The suit, filed May 10 in a Texas District Court, targets the websites and alleged owner-operators Floyd Edward Hodges, Ray Reiter and Pinnacle Entertainment as defendants. It claims that five titles, Babylon Pink, Foxtrot, Dangerous Stuff, Neon nights and Platinum Paradise, were found being exploited on both sites, available via download for a fee.

Cecil Howard, the legendary producer/director behind the Command library, said, “Those are some of my best known and most beloved titles. It hurts. So much work and financial investment went into producing these movies and I’ve worked hard to protect their integrity in every way. It really gets my goat that people are profiting from the investment of time and money I made.”

The alleged infringement came to Howard’s attention, he said, when he received a call from the studio team at HotMovies.com, currently the only legally licensed distributor for the entirety of the Command library. In turn, HotMovies had been alerted by Eric Green from Removeyourcontent as part of an ongoing strategic partnership between the two companies.

“I know HotMovies makes every effort to ensure the original producer or holder of rights for every movie on their site is properly compensated,” said Green when approached for comment. “Our job is to help protect those same businesses from website operators who don’t have the same type of scruples. I’m glad for Howard’s sake that we found these guys.”

Once the files were discovered, Green said they were purchased to ensure that, in fact, the movies being advertised were the same ones being sold. In each instance, he asserted, this was found to be the case. At that point representatives from HotMovies and Removeyourcontent discussed the situation and decided to approach Howard with an offer to help finance a legal battle to protect his titles from piracy.

Howard is being represented in this matter by copyright attorney Evan Stone (not to be confused with the eponymous porn star) of Denton, Texas. No court date has been set as of press time.

The grand prizewinner gets a $500 cash prize and a $100 gift certificate to purchase items on the Ntimate site. First runner-up gets a $100 gift certificate and the second runner-up gets a $50 certificate, both good for purchases from the Ntimate online store. All the monthly grand prizewinners are eligible to compete in the annual contest—1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners will be announced at the January 2013 AVN/ANE show in Las Vegas. The 1st place winner receives a 3-day trip for two to Las Vegas that includes airfare, lodging and $1,000 spending money or they can receive a $2,500 cash price, instead. The 2nd place winner gets $1,000 cash and the 3rd place winner will receive $500 cash.

“I think when consumers see other consumers using our products, they will want to buy them too,” says Ntimate CEO, Jack Campbell. “A company can tell you how great a product is, but until others hear about it from real people, they’re not always convinced. This is the best type of review for us. We’ve had a lot of entries and interest in the contest, and are happy that people enjoy our products so much.”

Ntimate recently inked a retail deal with Stockroom and a distribution deal with Eldorado Trading Company for their FleshWrap and JackStrap products. Ntimate will be exhibiting at Adultcon in Los Angeles, July 27th through 29th, the Adult Novelty Expo (ANE)/International Lingerie Show in Las Vegas, September 10th through 12th, and Venus Berlin October 18th through 20th.

To get more information on Ntimate’s brands, contact Ntimate directly at info@ntimate.com. Sites running articles or press releases on our company can join Ntimates’s affiliate marketing program and earn a 10% sales commission. Registering is quick and simple by visiting http://ntimate.3dcartstores.com/affiliateinfo.asp.

For AVN’s event listing on XO Ball & Expo at San Francisco’s Cow Palace, visit http://business.avn.com/events/XO-Ball-Expo-474475.html.

To provide curious adults with a taste of the upcoming expo, Mega Productions recently launched www.XOExpo.com. The website will be updated weekly leading up to the event with ticket information, entertainment schedules, exhibitor information, and more.

AVN CEO Theo Sapoutzis says, “AVN is excited to participate in the launch of a comprehensive, new show in San Francisco. Over the past 5 years producing the Gayvn Awards, we’ve obtained a great feel for the city. The market is ripe for an open-minded adult event catering to San Francisco’s eclectic mix of people. XO Ball & Expo is that event, and we are proud to be a part of it.”

XO Ball & Expo is produced by Mega Productions. The events giant also produces the famed Body Art Expo® and Hempcon. Mega Productions owner Edwin Kong states, “Over the years, AVN Media has built up a respected international brand spanning all aspects of the diverse adult industry. That is exactly what XO Ball & Expo is all about. We are an all-inclusive adult event, ensuring people of all sexualities and preferences have a playground built on equality to celebrate love and sex. Anyone who has ever felt marginalized will be treated like kings and queens at XO Ball & Expo.”

