Archive for March, 2009

A STATEMENT

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

I want to stress the point that the reason I am coming down hard on the industry reporters rooting on Corrigan and judges embracing and celebrating him is that his claim to fame is that he was involved in child pornography. This made him a name and instead of being disgusted by this they are mesmerized by it. That is revolting. There are so many other twinks that are just as good or better but have not been involved in such a horrific scandal to get their names out there. And this made me say that those judges are as responsible and as sleazy as Corrigan and his pedophile fans. I don’t care that if because of this statement I may never be nominated or awarded again. My strong conviction for this cause is more important than my publicity.

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MICHAEL LUCAS: WHY I STAND UP FOR THE INDUSTRY

Tuesday, March 31st, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2009 (New York, NY) — Michael Lucas has issued the following letter regarding matters that took place this past weekend during and after the GayVN Awards:
“It is shocking how lightly the industry is taking this matter. By falsifying his government-required identification, Brent Corrigan put himself, producers, and the general public at the mercy of federal prosecution. Because Brent performed while he was underage, all the material that he appeared in during that time is now considered child pornography, and rightfully so. However, anyone in possession of those titles, who purchased them or viewed them assuming that the producer had taken the necessary precautions to eliminate the risk, now has illegal pornography on their hands. Can you imagine the trauma of having to deal with something like that? And with the internet being what it is, who knows what images of Brent are legal and illegal? This is a disgusting and horrifying question.
To those who are saying that Brent Corrigan didn’t know what he was doing, let me tell you that even a 17-year-old knows that forging documents is against the law. A 17-year-old also knows that he cannot take part in adult videos. Erik Menedez was only 17-years old when he and his brother killed their parents– he is serving life behind bars. No I am not equating this to murder but a crime is a crime and at 17 you know that. We cannot prosecute in one instance and then turn our heads the next… and then honor the criminal with awards for his work.
To those who are saying that I went on stage because I was jealous of Corrigan’s nominations, let me remind you that I’ve been speaking out against celebrating Corrigan for at least three years now. This was before he had received any awards.
To those who are saying I am going after Corrigan because he declined to be in my movie, how can that make any sense? In 11 years of business, there were many models which my company turned away and there were many models who turned down working for my company. Today we looked through all of our casting records, and found an email dating back to September 15, 2006, between our previous casting director and Brent Corrigan. At this point we, regrettably, did not know about his past and we are forever thankful that things did not work out and we declined working with him. My conscience would have never been cleared and a heavy deal of personal guilt would have shadowed me and my career.
For those who said it was not a good time to make a statement, please tell me what’s a better time than after the city of San Francisco honored the industry for its work to stop child pornography. Well, I’m not the type to sit silently and listen to this hypocrisy because unfortunately many in the adult industry do not seem to care much about using underage models. You see, there are thousands of young, beautiful guys out there that have made it in this business legally without putting the revolting burden of being involved in child pornos on anyone. So why do many of you decide to support and nominate this particular one? What a strange coincidence. I’m talking about reviewers and judges here. Some of you don’t care, because it’s not you, it’s the producers who are in danger. It’s the company heads, like myself, who are risking their freedom because of criminals like Corrigan. This cannot be our industry’s protocol.
I’m incredibly dismayed by those who are questioning me on the details of the situation that occurred at the GayVN Awards. I read posts by bloggers stating that they know Brent Corrigan’s boyfriend and that he is not the violent type. To those who are uninformed, I would recommend doing some research. Read the testimonies below that I have easily found today. You will clearly see Corrigan’s pattern of choosing very violent partners. His previous boyfriend wanted to kill Bryan Kocis (see: http://www.citizensvoice.com/articles/2009/03/04/news/wb_voice.20090304.t.pg8.cv04cdcuadra_s1.2346437_loc.txt). His new boyfriend, whose name we now know is Eric Paul Martinez, seems to be a violent psychopath as well. And now, just a few highlights from Tory Mason and Jason Sechrest’s observations of Brent’s boyfriend Eric Paul:
On Jason Sechrest’s blog, Tory Mason said:
“that guy that brent’s dating is nuts.. when i was seeing john (who is stationed in the navy and lives in san diego) we all went out, although brent wasn’t there, and at the end of the night he [Eric Paul] got into a really loud argument with some kid and john and I tried to seperate them, he [Eric Paul] ended up throwing me down to the ground and then went after the kid, who’s a bartender, and knocked him out cold.. he then hid out at john’s place till it was safe for him to go home. absolute fucking lunatic! He [Eric Paul] has some very dangerous obsession with this Corrigan kid (which he made clear the night we went out and the crazy things he was saying about him) and those death threats probably weren’t just words but actual threats.. i think he’s delisuional too, have you ever seen the way he watches over brent at a club. it’s as if he thinks that if he takes his eyes off him somebody’s going to swoop in and kidnap that chubby little washed up runt”
Also, Jason emailed me this story about Eric Paul:
“Caleb Carter, who has unfortunately since passed away, came up to me at an event one night with a black eye and when I asked him how he got it, he told me it was “the work of Brent Corrigan’s new boyfriend.” … That was when he [Corrigan] had just started dating this guy.”
Lastly, I would like to end this letter by again telling those who thought that my short appearance on stage was a publicity-driven decision, and who are saying that it was the wrong moment. For me there are moments in life when keeping silent becomes a fault and when speaking becomes an obligation. I hold the conviction that we need to protect our industry and our youths; it is a civil duty, a moral challenge, a categorical imperative task from which we cannot escape.
I’m off to Russia, as tomorrow it will be the one year anniversary of my mother passing away and I will be with my father. So this is my last statement, but I will be than happy to answer further questions when I am back next week.
You can contact Jason at (310) 858-6742 for further information.”

