Diabolic Video
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Diabolic Video Productions is an American pornographic movie studio
headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The company was originally a sister-studio of Anabolic Video
. During their partnership the studios were a pioneer of gonzo pornography
, and are considered one of the most successful gonzo producers.
In 2001 Anabolic and Diabolic moved their headquarters to Chatsworth. Vouyer's exit to form Red Light District Video
in 2002 eventually led to the mass exodus of 2004, which saw Everhard, Steele and Mike John leave for Red Light, and Dough leave for Devil's Film
, where the directors were able to own their own movies.
In May 2007 Anabolic and Diabolic announced they were ending their partnership, and would operate as separate companies. Diabolic would be run and owned by Gregg Alan, who left his post as head of sales at Anabolic. Diabolic Video updated their DVD
packaging with a hologram of the Diabolic logo to help establish themselves as a separate brand from Anabolic. They now feature new videos shot in high definition
, best-of collections and Blu-ray. By 2007 the company had produced more than 280 films.
In April 2008 Diabolic released its first Blu-ray title, Top Shelf, starring Amy Ried
, Courtney Cummz
, Jenna Haze
, Sarah Vandella
, Brianna Love
, Audrey Bitoni
and Shawna Lenee
. It had begun filming in high-definition several years earlier.
include Sid Knox. In 2007 Melissa Lauren
became the studio’s first female director, and directed a volume of the Unnatural Sex series. The same year Ricky D
resigned from Diabolic to sign a multi-year exclusive contract with Anabolic. He had directed several film series for Diabolic, including Incumming, 2 on 1, Ass For Days and Hot Sauce.
's VOD service.
In March 2007 SugarVOD began adding the complete Diabolic library to its video-on-demand service.
In July 2007 the studio signed an exclusive agreement with Hustler TV
to bring worldwide digital distribution of the Diabolic library via Hustler's pay per view and video on demand
services.
.
In 2006, FBI agents visited the Diabolic office to inspect the records of 23 movies and their performers. Producers of sexual content are mandated to keep specific records under 18 U.S.C. §2257. It was the first ever inspection since the rules requiring records was put into effect in 1988. The investigators did not require a search warrant
. Diabolic passed its inspection.
Movie studio
A movie studio is a term used to describe a major entertainment company or production company that has its own privately owned studio facility or facilities that are used to film movies...
headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The company was originally a sister-studio of Anabolic Video
Anabolic Video
Anabolic Video is an American pornographic movie studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California. The studio was a pioneer of gonzo pornography, and is considered one of the most successful gonzo producers.-History:...
. During their partnership the studios were a pioneer of gonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography
Gonzo pornography is a style of pornographic film that attempts to place the viewer directly into the scene. The name is a reference to gonzo journalism, in which the reporter is part of the event taking place...
, and are considered one of the most successful gonzo producers.
History
Anabolic and Diabolic were originally headquartered in Venice, California for 10 years. Diabolic was founded as a separate label in 1998 by Gregg Allan, and Anabolic Video head Christopher Alexander. Alan had previously ran the two companies sales department for 15 years, starting in 1992. On January 15, 1998, Diabolic Video released its first video.In 2001 Anabolic and Diabolic moved their headquarters to Chatsworth. Vouyer's exit to form Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video
Red Light District Video is an American pornographic film studio headquartered in Chatsworth, California.-History:The company was founded in 2001 by industry veteran Dion Giarrusso and his half-brother David Joseph, who co-owned the company. Giarrusso had previously worked as general manager of...
in 2002 eventually led to the mass exodus of 2004, which saw Everhard, Steele and Mike John leave for Red Light, and Dough leave for Devil's Film
Devil's Film
Devil's Film is an American pornographic film studio, based in Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California. The company describes its material as Gonzo pornography, and by 2009 had produced more than 1000 films...
, where the directors were able to own their own movies.
In May 2007 Anabolic and Diabolic announced they were ending their partnership, and would operate as separate companies. Diabolic would be run and owned by Gregg Alan, who left his post as head of sales at Anabolic. Diabolic Video updated their DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
packaging with a hologram of the Diabolic logo to help establish themselves as a separate brand from Anabolic. They now feature new videos shot in high definition
High-definition video
High-definition video or HD video refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition video, and most commonly involves display resolutions of 1,280×720 pixels or 1,920×1,080 pixels...
, best-of collections and Blu-ray. By 2007 the company had produced more than 280 films.
In April 2008 Diabolic released its first Blu-ray title, Top Shelf, starring Amy Ried
Amy Ried
Amy Ried is an American pornographic actress.Born on April 15 1985-Early life:Ried has distant French Cajun, German, and Amerindian heritage...
