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#4808 - 07/25/03 11:20 AM
Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 07/25/03
Posts: 34
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Word on the street has it that Chris at Anabolic is making preparations to sue Platinum X Pictures over their use of Anabolic's trademarked logo in a recent Platinum X release. It seems that one of the performers wore an Anabolic logo emblazened shirt in one of the scenes. The rumor is that Anabolic could seek damages in excess of half a million dollars. Deep Throat Link to Anabolics trademark filing at USPTO
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#4811 - 07/25/03 03:32 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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If it means that one of the owners of Platinum X Weasel Grandpa Steve Holmes will be appearing in fewer scenes--well I hope they lose big time. In fact I think in such a clear violation Anabolic should receive three times the award.
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#4816 - 07/25/03 08:48 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 07/12/03
Posts: 33
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Platinum X deserves a lawsuit, they should not use other companies logos.
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#4818 - 07/26/03 12:14 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 04/30/03
Posts: 5869
Loc: Instead of looking at the girl...
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Now Platinum will have to cough up half a mil to Anabolic (plus attorney fees). Then will have to pull every copy from distributors.
Yeah, suuuuuuuuure... 
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#4820 - 07/26/03 08:43 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 06/18/03
Posts: 46
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Gen, the real reason why you won't ever work for Anabolic is that you're a bloated ugly fuck pig. I mean that with the deepest respect.
WW
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#4821 - 07/26/03 08:47 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 06/18/03
Posts: 46
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I personally hope this entire situation can be resolved amicably and reasonably. I fully support all the directors at Platinum X and I see the company as the model for future porn companies.
Steve is one of the coolest motherfuckers in the biz. He's on the edge as well as Manuel, Brandon, and Looch.
WW
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#4823 - 07/26/03 01:16 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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He may be a cool MF, but he is still a repulsive flabby-assed old man. At what point does he decide to stay behind the camera? Even Ron Jeremy saw the light.
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#4826 - 07/26/03 07:12 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Pervert
Registered: 05/31/03
Posts: 2211
Loc: TX
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I figured that this would be all that is needed. I would think if Anabolic sued you they would waste money. I can't see any damages. However, they still had to send a cease & desist letter to protect their trademark. If they had a future case where someone used their logo illegally, they could be made to show that they make all attempts to enforce their trademarks in order to win. Quote:
In the movie "Euro Girls Never Say No" #1, Jean Yves LeCastel wears an Anabolic T-shirt at the beginning of one scene. Anabolic gave out hundreds or thousands of this T-shirts and people wear it everywhere in their private live and on their jobs. We didn't use the Anabolic logo to advertise our product. Only who already have the movie and watch the scene might realize it.
On request of Anabolic we re-edited the scene and the T-shirt is no longer visible.
We didn't take advantage of their trademark and we caused no damage for Anabolic. It is up to them if they still want to sue us or not.
I had a very good relationship with most people at Anabolic and shot quite a few scenes for them. But after this incident I decided not to work for them any more.
Best regards
Steve Holmes
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#4828 - 07/26/03 09:43 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Rob Black's Crack Pipe
Registered: 06/30/03
Posts: 58
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In Antwort auf:
I personally hope this entire situation can be resolved amicably and reasonably. I fully support all the directors at Platinum X and I see the company as the model for future porn companies.
Steve is one of the coolest motherfuckers in the biz. He's on the edge as well as Manuel, Brandon, and Looch.
WW
Dear Wanker Wang,
this will hopefully not interfere our friendship.
Looking foreward to kill a couple of beers with you!
Steve Holmes
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#4829 - 07/27/03 01:11 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 06/18/03
Posts: 46
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Steve, I'll get hammered with you anytime. This will not interfere whatsoever with our friendship and I fully support your endeavors with Platinum X and always wish you the best of success. You know how I feel privately that I will not divulge publicly. You and Manuel are two class acts.
WW
Edited by wankerwang (07/27/03 01:19 AM)
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#4830 - 07/27/03 01:12 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Ed Hardy Wearing Loser
Registered: 06/18/03
Posts: 46
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"Are you THE Wanker Wang?"
Yes, and I am the standard by which all morons are judged.