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HUGS from mr. Pam

Monday, March 30th, 2009

I got this email from mr. Pam this morning, and wanted to share.
Hi Michael
I just wanted to let you know I’m thinking about you today on the one year anniversary of your mom moving to heaven. I wish I had gotten to meet her, from what I have heard and photos I have seen, she looks like an amazing woman: strong, beautiful and a fighter…just like her son
This last year has been a very intense year for you, probably one of the hardest in a long time. I’m proud of your strength to keep going, keep living in honor of your mom, keeping your company going strong, even in this bad economy & always keeping the press on its toes.
You’re strong darling…. a survivor. I can see the sparkle and glow radiating from you again and its awesome. Sometimes it takes really hard times to make the good times even better. And we have tons of good times ahead!!!
You’re in my thoughts today & sending lots of love.
Good luck in Moscow, big hugs to your dad & Pavel too!
love pam
Thank you, mr. Pam!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

March 29, 2009 (San Francisco, CA) Michael Lucas, CEO and president of Lucas Entertainment, the East Coast’s largest gay adult production company, on the events that occurred last night associated with the GayVN Awards and Brent Corrigan.
There is nothing new about my campaign against the honoring of Brent Corrigan. I took to the stage to speak out against nominating him, which was made very timely after for the ASACP was recognized for their child protection. In my speech, I said shame on those who nominated and awarded Corrigan. There should be no forgiveness for the company’s and individual who put the industry in danger.