XO Ball & Expo will attract thousands of open-minded consumers. The event welcomes adults over the age of 18 – men, women, couples, and groups who are straight, gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender. XO Ball & Expo, the ultimate experience in adult entertainment, does not discriminate and is dedicated to capturing a wide and diverse audience to an event that is sex-positive, seductive, and must-see.

During the two-day event, XO Ball & Expo will deliver the wildest, most inspiring, and seductive entertainment ever assembled in one location. The festivities will include musical acts, drag shows, stage shows, seminars, contests, burlesque, girl / girl wrestling, adult celebrities, S&M performances, and more. To stay up to date with the evolving entertainment schedule, visit http://xoexpo.com/entertain.php.

XO Ball & Expo’s exhibitor list will include a varied collection of the best sensual products and services offered. Featuring the common theme of sexy, everything from fashion, erotica, art, games, aphrodisiacs, novelties, travel, leather, kink, cosmetics, jewelry, relaxation services, dungeon play, and more will be available to consumers. For more information about exhibiting at XO Ball & Expo, visit http://xoexpo.com/exhibitor.php.

The sexiest event in San Francisco’s history is open for documentation by credentialed media. XO Ball & Expo offers unique and exciting stories engaging viewers, listeners, and readers. To pre-register for media credentials, visit http://xoexpo.com/press.php.

Vicky Vette is quoted as saying: “Finally, a MILF wins Miss Freeones! It’s an honor to win the crown of Miss Freeones. It’s one of the most sought after awards in the business.

Having come close to winning two straight years it’s definitely a relief to have this one under my bra strap. The fan support on the net was amazing. I don’t take anything for granted at this stage of my career so I am humbled by the success & internet support.”

Vette is also proud to announce she has just passed 300,000 followers on Twitter today, becoming only the third adult star in history to ever do so (Jenna Jameson & Bree Olson being the other two). On reaching 300,000 followers, the enigmatic star says: “I was kind of late to accept twitter when it first came out, but it is the best social networking tool to reach fans directly… bar none. Yes.. 300,000 is a ton of people but I have a ways to go to catch Lady Gaga at 24 million.”

Vette remains the #1 Followed Active Pornstar on twitter. Vette was recently nominated by AVN for Best Solo Girl Website & named by XBIZ a Top Newsmaker in adult for 2011. She also runs the popular VNA Pornstar Network (http://www.vnagirls.com) which just closed a deal with Fleshlight for a number of the VNA girls to have their own Fleshlights. Her next appearance will be at Adultcon, Los Angeles, July 27-29 with a number of the VNA Girls.

For B. Skow’s complete filmography on IMDB.com, visit http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2139773/.

“My first time ever on a porn set was 20 years ago when I caught a glimpse of Janine and Julia Ann shooting a box cover for Vivid,” states B. Skow. “From that moment, I was hooked. I am eternally thankful to Vivid for helping me grow in my career. I greatly appreciate all the knowledge and experience I gained.”

Originally a renowned photographer for popular celebrity and adult magazines, as well as Vivid, B. Skow began directing adult movies for the famed studio in 2005. Over the years, B. Skow has earned an impressively diverse number of award nominations from AVN and XBIZ, including Best Director and Best Screenplay, as well as noms in categories including blockbuster features, amateur, gonzo, parodies, and vignettes. AVN has presented B. Skow’s movies with awards for Best Three-Way Sex Scene, Best Celebrity Sex Tape, Best Pro-Am Series, and Best Pro-Am Release.

AVN founder Paul Fishbein praised B. Skow in his 5-star review of the feature blockbuster “The Condemned.” Fishbein wrote, “An epic adult movie with a social and political conscience…A modern classic that should stand the test of time.”

“Sometimes a change is needed,” continues B. Skow. “I want to be able to continue to challenge myself with new concepts. The opportunities available to take my career in new directions are exciting. My studio, Skow Digital, will allow me to produce the porn I’ve always wanted to.”

Helping to shed some light on the life of a porn director, B. Skow blogs for XCritic.com, a leading adult review and news site. To read his updates on the world of adult entertainment, visit http://www.xcritic.com/blogs/bskow.php.