C1R Press Releases

C1R Taps Jason Sechrest to Head PR/Marketing Department

2009-10-09T17:22:03-07:00

Jason Sechrest to handle public relations and marketing for Chi Chi LaRue, C1R movies, studio exclusives and store.

West Hollywood, CA – The marriage of CHI CHI LARUE and JASON SECHREST ( jasoncurious.com ) was a long time coming. For the past two years, the dynamic duo have joined forces to throw club events locally and throughout the country, creating a new era of gay porn superstars together and pushing their respective projects to the public masses. Now, they’re taking their union to the next level by making it official: CHI CHI LARUE’s studio Channel 1 Releasing has tapped JASON SECHREST to head up their PR department. This includes handling all publicity for Chi Chi LaRue, Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Live, Live & Raw, all C1R exclusives and the “Chi Chi LaRue’s” store on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood.

“Well, for how much I boss him around, we figured he should probably get paid for it,” laughs CHI CHI LARUE. “Seriously, JASON has already been an invaluable asset to me and my company for quite some time now. He’s ambitious, he’s passionate and he brings a lot of fresh ideas to the table that will infuse new life into our PR machine. All of us at C1R have considered him a part of the family for a while now so to make it official is really exciting for all of us here.”

“As a publicist I can’t think of anything better than promoting the people you love and helping your friends see their fullest potential and audience,” says JASON SECHREST, who has worked several titles in adult entertainment for the past 11 years. “I started doing PR as a favor for a few close friends of mine almost a decade ago and it blew up immediately with lots of studios and performers suddenly asking me to work for them. Now, with C1R I feel like I’ve come full circle, back to promoting those I really consider family.”

As a reporter, host and writer, SECHREST will continue to promote other studios in his various magazine columns, blogs, web sites and club events, though C1R will remain his exclusive gay porn studio client for his PR division.

SECHREST also manages an elite stable of gay porn performers for his DV8 Casting, all of whom are naturally excited at the prospect of getting that much closer to one of gay porn’s biggest studios and mascots. “I told them before I told anyone else and they were ecstatic,” he says. “It’s a great opportunity for those I sign onto the DV8 Casting roster, obviously. There’s so many different aspects to how this alliance will help both parties, it’s limitless. Quite the power coupling.”

Though there may not be a ceremony to celebrate the union, CHI CHI LARUE and JASON SECHREST will be hosting The Cybersocket Web Awards together in February 2010.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing ( www.C1R.com ) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

Chi Chi LaRue and Sister Roma to Host POP GOES THE ZIPPER, Folsom Weekend

2009-09-11T15:06:23-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that Chi Chi LaRue and Sister Roma have teamed together to present POP GOES THE ZIPPER, a celebration where porn and pop meet. The all night affair will offer debauchery like only San Francisco can bring, kicking off the festivities of Folsom Street Fair on Friday, September 25th at infamous The Triple Crown Bar.

Beginning at 9PM, DJ Chi Chi LaRue will take helm of the dance floor and spin the down and dirty tunes while Co-Host Sister Roma introduces the smoking hot porn stars. Making a special appearance will be Guest of Honor, Steven Daigle from TV’s Big Brother 10, best known as the cowboy and studly championship bull rider for the IGRA (International Gay Rodeo Association). Porn Stars scheduled to appear are C1R Exclusive Jeremy Bilding, Mustang Exclusive Samuel Colt, Hot House Exclusives Kyle King, Paul Wagner and Ethan Wolfe, Raging Stallion Exclusives Steve Cruz, Bruno Bond and Ryan Raz, Josh Griffin, Scott Tanner, Wolf Hudson, Tony Aziz, Rob Romoni, Nash Lawler, Tristan Jaxx, Spencer Reed, Rocco Giovanni, Tristan Phoenix, Derek da Silva, Alessio Romero and more. San Francisco’s very own BeBe Sweetbriar will also be on hand acting as official Door Diva for the night.

