Big Screen 'Cinderella' Boosts Sales of Braun Parody

LOS ANGELES—Wicked Pictures reports that the opening this weekend of Disney's live-action take on Cinderella has spurred an uptick in sales for director Axel Braun's multiple AVN Award-nominated Wicked Fairy Tales release Cinderella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody.

"We had high expectations for the movie, and we're thrilled to say we've surpassed them and then some," Wicked national sales manager Bonnie Kail said. "It's a huge credit to Axel and the entire team that they've made an incredible film people continue to talk about."

Veronica Avluv, who won the 2015 AVN Best Supporting Actress award for her portrayal of Cinderella's devious stepmother in Braun's version, commented, "I had so much fun shooting this movie for a director as brilliant as Axel. Having the opportunity to really step outside the usual bounds of being glamorous to play such an evil person was a very unique and fun experience as an adult performer. I'm pretty certain that this role, among all the memories I'll look back upon as a performer, will stand out as a very unique experience."

To stoke the interest of fans as they take in the Kenneth Branagh-directed Disney film in theaters this weekend, Wicked will host a Twitter-based Wicked Fairy Tales Trivia Giveaway Friday through Sunday offering entrants the chance to win all three of the titles released thus far under the imprint. In addition to Cinderella XXX, those include inaugural release Snow White XXX and sophomore offering Sleeping Beauty XXX. Fans are invited to answer trivia questions posted to Twitter.com/wickedpictures, and one winner will be selected each day from those who answer correctly.

Reflected Braun, "There is something magical and timeless about fairy tales. Being able to transport these classic characters into an erotic setting without disrespecting the source material is in itself an absolute thrill, so of course I am ecstatic about the tremendous success that this new line is experiencing."

Up next for Braun are the first two releases for brand new line Wicked Comix, Barbarella XXX and Batman vs. Superman XXX.