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{{Infobox Company
#REDIRECT [[Lucas Entertainment (Studio)]]
| company_name = Lucas Entertainment
| company_logo = <!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:lucas-logo-new.jpg|200px]] -->
| company_type = Private
| foundation = [[1998]]
| location = {{flagicon|United States}} [[New York, New York]], [[United States]]
| industry = [[Gay pornography]]
| products = [[Pornographic film]]s, [[internet pornography]] and [[sex toys|sex&nbsp;toys]]
| homepage = [http://www.lucasentertainment.com/ LucasEntertainment.com]
}}

'''Lucas Entertainment''' is a [[New York]]-based [[gay pornographic]] studio started by [[porn star]] [[Michael Lucas (director)|Michael Lucas]].<ref>{{cite news|last=Adams|first=JC|date=August 11, 2008|work=[[XBIZ]]|title=Michael Lucas in Bed With mr. Pam. Lucas Entertainment signs gay adult’s only female videographer to exclusive contract|accessdate=16 November 2008|url=http://www.xbiz.com/news/news_piece.php?id=97769&mi=all&q=mr.+PAM}} Reprint from GayPornTimes.com.</ref>

In 1998 Lucas founded his own production company, Lucas Entertainment, with money he earned from working as a [[male escort]].<ref name="Oswoski">Oswoski, Kevin ([[April 22]], [[2005]]), [http://www.yaledailynews.com/articles/view/14236 "Adult film producer fleshes out his 'fantasy' at tea"], ''Yale Daily News'', retrieved from www.yaledailynews.com on [[August 31]], [[2006]].</ref> He based the company in [[New York City]] (rather than [[Los Angeles]], where many of the other [[List of pornographic movie studios|pornography studios]] are located), in part, to take advantage of the lack of competition.<ref name="Mao">Mao, Tien ([[June 21]],[[2006]]),[http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2006/06/21/michael_lucas_c.php Michael Lucas, CEO Lucas Entertainment], retrieved [[December 18]] [[2006]] from www.gothamist.com</ref> In 2004, Lucas Distribution, Inc., his adult video distribution company, began operations. Lucas directs, produces and stars in his own films under the Lucas Entertainment banner. His studio has garnered many [[GayVN Awards]]<ref>[http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ci=108&ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=18431 "Michael Lucas’ ’La Dolce Vita’ Sets GAYVN Record"]</ref> and [[Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards]] ("Grabbys") nominations and wins{{Fact|date=September 2007}}.

In the summer of 2005 Lucas released ''[[Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons]]''; the film featured celebrity cameos from [[RuPaul]], [[Boy George]], [[Graham Norton]], [[Bruce Vilanch]], [[Lady Bunny]], [[Amanda Lepore]], and [[Michael Musto]].<ref>[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0834930/plotsummary] Plot summary, IMDb</ref> In 2006, the studio released ''[[Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita]] Parts 1 & 2'', a [[gay pornography|gay pornographic]] [[remake]] of the 1960 [[Federico Fellini|Fellini]] classic ''[[La Dolce Vita]]''.<ref name="tla">List of credits at the [http://www.tlavideo.com/templates/results_list.cfm?pid=31198&v=3&sn=1&g=0 tlavideo] online video store, retrieved from www.tlavideo.com [[January 9]], [[2007]]</ref> The film won a record fourteen awards at the 2007 [[GayVN Awards]], winning in every category in which it was nominated.<ref>[http://www.edgeboston.com/index.php?ci=108&ch=news&sc=glbt&sc2=news&sc3=&id=18431 "Michael Lucas’ ’La Dolce Vita’ Sets GAYVN Record"]</ref>

In 2004 Lucas appeared in [[Timothy Greenfield-Sanders]]' book ''XXX: 30 Porn Star Photographs''<ref name="XXX30">{{cite book
| last = Greenfield-Sanders |
| first = Timothy, Photographer |
| authorlink = |
| year = 2005 |
| title = XXX 30 Porn-Star Portraits |
| publisher = Bulfinch Press | <!-- This is not a typo; there is only one "l" in Bulfinch -->
| location = New York, New York |
| id = ISBN 0821277545
}}
</ref>
and the accompanying [[HBO]] documentary ''[[Thinking XXX]]''.<ref>{{cite video
| people = Greenfield-Sanders, Timothy, Director |
| title = Thinking XXX |
| medium = TV Documentary |
| publisher = HBO |
| location = |
| date = 2004 }}
</ref>
Greenfield-Sanders asked Lucas for a list of his 10 favorite films; the 10 films he listed are all films from his own production company.

