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“As we were on lockdown with everyone else, we got really
creative about how to keep our models working and keep
our members entertained with new content.”
—Tim Valenti, CEO, Falcon|NakedSword
Four episodes have been released so far, each featuring popular models
joining remotely to play in a series of games hosted by MacNamara—
with the winner getting a virtual jackoff session with another performer.
“With so many people struggling financially, Tim wanted to find a way
to give back to the fans with free X-rated content and live shows, and
‘Weekends at NakedSword’ was born,” says Morris. “We created a place
for gay porn fans to gather each weekend.”
At first, “Weekends” was just going to span a few months. But as
its success grew, Morris says they developed plans to extend it into
2021 and possibly further. NakedSword will use it to host its virtual 20th
anniversary party, and it won’t be the first special event on the platform.
“Weekends” has also hosted the Miss Pineapple Pageant, a drag contest
with eight performers. It served as a fundraiser for Pineapple Support—a
free support and therapy service for all persons working in the online
adult industry (Valenti sits on its board).
“It was a stroke of genius and it was so well received,” Morris says.
“We’re proud to partner with social organizations and help anyone in the
industry that has a supportive message and who is doing great work to
help performers.”
Other special programming included Pride: Pornstar Coming Out
Stories and a #Mask4Mask campaign headlined by a porn star public
service announcement featuring 24 models wearing masks.
“We wanted to give models a place to tell their stories and reach out to
the fans in a way that was socially conscious and uplifting,” Morris says.
“We know 2020 has been tough for people not being able to get out
and be social, celebrate Pride, holidays and birthdays, or even protest.
The models all responded in such a positive way.”
In addition, Falcon|NakedSword enlisted many of its performers to
appear in live cam shows. The company also launched giveaways
that tied into NakedSword’s year-long 20th anniversary celebration,
and NakedSword created a four-disc 20th Anniversary Ultimate DVD
Collection.
≠ STORY: BRADY JANSEN ≠ PHOTOGRAPHY: FALCON/NAKED SWORD
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