The Studio’s Blockbuster Titles, ‘Cursed XXX’ and ‘Unleashed’
Also Earn First Choice Trophies
TAMPA, Florida (October 19, 2018) – Adam & Eve Pictures earned First Choice honors for its acclaimed films, the erotic thriller “Cursed XXX” and its star-studded all-girl release “Unleashed”, at the 2018 NightMoves Awards. The studio brought home five trophies in total, including Best Feature Director for both films, Best Production Company for its’ overall cinematic contribution, and the National Lifetime Achievement Award for Kay Brandt who directed “Unleashed.”
The awards, honoring excellence in adult entertainment, were presented October 7 at Tampa Gold Club, and sponsored in part by Adam & Eve.
“We are very pleased to be named Production Studio of the Year, and to have two of our titles recognized with First Choice awards,” said Rachel Vigneaux, Adam & Eve’s Executive Producer. “On behalf of everyone at Adam & Eve Pictures, I would like to thank NightMoves, its great staff, our colleagues and fans for acknowledging the hard work, and the heart work which went into these films. I would also like to take a moment to thank Will Ryder and Kay Brandt, the two amazing directors who brought these stories to life, and the cast and crew who gave their all.”
“The Cursed XXX” tells the story of a pretty young ingenue who comes to a haunted cam house and discovers there’s a strange presence in the house. “Unleashed” is an all-girl extravaganza starring eight Best New Starlet nominees.
Known for his acclaimed porn parodies of major Hollywood films such as “Not the Wizard of Oz XXX,” “Grease XXX,” “Not South Park XXX” and dozens of others, Will Ryder is recognized as a writer, director, producer and composer of dozens of award-winning adult movies. Earning the AVN Award for Director of the Year (Body of Work) in 2010, he has gone on to win AVN Awards for Best Director Parody, Best Screenplay 2018, Best Comedy in 2016, Best Original Song in 2014, as well as XBIZ Awards for Director of the Year 2009, Porn Director of the Year (People’s Choice) in 2010 and Director of the Year – Parody in 2014 and 2015 and Comedy Release of the Year in 2018. He is also a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and the XRCO Hall of Fame.
Brandt is known for her directorial work in the acclaimed Adam & Eve release, “Babysitting the Baumgartners” as well as its award-winning sequel, “Adventures with the Baumgartners,” both written by New York Times bestselling author Selena Kitt. The prolific filmmaker has directed more than 40 adult movies since 2009, including 2017’s well-received “Hotwives and their Dirty Desires,” based upon her own book, as well as many award-winning films for companies such as Adam & Eve, Digital Playground, Girlfriends Films and New Sensations.
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About Adam & Eve:
Founded in 1993, Adam & Eve Pictures is the nation’s leading adult film production company with thousands of critically acclaimed titles in their library and millions of satisfied viewers around the world. An offshoot of Adam & Eve corporate, Adam & Eve Pictures was formed to create and contribute aesthetically ethical adult video content to the mass market. Since its inception, Adam & Eve Pictures has produced a multitude of best-selling and highly awarded blockbusters, including Rawhide and Pirates. They have also invested heavily in the sex education segment and offer an entire line by Nina Hartley with titles including Nina Hartley’s Guides to Double Penetration, Oral Sex, Bondage, and Threesomes. In 2015 Adam & Eve Pictures became the first adult production company to bring a New York Times best-selling novel to screen with the critically acclaimed Babysitting the Baumgartners series. Boasting over 90 awards over 25 years, Adam and Eve Pictures is a cornerstone of adult entertainment. For more information, visit AdamAndEve.com.