, Courtney Cummz
Courtney Cummz
-Biography:Her first job was a waitress at an Applebee's franchise. She later worked in a nudist resort as a cocktail server where she worked topless. While at college she studied Fashion Design and Marketing and has only to do her internship to earn her degree....
, Jenna Haze
Jenna Haze
Jenna Haze is an American pornographic actress. She entered the adult film industry in 2001 at the age of 19. Between 2002 and 2005, she was a contract girl for the film company Jill Kelly Productions. During most of her time at the company, she performed exclusively with women, out of loyalty to...
, Sarah Vandella
Sarah Vandella
Sarah Vandella is the stage name of an American pornographic actress.Vandella started in the adult industry scene in 2007 at 24 years old. She was a Zero Tolerance contract girl between 2009 and 2010 under the name Sara Sloane...
, Brianna Love
Brianna Love
Brianna Love is an American pornographic actress.Brianna Love started her adult career stripping in Missouri. She soon moved to Las Vegas, and quickly shifted from stripping to porn. She worked exclusively for Red Light District Video for two years before becoming a free agent...
, Audrey Bitoni
Audrey Bitoni
Audrey Bitoni is an American pornographic actress and model. She was nominated for the 2008 AVN Best New Starlet Award.-Biography:Audrey Bitoni was born on August 16, 1986 in Pasadena, California to an Italian/German/Spanish family...
and Shawna Lenee
Shawna Leneé
Shawna Leneé is an American pornographic actress and model.She appeared on the cover of the July 2008 issue of Penthouse as well as being featured as the Pet of the Month. In 2009 Lenee was named the Penthouse Pet of the year Runner-Up...
. It had begun filming in high-definition several years earlier.
Directors
Anabolic and Diabolic originally used to share directors, but with the split that arrangement ended. Current and former Diabolic directorsFilm director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
include Sid Knox. In 2007 Melissa Lauren
Melissa Lauren
Melissa Lauren is a French pornographic actress and director.Lauren started off studying as a cook for three years and worked in Paris as a pastry chef. After reading an ad in a newspaper from French porn director John B...
became the studio’s first female director, and directed a volume of the Unnatural Sex series. The same year Ricky D
Ricky D
Ricky D is an American Adult movie director of the gonzo-style.Born and raised in Hollywood, CA, Ricky D started his adult industry career in 2003 at the age of 18. Working for Rob Black's Extreme Associates, he began working on the company's websites and editing their movies...
resigned from Diabolic to sign a multi-year exclusive contract with Anabolic. He had directed several film series for Diabolic, including Incumming, 2 on 1, Ass For Days and Hot Sauce.
Distribution deals
In June 2006 gamelink.com added the complete Diabolic back-catalogue to its video-on-demand library. The same month it made its content available on AEBNAEBN
AEBN, short for Adult Entertainment Broadcast Network, is an Internet pornography company that specializes in delivering material through streaming video in a video on demand format. Subsidiaries include PornoTube.-History:...
's VOD service.
In March 2007 SugarVOD began adding the complete Diabolic library to its video-on-demand service.
In July 2007 the studio signed an exclusive agreement with Hustler TV
Hustler TV
Hustler TV is an American pornographic premium television channel available through satellite, video on demand and digital cable. The channel is dedicated to offering explicit adult material, uncut and uncensored from Hustler, one of the most well known brands in adult entertainment. The channel...
to bring worldwide digital distribution of the Diabolic library via Hustler's pay per view and video on demand
Video on demand
Video on Demand or Audio and Video On Demand are systems which allow users to select and watch/listen to video or audio content on demand...
services.
Records inspection
Diabolic was the target of the first ever records-keeping inspection authorized by the Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement ActChild Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act
The Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act of 1988, title VII, subtitle N of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988, , , is part of a United States Act of Congress which places stringent record-keeping requirements on the producers of actual, sexually explicit materials...
.
In 2006, FBI agents visited the Diabolic office to inspect the records of 23 movies and their performers. Producers of sexual content are mandated to keep specific records under 18 U.S.C. §2257. It was the first ever inspection since the rules requiring records was put into effect in 1988. The investigators did not require a search warrant
Search warrant
A search warrant is a court order issued by a Magistrate, judge or Supreme Court Official that authorizes law enforcement officers to conduct a search of a person or location for evidence of a crime and to confiscate evidence if it is found....
. Diabolic passed its inspection.
Awards
The following is a selection of some of the major awards Diabolic films have won.- 2001 AVN Award for 'Best Ethnic-Themed Release' for Panochitas 5