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On Fri, 06 Nov 2015 04:53:56 GMT, "J.J. Flash" <yas@yas.yas> wrote:
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>http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Western-s-Best-Vantage-
>Distribution-s-Silver-Age-Porn-400002.html
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>Western's Best: Vantage Distribution's Silver-Age Porn
>Posted Jun 27th, 2010 12:29 PM by Mark Kernes
>
>Although everyone in the adult industry knew who they were, Western
>began to blossom in the San Fernando Valley in the early 1980s. And its
>not exactly a trendsetter.
>
>Still, over its 15-year history, which ended when its warehouse burned
>down in 1997, Western Visuals turned out some excellent product from
>directors such as Robert McCallum, Jerome Tanner and Paul Thomas --
>movie by highly acclaimed director Michael Ninn, Black Orchid.
>
>But though its master tapes were lost in the fire, the rights to the
>received permission to take the remaining VHS and Beta cassettes, clean
>them up as best he could, and begin re-releasing DVDs of some of the
>best under his company, Vantage Distribution.
>
>"We have 35 titles out already," Gross recently told AVN. "Some of my
>excited about that. And of course, all of these have really a campy
>out with is Tracy in Heaven, the remake with a very young Nina Hartley,
>who was quite the stunner; the original had starred Traci Lords. Another
>of my favorite stars, Barbara Dare, shows up in a movie called Sex Beat.
>These are all being re-released with fresh new covers and all digitized
>for those who love the classics and want to reminisce about back in the
>day when movies were movies."
>
>Considering the fact that parodies have taken the adult industry by
>the little-seen Erotic Adventures of Dickman and Throbbin, starring John
>Holmes and Tom Byron -- little seen because, rumor has it, shortly after
>its 1986 release, Western Visuals was sued by Warner Brothers, which
>threat to its own Batman, in preproduction for its eventual 1989
>release.
>
>"Tom Byron was telling me that somehow when they were sort of beginning
>to produce the movie, they found some costumes somewhere and threw them
>went with that then, and this was one of many parody titles back in the
>
>Girls, starring Ginger Lynn, Amber Lynn, Porsche Lynn, Lynn LeMay, Lynn
>Ray ... and Pat Manning.
>
>So far, none of the re-released titles have any "extra" material, but
>future releases may contain interviews and/or commentary tracks for some
>of the more high-profile titles.
>
>In all, there are more than 300 titles in the Western Visuals library,
>including the mysterious Blue Memories and Blue Memories 2, neither of
>which even has a production year listed on the Internet Adult Film
>Database.
>
>
>running signature interracial series. "That was their bread and butter
>for a while, their cutting-edge stuff that nobody else was ready to do."
>
>But as enticing as the Western Visuals material is, Gross has also taken
>the plunge into re-releasing early amateur vids from Florida-based Pearl
>Necklace Productions, whose Amorous Amateurs 12 won Best Amateur Release
>in 1993, with the series taking the Best Amateur Series award the
>following year. Gross will be releasing the entire 41 volumes of Amorous
>Amateurs under the imprint Retro Porno Home Movies.
>
>as they were originally released, just retitling them and giving them a
>fresh look, artwork-wise, and making it a very retro-looking product,"
>digital format."
>
>While most of the "amorous amateurs" were true amateurs, some went on to
>make mainstream adult names for themselves, including RayVeness, Jessie
>James, Courtney (aka Eden aka Nasty Natasha) and Laurie Cameron.
>
>"classic XXX," so Retro Porno Home Video may please amateur fans enough
>that it finds itself with a bonanza on its hands.
>
>This article originally ran in the June 2010 issue of AVN.
>
>-----
>http://business.avn.com/company-news/Western-Visuals-to-Release-More-
>Lost-Classics-363418.html
>
>Western Visuals to Release More Lost Classics
>Posted Oct 19th, 2009 10:01 AM
>
>release, Seka: Fallen Angel. Now, the legendary studio reminds store
>buyers that many other exciting classics are currently available.
