The Larry Flynt-owned company VCA Pictures has terminated contract discussions with director Eon McKai, even while his newest release Neu Wave Hookers reaches the number one position on the DVD sales chart.
VCA Pictures and McKai were involved in contract negotiations that would have provided the young director with what has been referred to by LFP as, “one of the best deals in the adult movie business.” However, as Neu Wave Hookers continued to garner strong early sales and attain a higher charting position, the negotiations became more labored and ultimately the decision was made by company executives that it was best to terminate the talks.
For his part in the farewell, McKai told AVN.com that “I loved my time at VCA. I was able to work with, and be mentored by, people like Veronica Hart and Jim Malibu. I built an amazing brand at VCA, but right now I want to see the alt-porn movement go as far as it can possibly go.”
LFP creative director Drew Rosenfeld said, “any time a director has a certain buzz about him and occupies the top spot on the sales chart it provides them with extra incentive to strive for more than what might be practical from a company standpoint. We made the difficult decision to end talks and are saying goodbye to Eon McKai.”
VCA Pictures will continue to promote Neu Wave Hookers through a variety of methods including online contests with internet companies such as the new offering through DVD Empire.
“We are very excited about the performance of Neu Wave Hookers and this title will be strong for many months to come,” said Peter Reynolds, VP of sales and marketing for VCA.
