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Ricky Greenwood, Casts & Crews Receive 43 XBIZ Awards Noms

(Hollywood, CA) Multi-award-winning French Canadian adult director and writer Ricky Greenwood has been busy over the past year making feature films and many scenes. Now that the 2024 XBIZ Awards nominations have been released, he’s added a whopping 43 nods to his record-breaking year of nominations.

Last week, the 2024 XBIZ Awards nominations were announced, and over 1600 nominees received nominations in over 100 categories. Ricky Greenwood, along with his casts and crews, has scored an impressive 42 nominations.

Ricky snapped up all the big awards noms. He’s up for Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative), Director of the Year — Individual Work for Digital Playground’s “Machine Gunner,” Director of the Year — Gay Movies, and Director of the Year — Trans Movies. And four of his films grabbed Feature Movie of the Year noms: Adult Time’s “Feed Me,” Digital Playground’s “Machine Gunner,” Dorcel’s “More,” and Adult Time’s “Sally Mae: The Revenge of the Twin Dragons.” Ricky also had four of his projected nommed for Featurette of the Year: Dorcel’s “Climax 3,” Modern-Day Sins’ “Mad Fuckers: Earning Their Divorces,” and Pure Taboo’s “Mustn’t Tell Teacher” and “Thou Shalt Not Covet.”

Known for directing trans, straight, lesbian, and gay movies, Ricky got nominated in all those arenas.

Icon Male’s “Hot Daddies 4” received a Gay Release of the Year — Non-Narrative nomination. The same title also scored a Best Sex Scene – Gay for Nicholas Adams, Michael Boston, and Dominic Pacifico.

Two of his TransSensual titles, “TS Girls on Top 7” and “TS Hot Wives 3,” picked up Trans Movie of the Year.

Four of Ricky’s lesbian titles grabbed Best Sex Scene – All-Girl: AllHerLuv’s Through My Window, Pt. 1 with Penny Barber and Serene Siren, Dorcel’s Trouble with Lilly Bell and Jane Wilde, Adult Time’s Feed Me with Lulu Chu and September Reign, and Adult Time’s A Seed of Something Greater with Lumi Ray and Alexis Tae.

Ricky’s Adult Time feature “Feed Me” scored Best Acting – Lead nom for Lulu Chu and Best Acting – Supporting for Tommy Pistol.

Ricky’s features scored five Best Sex Scene – Feature Movie noms for Dorcel’s “Climate 3” with Alexia Anders, Lilly Bell, Kira Noir, Alexis Tae, Maya Woulfe, Nathan Bronson, and Isiah Maxwell, Adult Time’s “Sally Mae: The Revenge of the Twin Dragons” with Cali Caliente, Ana Foxxx, Scotty P, and Thrill Monger, Adult Time’s “Feed Me” with Lulu Chu, Damon Dice, and Alex Jones, Digital Playground’s “Machine Gunner” with Kayley Gunner, Luna Star, and Damon Dice, and Dorcel’s “More” with Kenna James, Lumi Ray, Whitney Wright, Mick Blue, and James Bang.

His featurettes also scored four Best Sex Scene Featurette nominations for Adult Time’s “Cum Gluttons: Try Not to Cum Challenge” with Vanna Bardot, Emma Hix, Rocky Emerson, and Nathan Bronson, Modern-Day Sins’ “Lust Triangles: Her Younger Self” with Lilly Bell, Kenzie Taylor, and Mick Blue, Dorcel’s “Ana 4 You” with Ana Foxxx and Johnny Castle, and Adult Time’s “Caught Fapping: Mutual Attraction” with Khloe Kapri and Lucas Frost.

And Ricky’s BTS crew also scored some amazing nominations. For Best Art Direction, Ricky scored two noms for his work on Dorcel’s “More” and Digital Playground’s “Machine Gunner,” and Kylie Ireland also picked up two for Adult Time’s “Feed Me” and “Sally Mae: The Revenge of the Twin Dragons.” Matt Holder received three Best Cinematography noms for “Feed Me,” “More,” and “Machine Gunner.” His crew snagged two Best Editing noms–Clit Eastwood & Mike Hockertz for their work on “Feed Me” and Aylo Content Services for “Machine Gunner.” And Lilly Bell and Maddy Barton for Best Screenplay for co-writing “Feed Me.”