>
>Yup, we said it: lost films from the Western Visuals vault have been
>unearthed after 20 years collecting dust. These classics have emerged
>again and contain scenes with heavy-hitting adult names like John
>Stagliano, Ron Jeremy, Nina Hartley, Christy Canyon, Eric Boyer, Tom
>Byron, Peter North, Seka, Sharon Mitchell, Barbara Dare, Kristara
>Barrington, John Holmes and many others.
>
>stars in hot-and-hardcore performances from their early years. Every
>month, Vantage Distribution will be releasing new Western Visuals at a
>great value. It's time for big hair and big schlongs ... with a plot!
>the saddle for many wild, XXX rides!
>
>Check out just some of these classics available now: Bridezilla in Heat
>with John Stagliano, Ron Jeremy's The Night of the Headhunter, Nina
>Hartley's Touring the House of Blue Dreams, Ron Jeremy's For Your Thighs
>
>To order any Western Visuals product, please contact David Gross at
>davidg@vantagedist.com or call (818) 305-6790. Head to www.v9catalog.com
>for additional titles.
>
>-----
>http://business.avn.com/company-news/Legendary-Porn-Stars-10-DVD-Box-
>Set-on-Shelves-Now-465806.html
>
>Posted Feb 22nd, 2012 01:00 PM
>
>VAN NUYS, CA - Western Visuals and Vantage Distribution proudly present
>a myriad of classic, adult performers in Legendary Porn Stars 10 DVD Box
>Set.
>
>This value packed collection brings together seven full-length features
>with three vignette-filled films. With a perforated, removable front
>cover, the attractively designed case allows consumers the option of
>displaying these renowned titles.
>
>Contained within the anthology are Moonlusting 2, Porn in the USA 2, The
>Golden Age of Erotica, Those Lynn Girls, Outrageous Foreplay, Christy
>Canyon's Kiss of the Gypsy, Just the Two of Us, Dickman and Throbbin,
>Touring the House of Blue Dreams, and Ron Jeremy's Night of the
>Headhunter.
>
>Moonlusting 2 follows the exploits of a deeply probing detective agency.
>While these vigilant sleuths uncover the dark, sexual secrets of their
>clients, they also reveal a few of their own. The perverted private eyes
>and carnal culprits include Shanna McCullough, Jeanna Fine, Billy Dee,
>Mike Horner, John Leslie, Jerry Butler, Tracey Adams, Rachel Ryan and
>Siobahn Hunter.
>
>Porn in the USA provides viewers with nine scintillating scenarios from
>lesbian affairs to scandalous orgies. Along for this randy ride are
>Amber Lynn, Angel Kelly, Danielle, John Holmes, Tom Byron, Seka, Vanessa
>Del Rio and Keli Richards.
>
>13 separate acts, the film boasts an amazing cast which includes Ron
>Jeremy, Rachel Ashley, Vanessa Del Rio, Seka, Sharon Mitchell, Joey
>Silvera, Christy Canyon, Tom Byron, Jeanna Fine, Randy West, Nina
>Hartley, Keisha, John Holmes, Peter North and Rachel Ryan.
>
>Those Lynn Girls gathers together five of the biggest names in the
>industry, Ginger Lynn, Amber Lynn, Porsche Lynn, Lynn Lemay and Lynn
>Ray. These lurid ladies are joined by Randy Paul, Jerry Butler, Tom
>Byron, Marc Wallice, Randy West and John Holmes.
>
>Outrageous Foreplay takes a penetrating glimpse into the lives of
>aspiring actresses. These eager hopefuls will do anything to land a
>role. This peek behind-the-scenes of a horny Hollywood showcases the
>talents of Keisha, Nina Hartley, Tom Byron, Mike Horner, Joey Sivera,
>Alicia Monet, Megan Leigh, Robert Bullock and Nikki Nights.
>
>a frisky fortune teller displays the erotic fates of her clientele.
>Gazing deep into the crystal balls are April May, Hershel Savage, Sheri
>St. Clair, Natasha Skyler, Tess Ferre, Kevin James, Honey Wilder, Joey
>Silvera, Christy Canyon, Tony Martino, Tom Byron and Ami Rodgers.
