Third Degree Films

Third Degree Films
Company typePrivate
IndustryPornography
Founded2002; 22 years ago (2002)
FounderJoey Wilson
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California
,
United States
Key people
Joey Wilson (President) Miles Long (Director)[1]
ProductsPornographic films
ParentZero Tolerance Entertainment

Third Degree Films is the umbrella name for the independent American Los Angeles–based heterosexual pornographic film studio Zero Tolerance Entertainment (ZT),[2][3] both of which produce gonzo pornography.[4]

History

The company was founded in 2002 by Joey Wilson.[2] In 2006, the company filed a lawsuit against AdultsAllowed.com, seeking more than $15 million in damages for copyright infringement.[5] In 2006, the company started including a bonus Spanish language track on all its DVDs, in an attempt to tap into the increasingly important Spanish speaking demographic in the U.S. and Latin America.[6] In 2007, the company signed a deal with Hustler TV to provide its content on the channel in North and South America.[2] In 2008, ZT brought a lawsuit against DVD rental site Movixo Inc., alleging DVD piracy. The case was settled out of court for $15 million.[7]

In 2009, the Film The Cougar Club[8] directed by Miles Long won an AVN Award for Best MILF Release, setting the bar for films of that genre. In 2012, Nylons 8, directed by Miles Long won an AVN Award for Best Foot Fetish/Leg Release Release.[9]

Pat Myne has also been both a performer and director for Third Degree.[10]

Actresses

Actress Courtney Cummz has an exclusive contract with ZT and also directs films for the company.[11][12] Cummz was the first ZT contract girl.[13]

In 2008, the company signed a six-film deal with Amber Lynn.[14]

Alektra Blue was considered spokesmodel and "unofficial contract girl" for 3rd Degree for around two years,[10] before she became a Wicked Pictures contract star.[15] She also did an interactive sex DVD for 3rd Degree called Total Interactive Control Of Alektra, for which her husband at the time (Pat Myne) was one of the directors.[10]

Awards

  • 2012 AVN Award – Best Foot Fetish/Leg Release (Nylons 8)[16]
  • 2010 AVN Award – Best Solo Release (All Alone 4)[17]
  • 2009 AVN Award – Best MILF Release (The Cougar Club)[18]
  • 2012 AVN Award – Best Foot Fetish/Leg Release (Nylons 8)[8]
  • 2009 AVN Award – Best MILF Release (The Cougar Club)[8]

References

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  2. ^ a b c "Zero Tolerance, Black Ice Expand Hustler TV Deal". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  3. ^ "Zero Tolerance, Third Degree Ink Tanya James". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  4. ^ "Zero Tolerance Debuts 4-Hour Compilations". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  5. ^ "Zero Tolerance Files Copyright Infringement Suit". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  6. ^ "ZERO TOLERANCE LANDS BILLBOARD AT THE BORDER". AVN. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  7. ^ "Zero Tolerance Wins $15M in Piracy Settlement". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  8. ^ a b c "AVN Awards Past Winners". AVN. Archived from the original on 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2009-12-31.
  9. ^ "2012 AVN Awards Winners". AVN. Archived from the original on 2012-06-29. Retrieved 2012-01-22.
  10. ^ a b c Alektra Blue (13 November 2007). "Inside Alektra Blue" (Interview). Interviewed by Big D. XRentDVD. Retrieved 23 December 2016.
  11. ^ "Adam & Eve, Zero Tolerance Join xPeeps' 'Roller Dollz' Party". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  12. ^ "Zero Tolerance Releases 'Face Invaders'". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2014-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  13. ^ "ZERO TOLERANCE, THIRD DEGREE AND BLACK ICE CUMMING DIRECTLY TO RETAILERS". AVN. Archived from the original on 2012-07-07. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  14. ^ "On Set Report: Amber Lynn Shoots First Scene for Zero Tolerance". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  15. ^ "Zero Tolerance Tour Brings Three Stars to Pacific Northwest". XBIZ. Archived from the original on 2012-03-01. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
  16. ^ "AVN Announces the 2012 AVN Award Winners AVN". AVN. Retrieved 2020-09-09.
  17. ^ 2010 Winners Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed 25 November 2012
  18. ^ Alex. "Best MILF Release at 2009 AVN Awards". AIWARDS. Retrieved 2020-09-09.