Manifest Men just shot Frank “The Tank” DeFeo. They even managed to grab him between the pre-judging and judging portions of the LA contest for the video, guaranteeing he’s in top shape.

David Forest, an agent ot many gay pornstars runs a thread at Atkol Forums that divulges gay porn pay. As I had assumed, gay pornstars aren’t paid that much: $3200 per scene for Roman Heart as a Falcon exclusive and Matthew Rush’s $2800 (one scene per year) plus $3000 per month for the website. No wonder many of these stars resort to escorting and club appearances to supplement their income.

Below are several revealing responses by David Forest:
1)How much do these exclusives really get paid?

In 1994-5 KEN RYKER signed a Falcon deal for $2100 per scene (5 scenes) … and they paid the agent who signed him to this AWFUL deal a 15 or 20% commission ON TOP of that (Dan Byers in Denver). BUT … guess what? I know you won’t believe this could happen … KEN didn’t realize Falcon was making those commission payments until I took over his management … and questioned him on it. He had been paying Byers 20% after each scene he did, not knowing that Byers was ALSO getting a payment from Falcon. Imagine that.

NOW … here’s the problem with this deal. KEN became an INSTANT SMASH after the 1st movie (”New Pledgemaster”). SO … Falcon, being sharp … decided to use KEN for just ONE SCENE in each movie they did with him … starring him, of course, in each one. SO … for $2100 + the comm. to Byers … they had a guy who could headline their movies for pennies ($2500 with the comm) … and was the HOTTEST new star going (RYAN IDOL was probably, overall, a bigger and more widely known star … but, RYKER had the 11 inch dick). Ryker did FOUR (4) movies like that (Pledgemaster, Big River, Other Side of Aspen and The Backroom).

KEN had 1 scene remaining on his deal when I became his manager. AND, Falcon wanted to do a MAJOR film for his last one (they knew he’d be leaving … LOL … but they had ONE more scene). They wanted him to do two (2) scenes AND lots of acting … plus, there was a BONUS in the contract if he completed all 5 scenes. KEN turned it over to me … and I went back and forth with Falcon … finally agreeing on $8100 for RENEGADE (the final Ryker/Falcon movie). BUT … that deal, 12 years ago, is what began the souring of my relationship with John R. He felt that I came in and “ruined” his shot at getting KEN for much less. Actually, 2 scenes and the bonus (which was equal to one scene) would have been $6300. BUT … that extra $1800 really upset him. I started at $10,000 … ended at $8100 … but things were never the same between me and John. Oh well. I was just doing my job. That’s really how my reputation and studio relations got negative. Studios in the XXX biz … especially the gay XXX biz … just don’t like a guy like me fighting for the TOP $$ for his star. In Ken’s case … Falcon only paid $1800 more than was called for in the deal ($2100 per scene and a $2100 completion bonus). BUT .. to them, that was losing the battle. AND I, of course, was blamed.

Just a little “side note” … before Ryker finished the Falcon contract (and “Renegade”) … Catalina Video had come to me and asked if THEY could sign him to an exclusive deal. I told them I really shouldn’t even discuss it until his contract with Falcon was up (aren’t I just so honorable) … but, about 6 weeks before I knew we’d be done with everything (contract, the last movie, etc.) … I asked Catalina what they were thinking of offering. When they said … well, we know he’s getting $2100 per scene from Falcon … and they pay an agent’s comm on top …. I said: You’re not saying that you expect Ryker to leave Falcon and come to Catalina for the SAME deal, are you? AND, of course, that was the beginning of the end of my relationship with Catalina. YES … I’m saying that to be on good terms with the gay XXX studios … you can’t push for TOP $$. Hell … when it’s KEN RYKER … the hottest new star to come along since RYAN, JEFF and REX … you damn well better go for the TOP $$.