Proceeds from POP GOES THE ZIPPER will be donated the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. The Sisters are a leading-edge Order of queer nuns devoted to community service, ministry and outreach to those on the edges and to promote human rights, respect for diversity and spiritual enlightenment. The Order believes all people have a right to express their unique joy and beauty and uses their resources for the greater good and enjoyment of the community.

POP GOES THE ZIPPER will take place on Friday, September 25th at The Triple Crown in San Francisco. DJ Chi Chi LaRue will be rockin the beat from 9PM-1AM followed by afterhours with DJ David Harness. Triple Crown is located at 1760 Market Street, $5 Cover Charge.

For a complete list of appearances or for more information, please visit http://www.c1r.com.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

C1R Signs Mitchell Rock to Exclusive Contract

2009-08-26T13:53:36-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that Mitchell Rock has signed an exclusive contract with the company. Rock, a competition body builder and fitness model brings a new type of look to the C1R Stable of exclusives, further diversifying Chi Chi’s Dream Team.

Prior to signing with the company, Mitchell appeared in Chi Chi LaRue’s TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL. LaRue was so impressed with Rock’s unbelievable performance; the director quickly offered an exclusive contract. Mitchell was introduced to the company by fellow performer, Adam Killian who had brought Rock to the set of a recent production. Mitchell recalls Chi Chi grabbing hold of a camera and doing an impromptu “test” shoot with him during a break. The next day, he was offered a spot in the TAKEN cast, to which he gladly accepted.

“I nearly started jumping up and down when Mitchell told me he wanted to sign with us,” said Director/C1R Partner Chi Chi LaRue. “He’s got such a different look from all my other exclusives I just knew that he would round out the group perfectly. I nearly melt every time I see those muscles.”

“I’m really looking forward to my future with Channel 1,” said Rock. “Everyone there has been so great to me and I have a lot of fun on set. I’m really thankful that Adam introduced me to such a reputable company and I know we’re going to make some really hot movies!”

Mitchell Rock just wrapped production on GRID IRON GANG BANG where he stars with fellow exclusives Vance Winter, Johnny Hazzard, Jeremy Bilding, and Cameron Marshall. Rock is also slated to play with fire in the forthcoming “PLAYING WITH FIRE – FOUR ALARM” as well as star in “MITCHELL ROCK’S WORKIN’ IT OUT.”

For more information on Mitchell Rock, stay tuned to www.c1r.com.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

C1R Exclusive Vance Winter Bottoms for First Time

2009-07-22T17:10:23-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that C1R Exclusive Model Vance Winter, has bottomed for the first time ever in the new Rascal Video, VANCE WINTER’S TAKING IT IN. The film, which just wrapped production in Palm Springs, features Vance bottoming for C1R Exclusive Jeremy Bilding for the first time on and off camera.

Winter, who is a regular on Chi Chi LaRue’s LIVE AND RAW with four C1R titles under his belt, has always held the position of top in both his professional and personal life, but when he was approached by Director Doug Jeffries to bottom in a scene with Bilding, Vance instantly agreed. Studio Insiders report that Winter and Bilding have long wanted to work together, and Jeffries was only happy to oblige. Doug also noted that he felt the pairing was an ideal match with Jeremy’s “Perfect Cock,” which all of his former bottom co-stars rave about.

“This was such an easy scene,” said Jeffries, “The Chemistry was definitely there and they got along great. To me, there is nothing greater than a hot little twink getting fucked by a big dicked stud. It was EXACTLY what I wanted!”

VANCE WINTER’S TAKING IT IN is merely a stepping stone for Winter, as the Studio has something “Very Special” in store for him in the upcoming months.

“When they first approached me, I didn’t hesitate to agree,” said Winter. “Although I do have to admit I was kind of nervous about it. I’ve always been a top, so it was uncharted territory for me. I practiced with some toys a few times before the shoot and once Jeremy and I were on set I just relaxed and everything went very smoothly. I’m much more relaxed about the idea now and I look forward to doing it more!”

