Third Degree Films Explained

Third Degree Films
Type:Private
Founder:Joey Wilson
Location City:Los Angeles, California
Location Country:United States
Key People:Joey Wilson (President) Miles Long (Director)[1]
Industry:Pornography
Products:Pornographic films
Parent:Zero Tolerance Entertainment

Third Degree Films is the umbrella name for the independent American Los Angeles–based heterosexual pornographic film studio Zero Tolerance Entertainment (ZT),[2] both of which produce gonzo pornography.[3]

History

The company was founded in 2002 by Joey Wilson.[4] In 2006, the company filed a lawsuit against AdultsAllowed.com, seeking more than $15 million in damages for copyright infringement.[5] In 2006, the company started including a bonus Spanish language track on all its DVDs, in an attempt to tap into the increasingly important Spanish speaking demographic in the U.S. and Latin America.[6] In 2007, the company signed a deal with Hustler TV to provide its content on the channel in North and South America.[4] In 2008, ZT brought a lawsuit against DVD rental site Movixo Inc., alleging DVD piracy. The case was settled out of court for $15 million.[7]

In 2009, the Film The Cougar Club[8] directed by Miles Long won an AVN Award for Best MILF Release, setting the bar for films of that genre. In 2012, Nylons 8, directed by Miles Long won an AVN Award for Best Foot Fetish/Leg Release Release.[9]

Pat Myne has also been both a performer and director for Third Degree.[10]

Actresses

Actress Courtney Cummz has an exclusive contract with ZT and also directs films for the company.[11] [12] Cummz was the first ZT contract girl.[13]

In 2008, the company signed a six-film deal with Amber Lynn.[14]

Alektra Blue was considered spokesmodel and "unofficial contract girl" for 3rd Degree for around two years,[10] before she became a Wicked Pictures contract star.[15] She also did an interactive sex DVD for 3rd Degree called Total Interactive Control Of Alektra, for which her husband at the time (Pat Myne) was one of the directors.[10]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. AVN Bio Page . https://web.archive.org/web/20090409151117/http://www.avn.com/porn-stars/42943.html . dead . 2009-04-09 . 2009-12-31 . AVN .
  2. Web site: Zero Tolerance, Third Degree Ink Tanya James. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301154734/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=90976. dead.
  3. Web site: Zero Tolerance Debuts 4-Hour Compilations. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301154826/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=89389. dead.
  4. Web site: Zero Tolerance, Black Ice Expand Hustler TV Deal. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2011-07-15. https://web.archive.org/web/20110715204017/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=82772. dead.
  5. Web site: Zero Tolerance Files Copyright Infringement Suit. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301155036/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=18146. dead.
  6. ZERO TOLERANCE LANDS BILLBOARD AT THE BORDER. AVN. 2009-03-22. 2012-07-08. https://archive.today/20120708043729/http://business.avn.com/articles/25695.html. dead.
  7. Web site: Zero Tolerance Wins $15M in Piracy Settlement. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301154707/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=95689. dead.
  8. AVN Awards Past Winners. AVN. 2009-12-31. 2009-02-23. https://archive.today/20090223020140/http://business.avn.com/articles/34090.html. dead.
  9. 2012 AVN Awards Winners. AVN. 2012-01-22. 2012-06-29. https://archive.today/20120629195808/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/AVN-Announces-the-2012-AVN-Award-Winners-461715.html. dead.
  10. Alektra Blue. Big D. Inside Alektra Blue. XRentDVD. 13 November 2007. 23 December 2016 .
  11. Web site: Adam & Eve, Zero Tolerance Join xPeeps' 'Roller Dollz' Party. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301200245/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=102660. 2014-03-01.
  12. Web site: Zero Tolerance Releases 'Face Invaders'. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140301195046/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=104683. 2014-03-01.
  13. ZERO TOLERANCE, THIRD DEGREE AND BLACK ICE CUMMING DIRECTLY TO RETAILERS. AVN. 2009-03-22. 2012-07-07. https://archive.today/20120707151537/http://business.avn.com/articles/24596.html. dead.
  14. Web site: On Set Report: Amber Lynn Shoots First Scene for Zero Tolerance. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301154723/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=91936. dead.
  15. Web site: Zero Tolerance Tour Brings Three Stars to Pacific Northwest. XBIZ. 2009-03-22. 2012-03-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20120301154915/http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=19203. dead.
  16. Web site: AVN Announces the 2012 AVN Award Winners AVN. 2020-09-09. AVN.
  17. http://avnawards.avn.com/past-shows/past-winners/2010/ 2010 Winners
  18. Web site: Alex. Best MILF Release at 2009 AVN Awards. 2020-09-09. AIWARDS. en.