News: Josh Weston Dead at 39

Porn superstar Josh Weston has passed away. It was announced yesterday that the 39-year-old model had died on Sunday, December 16. But today, Hot House, one of the studios he worked for, said that he had succumbed due to HIV-related complications. Weston got his start as a dancer at the Nob Hill Adult Theatre in San Francisco. There, he was seen by director Chi Chi LaRue and began his gay porn career in 2001 as an exclusive for Falcon Studios, where he appeared in films such as The Dark Side, Fleet Week and The Hunted, among others. He then went on to work for Hot House (in movies such as Trunks 3 and Communion), COLT Studio Group, Channel 1 Releasing and with co-stars such as Robert Van Damme and Tyler Saint (in The Muscle Pit). Later, he appeared in low-budget bareback scenes before dropping out of sight in 2009. Weston will be missed by his many fans.

Seen: Zeb, Brent and Rocky at Mickys

Last week, we told you about Brent Corrigan and Rocky Houston appearing at Cocktails With the Stars at Micky’s in West Hollywood. As expected, Rocky announced his big return to the big business, but the surprise of the night was that the guys were joined by superstar Zeb Atlas (who just signed to shoot four more scenes for Raging Stallion and Falcon). Muscle stud Atlas and timeless twink Corrigan ended up stripping down for the crowd in the packed upstairs lounge, while Rocky gave out copies of his 2009 Jet Set Men film Hung Country for Young Men. Also seen: superagent David Forest, who organized the event through his Premiere Artists company. Where’s host Scotty B!?

News: Zeb Atlas Signs for Four More Scenes

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News: Benjamin Godfre Solos for Falcon

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Web Watch: Live on Cam…Jimmy Fanz!

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News: Erik Rhodes Dead at 30

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It’s a sad day for gay porn as Falcon Studios has confirmed the passing of superstar Erik Rhodes. The New York–based model is believed to have died of a heart attack in his sleep early this morning. He had turned 30 in February. Rhodes worked with the San Francisco–based Falcon for eight years as an exclusive. He debuted in 2004’s Super Soaked and went on to appear in more than 30 films, including Fleet Week, Ringside and Pledgemaster: The Hazing. He also directed eight movies for the studio’s Mustang line.

In an official release, Falcon states, “Erik was an equally beautiful human being who lit up a room, and brought fun and joy to our studio and his fans that was unparalleled. He was a giving person with a special wit, and he put his all into every performance. [Erik, we] are celebrating your life and your achievements, but we will miss you and all the special moments you have given us forever.”

As news of his death spread, friends, fans and industry vets immediately started weighing in on Twitter with fond memories of the porn icon. And although he will be remembered for his award-winning body of work (and some of the fun, crazy things he did), Rhodes was often known more for his private life and the personal demons that haunted him. In his online blog, the buff bodybuilder was brutally honest about his bouts with drug abuse, depression and addiction.

On a personal note, we only met him once at a GAYVN event in San Francisco, where the above pic was taken in 2008. He was a big, strapping man who commanded much attention, seemingly to his own surprise. We hope that he’s finally found the peace that eluded him in life.

Falcon has created a special “Celebrating Erik Rhodes” memorial page on the studio’s blog where fans can leave messages for Erik and his loved ones. To leave your message, click here.

News: Jimmy Fanz Signs With RSS/Falcon

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New Release: Roommates

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News: Charlie Harding Signs With RSS/Falcon

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News: New ADULT Mag Premieres for iPad

Dominic Ford is pushing the tech envelope once again. As if publishing an interactive iBook using Apple’s electronic-book format wasn’t enough, now the 3-D director has released a new interactive magazine exclusively for the iPad. ADULT is a free monthly interactive mag that features photos, interviews, reviews, bloopers, “whoro-scopes,” quizzes, erotic fiction and even free movies. Ford promises that ADULT is not just about his own site and its content. There are stories about other producers, including Titan Media, Falcon Studios and Corbin Fisher. And Issue 1 includes a feature called “My Favorite Flings,” in which cover model Francois Sagat shares his personal-best scenes, and pictorials of TitanMan Jesse Jackman and Drake Rock exclusive Carter Hawk. Plans are afoot to make the magazine available for other platforms soon, but to download it for the iPad now, visit iReadAdult.com.

