Las Vegas Heats Up as the 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo Kicks Open the Doors Tomorrow

Adult Star Jenna Haze to Cut Ribbon to Open Show Floor


LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - January 5, 2011) - The 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE) will sizzle in Sin City tomorrow through Sunday as it showcases the largest adult studios, manufacturers, distributers, and retailers in the industry. Additionally, AEE will feature an extensive collection of erotic and digital merchandise, striking performances, early demonstrations of cutting-edge technology, and a bevy of buxom beauties.

The 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, which will host the AVN Novelty Expo for the first time, will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. AEE runs from Thursday, January 6 through Sunday, January 9, 2011, and the AVN Novelty Expo dates are January 6-8. Attendees can register online at www.AdultEntertainmentExpo.com.

Opening the show floor will be gorgeous adult star and founder of Jennaration X Studios Jenna Haze, who will cut the ribbon in front of Hall A at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 6.

Steven Hirsch, founder and co-chairman of Vivid Entertainment, will present the keynote session, moderated by noted journalist Damon Brown, on Friday, January 7 at 2:30 p.m.

The AEE Industry Networking Party will be hosted by Wicked Girl jessica drake & her Wicked sisters at the TAO Nightclub in the Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino on Thursday, January 6, starting at 10 p.m.

The hottest adult entertainment stars in the world appearing at AEE include: Teagan Presley, Alexis Ford, and Tori Black (presented by Adam & Eve); Ashley Fires and Missy Gold (appearing in the Clips4Sale.com booth); Digital Playground's exclusive contract stars Jesse Jane®, Stoya™, Riley Steele™, Kayden Kross™, and Selena Rose™; Bobbi Starr, Sophie Dee, Kelly Divine, and Jynx Maze (hosted by Evil Angel); Andy San Dimas, Teagan Summers, Madison Ivy, and Breanne Benson (appearing on behalf of Hustler); Bree Olson, Rachel Starr, Amia Miley, Jessica Jaymes, Jenna Haze, Lela Starr, Chanel Preston, Lisa Ann, and Gina Lynn (presented by Jules Jordan Video); and Alektra Blue, Angel Vain, Angela Aspen, Anjanette Astoria, Anna Lovato, Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bailey, Cadance St. John, Caramel, Carmen Rivera, Catalina Cruz, Cece Stone, Cherry Brady, Cotton Candy, Daisy Rae, Diamond Kitty, Dylan Ryder, Faye Reagan, Gemma Massey, Gianna Michaels, Imani Rose, Indigo, Izzy Charm, Jack Lawrence, jessica drake, Joanna Angel, Joslyn James, Kagney Linn Karter, Karlie Montana, Kaylani Lei, Kimberly Kane, Kirsten Price, Kleio, Lexi Belle, Lexi Lamour, Lily Carter, Linsey Dawn Mckenzie, Lucky Star, Lupe Fuentes, Madelyn Marie, Marie McCray, Michelle "Bombshell" McGee, Misti Dawn, Misty Stone, Natasha Marley, Raven Alexis, Sara Sloane, Savanna Samson, Sea J, Serena Marcus, Sindee Jennings, Sinnamon Love, Stormy Daniels, Sunny Leone, Tara Lynn Foxx, Taylor Vixen, Tee Reel, Tiffany Tyler, Tory Lane, Victoria White, and Wendy Williams. For a complete list of talent appearing, see http://tinyurl.com/AEE-Talent-List.

Exhibiting companies attending the 2011 AEE include: Adam & Eve Pictures, AEBN, Bluebird Films, Clips4Sale.com, Digital Playground, Eldorado, Elegant Angel Video Productions, Exquisite Multimedia, Evil Angel Video, Fleshlight, FyreTV, Girlfriends Films, Hotmovies.com, Hustler Video, International Video Distributors, Jules Jordan Productions, Mile High Media, Pink Visual, Sapphire Gentlemen's Clubs, Vivid Entertainment, and Wicked Pictures. For complete list of exhibitors, visit http://tinyurl.com/AEE-Exhibitor-List.