In February 2007, International Media Films, Inc., which owns the [[property|rights]] to Fellini's ''La Dolce Vita'', filed [[lawsuit|suit]] against Lucas (as Andrei Treivas Bregman), Lucas Entertainment, Inc., and Lucas Distribution, Inc. for [[trademark infringement|trademark]] and [[copyright infringement]].<ref>{{cite journal| date=[[February 15]] [[2007]] | title=Copy of Complaint| journal=online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents |url=http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/021507ladolce.pdf}}</ref> The lawsuit seeks to collect unspecified [[damages]] and to stop sales of ''Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita Parts 1 & 2''.<ref>{{cite journal| date=[[February 15]] [[2007]] |title=NYC film company claims gay porn infringes on film classic 'La Dolce Vita'| journal=International Herald Tribune |url=http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/16/america/NA-GEN-US-Porn-Film-Lawsuit.php}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal| date=[[February 15]] [[2007]] | title=International Media Films, Inc. v. Lucas Entertainment, Inc. et al| journal=dockets.justia.com/docket/court-nysdce |url=http://dockets.justia.com/docket/court-nysdce/case_no-1:2007cv01178/case_id-301055}}</ref> At the preliminary injunction hearing in April, 2007, the attorney for the plaintiff asked the judge to enjoin further distribution of Lucas' film, which he refused to do.<ref>{{cite journal| date=[[May 4]] [[2007]] | title=Judge Refuses to Enjoin “Michael Lucas’s La Dolce Vita”| journal=blogs.wsj.com |url=http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2007/05/04/judge-refuses-to-enjoin-michael-lucass-la-dolce-vita/}}</ref> The [[Manhattan]] [[federal judge]] hearing the case noted that serious issues were raised regarding trademark infringement or tarnishment, but rejected the request to enjoin the sales of Lucas' film, primarily on the grounds of "inexcusable delay" on the plaintiff's part.<ref>{{cite journal | date=[[April 27]], [[2007]] |title=Transcript of judge's ruling| journal=online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents | url=http://online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents/lucas0505.pdf}}</ref>
<!-- Deleted image removed: [[Image:lucas logo old.jpg|right|thumb|115px|Original Lucas logo used from 1998 - 2008]] -->

==Film lines==
'''Lucas Entertainmemnt''' - The flagship brand featuring [[gay]] sex with men in their 20s and 30s.

'''Lucas Raunch''' - An extreme fetish line. The first release is ''FARTS''.

==Online properties==
* '''Lucas Store''' - Online DVD store with access to free xxx previews, iPod downloads, photos, etc.
* '''Members Areas''' - Membership site featuring unlimited access to the entire Lucas Video library plus exclusive web scenes.
* '''Lucas News''' - Reviewers, affiliates, and members of the press have access to this online tool with access to high-resolution box covers, model and action photos, logos, press releases, etc.
* '''Be A Model''' - Men over the age of 18 who would like to apply to become a model with Lucas Entertainment should fill out the online application on this site and upload photos of themselves.

==Notable Directors==
* [[Michael Lucas (director)|Michael Lucas]]
* [[mr. Pam]]
* [[Tony Dimarco]]

==Notable performers==
{{div col|cols=3}}
* [[Tag Adams]]
* [[Rafael Alencar]]
* [[Ben Andrews]]
* [[Rod Barry]]
* [[Nick Capra (porn star)|Nick Capra]]
* [[Matt Cole]]
* [[Eddie Diaz]]
* [[Derrick Hanson]]
* [[Steve Holmes]]
* [[Wolf Hudson]]
* [[Chad Hunt]]
* [[Wilfried Knight]]
* [[Michael Lucas (director)|Michael Lucas]]
* [[Gus Mattox]]
* [[Arpad Miklos]]
* [[Vin Nolan]]
* [[Spencer Quest]]
* [[Zack Randall]]
* [[Jason Ridge]]
* [[Cole Ryan]]
* [[Rob Romoni]]
* [[Joe Strong]]
* [[Jonathan Vargas]]
* [[Jackson Wild]]
* [[Scott Tanner]]
* [[Manuel Torres (porn star)|Manuel Torres]]
* [[Diesel Washington]]
* [[Kurt Wild]]
{{div col end}}

==See also==
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* [[List of gay porn stars]]
* [[List of pornographic movie studios#Homosexual pornography|List of gay pornographic movie studios]]
* [[Pornography]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.lucasentertainment.com Lucas Entertainment Wesbite] Warning: Explicit content (nudity)

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[[Category:Pornographic film studios]]
[[Category:Companies based in New York]]
[[Category:LGBT adult entertainment]]
[[Category:Gay pornographic film studios]]

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Revision as of 12:14, 5 January 2009

Lucas Entertainment
Company typePrivate
IndustryGay pornography
Founded1998
HeadquartersUnited States New York, New York, United States
ProductsPornographic films, internet pornography and sex toys
WebsiteLucasEntertainment.com

Lucas Entertainment is a New York-based gay pornographic studio started by porn star Michael Lucas.[1]

In 1998 Lucas founded his own production company, Lucas Entertainment, with money he earned from working as a male escort.[2] He based the company in New York City (rather than Los Angeles, where many of the other pornography studios are located), in part, to take advantage of the lack of competition.[3] In 2004, Lucas Distribution, Inc., his adult video distribution company, began operations. Lucas directs, produces and stars in his own films under the Lucas Entertainment banner. His studio has garnered many GayVN Awards[4] and Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards ("Grabbys") nominations and wins[citation needed].