“Thank you, XBIZ, for all the recognition for my cast, crews, and myself. It means a lot to all of us to be recognized for our vision, creativity, and hard work,” says Ricky Greenwood.

The XBIZ Awards are slated to take place on Sunday, January 21st, at The Hollywood Palladium. A complete list of the 2024 nominees can be found at xbiz.com/news/278041/2024-xbiz-awards-nominees-announced.

To interview Ricky Greenwood for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.

ABOUT RICKY GREENWOOD

In 2017, French Canadian adult director and writer Ricky Greenwood started in the industry with a push from Mile High Media Vice President John Blitt, who has always been a genius when it comes to spotting true talent. Ricky came from a mainstream background working in television, reality TV, documentaries, feature films, and shorts—all this prepared him to take over the adult industry in the last four years.

The multi-award-winning director and writer is known for his story-driven feature films, like Confessions of a Sinful Nun 2: The Rise of Sister MonaTerror CampTalk Derby to MeGrinders, and Killer on the Loose. Over the past three years, he’s become known as a multi-faceted director that works in the straight, gay, trans, and lesbian realms, and has worked with top-shelf studios like Sweetheart Video, TransSensual, Icon Male, Marc Dorcel, Adult Time, AllHerLuv, Parasited, and MissaX. Ricky has won multiple XBIZ Awards for All-Girl Movie of the Year, Best Editing, and Director of the Year- Trans three times, Director of the Year and Grand Reel from the AVN Awards, Best Lesbian Movie or Limited Series, Feature Movie of the Year and Best Girl/Girl Release from the Urban X Awards, Best Scene Producer from the TEAs, Best Ruining Xmas for Adult Time’s The Bargain from the Bazowie Awards, and Best All-Girl Release Editor’s Choice and Best Feature Production Fans’ Choice from the NightMoves Awards, and Best AltStar Feature Video (twice) from the AltStar Awards, Best Ruining Christmas from the Bazowie! Awards, and Best Director – Features from the XRCO Awards. He’s also received over 400 award nominations for his directing, scenes, art direction, screenplays, cinematography, and editing in all the genres he works in from AVN, XBIZ, TEAs, Fleshbot, NightMoves, XCritic, Urban X, XRCOs, and Inked Awards. Ricky has been featured in Hustler twice and scored the cover and a 14-page feature in the September 2023 issue of ASN Lifestyle Magazine.

Ricky is one of the hardest-working men in adult and loves to give his audiences a glimpse into the projects he’s working on from start to finish in photos on his Twitter @RickyGreenwoodX and Instagram @x_ricky_greenwood_x. You might also see more than a few adult performers you know in his timelines and posts.

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Dante Colle Nabs 9 XBIZ Awards Noms Including 2 for Performer of the Year