The Expo also features seven seminars on all aspects of the adult entertainment business. For more information on seminars, please visit http://preview.tinyurl.com/AEE-Seminar-Page.

Floor Highlights:

AVN's Best New Starlet and Wicked Pictures contract star jessica drake will host a sizzling Q&A session with the industry's newest and freshest talent on January 7 from 1:30-2:00 p.m. on the main entertainment stage.

A special two-part presentation by sex educator, author, and sex game designer Kidder Kaper will teach attendees how to stimulate and maintain a healthy sexual relationship during the "Making Sex Fun and Exciting with Sex Games" presentation on January 7 at 3-3:30 p.m. and provide tips on how to optimize and maximize each sexual experience during the "Advanced Masturbation for Improving Sexual Performance" session on January 8 at 3-3:30 p.m.

Learn how to spin and dance on the pole with Leigh Acosta, a professional acrobatic dancer, who will show off her pole-dancing skills on January 8 at 4-4:30 p.m.

"Striptease 101" is the educational and entertaining session that will teach attendees how to perform a top striptease like a professional, hosted by Miyoko on January 9 at 2:30-2:45 p.m.

Special musical performances will be presented by Silent Treatment on January 8 at 3-3:30 p.m. and January 9 at 1-1:30 p.m., when they will be joined by the hottest dancers of Sapphire Gentlemen's Club. Plus, a surprise guest star will perform exclusively at AEE on January 7 at 5-5:30 p.m.

AEE attendees will take center stage and compete in "2011 AEE Stripper Contest," "Nice Rack -- Wet T-shirt Contest," "I Love C*** -- BJ Contest," "MILF Contest," "Bobbing for Dildos," "Size Does Matter," and the popular "Orgasm Contest" for a chance to win amazing prizes, including free trips from Temptation Resorts. For more information about floor highlights, please visit http://tinyurl.com/fan-schedule.

The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is a one-of-a-kind tradeshow experience that combines business-to-business transactions, networking, knowledge-sharing, talent appearances, and special presentations for the public. The largest event of its kind, AEE showcases the most comprehensive collection of adult talent, exhibitors, and products, which attracts buyers and fans from around the world. The 2010 Expo hosted more than 20,000 attendees, scores of popular entertainers, and featured hundreds of exhibitors. New to 2011, the AVN Novelty Expo (ANE) will replace AEE's B2B Marketplace, bringing to Las Vegas the same cutting-edge pleasure products and specialized seminars that made ANE a summer favorite. For more information about the Expo, including a list of exhibitors and events, please refer to www.AdultEntertainmentExpo.com.

Thursday is restricted to trade attendees only, and special "trade only" hours on Friday and Saturday will provide exclusive access for industry professionals and the media in order to permit exhibitors to make and build business and media contacts before fans are allowed into the Expo.

Trade registration provides an all-access badge which admits the holder to all AEE and ANE seminars, the main exhibit hall during all show hours, and access to the AVN Novelty Expo. For more information and to register for the trade event, please visit www.AdultEntertainmentExpo.com.

The VIP Fan Package includes access to show floor an hour earlier than general admission, dedicated registration area, AEE Show Directory, and a complimentary T-shirt for $100. General Fan tickets now cost $80.

The 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo will run concurrently with the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) on all four days. The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo is not affiliated with CES.

The 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo sets the stage for the AVN Awards Show, which will be held at the Palms Resort and Casino, on Saturday, January 8, 2011. The annual AVN Awards Show is the premier gala of adult video and recognizes titles, individuals, and companies for contributions to and excellence in the industry. Please note that a separate ticket is required for admission to the AVN Awards Show. For more information on the AVN Awards, please visit www.AVNAwards.com

Digital Playground is the official Press Room Sponsor of the 2011 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo.

For more information visit www.AdultEntertainmentExpo.com

Contact Information:

Media contact:
Grace Lee
(818) 728-8674