Vivid Entertainment Explained

Vivid Entertainment
Type:Private
Industry:Pornography
Founder:Steven Hirsch
David James
Location:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Products:Pornographic films

Vivid Entertainment Group is an American independent pornographic film production company,[1] [2] featuring internet content.

Overview

Vivid Entertainment is privately owned by Americans Steven Hirsch and Bill Asher, and Welshman David James.[3] [4]

In 2006, Vivid Entertainment was described by Reuters as one of the handful of studios that dominate the U.S. porn industry.[5] It is based in Los Angeles, California. Founder Steven Hirsch is co-chairman, along with Bill Asher, who is also a co-owner.[6]

In February 2006, Vivid changed its condom-only policy to a condom-optional policy that lets performers decide whether to use them.[7] [8] In October 2010, Vivid stopped production as a precaution when an actor tested positive for HIV.[9] An October 2012 open letter, from Steven Hirsch, took aim at a Los Angeles County plan that would require performers to wear condoms on set. Hirsch said the proposal would be costly and ineffective and was an example of unnecessary government intrusion into private bedrooms.[10]

Divisions and ventures

List of Vivid Girls

The following is a list of notable Vivid actresses (known as "Vivid Girls") during the first thirty years of Vivid.[13] The most recent Vivid Girl, Allie Haze, terminated her contract with Vivid in 2012.[14]

Legal controversy

On December 6, 2007, Vivid Entertainment filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against PornoTube.[15] [16] The lawsuit alleged that the YouTube-like site profits from the illegal posting of Vivid's copyrighted films, and failed to comply with the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act, a federal age-verification and record-keeping law that applies to the adult film industry.[17] The case was settled out of court.[18]

Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20050618235714/http://www.forbes.com/free_forbes/2005/0704/124.html "The (Porn) Player"
  2. http://digitaledge.excite.co.uk/adult-film-studio-blames-google-N1481.html Adult-film-studio-blames-Google
  3. http://www.privco.com/private-company/Vivid-Entertainment-LLC PrivCo.com Private Company Financial Report on Vivid Entertainment LLC
  4. Web site: Porn in the USA. WalesOnline. January 8, 2017. December 31, 2004.
  5. News: Porn stars strut their stuff at awards. January 9, 2006. Reuters. Television New Zealand. November 30, 2011.
  6. https://web.archive.org/web/20100918035451/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/people.asp?privcapId=959496 "Vivid Entertainment LLC: CEOs and Executives"
  7. http://www.laweekly.com/2010-01-28/news/rubbers-revolutionary-aids-healthcare-foundation-s-michael-weinstein Rubbers Revolutionary: AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s Michael Weinstein
  8. http://www.aidshealth.org/news/in-the-media/la-weekly-profiles-ahfs.html "LA Weekly: Profiles AHF's "Adult Film Condom Campaign"
  9. News: Porn actor tests positive for HIV. October 13, 2010 . London. The Guardian. October 13, 2010.
  10. Web site: Vivid Entertainment owner says condoms bad for porn biz. Frank C. Girardot. October 2, 2012.
  11. Vivid Radio Hosts Want To Hit A Home Run With Alex Rodriguez. Adult Video News. May 11, 2014. May 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150529091332/http://business.avn.com/company-news/Vivid-Radio-Hosts-Want-To-Hit-A-Home-Run-With-Alex-Rodriguez-594532.html. dead.
  12. Web site: Vivid Radio hosts. Vivid Entertainment. May 11, 2014. October 20, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141020175336/http://www.vividradio.com/hosts. dead.
  13. Web site: Jared Rutter. Vivid Entertainment LLC. Vivid's 25th Anniversary: How Steven Hirsch's Company Thrust Porn Into Mainstream America: Meet the man behind the brand. September 30, 2009. 2015-04-15. March 8, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160308003352/http://business.avn.com/articles/Vivid-s-25th-Anniversary-How-Steven-Hirsch-s-Company-Thrust-Porn-Into-Mainstream-America-359979.html. dead.
  14. Web site: Allie Haze, Vivid Part Ways Amicably. avn.com. September 30, 2015. September 26, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150926093723/http://business.avn.com/articles/video/Allie-Haze-Vivid-Part-Ways-Amicably-475493.html. dead.
  15. News: Porn producer sues YouTube knockoff . 2007-12-11 . December 11, 2007 . Joseph Menn . Los Angeles Times.
  16. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/dec/16/film.usa "Home porn gives industry the blues"
  17. Web site: Adult Film Company's Copyright Lawsuit Against PornoTube. 2007-12-11 . December 11, 2007 . FindLaw.
  18. http://newteevee.com/2008/10/24/copyright-lawsuit-against-pornotube-withdrawn Copyright Lawsuit Against PornoTube Withdrawn

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