(Los Angeles, CA) Multi-award-winning, sexually fluid adult star, leading man, top industry star, and hotline ambassador Dante Colle continues to reap the benefits of awards season—the XBIZ Awards have bestowed two Performer of the Year nods and seven more for his scene work.
Last week was the XBIZ Awards nominations party in the heart of Hollywood at Sound. It was a special night for Dante Colle, who wore pants to celebrate and charmed photogs on the red carpet with his GQ looks. At the party, Dante learned he was nommed for Male Performer of the Year and Gay Performer of the Year. After the official list was posted to XBIZ’s site, he found out he scored another seven nods for his stellar scene work. Dante is also up for Best Sex Scene – Feature Movie for Dorcel’s “One Night in Los Angeles” with Kenna James and Emily Willis, Best Sex Scene – Vignette for Brazzers’ “Three for the Road” with Lulu Chu and Cherie DeVille, Best Sex Scene – All-Sex for Lust Cinema’s Scorpio Season with Karla Lane, Freya Parker, Alexis Tae, Vanessa Vega, Maya Woulfe, Dillon Diaz, and Codey Steele, Best Sex Scene – Career-First Performance for Bellesa Plus’ “Remy’s Back With a Bang” with Remy LaCroix, Damon Dice, Tommy Pistol, and John Strong, twice for Best Sex Scene – Gay for Men.com’s “Buttering His Popcorn, Part 3” with Michael Boston and Troye Dean and Icon Male’s “Bad Daddies” with Michael Boston and Killian Knox, and Best Sex Scene – Trans for Evil Angel’s “PansexualX Porn Crush 3” with Aubrey Kate.
A complete list of the 2023 XBIZ Awards nominees for 109 categories can be viewed at xbiz.com/news/270082/2023-xbiz-awards-nominees-announced.
The 21st annual XBIZ Awards will take place Sunday, January 15th, at the historic Hollywood Palladium ending a week full of events, including the XBIZ tradeshow and X3.
“I’m very happy with the Male Performer of the Year and Gay Performer of the Year noms and also that my scenes in every genre I work in were also nominated. Thank you, XBIZ,” says Dante Colle.
Dante is also up for Creator Brand Ambassador of the Year in the 2023 XBIZ Executive Awards. He’s being recognized for his ambassador work for hotline. The winner of this award is determined by industry vote for members of XBIZ.net. Voting closes on November 23rd.
Get Dante Colle on your top-shelf studio’s set with no booking fees by emailing him at dantecollemodeling@gmail.com.
To interview Dante for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.
ABOUT DANTE COLLE
With rugged good looks, unforgettable on-screen performances, and stellar acting skills, Dante Colle is the performer everyone wants on their set. The sexually fluid adult star is known as hippie in the streets for his RV living, health-centric lifestyle, sense of adventure, flying down the highway on his motorcycle and skydiving, and GQ in the sheets for his ability to envelop any character and still be a professional in bed.
Dante got into the industry by responding to a Backpages ad for Corbin Fisher and was exclusive for his first four years in the biz. Since then, Dante has worked for some of the top straight, trans, bi, and gay studios, including Adult Time, Bellesa Films, Babes, Devil’s Film, Burning Angel, Deeper, Transfixed, Disruptive Films, MissaX, Pure Taboo, Digital Playground, SexLikeReal, Evil Angel, Lust Cinema, Digital Sin, Falcon, Grooby, Kink.com, Men.com, Noir Male, TransSensual, and Trans Angels. 2022 brought a MindGeek contract and his Fleshjack toy line fleshlight.sjv.io/c/3236727/1260800/4702 launched, so his fans can take him home with them. He’s also joined the ground floor of hotline gethotline.xyz/?referral=fgrhpij as an ambassador and creator.
Dante has taken home trophies for his scene work, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, and Performer of the Year from AVN, GAYVN, XBIZ, Fleshbot, Grabbys, AltPorn, TEAs, and Straight Up Gay Porn Awards. He’s also scored countless noms for AVN, XBIZ, XBIZ Cam, XCritic, XRCOs, GAYVNs, Pornhub, NightMoves, TEAs, Str8UpGayPorn Awards, Grabbys, Fleshbot, AltPorn Awards, YNOT Cam, XCritic, and Cybersocket Awards. He’s been profiled by AVN, XBIZ, Instinct Magazine, Metro Weekly, and MEAWS and was featured on World of Wonder’s social media. His worldwide fans have seen him in Breaking Glass Pictures’ documentary Pornstar Pandemic: The Guys and Vice TV’s Slutever. 
Keep up with everything in his world by following him on Twitter and IG at @hippiegq_ and TikTok at @Dante_Colle. Link to his OnlyFans, Pornhub, JustForFans, Amazon wish list, and more on his official site dantecollexxx.com.
 

