33rd AVN Awards
{{Short description|Adult industry award ceremony in 2016}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2016}}
{{Infobox film awards
| number = 33
| award = AVN Awards
| image = 2016_AVN_Awards_Show_Logo.jpeg
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| date = {{Start date|2016|01|23}}
| site = The Joint
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, USA{{cite magazine|title=Comedienne/Actress Kate Quigley Named 2016 AVN Awards Show Co-Host|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Comedienne-Actress-Kate-Quigley-Named-2016-AVN-Awards-Show-Co-Host-614759.html|magazine=Adult Video News|date=December 8, 2015|access-date=January 4, 2016}}
| host = {{Plainlist|
- Joanna Angel
- Anikka Albrite
- Kate Quigley
}}
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| director =
| best_picture =Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
| most_wins = Being Riley, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (5)
| most_nominations =Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody (21)
| network = Showtime
| duration =
| ratings =
| last = 32nd
| next = 34th
}}
The 33rd AVN Awards ceremony, presented by Adult Video News (AVN), honored the best pornographic movies and adult entertainment products of 2015 and took place on January 23, 2016, at The Joint in Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada. During the ceremony, Adult Video News presented AVN Awards (often referred to as the Oscars of porn {{cite web|url=http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/the-oscars-of-porn/2006/01/09/1136655116166.html|title=The Oscars of Porn|access-date=July 25, 2007|date=January 9, 2006|work= The Sydney Morning Herald}}{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynews.com/ci_6039690?source=most_emailed|title=Porn: The Valley's Secret Industry|access-date=July 25, 2007|author=Hopkins, Brent|date=June 3, 2007|work=Los Angeles Daily News|quote=...earned seven Adult Video News awards, referred to as the Oscars of porn.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070606225512/http://www.dailynews.com/ci_6039690?source=most_emailed|archive-date=June 6, 2007|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}{{cite web|url=http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/Content?oid=3400|title=Porn's Big Night|access-date=July 25, 2007|author= Schmader, David |date=March 9, 2000| work =The Stranger|quote= ...the most prestigious event in the world of adult film: the Adult Video News Awards, hereby known as the Avis, popularly known as the porno Oscars.}}{{cite book|author= English, James F.|title=The Economy of Prestige: Prizes, Awards, and the Circulation of Cultural Value|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vY3UOFDA2sAC&pg=PA96|access-date= January 18, 2014|date= June 30, 2009|publisher= Harvard University Press |isbn=978-0-674-03653-6|page=96}}{{cite web|url=http://www.elmundo.es/elmundo/2009/07/16/television/1247746308.html|title=Rebeca Linares, una 'pornstar' en Las Vegas|author=Unidad Editorial Internet, S.L.|work=elmundo.es}}) in 115 categories released from October 1, 2014, to September 30, 2015.{{cite magazine|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/AVN-Opens-Pre-Nomination-Site-for-2016-Awards-606033.html|title=AVN Opens Pre-Nomination Site for 2016 Awards|magazine=Adult Video News|date=September 4, 2015|access-date=January 16, 2016}} The ceremony, taped to be televised in the United States by Showtime, was produced by Gary Miller. Comedian and actress Kate Quigley co-hosted the show for the first time, joined by adult movie actresses Joanna Angel and Anikka Albrite.
Winners and nominees
The nominees for the 33rd AVN Awards were announced on November 19, 2015, at the annual AVN Awards Nominations Party at Avalon nightclub in Hollywood.{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Nominations-for-2016-AVN-Awards-Released-613685.html |title=Nominations for 2016 AVN Awards Released |author= |date=November 19, 2015 |website= Adult Video News |publisher=AVN Media Network |access-date=January 15, 2016}}
Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody received the most nominations with 21 total, with Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody came in second with 18. BLACKED.com received 15 nominations, and TUSHY.com was given 12.{{cite web |url=http://blog.iafd.com/2015/12/20/avn-awards-nominations-2016-introduction/ |title=AVN Award Nominations 2016: Introduction |author= |date=December 20, 2015 |website= Internet Adult Film Database Blog |publisher=Internet Adult Film Database |access-date=January 16, 2016}}
The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on January 23, 2016. Despite their lower number of nominations, TUSHY.com were the big winners with Being Riley. Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody also shared the honors winning five trophies as well. Marriage 2.0, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody and The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries each won four awards and European production The Doctor took three.{{Cite web|title = 2016 AVN Awards|url = http://avnawards.avn.com/winners|website = 2016 AVN Awards|access-date = 2016-01-26|language = en-US}}
=Major awards=
File:Riley Reid 2016.jpg, winner of the 2016 AVN Female Performer of the Year Award]]
File:Mick Blue 2015.jpg, Male Performer of the Year winner]]
File:Tommy Pistol 2013.jpg, Best Actor winner]]
Winners{{cite web |url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/AVN-Announces-the-Winners-of-the-2016-AVN-Awards-620416.html |title=AVN Announces the Winners of the 2016 AVN Awards |author= |date=January 23, 2016 |website=Adult Video News |publisher=AVN Media Network |access-date=January 24, 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/avnawards?lang=en |title=#avnawards2016 |last1=@avnawards |date=January 24, 2016 |website=Twitter |publisher=AVN Media Network |access-date=January 24, 2016}} of categories announced during the awards ceremony January 23, 2016, are highlighted in boldface.
