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GAYVN | By Brady Jansen
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And the performers are key to that growth.
“We are defined by the success that we bring to the
porn star’s brand and business. I am proud that we
are beginning to change the culture by upgrading the
standards in the urban market. In the end, we want to
create a situation that—to be considered successful—
urban adult entertainment studios must make it
standard to expose urban male film stars to successes
that are currently unavailable to them. So there’s no
desire to fit into the existing urban marketplace; I want
to improve it,” Lance says.
“From my experience, it’s the star actor’s appeal and
social success that have always been the ingredients for
success. The stars are the adult fantasy, and we build
upon and around them … we represent for our star,
and our star represents us back.”
For Lance, “a new era in urban adult entertainment”
means that SXE’s stars are “substance incubators.
This is their moment, and our platform creates brand
success and financial success by including the star
actors in residual and royalty compensation.”
It’s also about adding the technical knowhow to
enhance those personalities and content.
“Luxury urban media is our standard in producing
urban fantasy. To make it elite, we incorporate the
most exclusive men, luxurious backdrops and even
the virtual reality environments I mentioned. We
incorporate all things pop culture and with high-tech
media production. The results are next generation,
impressive and quality filled: real storylines, high-
definition sex and hardcore action,” Lance says. “I
want fans to expect us to produce elite brands, push
the envelope and bring the highest quality films with
the most in-demand stars. We’re introducing new
technologies, new experiences, concepts and a new
generation of elite star talent. We capture authenticity
and content that’s overall more entertaining and with
more fulfilling experiences.”
And the company head is open to adapting as he
needs to—a lesson he learned the hard way on set.
“I wouldn’t necessarily paint the picture of myself
as being the director, directly,” Lance says. “Initially,
I did the bulk of the directing; however, Jovonnie
approached me on set one day and seemed concerned.
He explained to me that I am viewed by the actors
as a father figure—and that causes them discomfort
during sex scenes. Needless to say, I was shocked
because I am—in most causes—only a couple years
older. As a result, I prepare each shoot down to the
smallest detail, I write the storyline, create the theme
and I make a checklist of sexual positions, sex stunts
and scene lengths for the actors and film crew to
accomplish. Aesthetics are important, and I am focused
on it more and more with every project.”
The owner plans to release two new films monthly,
with virtual reality endeavors to be added soon so fans
can “experience their favorite porn stars in an entirely
new way”—which can also be said of Supreme X’s
overall mission.
“We pride ourselves in accomplishing the goal of
creating a company for the urban porn star to thrive
and benefit from the financial success of projects. As I
said earlier, the status quo for urban actors is insulting
and is beneath what we stand for. We believe it should
be no other way, because success in entertainment
as a company is derived by the success realized by its
most visible players. Success begets success, and we’re
betting on our stars.”
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Blake Mitchell, Other Helix Exclusives Inspire Series of Novels
Helix Studios exclusive Blake Mitchell is the inspiration for the first
installment in a series of adult novels titled Rise Up. The series, which
chronicles pivotal moments in the lives of LGBTQ youth as experienced
by Helix models, will debut in July. Published by 13 Red Media, parent company
to Helix Studios, the novels follow different protagonists navigating the ups and
downs of adulthood.
Helix Studios founder Keith Miller said, “I’ve heard such amazing stories of
love and life over the years from our many models, and now to see these stories
used as a basis for an LGBTQ novel is truly a dream come true.“
The novels are written by Taylor Saracen with narrative source material
provided by Helix exclusives. These novels will be released in print as well as digital platforms. Participating
models will share in revenue from novel sales.
The first book, inspired by Mitchell, is titled His Own Way Out. The multiple GayVN Award winner shares
his story starting back when he was a teenager and unsure of which direction to take in life. Being outed as
bisexual in the Bluegrass State was an alienating experience, and the events to follow will be worse. Still, the
young Kentuckian is driven to make something more of himself … and find His Own Way Out.
Mitchell, who has renewed his exclusive contract with Helix through 2019, said, “Helix has really given me
great opportunities to grow my career, and I am excited to continue working with such a solid company. I can’t
wait to share this story with the world and trust it will touch others as much as it has me.”
For more information, follow on Twitter: @HelixStudios, @MrBlakeMitchell and @TaylorSaracen.
Blake Mitchell at the 2018 GayVN Awards; photo by Rick Garcia
Drake Masters Debuts as Raging Stallion Exclusive
In the latest addition to its acting team, Falcon Studios Group has signed
ruggedly handsome porn newcomer Drake Masters as its most recent Raging
Stallion Exclusive. The Canadian country boy, body builder and landscape
artist now living in Los Angeles will appear exclusively in Raging Stallion
productions.
Born in the back country of East Kootenay, Canada, Masters is a self-
proclaimed “redneck” who always wanted a bigger and better life, so he moved to
Los Angeles with two years of landscape horticulture university studies under his
belt.
Steve Cruz spotted Masters on social media, and the director started to inquire
whether Drake would be interested in appearing in Raging Stallion features. Everything came together last
month when Cruz was shooting a scripted film about a sexy creeper landlord called “The Super,” and Masters
was available and excited to appear in his first professionally produced adult movie.
Once he saw Drake’s versatile flip fuck performance on set, Cruz immediately engaged Falcon Studios
Group and NakedSword Network president Tim Valenti about offering Masters an exclusive contract.
“I’m excited to announce Drake Masters as the newest Raging Stallion exclusive,” stated Valenti. “Drake’s
not only a powerful and engaging performer, he’s 100 percent Raging Stallion.”
“I love porn and everything about it. Being a very intense sexual being, Raging Stallion is perfect for me and
I’m very excited and humbled that I get to represent such a great porn production company as an exclusive
performer,” said Masters. “I want to extend a huge ‘thank you’ to Steve Cruz, who persisted and had patience
until I was fully ready. I can’t wait to work more with him, because I’m certain that he’s the best person to
help me realize my full potential. I’m eager to share this great stuff with all the fans.”
Flirt4Free Announces Acquisition of Randy Blue Live
Live-cam site Flirt4Free announced it has acquired
performers through reviving old content and with a
prominent gay cams provider Randy Blue Live.
series of new productions.
“We’re thrilled to welcome
“Shooting hot guys for Randy
Randy Blue Live to the Flirt4Free
Blue has been my passion from the
family,” said Flirt4Free President
beginning,” said founder Randy
Gregory Clayman. “Their focus on
Blue. “Partnering with Flirt4Free,
quality and professionalism makes them a natural fit
the biggest chat provider, allows me to refocus on my
for our network, and we look forward to all the great
core mission. RB Live will be in even better hands
things in store as we roll out our latest releases.”
since F4F’s sole mission is to cater to models and
As a means of welcoming the Randy Blue
customers with the utmost care.”
performers and fans to their new platform, Flirt4Free
Flirt4Free was one of the first live-cam companies
hosted Bringing Back Randy Blue week in June.
to prominently feature male performers. Two
Members of both sites enjoyed a full week of free
decades among the most recognized names in adult
shows featuring seven of Randy Blue’s top models.
entertainment has garnered them numerous accolades,
Visitors also were afforded a bevy of fun activities and
including Best Live Gay Cams from the AW Awards,
discounts to celebrate the transition.
and Company of the Year from the 2018 Cybersocket
Longtime fans of RandyBlue.com need not fret.
Awards, an event honoring the best gay adult
While live chats will exist on the Flirt4Free network,
websites online and their contributions to the LGBT
the site will live on, focusing on promoting its beloved
community.