WW
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#4831 - 07/27/03 05:25 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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ADT regular
Registered: 07/27/03
Posts: 11
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Hey Big Porn Fan, Isn't the day of the computer Great, all "cowards" such as you have a voice and don't even have to show ther face, I won't even comment on what you have to say, I will say one thing, I'm about as "scared" of Chris at Anabolic as I'm of you.
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#4833 - 07/28/03 02:53 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Rob Black's Crack Pipe
Registered: 05/10/03
Posts: 55
Loc: In Drews Ass
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Fuck Platinum X and fuck Dion . I hope Anabolic wins the case to teach those idea stealing wannabes a lesion . Dion has done nothing more than rip-off from everyone in the porn biz and deserves to be the penniless no talent fuck that he is . Maybe next time around he will come up with his own ideas instead . Hey Dion , karma is a motherfucker isnt it ? 
I thought this thread was about Someone wearing an Anabolic T-Shirt, not ripping them off? Somebody should be moderating this shit. If this was my board, I'd be banning like a motherfucker! 
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#4834 - 07/28/03 03:07 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Gay For Pay
Registered: 05/03/03
Posts: 1043
Loc: Warsaw, Poland
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Fuck Platinum X and fuck Dion . I hope Anabolic wins the case to teach those idea stealing wannabes a lesion . Dion has done nothing more than rip-off from everyone in the porn biz and deserves to be the penniless no talent fuck that he is . Maybe next time around he will come up with his own ideas instead . Hey Dion , karma is a motherfucker isnt it ?
Dude,
That's a pretty angry post. First, I love the fact that we can all spout off like that, and I love the fact that I can reply! Long live XXXPornTalk!! Anyway, getting back to your post, how is Dion ripping-off anybody? He simply looked at a good product and concept, made it his way, and arguably made it better via simultaneous release, talent, DVD features, etc. Due to Red Light, the porn bar has been raised this last year. DVSX, Zero Tolerance, XXXMayhem and Sineplex are the newest companies to launch since Red Light. Look at how good all the new porn is. Porn for a consumer has never been better. Why? Because competition is at its highest in the industry and quality will rein supreme.
Prior to Dions entry, we had Anabolic, Evil and JM among others introducing new and improved whack material. While all of these companies are still strong - and in some cases even stronger - new competition and more choices makes things even better for wankers.
Is a new and improved VCR or DVD player a rip-off? I know that's a general way of looking at things, but really, all we're talking about is people fucking on camera! 'Ideas' in this medium are miracles quite frankly. Improvement in the medium on the other hand, is achievable and happening now.
Furthermore, I'm not even a big Red Light fan as I prefer Filmco and Sunshine Video. But I do know what sells and why.
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#4835 - 07/28/03 07:58 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 07/21/03
Posts: 274
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wankerwang must be blind, gen padova is fucking hot as hell  i would be a bigger fan of platinum x if they would get rid of manuel ferrara. i fucking hate that rocco siffredi wannabee. steve holmes doesn't need him to make movies.
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#4836 - 07/28/03 03:47 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 04/14/03
Posts: 614
Loc: Boston, MA.
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I thought this thread was about Someone wearing an Anabolic T-Shirt, not ripping them off? Somebody should be moderating this shit. If this was my board, I'd be banning like a motherfucker!
It has everything to do with it . If RLD had not stolen the Anabolic boxcover look im sure Chris would be much more forgiving . Red Light boxes look identical to Anabolic's right down to the fonts , so put that in your pipe and smoke it , cunt ! 
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#4837 - 07/29/03 07:06 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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When the real Dinand sees what you have posted under his name he will be very angry. How Steve Holmes can even be in the same city as Manuel and Pumper--let alone share a scene with them--is something I cannot understand. As to Manuel he is not a Rocco "wannabe" he is a Rocco "is". In my opinion he is the best out there now--bar none. Must watch his weight though.
Steve Holmes would be acceptable if he could reverse the clock 20 years (down to about 32), spent 6 months full time at the gym and after all that got a body and face transplant. I tried watching "I'm your slut" and I could not get through the third scene-- first and 5th --perfect. Holmes added nothing to the third. I wonder if the old Prune has raped any girls this week.
