rediffmail.com
Posted by Buffcode18:
And society gives a one last exasperated yelp as it crumbles
Posted by VampireRyan:
Hey Adam, did Lil Jon look like the black Cousin It?
The adult movie industry gathered during the week of January 8-12, 2004
for the largest event in the adult film industry. A convention that was
a build up to what many call "The Oscars of the Porn World", I was invited
to attend the event and check out the adult XXX celebrities hosting their
production companies. Too bad we did not get into the actual AVN awards
where the honors are given for such things as best performer and many other
eccentricities.... maybe next year. That did not stop me from hitting the
EXPO, myself, as many others were very fortunate to be able to attend during
the non-public times. During pre-general attendees, we had free roam to
meet all the adult celebrities, chitchat and take pictures on top of pictures
of very willing young ladies of porn. Don't get the wrong idea, this was
not a adult playboy type of exhibit NUDITY was not allowed, just as any
convention you might have attended in the past, however the focus here
was on the adult film industry. Though the targeted audience was trade
people, there were fan hours during the show and it became full to capacity
as anxious fans waited to enter the Expo. The fans circled outside the
expo to what I considered to be longer then a city block. Now that's Entertainment!
When one walked in you knew you were at an adult related convention, no
other then Ron Jeremy would greet you at the Metro Booth during a Friday
morning on the 9th of January 2004. "The Legend of Porn", signed autographs,
took photos and held discussions of the more then 1700 films and probably
5000 women as heard. Ron Jeremy in recent years has been just spilling
into the mainstream media with a motion of his life; videos and now co-hosting
the Sunday night show "The Surreal Life". If the line was too long waiting
for the "Hedgehog", there was always a wonderful starlet such as Ann Marie
to allow you spend some time to take photos.
Anticipated attraction was the Hustler Booth, everyone knows of Hustler
if you like it or not. The international print publication headed by the
Flynt Industries took on XXX film several years ago with better then expected
success. The Expo's unveiling was honored by no other then Larry Flynt,
presenting the ribbon cutting ceremony. If you missed Larry Flynt at the
ribbon cutting ceremony, you could still catch him active at the Hustler
booth signing the most recent issue of Hustler for fans and trade goers.
We were fortunate to catch the Media Adult Industry Icon with full smiles
at the event while signing for all the fans.
As we walked to the other side of the AVN Adult Expo, we found rapper Lil'
Jon and the East Side Boyz supporting the crew at Video Team. Video Team
is one of the premier adult film producers of ethnic films bringing girls
like India who appeared in produced films by Snoop Dogg and now with Lil
Jon and her co-hostess Angel Eyes in "Lil' Jon American Sex Tour". Lil'
Jon showed that music and sex really are one.
All
the major studios had booths set up with the big names up front such as
Vivid, VCA, Wicked Pictures, Hustler, Jill Kelly, Digital Sin, Video Team,
Digital Playground, WCP, and so many more large and small producers in
the world of adult xxx video/DVD entertainment. Promoting every thing from
web sites, DVD, 3D DVD, toys, and giving away prizes, sampler dvd, hats,
t-shirts, you name it you got it. We apologize for not listing all, but
you can check out AVN.com and see what it was all about.
