Smash Pictures is an American independent pornographic film production company located in Chatsworth, California.

Smash Pictures
Company typePrivate
IndustryPornography
Founded2001
Headquarters,
United States
ProductsPornographic films
OwnerDan Quinn
Websitewww.smashpictures.com

Company history

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Founded in 2001, the studio specializes in producing gonzo pornography in the fantasy and fetish play genres,[1] creating series such as Naughty Nanny, Whale Tail, Killer Grip,[2] and the AVN Award winning Cheating Housewives.[3] The studio is managed by Vice-President Wyatt Case, and owned by East Coast retailer Dan Quinn.[4]

Awards and industry recognition

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  • 2012 XBIZ Award - 'Vignette Series of the Year' for Bus Stop Girls[5]
  • 2014 XBIZ Award - 'All-Sex Release of the Year' for Whale Tail 6[6]

Lawsuit

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In 2012 Smash Pictures was sued by Universal Studios over the film Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation. Universal claimed that the film was not made as a parody, but rather a direct interpretation of the Fifty Shades of Grey book and Fifty Shades Darker.[7] Smash Pictures had previously stated that they intended to make the pornographic movie faithful to the books.[8] In the lawsuit, Universal requested that they receive an injunction as well as the film's profits and damages.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Rodriguez, Ariana. "Adult Business Directory – Smash Pictures". XBiz.com. Archived from the original on 2009-11-13. Retrieved 2009-11-15.
  2. ^ Rodriguez, Ariana (2009-11-03). "Smash Pictures, HushMoney.com Partner for New HD Network". XBiz.com. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
  3. ^ Sullivan, David (2007-12-26). "Smash Pictures Wraps Cheating Housewives 5". AVN.com. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
  4. ^ "AVN.Com Business Profile - Smash Pictures: Filling All Niches". AVN.com. 2004-12-01. Archived from the original on 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2011-02-02.
  5. ^ XBIZ Award Winners, XBIZ, January, 2012
  6. ^ XBIZ Award Winners 2014, XBIZ, January, 2014
  7. ^ "'Fifty Shades of Grey' Porn Parody Will Be Written/Directed by Mr. Filth. How Romantic". LA Weekly. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  8. ^ "Fifty Shades Porn Parody Targeted In Big Hollywood Lawsuit". LA Weekly. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
  9. ^ "Universal files lawsuit against 'Fifty Shades' porn 'rip-off'". Times Live. Retrieved 30 November 2012.
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