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#4839 - 07/29/03 01:11 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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Dinand --on his site the Prune said that between the ages of 17 and 21 he had many homosexual encounters. Since this is 2003 and they are in the sex industry that doesn't bother me. However, what bothers me is that that old man is taking the place of many younger studs. Maybe now that you know that Holmes has a gay past you'll dislike him also. By the way you seem to have a problem with gay people. Holmes wishes that Manuel is interested. That's why they rub dicks so often.
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#4840 - 07/30/03 06:26 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 07/21/03
Posts: 274
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steve holmes maybe be a little older but he still performers better than old these youngers guys like manuel ferrara and erik everhard. age doesn't matter if you can do the job right.
steve holmes should ditch that manuel guy because he's only in the way.
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#4841 - 07/30/03 06:48 AM
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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Steve Holmes is a LOT older. That old prune should ditch breathing.
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#4842 - 07/30/03 08:50 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 07/21/03
Posts: 274
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i don't care how old he is. he fucks the girls the right way and that's all that matters.
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#4843 - 07/30/03 01:08 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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No what matters is that gay prune is taking the place of some younger guys who could do as well but look much better. Who knows the girls may even find them attractive and respoond better
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#4844 - 07/31/03 12:09 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 04/14/03
Posts: 614
Loc: Boston, MA.
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From AVN.COM
Anabolic's Alexander Addresses Cease and Desist Demand with Platinum X
By: Dan Miller
07-29-2003
CHATSWORTH, Calif. - Christopher Alexander, owner of Anabolic Video Productions, told AVN.com Tuesday the Cease and Desist Demand that was sent to Platinum X Pictures is part of his company's commitment to guarding its best interests.
Anabolic's attorney sent the correspondence to Platinum X last week regarding Platinum X's Euro Girls Never Say No, Vol. 1, where Jean Ives Lecastel is wearing an Anabolic T-shirt during parts of a sex scene.
In the letter, Anabolic ordered Platinum X to immediately cease distributing the title and also to recall the units that already have been sold because of the alleged trademark violation.
"Anabolic and Diabolic have been and will continue to make every effort to protect our trademark and copyright," Alexander said. "We're going after pirates worldwide. The industry needs people to protect their trademark and copyright. We've allocated a very sizeable budget for that pursuit.
"This isn't us picking on Platinum, if you will. If it was anybody else — VCA, Vivid or another company that's not as well known — they would have gotten the same letter."
Platinum X maintains the appearance of the Anabolic T-shirt was unintentional and the shirt is part of the "public domain."
"It was not pre-meditated," Bonnie Kail, director of sales of Platinum X, said Monday.
Steve Holmes and Manuel Ferrara own the title, which was shot in Europe and released on May 20. Kail said Platinum X was no longer shipping the video and was taking steps to re-edit it, removing the portion of the scene where the Anabolic shirt is visible.
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#4845 - 07/31/03 01:08 PM
SAME OLD SHIT...
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Porn Jesus
Registered: 04/30/03
Posts: 5869
Loc: Instead of looking at the girl...
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#4846 - 07/31/03 01:39 PM
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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I'm for anything that will get that old prune. I wish there were away to send Grandpa Weasel Holmes a "cease and desist" order about his appearing in scenes. I think anyone over 55 should not appear in regular porn.
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#4847 - 07/31/03 04:06 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Gay For Pay
Registered: 04/19/03
Posts: 1083
Loc: In the corner, cutting myself.
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[quote It has everything to do with it . If RLD had not stolen the Anabolic boxcover look im sure Chris would be much more forgiving . Red Light boxes look identical to Anabolic's right down to the fonts , so put that in your pipe and smoke it , cunt !
The Redlight boxes do look just like Anabolics .I dont understand why Redlight didnt just come up with a fresh design ?Seems like it would be better to have your own look so you can stand out from the crowd .
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#4848 - 08/02/03 09:30 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Pervert
Registered: 05/31/03
Posts: 2211
Loc: TX
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I think its easier to just put something out there and collect the dough. They prob don't have much marketing sense.
