Source: Digital Playground
By: Company Press Release
Digital Playground Now Accepting Interview Requests for 2008 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (January 9-12, 2008). Prestigious Gallery of Contract Stars Includes Jesse Jane®, Shay Jordan(Tm), Katsuni, Stoya(Tm) and Adrianna Lynn(Tm)
(VAN NUYS, CA) — The World’s leading adult entertainment studio, Digital Playground today announced that it is formally accepting submissions for media interview requests with its contract stars, directors and executives during the upcoming 2008 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo and 25th Annual AVN Awards taking place in Las Vegas, January 9-12, 2008. Requests for interviews and photo opportunities are booked in advance; therefore, it is strongly encouraged to submit requests as soon as possible as media slots are limited and fill up rapidly. Requests may not be fulfilled once the interview schedule is full.
Digital Playground, located at Booth #7000 in the front row of the show floor, will be conducting interviews with its renowned contract stars, award-winning directors, and noted executives. Contract stars include, Jesse Jane®, Shay Jordan(Tm), Katsuni, Stoya(Tm) and Adrianna Lynn(Tm). Additional interview opportunities are available with director Robby D.; Digital Playground co- founder and director, Joone; and Digital Playground Ceo, Samantha Lewis. Media escorts are also available for qualifying news crews. Digital Playground contract stars are available at select times to escort news crews around the show floor and make introductions. Opportunities are limited so please submit your request soon.
Media interview schedule Wednesday, January 9th, 9:30a – 6:30p (Trade Only Day) Thursday, January 10th, 9:00a – 2:00p (Trade Only Hours) Friday, January 11th, 9:00a – 12noon (Trade Only Hours)
Talent / Creative List (with suggested media angles) Note to Media: Talent is available for Interviews and Photo Ops (no photo shoots)
Jesse Jane®: -AVN Awards – nominated for Crossover Star of the Year and Female Performer of the Year -Hosting Playboy red carpet interviews -Upcoming Feature – “Pirates Ii,” directed by Joone (“Pirates” was the largest adult feature ever made, taking home a record setting 12 AVN Awards, and is currently #7 on the list of top-selling films ever made in the genre) -Recent Covers: FHM Mexico (Dec.’07), Strip Las Vegas (Jan.’08/show issue), Cheri (Jan.’08) -Top-Selling Magazine Cover Model: FHM, Maxim, Arena, Front, People – Best-Selling Industry Star – Feature Dancer of the Year (2007) – JesseJane.com, myspace.com/jessejanerocks – Hometown: Fort Worth, Tx – Current Films: “Babysitters” (nominated for Best Hd Production), “Jesse’s Juice,” “Jesse Jane: Scream,” “Jack’s Teen America: Mission #19” – Upcoming Films (slated for release in early ’08): “Jesse: Lust,” “Jesse Jane: Fuck Fantasy,” “Cheerleaders”
Shay Jordan(Tm): – AVN Awards – nominated for Best New Starlet – Upcoming Feature – “Pirates Ii” (directed by Joone) – a Year in Review: A look back at Shay’s 1st year in the industry – Projected as the industry’s next “It Girl” – Toy Line – Hometown: The Philippines – Recent Films: “Throb Pov 3 (Shay Jordan),” “Shay Jordan: Scream” – Upcoming Films (slated for release in early ’08): “Cheerleaders,” “Shay Jordan: Video Nasty”
Katsuni: – AVN Show Issue Cover Girl – AVN Awards – her “CockAsian” title nominated for Best Solo sex Scene – Upcoming Feature – “Pirates Ii” (directed by Joone) – Digital Playground’s Only French/Asian actress – Name Change: recently changed her name from Katsumi to Katsuni – Hometown: Paris, France – Recent Films: “Deeper 07” – Upcoming Films (slated for release in early ’08): “CockAsian 2,” “Virtual Sex with Katsumi,” “Cheerleaders,” “Jesse Jane: Lust,” “Naked Aces 3”
Stoya(Tm): – 2008 marks her 1st year attending AVN Adult Entertainment Expo and 25th Annual AVN Awards – Upcoming Feature – “Pirates Ii” (directed by Joone) – Former Go-Go Dancer – Nude Internet Model – Fierce Hobby: enjoys making latex clothes – Hometown: Wilmington, NC/Philadelphia, PA – Recent Films: “Jack’s Pov 9,” “Jesse Jane: Lust” – Upcoming Films (slated for release in early ’08): “Stoya: Sexual Freak,” “Cheerleaders”
Adrianna Lynn(Tm): – Digital Playground’s newest contract star – 2008 marks her 1st year attending AVN Adult Entertainment Expo and 25th Annual AVN Awards – Upcoming Feature- “Pirates II” (directed by Joone) – Established tattoo and scarification artist – Attended Smu in Dallas, Tx and pursued a degree in Fine Arts – Studied modern dance, tap, hip-hop and is classically trained in ballet – Former Suicide Girl – Hometown: Dallas, Tx – Upcoming Films (slated for release in early ’08): “Deeper 9,” “Naked Aces 4”
Robby D., Director and Founder, Handheld Pictures: – AVN Awards – Nominated for Director of the Year: Body of Work, in addition to nods for 15 directed titles and 7 directed series – Handheld Pictures – Robby D’s production company – Technology: Hd Techniques – Niche Porn: Gonzo, Features, Pov, Comedy, Fetish – Snapshot: A day in the life of an award-winning director – Comment: What does it take to be original in today’s highly competitive adult industry? – Comment: Where do you find your inspiration, ideas? Who is your muse? – Behind-the-Scenes: On-set experiences, casting, directing the girls, cast and crew
Executive List (with suggested media angles) Note to Media: Executives are available for Print & Radio Only interviews (no on-camera interviews)
Samantha Lewis, Digital Playground CEO: – AVN Awards – 45 nominations – Forecast: The Future of the Ever-Evolving Adult Industry – Sales: Domestic and International Territories – Marketing: Talent, Films, DP – Comment: What does it take to be a Digital Playground Contract Girl? – Opinion: What does it take to be an Adult Superstar? – Recent Awards: Business Woman of the Year and Studio of the Year (2007 Xbiz Awards) – Women in Business – Women in Entertainment – Award-winning Producer (Sam & Joone)
Joone, Digital Playground Co-Founder and Award-Winning Director: – “Pirates II” – Joone’s highly-anticipated sequel to the award-winning, top- selling and record-breaking, “Pirates.” Project is currently in pre-production and will begin filming in March’08. – the Future of High Definition: Blu-ray®, Hd-DVD®, Video-on-Demand, IPTV and Mobile Technology (e.g. iPods, cell phones) – Repertoire: Procuring the largest Hd library in the industry – Forward-Looking: Challenges the Adult Industry Faces Today – Trends in Technology: Blu-Ray® – offering consumers more choices – Consumer Trends: Hd vs. The instant gratification of Vod – Comment: What does it take to be successful in the adult industry? – Breaking Down Barriers: Crossing over into mainstream, reinventing oneself – a Star is Born: Cultivating the industry’s most illustrious contract stars (e.g. Jesse Jane, Shay Jordan, Teagan Presley, Tera Patrick, Devon, Sophia Santi) – Brilliant mind behind the creation and direction of Digital Playground’s most celebrated titles, including: “Pirates,” “Island Fever” (1-4), and Virtual Sex®