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Movie of the Year
! style="background:#89cff0" | Female Performer of the Year |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Male Performer of the Year
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best New Starlet |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Transsexual Performer of the Year
! style="background:#89cff0" | Director of the Year |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Best Actor
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best Actress |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Best Drama
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best Parody |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Best Star Showcase
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best Supporting Actress |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | All-Girl Performer of the Year
! style="background:#89cff0" | Fan Award: Most Epic Ass |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene |
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| style="background:#89cff0" | Best Anal Sex Scene
! style="background:#89cff0" | Best Oral Sex Scene |
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=Additional award winners=
The following is the list of remaining award categories, which were presented apart from the actual awards ceremony.
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- BBW Performer of the Year: Karla Lane
- Best All-Girl Group Sex Scene: Angela White, Alexis Texas, Anikka Albrite, Angela 2
- Best All-Girl Movie: Angela Loves Women
- Best All-Girl Series: Women Seeking Women
- Best Amateur/Pro-Am Movie: It's My First Time 2
- Best Amateur/Pro-Am Series: Bang Bus
- Best Anal Movie: Anal Beauty
- Best Anal Series: DP Me
- Best Anthology Movie: Oil Overload 12
- Best Art Direction: Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best BDSM Movie: The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries
- Best Cinematography: Greg Lansky, Being Riley
- Best Comedy: Love, Sex & TV News
- Best Continuing Series: Dirty Rotten Mother Fuckers
- Best Director - Feature: Paul Deeb, Marriage 2.0
- Best Director – Foreign Feature: Dick Bush, The Doctor
- Best Director – Foreign Non-Feature: Alis Locanta, Waltz With Me
- Best Director – Non-Feature: Jules Jordan, Jesse: Alpha Female
- Best Director – Parody: Axel Braun, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best Double Penetration Sex Scene: Riley Reid, James Deen, Erik Everhard, Being Riley
- Best Editing: Eddie Powell, Gabrielle Anex, The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries
- Best Ethnic Movie: Latin Asses
- Best Ethnic/Interracial Series: My First Interracial
- Best Foreign Feature: The Doctor
- Best Foreign Non-Feature: Waltz With Me
- Best Gonzo Movie: Eye Contact
- Best Group Sex Scene: Keisha Grey, Mick Blue, James Deen, Jon Jon, John Strong, Erik Everhard, Gangbang Me 2
- Best Ingénue Movie: Best New Starlets 2015
- Best Interracial Movie: Black & White 3
- Best Makeup: Cammy Ellis, May Kup, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best Male Newcomer: Brad Knight
- Best Marketing Campaign – Individual Project: Marriage 2.0, LionReach/Adam & Eve
- Best Marketing Campaign – Company Image: Blacked/Tushy
- Best MILF Movie: MILF Performers of the Year 2015
- Best New Imprint: Tushy
- Best New Series: All Access
- Best Non-Sex Performance: Christopher Ryan, PhD, Marriage 2.0
- Best Older Woman/Younger Girl Movie:: Lesbian Adventures: Older Women, Younger Girls 6
- Best Oral Movie: Facialized 2
- Best Orgy/Gangbang Movie: Gangbang Me 2
- Best Polyamory Movie: Marriage 2.0
- Best POV Sex Scene: Jillian Janson, Aidra Fox, Jules Jordan, Eye Contact
- Best Screenplay: Jacky St. James, The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries
- Best Screenplay – Parody: Axel Braun, Mark Logan, Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production: Victoria Summers, Danny D., The Doctor
- Best Solo Movie: Glamour Solos 4
- Best Solo/Tease Performance: Abigail Mac, Black & White 4
- Best Soundtrack: Wanted
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Content (ctd.)
