Anabolic Video
Company typePrivate
IndustryPornography
Founded1991; 33 years ago (1991)
Defunct2013; 11 years ago (2013)
SuccessorDiabolic Video
(Zero Tolerance Entertainment)
Headquarters
Chatsworth, Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Gregg Alan, Greg Dunn (President)
ProductsPornographic films
Footnotes / references
[1][2]

Anabolic Video was an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California.[3] The studio was a pioneer of gonzo pornography, and is considered one of the most successful gonzo producers.[4] They have since gone out of business.

History

Anabolic, founded in 1991, and its former sister company Diabolic Video were originally headquartered in Venice, California for 10 years.[5] The company soon became one of the pioneers in the field of gonzo pornography, along with other producers like Ed Powers, Rodney Moore and John Stagliano's Evil Angel Video. Gregg Alan ran the company's sales department for 15 years, starting in 1992.[1][6]

In the mid-1990s, the company grew to incorporate Diabolic Video, owned by Gregg Alan. At the company's peak in the late 1990s/early 2000s, directors like Vince Vouyer, Erik Everhard, John Strong, Jon Dough and Lexington Steele created some of the most critically acclaimed gonzo on the market. Diabolic was created as a separate label in 1998.[4] In 2001 Anabolic and Diabolic moved their headquarters to Chatsworth.[5]

Vouyer's exit to work for Red Light District Video in 2002 eventually led to the mass exodus of 2004, which saw Everhard, Steele and Mike John leave for Red Light, and Dough leave for Devil's Film, where the directors were able to own their own movies. By 2006 the company had produced more than 300 films.[7] In May 2007 Anabolic and Diabolic announced they were ending their partnership, and would operate as separate companies.[4] Diabolic would be run and owned by Gregg Alan and Greg Alves.[1][6] In 2013 they went out of business.

Film series

The company's most successful series include Anabolic Penetration, Balls Deep, Sweet Cheeks, Nasty Nymphos, The Gangbang Girl, Bring'um Young, Initiations and World Sex Tour.[4][8]

Actresses

In 1999 Vivian Valentine received a black eye after being hit by Jon Dough during the filming of Rough Sex, but she has said "I have no regrets or bad feelings about it".[9] In June 2004 Alexis Amore signed an acting and directing deal under which she would direct eight to 10 movies and star in six films a year. This made her Anabolic's first "contract girl".[10]

Directors

All directors at Anabolic are under exclusive contract.[6] Current and former Anabolic directors include former Diabolic employee Ricky D, Ken Dark, Ivan, Robby Digital, Tony T. and Sal Genoa.[2][4][6][11]

Distribution deals

In June 2006 gamelink.com added the complete Anabolic back-catalogue to its video-on-demand library.[8] The same month it made its content available on AEBN's VOD service.[12]

In March 2007 SugarVOD also began adding the complete Anabolic library to its video-on-demand service.[13]

In November 2007 Anabolic signed a deal to distribute 65 Paradise Visuals films. Paradise has an extensive library of productions from the Golden Age of Porn, including Christy Canyon’s first feature film Ginger Lynn The Movie, and John Holmes’ last film, The Devil In Mr. Holmes.[14]

Lawsuits

In 2002 Anabolic and Diabolic filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against several video distributors, alleging illegal copying and distribution of DVDs. The defendants were VIP Services Inc., Lynton Appelson Inc., Aware Distributors Inc. and others. The suit sought to recover illegal profits made from the sale of the fake DVDs, punitive damages and fees for copyright infringement. At least 25 of the two companies' titles had been pirated and supplied to retailers.[15]

In late 1997 Harley-Davidson launched a lawsuit against the company in a federal court in Milwaukee. It objected to scenes in The Gang Bang Girl 20 featuring its motorbikes and memorabilia. The company claimed the film tarnished its image, and could give the impression that Harley-Davidson approved the film.[16]

Criticism

Regan Starr appeared in Rough Sex 2. According to her, "I got the shit kicked out of me." "I was told before the video - and they said this very proudly, mind you - that in this line most of the girls start crying because they're hurting so bad" "I couldn't breathe". "I was being hit and choked".[17] "I was really upset, and they didn't stop". "They kept filming". "You can hear me say, 'Turn the fucking camera off', and they kept going". Director of the Rough Sex series Khan Tusion has commented that Starr "categorically misstates what occurred."[9]

Awards

The following is a selection of some of the major awards Anabolic films have won.

References

  1. ^ a b c Steve Javors (29 May 2007). "Diabolic Owner Addresses Split With Anabolic". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Anabolic Video Explores New 'Artcore' Genre". XBIZ. 3 June 2004. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  3. ^ "ANABOLIC VIDEO SELLING CHATSWORTH OFFICE". AVN. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  4. ^ a b c d e John Stuart (18 September 2007). "Anabolic Sees Bright Future". XBIZ. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  5. ^ a b "ANABOLIC, DIABOLIC MOVE TO NEW BUILDING". AVN. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  6. ^ a b c d Steve Javors (25 May 2007). "Diabolic Owner Gregg Alan Leaves Anabolic, Director Ricky D Joins". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  7. ^ "ANABOLIC INTRODUCES NEW WEBSITE". AVN. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  8. ^ a b Martin Amis (17 March 2001). "A rough trade". guardian.co.uk. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  9. ^ Rhett Pardon (10 June 2004). "Alexis Amore Inks Deal With Anabolic". XBIZ. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  10. ^ Steve Javors (16 February 2008). "Anabolic Inks Director Vonn Fink to Exclusive Deal". XBIZ. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  11. ^ Steve Javors (4 June 2006). "AEBN Inks Anabolic/Diabolic Library". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  12. ^ Anne Winter (23 March 2007). "SugarVOD Adds Diabolic, Anabolic to Library". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 8 June 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  13. ^ Steve Javors (21 November 2007). "Paradise Visuals Inks Distribution Deal With Anabolic". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 9 July 2009. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
  14. ^ Martinez, Carlos (27 May 2002). "DVD piracy alleged. (Media & Technology).(by Anabolic Video Productions Inc., Diabolic Video Productions Inc.)(Brief Article)". San Fernando Valley Business Journal. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  15. ^ "HARLEY-DAVISON CO. SUES OVER PORN-FILM PORTRAYAL". St. Paul Pioneer Press. 4 December 1997. Retrieved 10 April 2009.
  16. ^ "Filmed Assault? Tim Marchman Talks To Regan Starr". New Partisan. Archived from the original on 20 May 2013. Retrieved 23 April 2013.
  17. ^ a b c d e f g "AVN AWARDS PAST WINNERS". AVN. Archived from the original on 3 March 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2009.
  18. ^ "2008 AVN AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED". AVN. Archived from the original on 28 February 2009. Retrieved 12 March 2009.
  19. ^ "THE 2009 AVN AWARDS WINNERS". AVN. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2009.

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