VANCE WINTER’S TAKING IT IN will be available at C1R.com and Chi Chi LaRue’s Retail Outlet in September of 2009. For more information, please visit www.c1r.com.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

Chi Chi LaRue & Crew Groove and Grind Across the Nation

2009-07-20T10:58:18-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that Chi Chi LaRue and the men of Club Channel 1 will be making several appearances across the country throughout the summer.

This Saturday, July 18th, LaRue along with Sister Roma, Jason Sechrest and Josh Griffin head north to Seattle, Washington for OZ – The Sister’s Anniversary Grants Party, presented by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, The Abbey of St. Joan.

The first weekend of August will see the launch of the TAKEN Tour, where Legendary Director Chi Chi LaRue and the cast members from TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL will be making appearances promoting the new release. Kicking off the tour in Salt Lake City, LaRue will be appearing at Club Bliss on August 1st along with C1R Exclusive Blake Riley, for his final live appearance before going on hiatus from the industry.

“I’m really looking forward to this upcoming appearance,” said Riley, “I want a chance to say farewell to my fans in person. I’ve had such a great run in the industry and learned a lot, but I’m ready to move onto the next step in my life, return to school and focus on me. There’s been a lot of speculation that I’m taking a break because of my relationship, but the truth is I’m just ready to do something else for a while. I’m definitely going out happy and when I’m ready to come back, I know I’ll have a home waiting for me back at Channel 1.”

LaRue will return to Los Angeles on Saturday, August 15th to DJ a very special night at HERE Lounge for promoter and friend, Paul Nicholls’ Birthday Party. The Following weekend Chi Chi will head southwest to Tucson, Arizona to DJ at Woody’s Bar on Saturday, August 22nd with C1R Exclusive Jeremy Bilding and Host Mandi Boo Boo.

Wrapping up the non-stop sweaty summer tour, Chi Chi LaRue will be reigning over the festivities of Southern Decadence 2009 as “The Diva of Decadence.” LaRue will act as hostess and DJ at The Bourbon Pub & Parade beginning with The Big Dick Contest and Official Kickoff Event on Thursday, September 3rd, followed by the hottest dance party in The Quarter on Friday, September 4th.

For a complete list of appearances or for more information, please visit www.c1r.com.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

Chi Chi LaRue's Nominated for STOREROTICA Independent Store of the Year Award

2009-07-01T17:46:28-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that the Company’s Retail Store, Chi Chi LaRue’s has been nominated for the STOREROTICA Independent Store of the Year Award. The Annual STOREROTICA Awards honor the best in the erotic retail industry and are presented by STOREROTICA Magazine.

“I’m overjoyed at this news,” said director/C1R Partner Chi Chi LaRue. “In its first seven months, Chi Chi LaRue’s has received so many acclamations from the industry’s respected award shows, it must really mean that we’ve done something fabulous over there. My entire company and I are so honored and thankful that our store is so well received by the public and industry alike.”

The 3rd Annual STOREROTICA Awards will be held at the Rio Hotel and Casino on the evening of Monday, September 21, 2009, during the ILS Fashion Show at this fall’s STOREROTICA “What’s New Marketplace” and International Lingerie Show.

For more information, please visit http://www.c1r.com/chichilarue/store.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

C1R Exclusives Named in Cybersocket's Top 50 Porn Stars

2009-07-01T19:14:26-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that the entire roster of C1R Exclusive Models has been named in Cybersocket Magazine’s Top 50 Porn Stars. Leading the list, C1R Exclusive Johnny Hazzard was billed as “The most recognizable porn star on the planet,” followed by fellow exclusives Blake Riley, Jeremy Bilding, Cameron Marshall and Vance Winter. Cybersocket’s guide to the Top 50 Porn Stars showcases this year’s cast of stars, movers and shakers who have caught their eyes and stand poised to leave their own distinctive marks on the industry.