- Best Special Effects: Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best Specialty Movie – Other Genre: Cum Inside Me
- Best Specialty Series – Other Genre: Big Tit Cream Pie
- Best Supporting Actor: Steven St. Croix, Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody
- Best Taboo Relations Movie: The Father Figure
- Best T/A Movie: Bra Busters 6
- Best Three-Way Sex Scene – Boy/Boy/Girl: Carter Cruise, Flash Brown, Jason Brown, Carter Cruise Obsession
- Best Three-Way Sex Scene – Girl/Girl/Boy: Anikka Albrite, Valentina Nappi, Mick Blue, Anikka's Anal Sluts
- Best Transsexual Movie: The Tranny Bunch
- Best Transsexual Series: The Trans X-Perience
- Best Transsexual Sex Scene: Vixxen Goddess, Adriana Chechik, TS Playground 21
- Clever Title of the Year: That Rapper Destroyed My Crapper
- Female Foreign Performer of the Year: Misha Cross
- Mainstream Star of the Year: Jessica Drake
- Male Foreign Performer of the Year: Rocco Siffredi
- MILF Performer of the Year: Kendra Lust
- Most Outrageous Sex Scene: Lea Lexis, Tommy Pistol in “Nightmare for the Dairy Council,” Analmals
- Favorite Cam Girl: AngelNDemon4u or Devious Angel (There is a discrepancy between what was announced on the AVN Awards' official Twitter feed and the winners' list press release.)
- Favorite Cam Guy: Adam Sinner
- Favorite Camming Couple: Nicolah and Steven Bond
- Favorite Female Performer: Riley Reid
- Favorite Male Performer: Keiran Lee
- Favorite Trans Cam Performer: Kylie Maria
- Favorite Trans Performer: Bailey Jay
- Hottest Newcomer: Abella Danger
- Hottest MILF: Kendra Lust
- Most Amazing Sex Toy: Dani Daniels
- Most Spectacular Boobs: Hitomi Tanaka
- Social Media Star: Riley Reid
- Best Affiliate Program: Famedollars (Gamma Entertainment)
- Best Alternative Website: Kink.com
- Best Dating Website: AdultFriendFinder.com
- Best Membership Website: Blacked.com
- Best Porn Star Website: JoannaAngel.com
- Best Solo Girl Website: Vicky Vette, VickyAtHome.com
- Best Web Director: Ivan
- Best Condom Manufacturer: Kimono
- Best Enhancement Manufacturer: Classic Erotica
- Best Fetish Manufacturer: Spartacus Leathers
- Best Lingerie or Apparel Manufacturer: Syren Latex
- Best Lubricant Manufacturer: Wet International
- Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Large: Doc Johnson
- Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Medium: LELO
- Best Pleasure Product Manufacturer – Small: Advanced Response
- Best Boutique: Early to Bed (Chicago)
- Best Retail Chain – Small: Good Vibrations
- Best Retail Chain – Large: Romantix
- Best Web Retail Store: AdultEmpire.com
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== Multiple nominations and awards ==
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| scope="col" width="55" | Nominations
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| 21
|Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody |
| 18
|Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody |
| 16
|Angela 2 |
| 13
|Gangbang Me 2 |
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center" | 12
|Marriage 2.0 |
| Turning: A Lesbian Horror Story |
| rowspan=4 style="text-align:center" | 11
|Meet Aidra Fox |
| Slut Puppies 9 |
| Wanted |
| Brazzers House |
| rowspan=7 style="text-align:center" | 10
|Doctor |
| Submission Of Emma Marx 2: Boundaries |
| Sisterhood |
| Just Jillian |
| Magic Mike XXXL |
| Stockholm Syndrome |
| Being Riley |
{{Col-2}} The following 12 releases received multiple awards:
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| scope="col" width="55" | Awards
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| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center | 5
| Being Riley |
| Batman v Superman XXX: An Axel Braun Parody |
| rowspan=3 style="text-align:center | 4
| Marriage 2.0 |
| Peter Pan XXX: An Axel Braun Parody |
| The Submission of Emma Marx: Boundaries |
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| The Doctor |
| rowspan=6 style="text-align:center | 2
| Angela 2 |
| Black and White 4 |
| Eye Contact |
| Gangbang Me 2 |
| Waltz With Me |
| Wanted |
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= Honorary AVN awards =
==Visionary Award==
==Hall of Fame==
