23rd AVN Awards

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23rd AVN Awards
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2006 AVN Awards DVD cover art
DateJanuary 7, 2006 (2006-01-07)
Site The Venetian Las Vegas at Paradise, Nevada, U.S.A.
Hosted by
Preshow hosts
Produced byGary Miller [1]
Directed byGary Miller [1]
Highlights
Best Picture The Devil in Miss Jones (Best Film)
Most awards Pirates (11)
Most nominations Pirates (24)
Television coverage
Network Playboy TV [2]
Duration2 hours, 29 minutes [1]

The 23rd AVN Awards ceremony, presented by Adult Video News (AVN), honored the best pornographic films of 2005 and took place January 7, 2006 at the Venetian Hotel Grand Ballroom, at Paradise, Nevada, U.S.A. During the ceremony, AVN presented AVN Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars of porn [3] [4] [5] ) in 104 categories honoring films released between October 1, 2004, and September 30, 2005. [6] The ceremony, televised in the United States by Playboy TV, was produced and directed by Gary Miller. Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons hosted the show with adult film star Jesse Jane. [1]

Contents

The Devil in Miss Jones , a remake of the 1973 classic of the same name, won nine awards including Best Film, but the big winner of the evening was Pirates with 11 awards including Best Video Feature. [7] Other multiple award winners included Camp Cuddly Pines Powertool Massacre and Dark Side with five apiece and Squealer with three. The telecast was subsequently issued on DVD by Spice Studios. [1] [8] [9]

Winners and nominees

The nominees for the 23rd AVN Awards were announced on November 25, 2005, by Adult Video News. Pirates earned the most nominations with 24 total. The Devil in Miss Jones was next with 19, followed by Eternity with 17, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline and Dark Side each with 16 and Catherine with 15. [6]

The winners were announced during the awards ceremony on January 7, 2006. Notably, Pirates set a new record for most awards at one show, edging past Fashionistas , which won 10 in 2003. [10] McKenzie Lee won the coveted Best New Starlet award while Female Performer of the Year was Audrey Hollander. [4] Manuel Ferrara won Male Performer of the Year for the second straight time. [7]

Major awards

McKenzie Lee, Best New Starlet winner McKenzie Lee 2010.jpg
McKenzie Lee, Best New Starlet winner
Manuel Ferrara, Male Performer of the Year winner Manuel Ferrara 2010.jpg
Manuel Ferrara, Male Performer of the Year winner
Audrey Hollander, Female Performer of the Year Audrey Hollander AVN Awards 2006.jpg
Audrey Hollander, Female Performer of the Year
Evan Stone, Best Actor--Video winner Evan Stone 2017.jpg
Evan Stone, Best Actor—Video winner
Janine Lindemulder, Best Actress--Video winner Janine Lindemulder 2010.jpg
Janine Lindemulder, Best Actress—Video winner
Randy Spears, Best Actor--Film winner Randy Spears 2010.jpg
Randy Spears, Best Actor—Film winner
Savanna Samson, Best Actress--Film winner Savanna Samson 2010.jpg
Savanna Samson, Best Actress—Film winner
Stormy Daniels, Best Screenplay--Video winner and Best Supporting Actress--Video winner AN Stormy Daniels 1.jpg
Stormy Daniels, Best Screenplay—Video winner and Best Supporting Actress—Video winner
Jenna Jameson, Hall of Fame entrant Jenna Jameson AVN Awards January 9 2006 cropped.jpg
Jenna Jameson, Hall of Fame entrant

Winners are listed first, highlighted in boldface, and indicated with a double dagger (‡). [1] [7] [11]