Speaking of KEN RYKER (again)… in checking to see what the 4th Ryker/Falcon film was (I couldn’t for the life of me remember, “The Backroom” … even though that’s the movie where Ryker was in leather … sooooo cool) … I suddenly came across some interesting revelations. I hadn’t been on the KEN RYKER page at TLA Video in a long time. NOW … some would say I’m naive … I see THREE (3) VCA compilations that all have KEN RYKER in them. 3 movies with KEN … but he only did ONE movie for VCA. However, our contract didn’t forbig the re-use of the footage, if so desired by the company. I’m surprised that Flynt hasn’t used RYAN IDOL footage from, “Idol Country” (one of Ryan’s greatest films). My contract for that one gave VCA total rights to the footage … and, by dropping the restriction clause, I got RYAN $20,0000 for that movie (not bad in 1994).

I’m just so uncool with “compilations” … since the stars NEVER get a dime from those cheap ass movies (Leisure Time, Catalina … and, wouldn’t you know it .. now … VCA, owned by Larry Flynt). RYKER did ONE film for VCA (”Matinee Idol”) … I got him $12,000

I also saw that Ryker’s Revenge & Mass Appeal were being offered, ON DEMAND. I’m checking to see if those 2, which RYKER had very tough contracts on (I was in prison at that time, 1996-8, and Ron Palmieri - attorney, handled Ken’s business and I could swear the contracts didn’t allow any “re-use” of the footage). I’ll let you know what I find out.

I always get “wordy” in the first few questions. Sorry. BUT, it’s all good stuff for you kids to know about (above).

This is about EXCLUSIVES … and how much they are paid ..

Another exclusive deal, that has just ended, is ROMAN HEART. I believe his latest contract (I think they did THREE deals with him, total) is for $3200 per scene … 5 scenes … and the $3200 includes a full extra day on each movie for stills. Not sure about a bonus … but that’s normally always part of the deal … sometimes, however, the model has to not only finish the full contract … but … wait 90 days before he can do another film for someone else. They hold up giving them the bonus until 90 days after their last scene … and if they’ve worked for anyone else … they don’t pay it. HEART just filmed for Ridgeline (Jason Ridge/Jeffrey Sanker). His last movie for Falcon, I believe, is the one directed by MATTHEW RUSH. I guess there was about 3 months between the 2 … so Roman probably did get his bonus. So, with 5 scenes @ $3200 … plus a $3200 bonus, that’s $19,200 TOTAL income for an entire YEAR in movies. Hell … this past year, if I was Roman’s manager … and he didn’t have the Falcon deal … I would have asked for (and maybe gotten) $20,000 for ONE MOVIE. He’s at the top of his game. He sells movies. I’m sure Ridgeline paid him very well for whatever he recently did for them in Palm Springs (at least $5,000 for 1 scene, I’d think).

BARRETT LONG, just as a comparison … got $1000 for 10 scenes (in 1 year) from All Worlds Video … when he first began.

Some of the exclusive deals are for 6 scenes in a year … maybe $1800 per scene. BUT … remember .. it’s still the model’s ONLY money from films for that year. They’re bound in to the contract.

The deal I made for BILLY BRANDT, after he was let out (that’s an entire story in itself) of his Falcon contract … was $25,000 for three (3) movies in 1.5 years (2 scenes per movie) with Pacific Sun Entertainment (”Getting It At The Rave,” “Angel Blue” and “Billy Brandt Lost On Sex Island.”

2)Do you get along with Michael Lucas?

I can get along with anyone/everyone. I do NOT hold grudges (unlike some folks around here). BUT … Lucas, who I’ve never actually met … and he admits he’s never met me (other than via email/phone) is a strange cat. We had “words” over the whole CHAD HUNT dispute last summer (Chad didn’t feel he was still under contract to Lucas … Lucas felt he was). Lucas caused me to lose CHAD from a great LIVE show on Flirt4Free (Chad Hunt & Jason Ridge). I’d certainly book my stars to him if I had the right one for a specific project. BUT … Lucas traditionally tries to pay LOWER than normal, if he can. On the other hand … he’s the ONLY one to give JOHNNY HANSON a new “shot” … when JOHNNY wanted back in the biz. AND, Lucas gave Johnny what he wanted, $3000 for 1 scene. I’ve yet to be able to find another studio that will pay Johnny that fee (and he won’t take less). When Roman Heart left Falcon … he was getting $3200 per movie (1 scene + 1 day of stills). Maybe JOHNNY needs to reconsider his price … I think ROMAN is probably a bigger “selling machine” than Hanson.