AVN on December 18, 2015, announced the 2016 inductees into its hall of fame:{{cite magazine|title=Class of 2016: The AVN Hall of Fame Inductees|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Class-of-2016-The-AVN-Hall-of-Fame-Inductees-615710.html|magazine=Adult Video News|date=December 18, 2015|access-date=January 4, 2016}}
- Founders Branch: Fred Hirsch, Rudy Sutton, Eddie Wedelstedt
- Video Branch: Joanna Angel, Nikki Benz, DCypher, Jonni Darkko, Dana DeArmond, Nikita Denise, Tommy Gunn, Kimberly Kane, Sascha Koch, Alex Ladd, Teagan Presley, John Strong, Shyla Stylez, Dana Vespoli, Vicky Vette
- Executive Branch: Jon Blitt, Bob Christian, Scott David, Eric Gutterman, Steve Volponi, Nelson X
- Pleasure Products Branch: Ralph Caplan, Rina Valan, Steve Shubin
- Internet Founders Branch: Charles Berrebbi and John Albright, Ilan Bunimovitz
Presenters and performers
=Presenters =
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| {{sortname|Rob|Piper|nolink=1}} Brett Rossi Katrina Jade | Presenters of the award for Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene |
| {{sortname|Carter|Cruise}} | Presenter of the award for Best New Starlet |
| {{sortname|Katie|Morgan}} Janice Griffith Alex Gray | Presenters of the award for Best Actress |
| {{sortname|Nick|Hawk}} Skin Diamond Jacky St. James | Presenters of the award for All Girl Performer Of The Year and Best Parody |
| {{sortname|Shawna|Lenee|nolink=1}} | Presenter of the award for Favorite CamGirl and Best Girl Girl Scene |
=Performers=
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| Name(s) | Role | Performed | |
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| {{sortname|Mark|Stone|nolink=1}} and the AVN Orchestra | Musical Director/Producer | Orchestral | |
| {{sortname|Hustler|Club dancers|nolink=1}} | Performers | Backup Dancers | |
| {{sortname|Kate|Quigley|nolink=1}} | Performer | Standup comedy segment | |
| {{sortname| Anikka | Albrite}} Joanna Angel | Performers | Song and dance number: “That’s What Porn is All About” | |
| {{sortname|Waka Flocka Flame | Waka Flocka Flame}} Southside | Performer | Hip-hop musical numbers: “No Hands” and “Round of Applause” |
Ceremony information
For the first time, content released solely on video-on-demand is eligible for AVN Awards consideration. AVN announced VOD content would be eligible in the Best Boy/Girl Sex Scene, Best Girl/Girl Sex Scene, Best Oral Sex Scene and Best Anal Sex Scene categories. As usual, several of the categories were renamed and redefined and a new niche category was added, Best Polyamory Movie.{{cite magazine|title=Categories, Eligibility Requirements Released for 2016 AVN Awards|url=http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Categories-Eligibility-Requirements-Released-for-2016-AVN-Awards-605019.html|magazine=Adult Video News|date=August 27, 2015|access-date=January 5, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Your Guide to Our 2016 Awards Season Coverage|url=http://blog.iafd.com/2015/12/21/your-guide-to-our-2016-awards-season-coverage/|author=Vanzetti|publisher=Internet Adult Film Database|date=December 21, 2015|access-date=January 5, 2016}}
AVN has also stated that porn star James Deen, who has been the subject of publicized assault allegations,{{cite web|title=AVN Distances Themselves From James Deen and His AVN Award Nominations|url=http://jezebel.com/avn-distances-themselves-from-james-deen-and-his-avn-aw-1745736889| author=Kate Dries|publisher=Jezebel|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=January 5, 2016}} will continue to be eligible for awards in categories he or his production company has been nominated for, since the awards "do not reflect an official position on any other matter involving James Deen."{{cite web|title=AVN Releases Statement Regarding James Deen's Nominations|url=http://straight.fleshbot.com/6013049/avn-releases-statement-regarding-james-deens-nominations| author=Holly Kingstown|publisher=Fleshbot|date=December 2, 2015|access-date=January 5, 2016}}
See also
{{Portal|Erotica and pornography|Biography|Film}}
References
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External links
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- {{official website|www.avnawards.com/| AVN Awards}} and [http://avnawards.avn.com/pages/7 List of nominees]
- [http://www.avn.com/ Adult Video News]
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