Best Video FeatureBest Film
  • Pirates ‡ [1] [11]
    • Catherine
    • Contract Girl
    • Dark Angels 2: Bloodline
    • Drive
    • Killing Courtney Luv
    • Lexie & Monique Love Rocco
    • Lover's Lane
    • The Perfect Secretary
    • Porn Star
    • Prisoner
    • Undertow [12]
Best High-Definition ProductionBest New Starlet
Male Performer of the Year Female Performer of the Year
Best Actor – VideoBest Actress – Video
  • Evan Stone, Pirates ‡ [1] [11]
    • Otto Bauer, Catherine
    • Barrett Blade, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline
    • Dillon, Dark Angels 2: Bloodline
    • Tommy Gunn, AGP: All Girl Protection
    • Dean James, Killing Courtney Luv
    • Dick Smothers, Jr., Dark Deception
    • Randy Spears, One Man's Obsession
    • Steven St. Croix, Undertow
    • George Uhl, Robinson Crusoe on Sin Island [12]
Best Actor – FilmBest Actress – Film
Best Supporting Actress—Video
Best Director – VideoBest Director – Film
Best Gonzo ReleaseBest Ethnic-Themed Video—Asian
  • Slut Puppies‡ [1] [11]
    • Born for Porn
    • College Guide: How to Get More Pussy
    • Ghost Town
    • Gob Swappers
    • Jack's Playground 20
    • Myne Tease 2
    • Neo Pornographia
    • Otto & Audrey Destroy the World
    • Riot Sluts 2
    • Service Animals 21
    • She Swallows
    • Spring Chickens 9
    • Take No Prisoners
    • Teen Cum Squad
    • Welcome to Casa Butts, Again! [12]
  • Invasian 2‡ [1] [11]
    • Adult Toy Story 2
    • Asians 2
    • Cat Sperm Woman
    • Diary of a Mad Porn Director
    • Kum Pao
    • Oriental Orgy World 2
    • Poon Tang Clan
    • The Reign of Tera: Inside the Asian Love Palace
    • Shadow of a Geisha
    • Slant Eye for the Straight Guy
    • Slanted Holes 2
    • Tokyo Hush-Hush Fuckies 2
    • Torukeru
    • Yellow Fever [12]
Best Couples Sex Scene—VideoBest Couples Sex Scene—Film
Best Anal Sex Scene—VideoBest Oral Sex Scene—Video
  • Jassie, Kimberly Kane, Scott Lyons, Scott Nails, Kris Slater, Squealer ‡ [1] [11]
    • Jamie Brooks, Brian Surewood, Ass Quake
    • Katsumi, Jules Jordan, Ass Worship 7,
    • Alicia Rhodes, Leo, Big Gulps
    • Poppy Morgan, Taryn Thomas, Sascha, Blow Me Sandwich 7
    • Tiana Lynn, Mario Cassini, Johnny Fender, Scott Lyon, Brett Rockman, Arnold Schwartzenpecker, Feeding Frenzy 6
    • Destiny DeVille, Dick Nasty, Kyle Stone, Chris Mountain, Joe Rock, Glazed & Confused 5
    • Katja Kassin, Tony T., I Wanna Get Face Fucked
    • Sarah Blake, Eric Masterson, Jack's Playground 24
    • Dani Woodward, Brandon Iron, Lick My Balls
    • Sativa Rose, Joe Friday, Oral Junkies
    • Jesse Jane, Scott Nails, Pirates
    • Alektra Blue, Delilah Strong, Jonni Darkko, Suck it Dry
    • Jersey Jaxin, Jon Dough, John Strong, Teen Fuck Holes 2
    • Gia Paloma, Arnold Schwartzenpecker, Dick Nasty, Face Blaster, Johnny Fender, Jim Beem, Tonsil Train [12]
Best Three-Way Sex SceneBest All-Girl Sex Scene—Video
  • Janine, Jesse Jane, Pirates ‡ [1] [11]
    • Audrey Hollander, Melissa Lauren, Venus, Babes Illustrated 15
    • Melissa Lauren, Sandra Romain, Be My Bitch
    • Brooke Haven, Taylor Kurtis, Missy Monroe, Staci Thorn, Big Toys No Boys 3
    • Nikki Blond, Audrey Hollander, Adriana Rouso, Catherine
    • Cytherea, Sandra Romain, Cousin Stevie's Pussy Party 7,
    • Kimberly Kane, Katrina Kraven, Kylie Ireland, Julie Night, Lauren Phoenix, Epiphany
    • Alexia, Gigi, Kaylynn, Mackenzie Mack, Kirsten Price, Sammie Rhodes, Celeste Star, Lexxi Taylor, Girlvana
    • Katrina Kraven, Avy Lee Roth, Gothsend 2
    • Justine Joli, Jade Starr, Kill Girl Kill 2
    • Jenna Jameson, Krystal Steal, Krystal Method
    • Roxy Jezel, Katja Kassin, My Ass Is Haunted
    • Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Pirates
    • Tiana Lynn, Sammie Rhodes, Dani Woodward, Supersquirt 2

..3** Mari Possa, Samantha Ryan, Selena Silver, Flower Tucci, War of the Girls [12]

Additional Award Winners

These awards were announced, but not presented, in two pre-recorded winners-only segments during the event. Trophies were given to the recipients off-stage: [1] [11]

Honorary AVN Awards

Reuben Sturman Award

Special Achievement Award

Hall of Fame

AVN Hall of Fame inductees for 2006 were: Chloe, Nick East, Mickey G., Steve Hatcher, Janet Jacme, Jenna Jameson, Lynn LeMay, Cara Lott, Cash Markman, Rodney Moore, Jack Remy, Stephanie Swift, Jerome Tanner [7] [11]

Multiple nominations and awards

Presenters and performers

The following individuals presented awards or performed musical numbers or comedy sketches. [1] [7]

Presenters (in order of appearance)

