News: RSS Cuts Distro Deal With Stag Homme

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Seen: Mark Dalton at Micky’s in Weho

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News: RSS Names Two New Men of the Year

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Short Takes: Tom of Finland Contest…and More

We’re gonna get all arty on your asses to start the week. The Tom of Finland Foundation has announced the 2009 Emerging Erotic Artist Contest, which encourages artists to share their erotic work and elevates the field of erotic art by rewarding some of the best examples. The competition hopes to nurture developing artists, and many of today’s popular erotic artists got their start by submitting work to the contest. (One of the winning works from the 2005 competition, Rodrigo Zuniga’s Boys at Play oil painting, is pictured above.) There are four categories for entry, and three prizes for each category. The grand prize is an original work by famed artist Tom of Finland. For more info, visit TomOfFinlandFoundation.org.…Titan Media has gone green. The studio wrote last week to say that in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, it would no longer be shipping hard product DVD or Blu-ray copies to reviewers. Instead, it will give them access to new releases online, which will cut down on shipments and materials. Titan has also recently installed a 13-kilowatt solar panel on its building in San Francisco, so it is now the world’s only solar-powered gay adult company. In addition, more than half its staff utilizes a company-paid stipend to take public transportation to get to work, helping to cut back on carbon emissions. Hmmm, wonder whether director Tony Buff took the bus to the set of his new film in Titan’s Rough line, Bound and Beaten.…Porn star Tré Xavier (below) has made it official and announced his retirement. The outspoken and often controversial blogger writes, “I have often said how easy it should be to bow out of this industry because ‘it’s only porn,’ and now I am practicing what I preach.” Xavier, who broke into the business after winning Will Clark’s now-defunct Porn Idol competition, made numerous movies, including All Out Assault. He has been vocal about racism in gay porn and poor treatment of models by agents and studios. “Looking at the porn industry as a whole,” Xavier says, “I realized the undeniable fact that…the American gay porn industry is eroding, and I am getting out before it erodes me with it.” He adds that he has been working on several project that will put him in front of the camera in a more mainstream way. Xavier will continue sharing his uncensored views on his blog. For more, visit www.tresx-rayvision.com.

Movie Review: Countryside

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Richie Oldmann.
Cast: Nick Daniels, Thomas Dexter, Paul Dubliner, Simon Dusek, Michael Getlin, Jakub Kostas, Chris Kral, Dion Philips.

The foreign cuties are back, and they’re wandering around in the woods in Countryside. The TitanMen Fresh line has found another idyllic location in Prague and brought together its latest finds to frolic in the great outdoors. Michael Getlin and Jakub Kostes are out for a stroll when they happen upon Chris Khal raking in the garden. He soon puts aside his work to have a steamy threeway in the lovely locale. There is lighthearted sucking and pop shots all around before the guys retire indoors for some serious fucking. All three models are young, smooth and uncut. And their passion for one another only intensifies as both Kostes and Khal top Getlin, who purrs like a kitten when they spew on him—or is that the fake dubbed moaning we always find so offensive? Probably the latter! Scene two has more moaning, but it also has adorable Nick Daniels and Dion Philips making out under a tree. These two also work the oral in the shade then move inside for a sweet fireside fuck. They go at it for so long that by the time they’re done, the fire has gone out!

Next, Thomas Dexter and Paul Dubliner are joined in the yard by Simon Dusek, and they all get busy blowing one another. But when Dexter drops his pants, Countryside has found its true star! Dexter is boyish, lean and lithe, but he’s got the cock of several full-grown men! Hung far and wide, he steals the show—and that’s in spite of his badly dyed blond hair. Somehow young Dubliner manages to bottom for Dexter then Dusek (also the victim of a funky dye job), and he seems to be in his glory receiving the loads at the end of this highly charged scene. It’s a fitting end for a movie short on dialogue (no subtitles) and plot but long on rustic charm and scenic beauty. (Titan Media/TitanMen Fresh)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2009)

Seen: Zeb Atlas and Caesar at Micky’s in Weho

As L.A. readers know, it’s been a month of Forest Men at Micky’s in West Hollywood. Veteran talent manager David Forest has trotted out his best stars of the past and present for the revitalized Cocktails With the Stars event. The first week it was fan favorites Johnny Castle, Tony Capucci and Adam Campbell. Last week it was superstars Zeb Atlas (above) and Caesar (below) making the scene. Both were interviewed by host Scotty B, and Forest tells us that Atlas says he’s 38 but looks 28, which is always nice. “I’ve produced dozens of Cocktails shows over the past 13 years,” Forest says, “but this was one of the very best.” Atlas showed off his smooth chest, signed autographs and gave away copies of this hit movie. And our old buddy Caesar was no slouch either. “Caesar was fantastic,” Forest enthuses. “He was totally charming, witty and gorgeous. And he was ripped, tan, totally hot.” Also good. Caesar handed out freebies of this classic film. Also seen: previous guests and sexy bfs Chad Donovan and Antonio Madiera; Adam Killian (who presented Zeb with a Grabby Award for their scene in Falcon Studio’s Best Men); Chi Chi LaRue; Ross Cannon; Wolf Hudson; Vance Winter; Cameron Marshall; Jason Sechrest; and Chris Green.

But the fun’s not over yet, kids. Tonight superstar Mark Dalton returns to L.A. for the first time in three years. Taking a break from his Busting Out All Over comeback tour, Dalton will close out the Forest Men month at Micky’s. We all know where Mark has been, and we’re all glad he’s back. We’re hearing he will do a one-hour appearance starting at 8 pm that will feature a live on-stage chat with Scotty B. There will also be video giveaways and a special live erotic show followed by an autograph session. Suite 703 exclusive Dempsey Stearns, newbie Todd Martin and AVN Hall of Famer Sharon Kane will open the night. Oh, and Miss Forest will serve as special guest host. Have fun, guys!

News: Robert Van Damme Makes Dual Deals

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