Smash Pictures is an American independent pornographic film production company located in Chatsworth, California.
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Pornography |
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products | Pornographic films |
| Owner | Dan Quinn |
| Website | www.smashpictures.com |
Company history
editFounded in 2001, the studio specializes in producing gonzo pornography in the fantasy and fetish play genres,[1] creating series such as Naughty Nanny, Whale Tail, Killer Grip,[2] and the AVN Award winning Cheating Housewives.[3] The studio is managed by Vice-President Wyatt Case, and owned by East Coast retailer Dan Quinn.[4]
Awards and industry recognition
edit- 2012 XBIZ Award - 'Vignette Series of the Year' for Bus Stop Girls[5]
- 2014 XBIZ Award - 'All-Sex Release of the Year' for Whale Tail 6[6]
Lawsuit
editIn 2012 Smash Pictures was sued by Universal Studios over the film Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation. Universal claimed that the film was not made as a parody, but rather a direct interpretation of the Fifty Shades of Grey book and Fifty Shades Darker.[7] Smash Pictures had previously stated that they intended to make the pornographic movie faithful to the books.[8] In the lawsuit, Universal requested that they receive an injunction as well as the film's profits and damages.[9]
References
edit- ^ Rodriguez, Ariana. "Adult Business Directory – Smash Pictures". XBiz.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-13. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
- ^ Rodriguez, Ariana (2009-11-03). "Smash Pictures, HushMoney.com Partner for New HD Network". XBiz.com. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ^ Sullivan, David (2007-12-26). "Smash Pictures Wraps Cheating Housewives 5". AVN.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ^ "AVN.Com Business Profile - Smash Pictures: Filling All Niches". AVN.com. 2004-12-01. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
- ^ XBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, January, 2012
- ^ XBIZ Award Winners 2014, XBIZ, January, 2014
- ^ "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Porn Parody Will Be Written/Directed by Mr. Filth. How Romantic". LA Weekly. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Fifty Shades Porn Parody _targeted In Big Hollywood Lawsuit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
- ^ "Universal files lawsuit against 'Fifty Shades' porn 'rip-off'". Times Live. Retrieved 30 November 2012.