In the summer of 2005 Lucas released Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons; the film featured celebrity cameos from RuPaul, Boy George, Graham Norton, Bruce Vilanch, Lady Bunny, Amanda Lepore, and Michael Musto.[5] In 2006, the studio released Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita Parts 1 & 2, a gay pornographic remake of the 1960 Fellini classic La Dolce Vita.[6] The film won a record fourteen awards at the 2007 GayVN Awards, winning in every category in which it was nominated.[7]

In 2004 Lucas appeared in Timothy Greenfield-Sanders' book XXX: 30 Porn Star Photographs[8] and the accompanying HBO documentary Thinking XXX.[9] Greenfield-Sanders asked Lucas for a list of his 10 favorite films; the 10 films he listed are all films from his own production company.

In February 2007, International Media Films, Inc., which owns the rights to Fellini's La Dolce Vita, filed suit against Lucas (as Andrei Treivas Bregman), Lucas Entertainment, Inc., and Lucas Distribution, Inc. for trademark and copyright infringement.[10] The lawsuit seeks to collect unspecified damages and to stop sales of Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita Parts 1 & 2.[11][12] At the preliminary injunction hearing in April, 2007, the attorney for the plaintiff asked the judge to enjoin further distribution of Lucas' film, which he refused to do.[13] The Manhattan federal judge hearing the case noted that serious issues were raised regarding trademark infringement or tarnishment, but rejected the request to enjoin the sales of Lucas' film, primarily on the grounds of "inexcusable delay" on the plaintiff's part.[14]

Film lines

Lucas Entertainmemnt - The flagship brand featuring gay sex with men in their 20s and 30s.

Lucas Raunch - An extreme fetish line. The first release is FARTS.

Online properties

  • Lucas Store - Online DVD store with access to free xxx previews, iPod downloads, photos, etc.
  • Members Areas - Membership site featuring unlimited access to the entire Lucas Video library plus exclusive web scenes.
  • Lucas News - Reviewers, affiliates, and members of the press have access to this online tool with access to high-resolution box covers, model and action photos, logos, press releases, etc.
  • Be A Model - Men over the age of 18 who would like to apply to become a model with Lucas Entertainment should fill out the online application on this site and upload photos of themselves.

Notable Directors

Notable performers

See also

References

  1. ^ Adams, JC (August 11, 2008). "Michael Lucas in Bed With mr. Pam. Lucas Entertainment signs gay adult's only female videographer to exclusive contract". XBIZ. Retrieved 16 November 2008. Reprint from GayPornTimes.com.
  2. ^ Oswoski, Kevin (April 22, 2005), "Adult film producer fleshes out his 'fantasy' at tea", Yale Daily News, retrieved from www.yaledailynews.com on August 31, 2006.
  3. ^ Mao, Tien (June 21,2006),Michael Lucas, CEO Lucas Entertainment, retrieved December 18 2006 from www.gothamist.com
  4. ^ "Michael Lucas’ ’La Dolce Vita’ Sets GAYVN Record"
  5. ^ [1] Plot summary, IMDb
  6. ^ List of credits at the tlavideo online video store, retrieved from www.tlavideo.com January 9, 2007
  7. ^ "Michael Lucas’ ’La Dolce Vita’ Sets GAYVN Record"
  8. ^ Greenfield-Sanders, Timothy, Photographer (2005). XXX 30 Porn-Star Portraits. New York, New York: Bulfinch Press. ISBN 0821277545. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |1=, |2=, |3=, |4=, |5=, |6=, and |7= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  9. ^ Greenfield-Sanders, Timothy, Director (2004). Thinking XXX (TV Documentary). HBO. {{cite AV media}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |1=, |2=, |3=, |4=, and |5= (help)
  10. ^ "Copy of Complaint" (PDF). online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents. February 15 2007. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  11. ^ "NYC film company claims gay porn infringes on film classic 'La Dolce Vita'". International Herald Tribune. February 15 2007. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  12. ^ "International Media Films, Inc. v. Lucas Entertainment, Inc. et al". dockets.justia.com/docket/court-nysdce. February 15 2007. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ "Judge Refuses to Enjoin "Michael Lucas's La Dolce Vita"". blogs.wsj.com. May 4 2007. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ "Transcript of judge's ruling" (PDF). online.wsj.com/public/resources/documents. April 27, 2007. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
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