Sasha Grey News

Nikki Benz Joins Vicky Vette's VNA Network

Submitted by admin on Wed, 05/16/2012 - 00:00


LOS ANGELES — Adult star Vicky Vette announced today that Nikki Benz has signed a long term deal to join the Vette Nation Army (VNA) of porn star websites.


The move comes on the heels of Vette's recent signing of popular Swedish star Puma Swede and superstar Julia Ann, as well as the VNA's recent deal with Fleshlight.


Vette said that Benz is embarking on a media tour this week that includes the Howard Stern Show. She has also recently returned from Miami where she wrapped up shooting her cameo in "Pain and Gain" directed by Michael Bay, starring Mark Wahlberg and The Rock.


Benz also appears in the upcoming "Saints Row" video game, and according to Vette, is only the 3rd adult actress to do so, following Sasha Grey and Tera Patrick.


The star joins the VNA Network's lineup that in addition to Julia Ann and Swede, includes Bobbi Eden, Sara Jay, Francesca Le', Deauxma, Charlee Chase, Canadian Shanda Fay, Gabby Quinteros, Cuban export Angelina Castro and rising Wicked performer Carmen Valentina.


Members of Benz's site will get the entire VNA Network and live daily shows.


Benz said she wants to make her site "bigger, better and more interactive." "My fans deserve the best Internet experience they can get for the money. After checking out whom I should sign with, I am super happy to say I clicked with Vicky."


She added, "It's no secret she is kicking ass on the net…and works her ass off promoting a lot of the top talent in the business. It just feels like a great fit. I can't wait for my fans to see all the new stuff they are gonna get and to take my official site to new levels."


Vette commented, "I am always flattered that girls who I consider megastars trust me with running their sites. Nikki Benz is bar none one of the biggest, most recognizable, and best-looking girls in the business.


"She could have picked anyone to sign with so I was thrilled when she said she wanted to be part of the VNA. Nikki and Puma teaming up on live web events will be memorable I am sure. I swore we were done signing talent, but girls like Nikki Benz don't come around often. I guess the 'Dirty Dozen' is now the 'Dirty 13.' We are hell bent on doing more for fans than any other network in porn. We are not done making moves so stay tuned."

Sasha Grey Actioner 'Girl From the Naked Eye' Out in June

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/15/2012 - 00:00


HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — Archstone Distribution has acquired the North American rights to director David Ren's '40s noir-inspired pulp actioner "The Girl From the Naked Eye."


The R-rated film, about a escort service driver who sets out to avenge the murder of his prostitute girlfriend, stars martial artist Jason Yee and Samantha Streets and features a supporting turn by former adult star Sasha Grey.


Grey is coming off Magnolia Pictures' trippy indie drama "I Melt with You" and will next be seen in Periscope Entertainment's horror film "Would You Rather", the Danny Trejo revenge thriller "Skinny Dip" and the sci-fi thriller "The Scribbler," with Katie Cassidy and Eliza Dushku.

Sasha Grey Cast in Sci-fi Thriller 'The Scribbler'

Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/11/2012 - 00:00


LOS ANGELES — Production has begun on director John Suits' "The Scribbler," a sci-fi thriller starring Katie Cassidy, Eliza Dushku, Michael Imperioli and former adult star Sasha Grey.


According to Deadline, Cassidy toplines the film as a woman with multiple personalities who is fearful that she'll lose her true identity when she begins treatment with an experimental machine called The Siamese Burn. Daniel Schaffer adapted the script from his 2006 graphic novel of the same name.

Sasha Grey Thriller 'Would You Rather' Gets Red Band Trailer

Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/01/2012 - 00:00


HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Vantage Media International and Periscope Entertainment have released a red-band trailer for director David Guy Levy's "Would You Rather," a "SAW" like horror film starring Brittany Snow and former adult star Sasha Grey.


Snow plays a woman who agrees to participate in a sadistic and deadly game of Would You Rather to win medical care for her Leukemia-stricken brother. Grey is one in a group of equally desperate competitors facing off against Snow for their own chance at salavation. 

Assence Films Reveals May Releases

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 00:00


LOS ANGELES — Assence Films has announced its scheduled releases for May that include "Anal Artists 2," "Pilot Seat" and "Fuck-Book 4."


"Anal Artists 2" set to ship May 9 from Exile Distribution. The company said the original "Anal Artists," which was released in March, was a success as it featured one of the last anal scenes from now retired Sasha Grey. The title garnered press from mainstream outlets including TMZ, Fox News, and the Huffington Post. The second installment stars Victoria Sin, Sandra Demarco, Melissa Lauren, Ashley Haze, and Jackie Moore.


"Pilot Seat," described by Assence CEO Mike Kulich as the "Ultimate Fuck Simulator, is the first in a new POV series starring Emy Reyes, Lexi Belle, Christie Lee, Mia Bang, and Cristina Agave.

Sunny Leone Nabs #1 Spot at Fame Registry

Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/09/2012 - 00:00


LOS ANGELES For the first time, Sunny Leone takes the number one position at porn star ranking site FameRegistry.com, which is in large part due to the work she has been doing in India.


Recently Leone was cast in the reality TV show "Big Boss," reality show in India which follows the "Big Brother" format. She was also cast in a mainstream Bollywood movie, which she is currently in India filming.


Prior to this month's Fame Registry rankings, Jenna Haze has held the #1 spot for some time.

Sasha Grey Goes Back to School for Interview Germany

Submitted by admin on Sat, 04/07/2012 - 00:00


GERMANY — Former adult superstar Sasha Grey was photographed by fashion photographers Sean & Seng for a school inspired pictorial in the April issue of Interview Germany.


