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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.
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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.
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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."
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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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