What’s the most money ever paid to a male porn star. If you didn’t broker the deal, what’s the most you ever got for a male porn star.

The single biggest guarantee (paid at one time for a single movie) was $50,000 … paid by VCA (when Russ Hampshire owned it) to JEFF STRYKER for “Jeff Stryker’s Underground.”

However, the most that a male porn star made from one movie … paid over a period of time (royalties) … was approx. $75,000, which KEN RYKER made for “Ryker’s Revenge.” He had a $20,000 guarantee and got $5 per unit sold. So, in theory, they paid him, upfront, for 4000 units. It sold approx. 15,000 pieces … hence, he made $75,000.

Ken made about $40,000 from “Mass Appeal” on 8000 units @ $5 each.

RYAN IDOL got $20,000 for “Idol Country” and $25,000 for “Idol in the Sky.” RYAN was all contracted for “Idol Cruise” (Odyssey Men/Cbi Chi) in the summer of 2002 … where HIS guarantee was $20,000 (like Ryker’s) … but I got him $9000 additional for various extra things. $29,000 total. He also was to get $5 per movie (upfront him for 4000 sales at $5 … plus $9000 additional) … and, if it sold 15,000, he’d have made $75K + the 9K. But, he questioned the signature on the contract and aborted the whole deal. Very foolish and without reason. The man who signed the contract had signed the contract for “Idol in the Sky” … in 1996.

5. what is going on at Falcon (since you first asked)? Are they shifting business models under the new owners?

Falcon will always be the leading studio … if, for no other reason … they have 30+ years of gorgeous movies. My wonderful friend, Chuck Homes (may he forever rest in peace) … was a fanatic for perfection and beauty. He had the utmost concern for making sure his movies/models were flawless. He spend extra money to have better cameras, better film, better editing, etc. The new owners are, just that … “new.” Much of the staff are fairly new. BUT … they’ll be OK. Hell … they HAVE the money to do things right … they sell hundreds and hundreds of dollars each day in OLD catalogue stuff. ROMAN HEART just re-signed with Falcon. Eric Rhodes likes Falcon. Who knows about Matthew Rush and Falcon.

Matthew, just because he’s used to it … and it’s NICE … will probably hang with Falcon. He’s only guaranteed ONE MOVIE per year (actually, one scene per year @$2800). BUT, he’s been getting $3000 per month for his website … which is why I think he sticks with them. I don’t know what he got for directing for them … but, I doubt that they’re going to be having him do the directing on any sort of full-time basis.
For him to suddenly decide to do “privates” … because, as he’s posted, he needs some quick money … would seem to me to mean that something isn’t the same with his cash flow. Who knows. I can’t believe that a guy who needs quick money … and decides to “offer his services in private” … wouldn’t come to THE male madam of the world, Ms. Forest, to ask for a few clients. Makes no sense … but, that’s NOT why I called the guy he’s so mad about. Now that the whole MATT RUSH hustling thing is sinking in … I’m really puzzled why he doesn’t want a few of my fabulous clients. I’ve been setting up “private meetings” for nearly 30 years. If I were Rush, I’d take advantage of what is so available.

As a free agent after his two year stint as an exclusive for Falcon’s Mustang line, Dak Ramsey has been busy exploring pornland and recently posed for Lavendar Lounge.