Sneak Peek: Zeb Atlas to Make RSS Debut

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News: Falcon Studios Signs Micah Brandt

Let’s start the new year with a stud! Over the holidays, Falcon Studios announced the signing of Micah Brandt to a one-year exclusive contract. The move seems to indicate an effort by the usually, er, blond studio to diversify its casting. “Micah is stunningly beautiful," says company president Chris Ward, “and to me, he represents our kind of stud—a wonderful face, a near perfect body and an attitude that is both friendly and sexually charged at the same time. We hope to have a long relationship with Micah.”

Brandt has previously done online work for Randy Blue. He is currently featured in an exclusive oral-only scene (snowballing!) with Mike Rivers on the Falcon Web site. Brandt also recently shot with Raging Stallion/Falcon exclusive D.O. for the upcoming Fahrenheit, which is scheduled for release next month. He is set to film for both Falcon and the Jocks lines, and will appear on HardFriction.com as well. “I’m looking forward to working for the highly professional team at Falcon,” Micah says. “To be an exclusive for the biggest studio in the world with the best directors and production team is a privilege.” For more information, visit FalconStudios.com.

News: Matthew Rush to Retire

Porn superstar Matthew Rush has announced his retirement. The onetime Falcon lifetime exclusive has worked in the big biz for the past 10 years, appearing in films such as this and this. Rush made his statement last week via Twitter (of course), writing that he had met “the man of my dreams.” But it’s not the end: The bodybuilding hunk is currently serving as host of Season 2 of Dominic Ford’s So You Think You Can Fuck online reality series. He’s also acting onstage in the play Making Porn in San Francisco. We have a feeling we haven’t seen the last of this major screen stud. In the meantime, follow him on Twitter under his new (real) name @MeetGreg. Bye, Matthew. Hi, Greg! :)

New Release: To Fuck a Predator

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News: Roman Heart to Make RSS Debut

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News: RSS/Falcon Names Two New Men of Year

It’s time to get manly again. Raging Stallion has announced that its 11th-annual Man of the Year is Angelo Marconi. In addition, Landon Conrad was named the first-ever Falcon Studios Man of the Year. Both models are studio exclusives and have appeared in numerous award-winning films, including this and this.

“I have had the privilege of being able to work with the greatest porn stars of all time,” RSS/Falcon president Chris Ward says, “and these two men rank among the best of them. Angelo is arguably the best bottom working today, with an ass that makes men drool! To me, Landon is the perfect image of what it means to be a Falcon man. He has guy-next-door good looks, a very fine gymnast body and a personality that makes you want to dump your husband!”

Marconi follows in the footsteps of previous winners, including D.O., Ricky Sinz, Jake Deckard, Michael Brandon, Austin Wilde, Steve Cruz and Adam Champ. “I am so grateful to be acknowledged as the Raging Stallion Studios Man of the Year,” he says. “I cannot thank Chris Ward enough for believing in me through the years and helping me achieve so much.”

Landon is equally elated. “I am very honored to be named as the first Falcon Studios Man of the Year,” he says. “The studio has been wonderful to me and provided me so many amazing opportunities. This recognition is just icing on the cake.”

Have a great year, studs!

Event: Falcon Studios Celebrates 40

Falcon Studios is turning another year older (quite the feat in today’s economic landscape) and will be celebrating 40 years of producing top-notch gay porn this coming weekend. Fans and friends are invited to join in the festivities this Saturday, September 24, from 8 to 10 pm at Mezzanine nightclub (444 Jessie at Mint) in San Francisco. A who’s who of the gay porn world, including current and former Falcon directors, staff members and nearly every exclusive model from the Falcon and Raging Stallion family, will be on hand. And guests of the VIP party can remain at Mezzanine to watch the stars dance and mingle as the party morphs into Twisted: Folsom Edition, Boys Will Be Boys.

Btw, the Folsom Street Fair takes place this Sunday, September 25, and the Falcon, Raging Stallion, Naked Sword and AEBN booth will be located at the corner of Ninth and Folsom. Check it out from 11 am to 6 pm to see even more models signing autographs and taking pictures with groupies.

But back to the party: Raging Stallion star and DJ Ricky Sinz will spin, and look for special appearances from pornsters Erik Rhodes (above), Landon Conrad, Angelo Marconi, Jesse Santana, Roman Heart, Race Cooper, Donny Wright, Trent Locke, Heath Jordan, Tony Buff, Alessio Romero and Dominic Sol. For information on how to get your free VIP ticket to the Falcon 40th-anniversary party, click here.

News: Two New RSS/Falcon Exclusives Signed

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New Release: Big Rock Cove

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News: Trent Locke Signs With RSS

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