Let me make it clear right away that I have no personal vendetta against Brent—I’ve never even spoke to him. My purpose is to protect this industry from juveniles and set the standard rule for not accepting the risk they put us all in. We can not forget the crimes he committed because they are in the past. He is of age now—I get that but he could have put a lot of people in jail for his crimes to get where he is now. We can not let this precedent stand as a protocol for young boys looking to follow in his path.
During my call to action Corrigan’s boyfriend rushed to the stage and started yelling insanely at me to get off the microphone. As I was leaving the theatre, several people were warning me to watch my back, as some overheard Corrigan’s boyfriend making threats to my address. Among all the scattered lunacy, people were saying THANK YOU for having the courage to say what I did. I didn’t see my statement as too heroic at that point. I simply exercised my right of free speech and I strongly believe in the importance of my message. The adult industry shouldn’t award models who work when they’re underage and forge their identification.
Conversely, and apparent in this occasion, speaking your mind can be dangerous. At the after party, Corrigan’s boyfriend came up to me and bumped his chest against mine. I do not know the boyfriend’s name but I know that it’s not his ex Grant Roy. This guy was a buff Latin male that appears to be in his thirties .He then threatened that he was going to kill me and demand that we leave the club together immediately so that he could break my neck. The club’s security swiftly came and separated him; he came back and told me that he will splash acid into my face, “which will be the end of your career.” I called the police immediately when I reached the hotel and recalled to them what happened. The cops went to Corrigan’s room, but the couple was still out partying elsewhere.
I called the police at 7:00 am, San Francisco time, as soon as I found out that they were back in their room (I simply called the room and Corrigan picked up the phone). The police were there within ten minutes. They talked to Corrigan and his boyfriend for about twenty minutes, and then handcuffed the boyfriend and took him into custody.
Corrigan has a history of choosing violent boyfriends. During a 12-hour cross examination at the Kocis murder trial, Grant Roy, admitted to saying several times, he wanted to kill Kocis. So now, the new boyfriend was threatening to kill me. There’s a certain pattern here. I was really impressed by the work of the police department. They were very professional and very polite. They were extremely concerned and worked fast and effectively. They asked me if I would be willing to fly to California in the case of a trial, and I said absolutely, as I don’t take threats to my life very cavalier.
I’ve written about it and spoken about it for years, and I’m not about to stop any time soon. I think Mickey Skee asked me about the point of forgiveness for Corrigan. Not in my case, as I’m a producer and a company owner. It’s my nightmare to have an underage performer with fictitious identification working for me. Does anyone want to go to jail for a defiant and impatient juvenile? I certainly don’t, no matter how adorable the boy is. We should be protecting youth and protecting ourselves. There is no performer who is worth losing freedom for. Let’s be strong in our dedication to take the cliché out porn being an underground and dangerous business, which uses and abuses minors.
Also, whoever witnessed the threats and said events at the party, please contact me. I have witnesses now, but it’s always great to have more.
For all media inquiries please contact Michael Lucas directly at (917) 449-3103 or by email at michael@lucasentertainment.com

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Song of the day: Why I blog

Saturday, March 28th, 2009

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Flexing naked frat boy

Friday, March 27th, 2009

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Obsessed with punishment beyond all reason

Friday, March 27th, 2009

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THE PORN STAR WHO GOT IT ALL WRONG

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Here is a paragraph from a post by Diesel Washington about me. My comments are in red:
Now lets talk about the whole M.L. thing, I read his blog about the Homophobia in the Black Community….BULLSHIT…… M.L. knows nothing about the situation… (Really? Do I not read newspapers, watch TV, or listen to rap?) He really needs to stop opening his mouth about subjects he knows nothing about…. He really should stick to talking about what he knows best…..The Russian Jew thing!!! I don’t care if he employs Black Models in his movies or what not… U cant speak about things that U know nothing about…. I had to check M.L. a few times at the Gay Porn Summit in 2008 for making comments that he knew nothing about (what the hell is he talking about?). Its all Hype and Bullshit and he is taking things too far…. I’m here to give him a reality check… STOP TALKING ABOUT THINGS THAT DON’T EFFECT YA!!! (Actually, it does affect me very much, as it affects any gay man, no matter what color he is). Ur not Black, or ever will be Black, (It’s very insightful. I will never be black, but I see no problem talking about any issue that any community of the world has) so stop talking on the behalf of the Black Community… (Actually, I never did talk on behalf of the black community)
He reacted to my response to the question which was posted on my blog, that resulted in conversations on many blogs including this one. The reason that there are not enough black models in mainstream adult films stems from the homophobia in the African-American community. The majority of bloggers agreed that Lucas Entertainment is a studio that employs the most African-Americans (Including Rod2.0 — See the comments following the post.)
Diesel Washington is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and he decided to make an Anti-Semitic comment, where he basically said that I should shut up and only talk about the “Jewish thing.” This points out the Anti-Semitism in the African-American community, which I believe goes back to the 1960s (Check out articles here and here). I don’t take Anti-Semitism lightly, so I left a message for Keith Webb at Titan. I haven’t heard back from him yet. But I wanted to bring it to the industry’s attention. Lots of industry professionals are Jews, and I don’t think that such comments should be tolerated.
On a sidenote, I’d like to point out Diesel Washington’s confusion. Diesel is saying that in order to comment on the black community, one should be black. WRONG! One doesn’t have to be black in order to comment about African Americans, just like one doesn’t have to be white to talk about the white community.
PS: Please don’t get me wrong. I am very friendly with the guys at Titan Media. I collaborated with them on projects and the comments by Diesel Washington does not reflect at all on Titan Media, though I believe that Titan should take appropriate actions.

