LOS ANGELES - Greenwood/Cooper has begun shipping Knockout!, the behind-the-scenes DVD that gives a look at the making of photographer Joe Oppedisano's 2009 wall calendar of the same name.
In reviews of Knockout!, publications such the Dallas Voice and Gay Times agree that the DVD delivers Oppedisano's signature gritty style, according to Julian Hobson, Greenwood/Cooper's director of business affairs and film acquisitions.
"Gay Times is a leading gay magazine in the U.K.," he told AVN Novelty Business. "They deemed Knockout! as ‘more charged than a power station during a thunderstorm.' The ‘Life & Style' editor of the Dallas Voice ... called the DVD ‘breathtakingly hot.' Fans are going to want to see for themselves how Oppedisano blends the legendary style of Tom of Finland and COLT with a taste of the current sexy underground New York scene, music, and men to create his own unique brand of photography in Knockout!"
Oppedisano said the 52-minute DVD adds dimension that goes beyond that of photography.
"Knockout! captures something you can't get in a book or a calendar or any still two-dimensional photograph: the movement, the visceral feeling, the idea behind the narrative, the moment-to-moment inspirations, the give-and-take with the models," he said. "Seeing the guys sweating and showing off in this film undoubtedly provides an extra dimension to the photographs."
A trailer has been posted on YouTube, and Queerty.com recently interviewed Oppedisano.
The suggested retail price of the Knockout! DVD is $29.99.
The companion 2009 wall calendar is available through Greenwood/Cooper's sister publisher 10 Percent for a suggested retail price of $14.95.
To order Knockout!, send email to [email protected] or call Director of Wholesale Dave Temple at 800-650-5963.