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Formerly Pornfanintx
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#4850 - 08/02/03 12:43 PM
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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Hey BB--you want new business--stay behind the camera--get rid of Grandpa Holmes (needs to be put out to pasture) and get more guys--How often can we watch the same OLD guys doing the same old things--didn't work for the "Bolics--why should it work for you--eventually caught up with them. So in a word--RETIRE
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#4851 - 08/02/03 11:26 PM
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 04/18/03
Posts: 706
Loc: Las Vegas
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Lots of really mean posts here,even complete with nauseasing photos of shit. While on that nauseaous subject,let's add some    Just to level out the gross-out level that this posted subject has ended up becoming. Otherwise,peace to both Anabolic and Platinum X.
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#4852 - 08/06/03 07:08 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Bukkake Boy
Registered: 04/14/03
Posts: 614
Loc: Boston, MA.
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The downward spiral continues at Platinum X . I just found this article on avn.com Similar Name Confuses Customers of East Coast Production Company By: Wayne Hentai 08-06-2003 JENKINTOWN, Pa. - Despite setbacks stemming from the confusion of a like-named company, Platinum Pictures says they're on the road to recovery. Platinum Pictures President Miss Robyn La'Moure says she knew trouble was coming when she heard of Platinum X. Though La'Moure also says Platinum Pictures had registered its name as a trademark in 2001, distributors confused Platinum Pictures' releases with Platinum X's titles when they debuted in March. "That was the first of many [mishaps]... We stopped getting orders," she adds. But Platinum Pictures' problems didn't end there. The confusion trickled down to retailers, despite corrections made by the distributors. "Stores stopped calling and we were getting email from customers saying stores weren't carrying our stuff. The stores' responses were that we already ordered your stuff... or we don't do double orders from the same company," she says. "I think we lost some accounts." Though Platinum Pictures was the older company, Platinum X was the better-known of the two. The confusion and subsequent decline in sales lead to the cancellation of four of Platinum Pictures' productions. La'Mour also estimates that "several thousands of dollars" were lost in sales. Though Platinum Pictures' lawyers wanted to contact Platinum X, La'Moure felt that the best course of action to take was to personally write an email. With the possibility of a crackdown on the adult industry from Washington, La'Moure says infighting between companies would do more harm than good. A spokesman for Platinum X told AVN.com the company had done research to ensure that there were no like-named companies and that so far as he knew, the email had not been received by the company.' La'Moure says that since then, the company's regained some accounts and has received some reorders for their product. The Platinum Pictures also has assumed distribution of all its titles. "It's not completely resolved, but we're looking for solutions," she adds. Platinum Pictures can be reached at (215) 548-5051.
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#4853 - 01/25/04 10:13 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Internet Tough Guy
Registered: 01/25/04
Posts: 848
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In business, if you can squeeze $500,000 out of your competitor, you do it.
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#4854 - 01/26/04 08:39 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Demodded Diseased Dwarf
Porn Jesus
Registered: 04/18/03
Posts: 9174
Loc: Penalty Box
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I am sorry our "downward spiral" is taking so long. We have been busy shipping our 42nd simultaneous release, I LOVE IT ROUGH #3. It's Platinum X Pictures's best-selling series. The box cover can be seen at www.platinumxpictures.com....along with our upcoming releases for the next 6 weeks. Congratulations to Michael Stefano for winning AVN's Male Performer of the Year.
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#4855 - 01/26/04 08:42 PM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Chronic Masturbator
Registered: 12/22/03
Posts: 1715
Loc: Everything for the people, not...
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i must say man... i love your guy's shit... i love it rough is a great series... great things to come out of this one.
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#4856 - 01/27/04 05:49 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 04/16/03
Posts: 257
Loc: Porn valley ca
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Congratulations to Michael Stefano for winning AVN's Male Performer of the Year.
That's so Brandon 
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#4857 - 01/27/04 07:46 AM
Re: Anabolic vs Platinum X Pictures
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Max Hardcore Prison Bitch
Registered: 05/07/03
Posts: 191
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Why not congratulate Holmes and you on your many BeeBee awards? Did you get the Rubbermaid containers? I sent then to the Canoga Park address.
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