The X-Rated Critics Organization has announced its nominees for the 23rd Annual XRCO Awards.
"The members obviously put a lot of thought and effort into their choices," said XRCO co-chairman Dick Freeman. "We have a maximum of five per category, so this is really the best of the best and, unfortunately, a lot of really good stuff didn't make the final cut."
The XRCO Awards Show will be held April 5 in Hollywood at a location new to this event: CINESPACE (6356 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd level). The annual show is a private, industry-only event limited to adult industry professionals, XRCO members, and select representatives of the press.
The Evil Angel and Wicked Pictures topped the list with ten and eight noms respectively, followed closely by Digital Playground, Jules Jordan Video, and Vivid Entertainment Group. The coveted New Starlet award will have strong competition with Sasha Grey, Naomi, Aubrey Addams, and the Rose sisters Mia and Ava. Sasha Grey was also nominated as Superslut and Cream Dream. German import Annette Schwarz likewise made two categories: Orgasmic Oralist and Superslut.
The Best Director (features) list includes Eli Cross, James Avalon, Michael Zinn, Brad Armstrong, and John Stagliono while Best Director (non-feature) lists Robby D., Jack The Zipper, Mike John, Jules Jordan, and Jake Malone. Among the Hall of Fame inductees are Rinse Dream (Film Creators), Mark Kernes (5th Estate), Mai Lin and Loni Sanders (Film Pioneers), Francesca Le', Janine, and Serenity (Actresses), Steven St. Croix and Mr. Marcus (Actor), and others.
Proving that XRCO members, indeed, do have a sense of humor, Kurt Lockwood received an honorary mention in the Orgasmic Analyst category. "Lockwood did have more than enough actual nominations to be listed," XRCO co-chairman Dirty Bob revealed. "However, we decided that this award is best served for females – hence he is listed, but in a non-voting capacity."
The XRCO's new publicist, April Storm, will be working the door and it is suggested that any industry members who may not be known or recognizable to her send an e-mail to make a reservation. Storm is also taking table reservations and, with the limited number available, it is recommended that companies contact her ASAP with table requests. She can be reached at [email protected]. Legitimate members of the press who wish to attend should call Dirty Bob at (937) 299-6700.
And the nominees are:
BEST RELEASE
Curse Eternal (Wicked Pictures)
Emperor (Vivid Entertainment Group)
Sacred Sin (Ninn Worx)
Sex City (Private U.S.A./Pure Play Media)
The Visitors (Wicked Pictures)
BEST EPIC
Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge (Evil Angel)
Island Fever 4 (Digital Playground)
Manhunters (Wicked Pictures)
Tailgunners (Adam & Eve Productions)
BEST DIRECTOR (Features)
Brad Armstrong
James Avalon
Eli Cross
Michael Ninn
John Stagliano
BEST DIRECTOR (Non-Features)
Robby D.
