LOS ANGELES, CA USA / PARIS, FRANCE – (SEPTEMBER 13, 2018) – Los Angeles-based Wicked Pictures is pleased to congratulate European production powerhouse Marc Dorcel on winning a trifecta of high-profile prizes at the inaugural XBIZ Europa Awards. The Paris-based trendsetter’s acclaimed films have been distributed exclusively by Wicked in the United States for over two decades.

Hosted by Hall of Fame actor, director, and mainstream crossover personality Rocco Siffredi at the storied Meistersaal Concert Hall in Germany, the first-annual XBIZ Europa Awards provided the 2018 XBIZ Berlin tradeshow with a plush and star-studded closing ceremony. Dorcel’s fast-paced erotic thriller Undercover, co-directed by acclaimed filmmakers Herve Bodilis and Pascal Lucas and produced with a budget of over 160,000 euros earned the evening’s top award for narrative films, Feature Movie of the Year. Another Bodilis production, Luxure: Wife To Educate, earned Glamcore Movie of the Year honors, and, fittingly, the enduring legacy of the Marc Dorcel brand was recognized with the coveted Studio of the Year award.

“Marc Dorcel continues to be a transformative presence in the adult entertainment space,” said media liaison Daniel Metcalf of the company’s XBIZ Europa triumph. “A pioneer and visionary not only in bringing style, sophistication and innovation to the global marketplace, but in being at the forefront of adult branding and new methods of content delivery. Wicked is honored to bring their high quality movies to the United States and make them available for generations of lifelong viewers and future fans.”

For more information, visit xbiz.com, wicked.com and dorcel.com.

For Domestic Sales please contact Bonnie Kail at 800-737-7838 or email bonnie@wickedpictures.com. For International Sales please contact Steven Vlottes at 818-349-3593 or email mrvlottes@wickedpictures.com.

For public relations assistance please contact Daniel Metcalf Public Relations at 818-266-7910 or email daniel@danielmetcalf.com.

ABOUT MARC DORCEL

Meticulous, refined, with a matchless eye for erotic detail, Marc Dorcel’s films have set a worldwide standard. This one-of-a-kind, elegant vision of adult content gave rise to its famous trademark, Pornochic©. The European leader in high-end X-rated movies, this trendsetting imprint is constantly exploring new facets of the business. Their understanding of the global industry granted them a successful foray into the market as producers of multimedia programs and services: the creation of three stand-alone TV networks (including DORCEL TV), Web and mobile sites, magazines, and concept stores. Always a trailblazer, Marc Dorcel was the first to propose 3D content. The company is now offering movies entirely shot in 4K HD, as well as virtual reality productions. Dorcel is synonymous with media innovation: a true love story between content and support, in the name of accessible pleasure for all. Gregory Dorcel joined his father in 1996, taking charge of international development and the first multimedia projects of the company, before becoming CEO in 2000.

ABOUT WICKED PICTURES

Established in Canoga Park, California in March 1993, Wicked Pictures was formed with a firm commitment to producing quality adult productions created specifically for women and couples, a decision the company has stayed true to for over twenty-three years, even when this mission has seemed at odds with prevailing economic trends. And after a health scare in 1998 led many companies to begin instituting policies of mandatory condom usage, Wicked is the only producer still safeguarding performers’ health by continuing to adhere to this policy over seventeen years later. Wicked continues to diversify and expand its commitment to couples’ intimacy through such initiatives as the romance-driven Wicked Passions label, the AVN / XBIZ award-winning franchises Wicked Comix and Wicked Fairy Tales, the award-winning educational series jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex, and the Wicked Sensual Care line of luxurious lubricants and enhancers. These forward-thinking ventures allow Wicked to explore new ground while staying true to its core vision of producing quality adult entertainment and strengthening its appeal to women and couples.

ABOUT THE EUROPA AWARDS

On September 10th 2018, XBIZ will present the first-ever XBIZ Europa Awards, hosted by the legendary Rocco Siffredi in conjunction with the XBIZ Berlin conference. The historic ceremony, which is the first awards show of its kind in Europe — honoring nearly 600 nominees across a diverse array of categories in Movies & Production, Web & Technology, Pleasure Products and Retail & Distribution — will unite the international community for a red-carpet climax to the annual trade show.

 
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