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No Boundaries: A Look At The Ethnic/Interracial Markets

The ethnic and interracial markets never fail to be a hotbed of controversy. A testament to the country’s racial divide, producers of this specialized content have historically fought tooth and nail against cultural prejudice to get their product made and put into the consumer’s hand. Today, the genres are thriving, but still face a number of unique challenges.

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Jim Powers: Two Decades of Comedy Gold

Controversial. Irreverent. Hilarious. Resourceful. Dedicated. These are just a few of the words used to paint a picture of one of the most colorful personalities in porn: veteran director Jim Powers. For the past 20 years, the self proclaimed industry lifer has dedicated himself to creating the kind of adult entertainment that makes people feel good about masturbating in their love-less living rooms. We caught up with the zany award-winner to discuss humor, the art of parody, and his latest spoofs for Smash Pictures.

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Hot Wendy: 10 Years of T-Girl Entertainment

Transgender star Wendy Williams — Hot Wendy to her fans — was working gay clubs as a drag queen 10 years ago when a friend suggested that she create a website to capitalize on what was an underserved, but growing, transsexual market.

The Male Masturbation Market Rises Again

After taking a backseat to the female and couples market, the male sex toy industry is finally revving up for a comeback. Fueled by lowered manufacturing costs, technological breakthroughs and innovative designs, the market is experiencing a boom in the production of premium masturbatory aids. Gone are the days of clunky penis pumps and outmoded sex dolls. Today’s consumer can choose from a wide variety of comfortable and sophisticated strokers and realistic — even life size — pussy molds made with nonphthalate gels and thermoplastic elastomers that create a warm, life-like sensation.

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The Rebirth of Taxi Driver

While leering at pretty 20-year-old Lily LaBeau as her throat is throttled by Tommy Pistol on the set of the upcoming “Taxi Driver” parody, one can’t help but think: What would Travis Bickle do? Would he shoot director General Stone in the gut and send LaBeau back home to her parents? Or, would he wait for his chance to watch the flick in some seedy theater with a date? It’s hard to know and — quite frankly — doesn’t much matter.

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On the Set: The Rebirth of ‘Taxi Driver’

While leering at pretty 20-year-old Lily LaBeau as her throat is throttled by Tommy Pistol on the set of the upcoming “Taxi Driver” parody, one can’t help but think: What would Travis Bickle do?

On the Set: Borden Makes ‘Hollywood Icons Come to Life’

McKenzie Lee sits at a small table surrounded by giant aqua blue Tiffany boxes. Her little black cocktail dress is accentuated by a string of pearls, black elbow-length gloves, and a stylish updo kept in place by a shiny tiara. Though she’s never seen “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” — or any other Audrey Hepburn movie — the petite, doe-eyed Brit is having no trouble capturing the spirit of Hepburn’s beloved tre-fou call-girl, Holly Golightly.

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Lizzy Borden Makes 'Hollywood Icons Come to Life'

McKenzie Lee sits at a small table surrounded by giant aqua blue Tiffany boxes.

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Great American Porn Script

Over the years, many people have asked me how to write a script that will grab an adult film producer's attention. These people come from all walks of life and are driven by a need to contribute creatively to the social soup. And to meet Jesse Jane. Regardless of motive, I offer the following advice as a guide to would-be porn scribes.

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