Name(s)Role
Sunny Leone
Tory Lane
Randy Spears 		Presenters of the awards for Best Supporting Actress—Video, Best All-Girl Sex Scene—Video and Best Gonzo Release
Belladonna
Valentina Vaughn
Lee Stone		Presenters of the awards for Best Couples Sex Scene—Film, Best High-Definition Release
Carmen Luvana
Kirsten Price
Jim Norton 		Presenters of the awards for Best Anal Sex Scene—Video and Best Ethnic-Themed Release—Asian
Jenna Jameson
Nikita Denise		Presenters of the awards for Best Oral Sex Scene—Video and Male Performer of the Year
Jessica Drake
Alana Evans 		Presenters of the awards for Best Actor—Video, Best Threeway Sex Scene
Tiana Lynn
McKenzie Lee
Barrett Blade		Presenters of the awards for Best Couples Sex Scene—Video and Best Actress—Video
Chi Chi LaRue
Lexington Steele
Vanessa Blue 		Presenters of the awards for Best Actor—Film and Best Director—Video
Joanna Angel
Sandee Westgate		Presenters of the award for Female Performer of the Year and Best Director—Film
Jesse Jane Introduction of the trophy girls, Holly Wellin and Courtney Cummz
Cytherea Presenter of the award for Best New Starlet
Ron Jeremy
Sunny Lane
Mary Carey 		Presenters of the awards for Best Actress—Film and Best Film
Lauren Phoenix
Monica Mayhem
Daphne Rosen		Presenters of the award for Best Video Feature

Performers

Name(s)RolePerformed
Mark Stone
and the AVN Orchestra		Musical Director/ProducerOrchestral
Olympic Gardens dancers
Club Sapphire dancers		PerformersDance
Greg Fitzsimmons PerformerStandup comedy segment
Steven St. Croix
Marc Spiegler		Performers"Bareback Mountain" comedy spoof
Hedley PerformersMusical number, “On My Own”
Randy Spears
Stormy Daniels
Ariana Jollee
Flower Tucci		PerformersWatching interactive porn comedy sketches
Ron Jeremy Performer"The AVN Challenge" comedy sketch
DJ Quik PerformerHip-hop musical number

Ceremony information

Several new categories debuted, including Crossover Star of the Year (for impact in mainstream media), Best New Video Production Company and several Specialty genre awards. Meanwhile, multiple packaging categories were condensed into one Best Packaging award due to the demise of VHS as a video format. [6]

High Society magazine and Reuters reported the event's attendance record was shattered as more than 5,000 people watched the show. [3] [10]

Performance of year's movies

1 Night in China was announced as the top selling movie and the 2004 remake of The Masseuse as the top renting movie of the previous year. [7]

Critical reviews

High Society (magazine)|High Society termed the event a "smashing success." [10]

See also

Notes

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Miller, Gary (Director) (2006). 2006 AVN Awards (DVD). U.S.A.: Spice Studios/CinemaPlay Entertainment.
  2. ↑ Stanton, Thomas J. (March 16, 2006). "2006 AVN Awards Show to Debut on Playboy TV". AVN.com. AVN Media Network. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "The Oscars of porn". Sydney Morning Herald. Fairfax Digital. January 9, 2006. Retrieved January 13, 2016. The 23rd annual Adult Video News (AVN) Awards, the Oscars of porn, boasted a higher attendance than ever this year, with more than 5,000 watching Saturday night's two-hour-long event in a huge ballroom at the ritzy Venetian Hotel.
  4. 1 2 "Lighting Up Sin City". Hustler. U.S.A.: Larry Flynt Publications, Inc. July 2006. pp. 77–80. Think of the AVN Awards as the porn Oscars.
  5. ↑ Grecco, Michael (Director) (2009). Naked Ambition: An R Rated Look at an X Rated Industry (DVD). United States: Phase 4 Films (USA) LLC. 1:52 minutes in. The finale to the expo is the AVN Awards Show, also known as the Oscars of Porn. The AVN Awards brings together 3,000 performers and producers and has the glitz of Hollywood's Academy Awards.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "2006 AVN Awards Nominations Announced". AVN.com. AVN Media Network. November 25, 2005. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Rutter, Jared (March 2006). "Sin City Sextacular: AVN Awards Sail Smoothly as Pirates Plunders a Devil of a Night". Adult Video News. Vol. 22, no. 3. Chatsworth, California, U.S.A.: AVN Publications, Inc. pp. 48–116. ISSN   0883-7090.
  8. ↑ Houston, Don (September 5, 2006). "2006 AVN Awards Show, The". XCritic. XCritic.com. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  9. ↑ X, Nelson (September 1, 2006). "The 2006 AVN Awards Show". AVN.com. AVN Media Network. Retrieved January 13, 2016.
  10. 1 2 3 Irons, Nick (August 2006). "Fear and Loathing at the 2006 AVN Awards—XXX's Awards and the Magic of Sin City". High Society. Vol. 31, no. 8. New York, New York, U.S.A.: High Society Periodicals Inc. pp. 48–51. ISSN   1075-0800.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 "2006 AVN Award Winners!!!". January 15, 2006. Archived from the original on January 15, 2006. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "2006 Nominations" (PDF). November 25, 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 26, 2005. Retrieved January 13, 2016.

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