I’m not talking about the Pirates of the Caribbean here. I’m talking about the most expensive adult movie ever filmed, called Pirates – which has also the dubious honour of also being the first movie cut from a XXX and given a R rating from the MPAA. Read on for more… Here’s the press release with all the info….
“‘Pirates’ has a high production value and is meant to appeal to both women and men.” –NY TIMES “A SPRAWLING EPIC!” – NEWSWEEK
THE MOST EXPENSIVE ADULT FILM EVER MADE TAKES AN ARRR – “R” FROM THE MPAA!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MIAMI, FL, May 22, 2006 – MTI Home Video, the largest independent home entertainment studio, along with Studio Partner Artist View Entertainment, will release the new R-rated DVD version of PIRATES from Digital Playground and Adam & Eve Pictures on July 11, 2006 (prebook: June 20, 2006). PIRATES is the first adult film to ever receive an R-rating from the MPAA after being edited. Filmed with High Definition 24p cameras, award-winning director Joone, has created an electrifying, swashbuckling adventure that takes you on a humorous and mystical journey through haunted seas. PIRATES features deadly swordplay against CGI skeleton warriors, awe-inspiring Incan magic, explosive sea battles, and over 300 special effects. The film stars Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Janine, Teagan Presley, Devon, Austyn Moore, Jenaveve Jolie, Tommy Gunn, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, Scott Nails and Kris Slater. Shot on location in California, and off the coast of Florida, PIRATES was released as an adult feature in 2005, and was recently honored with over 29 awards, including 11 at the 2006 AVN Awards. DVD extras will include: 16:9 Widescreen Format, 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, Visual F/X Making of, Bloopers, Trailer, and Optional Spanish Subtitles. PIRATES from Digital Playground and Adam & Eve Pictures on July 11, 2006 (prebook: June 20, 2006). PIRATES is the first adult film to ever receive an R-rating from the MPAA after being edited. Filmed with High Definition 24p cameras, award-winning director Joone, has created an electrifying, swashbuckling adventure that takes you on a humorous and mystical journey through haunted seas. PIRATES features deadly swordplay against CGI skeleton warriors, awe-inspiring Incan magic, explosive sea battles, and over 300 special effects. The film stars Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Janine, Teagan Presley, Devon, Austyn Moore, Jenaveve Jolie, Tommy Gunn, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, Scott Nails and Kris Slater. Shot on location in California, and off the coast of Florida, PIRATES was released as an adult feature in 2005, and was recently honored with over 29 awards, including 11 at the 2006 AVN Awards. DVD extras will include: 16:9 Widescreen Format, 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, Visual F/X Making of, Bloopers, Trailer, and Optional Spanish Subtitles. PIRATES features deadly swordplay against CGI skeleton warriors, awe-inspiring Incan magic, explosive sea battles, and over 300 special effects. The film stars Jesse Jane, Carmen Luvana, Janine, Teagan Presley, Devon, Austyn Moore, Jenaveve Jolie, Tommy Gunn, Evan Stone, Steven St. Croix, Scott Nails and Kris Slater. Shot on location in California, and off the coast of Florida, PIRATES was released as an adult feature in 2005, and was recently honored with over 29 awards, including 11 at the 2006 AVN Awards. DVD extras will include: 16:9 Widescreen Format, 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, Visual F/X Making of, Bloopers, Trailer, and Optional Spanish Subtitles. PIRATES was released as an adult feature in 2005, and was recently honored with over 29 awards, including 11 at the 2006 AVN Awards. DVD extras will include: 16:9 Widescreen Format, 5.1 Digital Surround Sound, Visual F/X Making of, Bloopers, Trailer, and Optional Spanish Subtitles. DETAILS: VHS: not available DVD: $24.95 SRP RATED: R RUNNING TIME: 82 minutes GENRE: Action/Adventure PREMIERES: DVD STREET: July 11, 2006 PREORDER: June 20, 2006