Jack The Zipper
Mike John
Jules Jordan
Jake Malone
BEST COMEDY OR PARODY
Britney Rears 3 (X-Play/Hustler Video)
Da Vinci Load (Hustler Video)
Joanna's Angels 2: Alt Throttle (VCA Pictures)
Porn Wars (Private U.S.A./Pure Play Media)
She Bangs (Red Light District)
BEST GONZO RELEASE
Chemistry (Vivid Entertainment Group)
Racial Tension (Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video)
Jenna Haze Darkside (Jules Jordan Video)
Naomi: There's Only One (John Leslie Productions/Evil Angel)
Slutty and Sluttier (Manuel Ferrara Productions/Evil Angel)
BEST GONZO SERIES
Control (Digital Playground)
Jack's Teen America (Digital Playground)
Joey Silvera's Service Animals (All Blew Shirts/Evil Angel)
College Invasion (Shane's World)
Big Wet Asses (Elegant Angel)
BEST GIRL-GIRL RELEASE
Belladonna – No Warning (Belladonna Productions/Evil Angel)
Cousin Stevie's Pussy Party 15 (CSI/Pure Play Media)
Erockta Vision 5 (Dana Dane Productions/Pulse)
Girls Love Girls 2 (Darkko Productions/Evil Angel)
Girlvana 2 (Zero Tolerance)
BEST POV RELEASE
3 On Me POV (Vouyer Media)
Frank Wank POV 5 (Pariah)
Jack's POV 5 (Digital Playground)
POV Pervert 7 (Red Light District)
Tunnelvision 2 (Jules Jordan Video)
NEW STARLET
Aubrey Addams
Sasha Grey
Naomi
Ava Rose
Mia Rose
NEW STUD
James Deen
Jenner
Jerry
Derrick Pierce
Tommy Pistol
UNSUNG SIREN
Alana Evans
Kimberly Kane
Mika Tan
Luscious Lopez
Marie Luv
UNSUNG WOODSMAN
Mark Wood
Mark Ashley
Mr. Pete
John Strong
Rod Fontana
FEMALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Gianna
Jenna Haze
Sunny Lane
Tory Lane
Hillary Scott
MALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Erik Everhard
Manuel Ferrara
Tommy Gunn
Randy Spears
Evan Stone
SINGLE PERFORMANCE - ACTRESS :
Hillary Scott - Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
Belladonna - Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge (Evil Angel)
Jessica Drake - Manhunters (Wicked Pictures)
Kimberly Kane - The Visitors (Wicked Pictures)
Kylie Ireland - Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
SINGLE PERFORMANCE - ACTOR
Steven St. Croiz - Wonderland (Cal Vista)
Randy Spears - Curse Eternal (Wicked Pictures)
Rocco Siffredi - Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge (Evil Angel)
Rocco Siffredi - Emperor (Vivid Entertainment Group)
Evan Stone - Sex Pix (Red Light District)
CREAM DREAM
Aubrey Addams
Sasha Grey
Jenna Presley
Mia Rose
Whitney Stevens
SUPERSLUT
Annette Schwarz
Sasha Grey
Tory Lane
Sandra Romain
Hillary Scott
BEST ON-SCREEN CHEMISTRY
Amy Reid/Vince Vouyer - Breakin Em In 9 (Vouyer Media)
Gianna/Jenna Haze/Rocco - Fashionistas Safado: The Challenge (Evil Angel)
Sasha Knox/Mark Davis - It's a Daddy Thing 2 (Elegant Angel)
Hailey Paige/Nicki Hunter/Jack Venice - The New Neighbors (SLLAB)
Mia Rose/Manuel Ferrara - various couplings
ORGASMIC ORALIST
Belladonna
Jasmine Byrne
Jenna Haze
Tory Lane
Hillary Scott
ORGASMIC ANALYST
Hillary Scott
Flower Tucci
Kelly Wells
Katja Kassin
Sandra Romain
Kurt Lockwood (Honorary Mention)
MILF OF THE YEAR
Lisa Ann
Kristal Summers
Rayveness
Kylie Ireland
Janine
BEST CUMBACK
Lisa Ann
Cassidey
Shyla Stylez
Sunrise Adams
Tom Byron
MOST OUTRAGEOUS DVD XTRAS
The Visitors (Wicked Pictures)
Manhunters (Wicked Pictures)
Emperor (Vivid Entertainment Group)
Corruption (Sex Z Pictures)
Teradise Island (Teravision)
MAINSTREAM ADULT MEDIA FAVORITE
Stormy Daniels
Jenna Jameson
Jesse Jane
Ron Jeremy
Tera Patrick
HALL OF FAME
5TH ESTATE: Mark Kernes
FILM CREATORS: Rinse Dream
MOVIE: Latex (Michael Ninn – VCA Pictures)
FILM PIONEERS: Loni Sanders, Mai Lin
SPECIAL AWARDS: Anna Malle, Christi Lake (Actress, Director, Industry Supporter)
ACTOR: Steven St. Croix, Mr. Marcus
ACTRESS: Janine, Serenity, Francesca Le'
XRCO MEMBERS' CHOICE: Asia Carrera