SEXY HUNKS ARE BACK FOR MORE IN ICON MALE’S ‘A MAN’S TOUCH 3’

 
Gays stars Brandon Wilde, Cade Maddox, Michael Delray, Roman Todd, Cliff Jensen and more Headline the Series’ Newest Chapter!
MONTREAL, Quebec (Sept. 6, 2022) – Sexy hunks are back for more in “A Man’s Touch 3,” the passionate new release from leading gay studio Icon Male. The movie is distributed through parent company Mile High Media.
Cover models Cliff Jensen and Brandon Wilde lead a stellar cast of gay superstars featuring Cade Maddox, Michael Delray, Roman Todd and more, in the newest chapter of the popular series.
To view box art and product information, click here: http://www.milehighonline.com/product/movie/6053.
“Cliff and Brandon, along with our amazing cast bring the heat in this third installment of ‘A Man’s Touch,” said Mile High Media Vice President Jon Blitt. “Fans of hot guys who share a real attraction and a true chemistry will find a lot to love in this outstanding new release featuring Icon Male’s trademark high production values and intense hardcore action”
“A Man’s Touch 3,” focuses on the sensuality and unique connection between passionate men who give into their deepest desires. The movie features four hardcore sex scenes shot in HD along with animated chapter index, a photo gallery and more.
Movies from Icon Male are unique to the gay marketplace and embody what fans have come to expect from the awarded studio – genuine and intimate exchanges between performers featuring forbidden sex, emotion and compelling storyline.
The latest Icon Male trailers can be seen on http://www.IconMale.com.
For Icon Male sales and distribution contact Wilma@mile-high-media.com.
For the latest news and BTS previews follow Icon Male on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/IconMale
For production stills and content, log on to Mile High Media’s Press Access site: http://milehighonline.com/press/.  Media seeking to be qualified may email Dusty at Dusty@DustyInk.com.
About Mile High Media:
Mile High Media has been a pillar of the adult industry for over 25 years.  The Canadian managed company began as a Canadian licensee for American adult movies, ensuring it distributed only the highest quality content.  Understanding the diverse and ever-changing needs of its consumer base, Mile High determined the best way to provide a wide array of superior entertainment was to produce its own content.  In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines catering to specific niches.  Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to then create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Male Reality (gay reality gonzo line) and recently launched Icon Male (gay romance line) and TransSensual (TS romance line).  With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms, including broadcast, IPTV, VOD and mobile applications.  Mile High is a continual trendsetter, earning AEBN.net 2012 Studio of the Year title and FSC 2016 Production Company of the Year.  For more information, visit www.MileHighOnline.com or www.Twitter.com/MileHighMovies.
 

ICON MALE DEBUTS ITS NEWEST SERIES, ‘MASSAGE LOVING MEN’

 
Trenton Ducati and Josh Pierce Lead a Star-Studded Cast in a Collection of the Studio’s Best Massage Fantasies!
MONTREAL, Quebec (July 8, 2022) – Leading gay studio Icon Male is debuting “Massage Loving Men,” its newest series, now available on DVD. The movie is distributed through parent company Mile High Media.
Cover models Trenton Ducati and Josh Pierce are joined by Michael Delray, Roman Todd, Josh Stone, Hans Berlin and more in the opening installment of the new series featuring a compilation of the studio’s best massage fantasies.
To view box art and product information, click here: http://www.milehighonline.com/product/movie/5982.
“Icon Male fans will be enthralled by the intensity and charm of this star-studded cast of performers in this new massage fantasy must-have,” said Mile High Media Vice President Jon Blitt.
“Massage Loving Men” reveals the passion and drive of sexy young men with a weakness for hunky masseuses. The movie features four hardcore sex scenes shot in HD along with animated chapter index, a photo gallery and more.
Movies from Icon Male are unique to the gay marketplace and embody what fans have come to expect from the awarded studio – genuine and intimate exchanges between performers featuring forbidden sex, emotion, and compelling storyline.
The latest Icon Male trailers can be seen on http://www.IconMale.com.
For Icon Male sales and distribution contact Wilma@mile-high-media.com.
For the latest news and BTS previews follow Icon Male on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/IconMale
For production stills and content, log on to Mile High Media’s Press Access site: http://milehighonline.com/press/.  Media seeking to be qualified may email Dusty at Dusty@DustyInk.com.
About Mile High Media:
Mile High Media has been a pillar of the adult industry for over 25 years.  The Canadian managed company began as a Canadian licensee for American adult movies, ensuring it distributed only the highest quality content.  Understanding the diverse and ever changing needs of its consumer base, Mile High determined the best way to provide a wide array of superior entertainment was to produce its own content.  In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines catering to specific niches.  Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to then create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Male Reality (gay reality gonzo line) and recently launched Icon Male (gay romance line) and TransSensual (TS romance line).  With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms, including broadcast, IPTV, VOD and mobile applications.  Mile High is a continual trendsetter, earning AEBN.net 2012 Studio of the Year title and FSC 2016 Production Company of the Year.  For more information, visit www.MileHighOnline.com or www.Twitter.com/MileHighMovies.
 