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Diesel Washington is WRONG

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Here is a paragraph from a post by Diesel Washington about me. My comments are in red:
Now lets talk about the whole M.L. thing, I read his blog about the Homophobia in the Black Community….BULLSHIT…… M.L. knows nothing about the situation… (Really? Do I not read newspapers, watch TV, or listen to rap?) He really needs to stop opening his mouth about subjects he knows nothing about…. He really should stick to talking about what he knows best…..The Russian Jew thing!!! I don’t care if he employs Black Models in his movies or what not… U cant speak about things that U know nothing about…. I had to check M.L. a few times at the Gay Porn Summit in 2008 for making comments that he knew nothing about (what the hell is he talking about?). Its all Hype and Bullshit and he is taking things too far…. I’m here to give him a reality check… STOP TALKING ABOUT THINGS THAT DON’T EFFECT YA!!! (Actually, it does affect me very much, as it affects any gay man, no matter what color he is). Ur not Black, or ever will be Black, (It’s very insightful. I will never be black, but I see no problem talking about any issue that any community of the world has) so stop talking on the behalf of the Black Community… (Actually, I never did talk on behalf of the black community)
He reacted to my response to the question which was posted on my blog, that resulted in conversations on many blogs including this one. The reason that there are not enough black models in mainstream adult films stems from the homophobia in the African-American community. The majority of bloggers agreed that Lucas Entertainment is a studio that employs the most African-Americans (Including Rod2.0 — See the comments following the post.)
Diesel Washington is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, and he decided to make an Anti-Semitic comment, where he basically said that I should shut up and only talk about the “Jewish thing.” This points out the Anti-Semitism in the African-American community, which I believe goes back to the 1960s (Check out articles here and here). I don’t take Anti-Semitism lightly, so I left a message for Keith Webb at Titan. I haven’t heard back from him yet. But I wanted to bring it to the industry’s attention. Lots of industry professionals are Jews, and I don’t think that such comments should be tolerated.
On a sidenote, I’d like to point out Diesel Washington’s confusion. Diesel is saying that in order to comment on the black community, one should be black. WRONG! One doesn’t have to be black in order to comment about African Americans, just like one doesn’t have to be white to talk about the white community.
PS: Please don’t get me wrong. I am very friendly with the guys at Titan Media. I collaborated with them on projects and the comments by Diesel Washington does not reflect at all on Titan Media, though I believe that Titan should take appropriate actions.

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ECONOMICAL SEXCESS

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

Whether you have already lost your job or if you’re currently evading the ominous pink slip this economy has brought out the thrift in us. If you are arrogant enough to imagine that you are an exceptional and vital member of the team—-you’re delusional. Let me touch you back down in reality; the cemetery is full of people who thought they were irreplaceable. So everyone needs to employ a few strategies for saving some funds where we can.
First off it’s still cold outside so stop spending cash on deodorant. You shouldn’t be sweating that much and maybe your boy will like the new musky and manly smelling you.

Secondly, heating cost can be outrageous…but picking up a warm man on the streets to heat up the sheets is free. But if you do have to pay for said companion on Rentboy then make sure you get multiple orgasms in your paid hour—it’s all about getting the bang for your buck.
Another useful tip is don’t have kids. They are expensive and babies are rude. When was the last time a baby asked you how your day was going? Until they learn some manners or compassion don’t get involved in that money pit.

Also, a monthly gym membership can dent your account but pounding is free cardio. Whether you are a top or a bottom you should hop in the driver’s seat and really have a go at your partner’s privates. With real fervor bounce up and down or thrust round and round and really burn those calories. Even at David Barton this is frowned upon in public so save some pennies and do it at home.
Now the next tip is touch and go and you must make sure your partner is a good clean boy to utilize it. So when you are finished humping put that bottom in some stirrups and drain the lube out of him—-and re-bottle. If it looks like you must strain it to get it back to pure liquid form then abandon plan. Speaking of lube, it can get quite expensive so instead of substituting spit maybe you can look around the house or possibly the refrigerator. There you can find an assortment of flavored lube—-I like ketchup.

Now after the love throbbing is done you can then save on condom cost and just throw it in the dishwasher to cleanse but remember to air dry it indoors and not outside because dirt particles are never welcome in your urethra.
Lastly and most importantly do not date anyone that has to follow any or all of these stated rules. They will suck more out of you than what you’re hoping for.

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