VAN NUYS, Calif.—With representation in 51 categories in the 2010 AVN Awards, Jules Jordan Video and the companies it distributes—Alexander DeVoe Productions, Mike John Productions, Cruel Media, Erik Everhard Entertainment, Chris Streams Productions, Brazzers, Jennaration X, Vince Vouyer Unleashed and Gina Lynn Productions—makes an astounding showing with more than 110 nominations.
Jules Jordan, a 2009 inductee to the X-Rated Critics Organization Film Creators Hall of Fame and owner of Jules Jordan Video, said, "These nominations are some of the best we've had yet. We appreciate that the reviewers and judges at AVN recognize our hard work and the quality of our movies."
The companies lead the corporate pack in categories that include Best Anal Themed Release, Best Anal Themed Series and Best Interracial Release.
Freshman video company Jennaration X scored nine nominations, including Best New Video Company. Vince Vouyer Unleashed, also a new company to Jordan's fold, is nominated three times, including Best All Sex Release for Raylene Returns.
Chris Streams Productions' Internal Damnation 3 and All Internal 9 from Cruel Media are up for Best Internal Release. Jerkoff Material, from Mike John Productions, is nominated for Best Gonzo Series. Alexander DeVoe Entertainment's Black Ass Master 3 is nommed for Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Black.
Double Ds and Derrieres from Gina Lynn Productions makes a showing in Best Big Bust Series, and Jules Jordan Video's collaboration with three-time AVN Male Performer of the Year Lexington Steele is up for Best Interracial Release with Lex the Impaler 4.
Fan favorite Internet sensation Brazzers.com and Jules Jordan Video's online home, JulesJordanVideo.com, are both nominated for Best Adult Website. Brazzers—producer of Mommygotboobs.com, Bigtitsatschool.com and Pornstarpunishment.com, among others—is also up for a total of 15 nominations, including Best Big Bust Release for Big Tits at School 5 and Big Tits at Work 6, as well as Big Butts Like It Big for Best New Series.
Jenna Haze—owner of Jennaration X and reigning 2009 AVN Female Performer of the Year—is also up for a repeat of the Performer of the Year honor. And noted gonzo performer Erik Everhard, owner of Erik Everhard Entertainment, is up for Male Performer of the Year. Gina Lynn Productions owner Gina Lynn will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Jordan and Chris Streams, owner of Chris Streams Productions, are in competition with each other for Director of the Year (Body of Work).
The AVN Awards Show will cap off the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo for Jules Jordan Video. Haze and Lynn are scheduled to sign during the Expo at the company's booth, No. 2013, as well as Nikki Benz, Shyla Stylez, Raylene, Jenny Hendrix, Jayden Jaymes, Naomi Banxxx and Mason Moore.
"We're looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of the past year at the AVN Awards Show and to give our fans a chance to meet some of the women they've seen in our movies," Jordan said. "Jules Jordan Video will continue to do what we do best—shooting, producing and releasing the best adult entertainment."