TABOO PASSIONS RUN HIGH IN ICON MALE’S ‘A STEPBROTHER’S OBSESSION 3’

 
Ricky Greenwood Directs Nick Fitt, Jim Fit, Michael Boston, Pierce Paris, Tony Genius, Adrian Hart, Des Irez, Drew Sebastian and Zeno Rey!
MONTREAL, Quebec (June 28, 2022) – Taboo passions run high in “A Stepbrother’s Obsession 3,” the newest installment of the series from leading gay studio Icon Male, now available on all formats. The movie is distributed through parent company Mile High Media.
Ricky Greenwood directs a stellar cast as he dives deep into the forbidden desires of stepbrothers. Fit duo, Nick Fitt and Jim Fit share the films cover plus a sizzling scene. The cast also includes stars Michael Boston, Pierce Paris, Tony Genius, Adrian Hart, Des Irez, Drew Sebastian and Zeno Rey.
To view box art and product information, click here: http://www.milehighonline.com/product/movie/5957.
“Ricky takes viewers on a wild ride as he examines the sexual tension and underlying attraction between stepbrothers,” said Mile High Media Vice President Jon Blitt. “With Michael Boston, Drew Sebastian and Nick Fitt among a leading a cast of stars, fans will be blown away by the chemistry and amazing performances in this third chapter of the series.”
“A Stepbrother’s Obsession 3” examines the unique connection and intense desire between stepbrothers who struggle with their forbidden lust for one another. The movie features four hardcore sex scenes shot in HD along with animated chapter index, a photo gallery and more.
Movies from Icon Male are unique to the gay marketplace and embody what fans have come to expect from the awarded studio – genuine and intimate exchanges between performers featuring forbidden sex, emotion and compelling storyline.
The latest Icon Male trailers can be seen on http://www.IconMale.com.
For Icon Male sales and distribution contact Wilma@mile-high-media.com.
For the latest news and BTS previews follow Icon Male on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/IconMale
For production stills and content, log on to Mile High Media’s Press Access site: http://milehighonline.com/press/.  Media seeking to be qualified may email Dusty at Dusty@DustyInk.com.
About Mile High Media:
Mile High Media has been a pillar of the adult industry for over 25 years.  The Canadian managed company began as a Canadian licensee for American adult movies, ensuring it distributed only the highest quality content.  Understanding the diverse and ever changing needs of its consumer base, Mile High determined the best way to provide a wide array of superior entertainment was to produce its own content.  In 2003, Mile High launched Doghouse Digital, the first of its acclaimed lines catering to specific niches.  Growing market trends and demand led Mile High to then create Sweetheart Video (lesbian line), Sweet Sinner (couple line), Reality Junkies (reality gonzo line), Male Reality (gay reality gonzo line) and recently launched Icon Male (gay romance line) and TransSensual (TS romance line).  With over 2500 titles, Mile High’s studios yield some of the most viewed adult movies in the world, available on all platforms, including broadcast, IPTV, VOD and mobile applications.  Mile High is a continual trendsetter, earning AEBN.net 2012 Studio of the Year title and FSC 2016 Production Company of the Year.  For more information, visit www.MileHighOnline.com or www.Twitter.com/MileHighMovies.
 