>
>Just the Two of Us brings troubled marriages to the forefront as
>discontent spouses explore some alternative options. These affairs to
>remember star Amber Lynn, Angel Kelly, Buck Adams, Jerry Butler, Vanessa
>
>Dickman and Throbbin presents a new brand of hero. The dynamic duo of
>this adventure transforms frigid females into frisky fuckers. This
>sexual salvation features Amber Lynn, Peter North, John Holmes, Tom
>Byron, Jessica Wylde, Joanna Storm, Keli Richards, Kari Foxx and Regine
>Bardot.
>
>Touring the House of Blue Dreams peers into the haunted halls of one
>amorous abode. Dwelling within this horny home are Peter North, Tanya
>Foxx, Paul Thomas, Buffy, Jack Baker, Mike Horner, Careena Collins, Tom
>Byron, Nina Hartley and Tiffany Midnight.
>
>tribal mask magically turns Alabama natives into sex-crazed southerners.
>Falling under this country curse are Ron Jeremy, Peter North, Erica
>Boyer, Steve Powers, Jack Baker, Misty Regan, Stacey Donovan and Heather
>Manfield.
>
>"This is an incredible collection," stated Steven Marks, production
>liaison for Vantage Distribution. "Not only does the set feature top
>bargain. Combining value pricing with handsome packaging gives retailers
>a product that virtually sells itself."
>
>-----
>http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Industry-Veteran-Launches-
>Vantage-Distribution-312349.html
>
>Industry Veteran Launches Vantage Distribution
>David Gross Starts Wholesale Distribution Company
>Industry Veteran Launches Vantage Distribution
>Posted Apr 15th, 2009 10:14 AM
>
>VAN NUYS, Calif. - Veteran industry insider David Gross has announced
>the creation of Vantage Distribution. This new wholesale distribution
>company will be releasing high-end DVDs, classic titles, peep-show
>loops, and more.
>
>Gross, formerly of New Machine Publishing, said he formed Vantage to
>serve an under-served market: upscale, quality niche content.
>
>"We'll be distributing classic Western Visuals, Blue Vanities, V9 (a
>hidden camera/amateur studio), and several brand new studios yet to be
>named but will take the niche porn world by storm," Gross said.
>
>Sales and marketing efforts will take place in Gross' Van Nuys office,
>as will Vantage's shipping departments.
>
>"I am very excited to have partnered exclusively with these niche
>studios to distribute their legendary titles - loaded with the hottest
>scenes from some of your favorite performers from the Golden Age of
>Porn," Gross continued. "We have a sales team ready to roll, and pre-
>orders have already starting coming in."
>
>Besides the three studios Vantage has received representation
>commitments from, the new distribution house plans to supplement its
>studio offerings with as-yet-to-be announced deals with several other
>studios.
>
>"I decided to use Vantage for the name of this new venture because I
>want to prove that our distribution model will have an advantage over
>others: we'll be a place for retailers and buyers to command access to
>some of the best adult titles out there," Gross said. "Our titles won't
>be your everyday porn buys; Vantage Distribution will street superior
>titles. Period."
>
>In addition, the V9 studio plans to launch a large-scale marketing
>campaign targeting niche buyers, adult fans from the 60s, 70s, 80s and
>90s, and new adult aficionados that recognize the superior entertainment
>value of classic and niche DVDs.
>
>Gross added, "We have also signed contracts with several leading, adult
>online retailers, which will only expand our sales growth and get our
>products out to adult consumers."
>
>Vantage will ship its first movie, Western Visual's Seka, Fallen Angel:
>The Lost Episodes this month. Seka will be embarking on a Southern
>California press tour including appearances at adult stores around Los
>Angeles and radio stations to promote the title. More information on
>Seka's schedule will be coming soon.
>
>Vantage plans to release approximately two to three titles each month
>from each of our studios. Gross hopes to expand that release schedule to
>include additional studios as they come on board.
>
>For more information on Vantage Distribution, visit www.vantagedist.com,
>email davidg@vantagedist.com or call 818.305.6790.
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