Cybersocket Magazine has been the go-to conglomerate for all GLBT print, online and communication services. Producing the nation’s largest freely distributed gay magazine, Cybersocket’s role is to analyze, categorize, comment upon and popularize gay and lesbian oriented websites; leading the field in groundbreaking news, practical resources and provocative original content for the GLBT community.

“I always say that it makes me the most happy when the people who work with me win awards,” said Director/C1R Partner Chi Chi LaRue, “Well that’s definitely the case here…I couldn’t be happier for all my boys! They all work so hard and deserve this honor without a doubt. I genuinely think C1R has the greatest group of exclusives…Congrats Boys!”

The Top 30 Stars were published in the July 2009 issue of Cybersocket Magazine with the subsequent 20 Stars listed online at Cybersocket.com. To see all of Cybersocket’s Top 50 Porn Stars, pick up a copy of Cybersocket Magazine (available at Chi Chi LaRue’s in West Hollywood) or visit www.cybersocket.com. To see C1R Exclusives Johnny Hazzard, Blake Riley, Jeremy Bilding, Cameron Marshall and Vance Winter in action, please visit http://www.c1r.com.

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Channel 1 Releasing is the largest gay adult entertainment company in the world. Through its companies Channel 1 Releasing covers the gay adult business arena with award winning video productions, online products and event productions. The Channel 1 Releasing (www.C1R.com) companies include Rascal Video, All Worlds Video, Catalina Video, Dirk Yates Collection, Pure PiXXX, Electro Video, LiveandRaw.com, ChiChiLaRue.com and ClubChannel1.com.

For all the latest news and updates on all of the Channel 1 Releasing companies visit www.C1R.com.

Webmasters interested in promoting Channel 1 Releasing products online can visit www.C1R.com/affiliates.

C1R Launches Taken VOD Theater

2009-06-19T15:54:41-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that the company has launched a special Video On Demand Theater for the most highly anticipated film of the year, Chi Chi LaRue’s TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL. The TAKEN VOD Theater is a key promotional tour for both consumers and affiliates, providing interactive material for consumers and sticky content for affiliates to send traffic and earn an unprecedented 50% VOD Payout + 35% on any additional tangibles purchased through the C1R.com Store.

The visually stimulating promotional site contains embeddable trailers, Director’s Cut & Expanded Edition Info, Cast Interviews, Photos, Behind the Scenes Videos, Promotional Web Banners and Desktop Wallpaper along with the option to Watch Now (VOD) and/or Purchase the DVD.

TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL is Chi Chi’s dirtiest and nastiest leather/fetish film to date! In the film, Adam Killian drags Phillip Aubrey on a six scene exploration of the dark side of sex, where he is TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL. Phillip begins his journey as an outsider, but quickly finds himself amidst the filth and kink of Chi Chi LaRue’s Imagination. Through his passage, Phillip encounters erotic-asphyxiation, toys, flogging, hot wax, piss, cum eating, enemas and domination, exciting and developing his inner pig. Join Phillip and Adam, along with a stellar cast of 16 other raunchy leather studs and pups; this four hour epic tale of deprecation is not to be missed!

Webmasters who utilize the TAKEN VOD Theater will be locked in for a permanent 50% payout on all future VOD Sales. Those interested in promoting the TAKEN VOD Theater should contact Jared Lewis, C1R Affiliate Manager at jared@c1r.com or by phone at (323) 337-9556.

For more information on TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL VOD Theater, please visit www.c1r.com/taken.

C1R Celebrates Pride in Full Force

2009-06-12T11:59:03-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that the company will be celebrating Los Angeles Pride in full force this year, appearing at several functions around West Hollywood. Kicking off tonight, Thursday June 11th from 6pm-9pm, C1R Exclusives Cameron Marshall and Vance Winter will be appearing at Cocktails with the Stars, along with C1R Director Doug Jeffries at the newly reopened Micky’s.

