MONTREAL, Quebec (January 23, 2017) – Hard X’s acclaimed gonzo “Abella” was named Best Star Showcase at the 2017 AVN Awards on Saturday night. Featuring superstar Abella Danger and directed by Mason, the film also received Best Double Penetration Sex Scene (Abella Danger, Mick Blue, Markus Dupree). The awards were among the five received by Hard X and sister studio Dark X.

The evening also included awards for Hard X’s “Anikka vs Kelsi” (Best Big Butt Movie), Hard X’s “Facialized 3” (Best Oral Movie), and Dark X’s “Her 1^st Interracial” (Best New Series).

“Hard X was built around Mason’s stylized performer showcases, and we believe every showcase we put out is deserving of the award each year,” says Jon Blitt, head of production for Hard X and Dark X’s parent company, O.L. Entertainment. “Congratulations to Abella, as she did a phenomenal job, and the fans and critics loved the movie.”

In 2014, Hard X burst on the scene, as its showcase “Anikka” received Best Star Showcase from AVN, as well as Best Director, Best Tease Performance, Best Anal Sex Scene, and Best Three-Way Sex Scene. That year Hard X was also named Best New Studio.

Hard X and Dark X productions use gorgeous locations and high-end production values to capture the beauty of the performers and the passion of the sex. In contrast to its sister studio, Erotica X, movies from Hard X and Dark X include the wildest, kinkiest, and dirtiest sex available to fans, all featuring a trademark style developed by Mason.

Hard X’s official membership website, www.HardX.com, and Dark X’s website, www.DarkX.com, feature all of the studios new scenes upon release.

To download hi-res box art and production stills from any Hard X, Dark X, or Erotica X movie, log on to O.L Entertainment co-creator Mile High Media’s Press Site: http://milehighonline.com/press/. Media seeking to be qualified may email Dusty at Dusty@DustyInk.com.

Formed in 2013, O.L. Entertainment is the joint venture by adult industry powerhouses Mile High Media and Gamma Entertainment. O.L. Entertainment is the culmination of 30 plus years of industry expertise, fusing leading web technologies and premium content production, delivered in all platforms, including Internet, broadcast, IPTV, VOD, DVD, and mobile applications. The new venture offers adult consumers high-quality content in the form of 2 dynamic networks: OpenLife.com, for porn star sites, and MyXXXPass.com for studio and niche sites. Both networks provide members with fan-favorite content from the sites’ catalogues, while continually filming and adding new, high quality content.  High-end studios Erotica X, Hard X, and Dark X produce original catering to various niche markets. O.L. Entertainment employs the best directors and porn stars in the industry to arouse, excite, and keep visitors coming back for more. For more information, visit www.OpenLife.com or www.Twitter.com/OpenLife.

Over the years, the AVN Awards have become a famous staple in Las Vegas, while being housed in almost every major hotel on the strip. Starting in 1984, the show has grown drastically over the years and is now broadcast each year on cable to millions of viewers. The show allows adult and mainstream celebrities to come together once a year to celebrate the achievements of one of the world’s most profitable industries. In 2012, the AVN Awards took up residence in The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and returned for a sixth straight year in 2017. For more information, visit www.AVNAwards.com, www.Facebook.com/TheAVNAwards, or www.Twitter.com/AVNAwards.