Set against the backdrop of Hollywood High School in Los Angeles, the shoot showcases Grey in a variety of spring fashions from designers Versace, Proenza Schouler, Jil Sander and others. 


To see the photos, go here.


Grey first garnered mainstream momentum in 2008 when she was profiled for Rolling Stone's Hot Issue. A starring role in the 2009 Steven Soderbergh drama "The Girlfriend Experience" soon led to parts in various indie films and to a memorable turn on HBO's "Entourage." 

2012 Spring International Lingerie Show Kicks Off

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/26/2012 - 00:00


LAS VEGAS – The spring edition of the International Lingerie Show is officially underway with attendees and exhibitors geared up for a productive three days.


Intimate Organics made its return to ILS with a booth showcasing the company’s latest release of flavored lubes that features innovative flavors such as Vanilla Chai.


“We’re expecting a good show,” Intimate Organic’s Rebecca Powley said. “It’s already better than expected.”


Lovely Planet attends ILS for the third year in a row to showcase it’s Maison Close line of high-end lingerie, which has gained plenty of mainstream exposure in magazines such as Elle, Cosmo and Inked. Lovely Planet also showcased it collections of pleasure products brands, which includes Marc Dorcel, Love to Love and Mix Gliss lube.


According to Aurelie Diallo-Moore, Lovely Planet’s sales manager, the European distributor is looking into establishing U.S. distribution of its brand.


“ILS is always great for us,” Diallo-Moore said, “We get great feedback on our pleasure products and lingerie; and it gives retailers a chance to see how Maison Close stands out as a high-end line. We’re looking forward to another great experience – making new contacts and revisiting with our current clients. 2011 was a great year for Lovely Planet and we’re looking into U.S. distribution.”


Megasol and Venus BodyCare also return to ILS with grand expectations. Megasol is debuting a revamped and reformulated Eros collection while Venus BodyCare continues to enjoy success with its line of bath and body products that debuted a year ago.


“It’s my first time here with Megasol and Venus BodyCare but already it’s been really great,” Megasol’s Miguel Rodriguez said. “We’ve had a lot of customers stop by and have expressed excitement over the new Megasol packaging that has been redesigned to be more couples-friendly.”


Eldorado reclaimed its massive, product-packed booth with a new concept that featured co-operative efforts on behalf of distributor’s many vendors.


“We giving expert presentations on a variety of products,” Eldorado owner Larry Garland said, “We have Dr. Jessica Cassaday and Ryan Cassaday discussing Intensity by Jopen and the Vanity line, as well as presentations from Kama Sutra, System Jo and Jelique. The people at G-World Lingerie were kind enough to send a model for our booth – we please to be the first in the country to offer their line. I’d also like to thank CalExotics for sending Jessica and Ryan, as well as our friends at Pipedream for staffing our booth with their experts, and everyone else involved, especially the Eldorado team.”


Jessica Cassaday adds, “CalExotics is definitely a brand that values education, and we happy to be here to discuss all of the health benefits that the Intensity offers.”


While conducting private meetings from within its suite, the Evolved Novelties team was dispersed throughout ILS, presenting its distinct female and male collections.

FuckingMachines Celebrates 12th Year With Revamp

Submitted by admin on Wed, 03/21/2012 - 00:00


SAN FRANCISCO — Fetish giant Kink.com announced a revamped FuckingMachines.com today with a new look, new machines, and four live-streaming shows each month that are free to members.


Website director Tomcat said, “The site’s facelift reflects the ways in which we are highlighting the futuristic themes of human and machine interaction."


He added, "The live shoots are a great way for members to be a part of the scenes they love so much. They will have the chance to chat with the models, make suggestions, and get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at all that goes into production.”


Since its inception, FuckingMachines has featured some of the most famous names in the industry; including Flower Tucci, Sasha Grey, Charlie Lane and Alexis Texas.


The website has also featured a host of amateurs, some of whom have gone on to become widely recognized performers, such as AVN’s 2012 Female Performer of the Year and Kink.com’s newest director, Bobbi Starr.

Sasha Grey Advocates Women's Pay Parity

Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 00:00


BELGIUM — Former porn star Sasha Grey is appearing in an Internet commercial on EqualPayDay.be advocating pay parity for women.


The 70-second spot marks Equal Pay Day set for March 20 in Belgium.


The surprisingly explicit NSFW footage, sponsored by Belgium women’s organization zij-kant, runs a background sex scene as Grey narrates about her various jobs before entering adult.


Although Grey said she's not ashamed of her porn career and admitted that she liked “really dirty things” including having been tied up, gagged and anally penetrated with a 12-inch dildo, the tag line at the end of the commercial says “Porn is about the only way to make more than men” and calls for closing the wage gap and finding a "better alternative."


The slogan is touted in a downloadable PDF after the clip ends.


“This clip features 23-year old Sasha Grey. Sasha is a handsome, intelligent and independent young woman who recently starred in the series Entourage and "The Girlfriend Experience," a movie by Steven Soderbergh. But before this, she was also the most well-known pornstar of the last 15 years. It was no coincidence that she joined the porn industry at 18: it is one of the few fields where women earn more than men. So she actively contributed to closing the wage gap," the PDF reads.


It continues, “In the web commercial we see Sasha in a role she plays well: that of the sweet young woman. She tells us the story of her early professional life. She tells us about the choice she made to leave school aged only 18 years old and to take on a different sort of career. She tells us she earned a decent living. And then the commercial changes in mood. And she tells us with the same sweet smile about the things she had to do to earn all this money. Tough things. Things you wouldn’t do for all the money in the world."


There are also links for Grey’s Facebook and Twitter pages to spread the word.