Saturday and Sunday (June 13-14), Pride-goers can find C1R/Chi Chi LaRue’s in the Erotic City section of the LA Pride Festival at booth 501. C1R Exclusives Johnny Hazzard, Blake Riley, Cameron Marshall, Jeremy Bilding and Vance Winter will be making special appearances, along with other C1R Stars like Adam Killian, Mitchell Rock, Dean Phoenix and Josh West from 12:30pm-10:00pm each day. The LA Pride Festival will take place near West Hollywood Park with entrances on San Vicente Blvd at Santa Monica Blvd & Melrose Ave. Erotic City is located in the baseball fields of West Hollywood Park.

Saturday Night from 7pm-9pm, join C1R Partner/Director Chi Chi LaRue and select members from the cast of TAKEN: TO THE LOWEST LEVEL at Chi Chi LaRue’s on Santa Monica Blvd for a very special in-store signing and launch event for TAKEN. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Chi Chi and her boys, purchase TAKEN (not available in any other retail location), and have the film signed by the director and cast. Chi Chi LaRue’s is located at 8932 Santa Monica Blvd in the heart of West Hollywood (between San Vicente Blvd & Robertson Blvd).

Later Saturday Night, LaRue will head around the corner to headline Candyland at HERE Lounge as Featured DJ, beginning at 9pm. C1R Stars Cameron Marshall, Jeremy Bilding and Alessio Romero will strip down and join LaRue as the night’s featured Go-Go Dancers. Here Lounge is located at 696 N. Robertson Blvd in West Hollywood.

Sunday Morning, C1R Exclusives Johnny Hazzard, Cameron Marshall, Jeremy Bilding and Vance Winter will appear in the 39th Annual Los Angeles Pride Parade along with the Chi Chi LaRue Signature Van. The parade starts at 11am and runs westbound down Santa Monica Blvd, beginning at Crescent Heights Blvd and ending at Robertson Blvd.

For more information on C1R Events and Model Appearances, please visit www.c1r.com.

C1R Scores Several Grabby Awards

2009-05-29T18:58:19-07:00

Los Angeles, CA – Channel 1 Releasing is pleased to announce that the company was honored with several wins this weekend at the Grabby Awards. Starting the night off, Doug Jeffries highly controversial hit BLACK MEAT WHITE HEAT garnered the awards for Best Box Cover and Best Screenplay. Chi Chi LaRue’s BLACKBALLED 6: UNDER THE HOOD followed with Best Ethnic and Best All Sex Film, as well as Hottest Cum Scene for Scott Alexander, Christopher Ashlee, Eddie Diaz, Aarin Driver, Ian Rock, Markus Ram, Derek Reynolds, Aron Ridge, & Dylan Saunders.

C1R Exclusive and Grabby Co-Host Blake Riley was awarded with the title of Best Rimming Scene along with Cort Donovan and Turk Mason for their performance in Chi Chi LaRue’s EXCESS. Following in Riley’s footsteps, C1R Exclusive Cameron Marshall received the highly coveted Best Newcomer Award along with good friend Kyle King.

“I’m still kind of in shock” said C1R Exclusive Cameron Marshall, “I couldn’t believe it when they called my name. It was such a big surprise and I’m so thankful and honored.”

“I couldn’t be happier with the results!” said Director/C1R Partner/Grabby Host Chi Chi LaRue. “The awards always mean the most when they are given to the people that work for me. Doug did such a great job with BLACK MEAT WHITE HEAT and I’m glad he was recognized for that. I’m thrilled that BLACKBALLED 6 was honored for something beyond the ethnic category and one of my proudest moments of the night was when Cameron was named Best Newcomer.”

The 2009 Grabby Awards took place at the Park West Theatre in Chicago and were hosted by the legendary Chi Chi LaRue and Honey West; with Co-Hosts Blake Riley, Brent Corrigan and Wolf Hudson.

To purchase or rent any Channel 1 Releasing Grabby Award Winning Titles, please visit www.c1r.com.