Dante Colle Scores Multiple XRCO & Grabby Awards Nominations

(Los Angeles, CA) Multi-award-winning, sexual fluid adult star, leading man, and MindGeek contract star Dante Colle has added five more nominations to his growing list of accolades from the XRCO and Grabby Awards. Both ceremonies are taking place in May, and he’ll see how many trophies he takes home.

The 2022 XRCO Awards nominees were recently announced, and Dante Colle scored two major nominations for his stellar acting skills and on-screen sexual prowess. Dante is up for Best Actor for Adult Time’s Casey: A True Story, as well as the coveted nom of Male Performer of the Year. These are the first XRCO nominations of his career. The 2022 XRCO Awards are set to take place on Thursday, May 5th, at Boardners in Hollywood. The event is industry-only and will have a glamorous, star-studded red carpet. The show hosts are Bridgette B and Alexis Fawx.

Dante also made the list of the 2022 Grabby Awards America nominees. Dante is up for three major awards and scored noms for Best Supporting Actor for Disruptive Films’ “The Last Course,” Performer of the Year, and Best Threeway for his scene with Killian Knox and Michael Boston for Icon Male’s Bad Daddies. Presented this year by Justfor.fans, the event is taking place on Wednesday, May 27th, at the Metro Theater in Chicago. The ceremony will be co-hosted by JJ Knight, Skyy Knox, Honey West, and Chi Chi LaRue. For more information and tickets, visit GrabbyAwards.com.

“I was happy to see I scored some amazing nominations from both the XRCOs and Grabbys. I’d love to win them all! I will definitely be attending the XRCOs and possibly the Grabbys, depending on my work schedule. I’d like to thank my fans and industry friends for all these nominations,” says Dante Colle.

To interview Dante for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.

ABOUT DANTE COLLE
With rugged good looks, unforgettable on-screen performances, and stellar acting skills, Dante Colle is the performer everyone wants on their set. The sexually fluid adult star is known as hippie in the streets for his RV living, health-centric lifestyle, sense of adventure, flying down the highway on his motorcycle and skydiving, and GQ in the sheets for his ability to envelop any character and still be a professional in bed.

Dante got into the industry by responding to a Backpages ad for Corbin Fisher and was exclusive for his first four years in the biz. Since then, Dante has worked for some of the top straight, trans, bi, and gay studios, including Adult Time, Bellesa Films, Babes, Devil’s Film, Burning Angel, Deeper, Transfixed, Disruptive Films, MissaX, Pure Taboo, Digital Playground, SexLikeReal, Evil Angel, Lust Cinema, Digital Sin, Deeper, Falcon, Grooby, Kink.com, Men.com, Noir Male, TransSensual, and Trans Angels. Recently, he delved into the cryptocurrency world and became a NAFTY ambassador and will soon have his own personally designed NFTs dropping. 2022 brought his exclusive MindGeek contract and his Fleshjack toy line fleshlight.sjv.io/c/3236727/1260800/4702 launched, so his fans can take him home with them.
Dante has taken home trophies for his scene work, Best Supporting Actor, and Performer of the Year from AVN, GAYVN, XBIZ, Fleshbot, Grabbys, AltPorn, TEAs, and Straight Up Gay Porn Awards. He’s also scored countless noms for AVN, XBIZ, XBIZ Cam, XCritic, XRCOs, GAYVNs, Pornhub, TEAs, Str8UpGayPorn Awards, Grabbys, Fleshbot, AltPorn Awards, YNOT Cam, XCritic, and Cybersocket Awards. He’s been profiled by AVN, XBIZ, Instinct Magazine, Metro Weekly, and MEAWS and was featured on World of Wonder’s social media. His worldwide fans have seen him in Breaking Glass Pictures’ documentary Pornstar Pandemic: The Guys and Vice TV’s Slutever.

Keep up with everything in his world by following him on Twitter and IG at @hippiegq_ and TikTok at @Dante_Colle. Link to his OnlyFans, Pornhub, JustForFans, Amazon wish list, and more on his official site dantecollexxx.com. And look for his NFTs to drop on Nafty, who recently aligned with him as a Brand Ambassador.

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