In his post Mustang days, Dak Ramsey has gone out to film for Tailpipes by Raging Stallion, Hot House’s Trunks 4 and NextDoorMale. I just watched Mustang’s Line-Up starring Dak Ramsey who has certainly bulked up since his early porn days and is still as verbal as his first release, Manhole.

Dak Ramsey filmography
Dak Ramsey Xpeeps profile
Dak Ramsey MySpace

Former Rascal exclusive Jan Fischer shot two films for Men At Play, titled One to One and On the Bench.

Despite Titan’s twisted films such as Cirque Noir, Folsom Filth, Folsom Leather series, we gays keep going back for more. They’re now making FEAR; I haven’t seen it but the title is pretty much self-explanatory. Gay Porn Blog got a few preview pictures.

Tober Brandt hung (he’s both)

François Sagat sucking Dean Flynn

Diesel Washington and C.J. Madison getting sucked

François Sagat on a cross

Matt Cole announced his retirement as a comment on his disappearance I blogged earlier. Coincidentally, Matt Cole’s last film is Ridgeline’s first release. Jason Ridge, owner of Ridgeline Films, posted a few photos of Matt Cole with scene partner Joe strong in this release. Ridge went on to detail how hey met on the set of Hot House’s At Your Service and their unsuccessful courtship in Chicago.

Jason Ridge filmography
Matt Cole Filmography

Jason Ridge.com
Jason Ridge blog
Jason Ridge MySpace
MattColexxx.com
Matt Cole’s BigMuscle
Aaron’s MySpace (the former Matt Cole)
Ridgeline Films
Ridgeline Films blog

For anyone who follows the porn world, Raging Stallion’s filming of its big budget production has been much publicised. I want to note an earlier press release that gives an idea of the porn production budgets adn possible pornstar pay.

San Francisco-based Raging Stallion Studios and adult video-on-demand powerhouse NakedSword-AEBN today announced a major joint production venture to be shot this summer at an undisclosed location in Northern California. Entitled GRUNTS, the project is the most ambitious production undertaken in gay porn in recent years. Grunts is envisioned as an “army movie to end all army movies” and has an estimated budget of about $175,000 ($105,000 in model fees alone). Almost every hot star in the industry is cast in the two-week long shoot. Grunts will be released as three two-disc sets in January, March, and May of 2008.

With its cast of six exclusives and 14 non-exclusives, the $105k model fee averages to $5k per actor. Of course there are variations between exclusives and desirable actors versus newcomers.

Related Links:
Chris Ward Porn blog, Day 1, Day 3, Day 4
Luke Hass blog
Steve Cruz blog Grunts Diary Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 , Day 4, Day to Play

JD Ferguson completes the second part of his favourite online duo interview with Reese Rideout.

This week JD Ferguson brings you not only the second half of his favorite online duo, but his first official “crush” since the series began. Yes, it appears JD has fallen for the hunky, Oregon-bred Reese Rideout. “I just wanted to eat him up,” says Ferguson of this tanned crush. “He was like a little puppy.” Sorry JD, we think his girlfriend might object! Ladies and gents, we proudly present Reese Rideout.

Hometown: Salem, OR

Age: 24

Company you shoot for: RANDYBLUE.COM

What’s on you iPod? ‘80s, rap, rock, r&b, digital, etc.

How long have you been in the industry? Three years.

How’s life in Oregon? It’s good knowing I’ll be in L.A. soon…

Who do you support for president in 2008? I have my pick kept up in my head.

If you were elected president tomorrow what would be first on your agenda? I’d make sure there are no more lives taken in vain, whether it be in a war across the world or right here in our home country.

What’s in your refrigerator? Meat, meat and more meat!

I can probably guess, but what’s your favorite kind of food? Protein of all kinds… Just stuff that meat in my mouth!

How many MySpace friends do you have? Not enough — so please give me an add… Myspace.com/reeserideout

Favorite country? The good ol’ US of A.

Favorite movie of all time? Little Monstors.

What was the last good movie you saw? Shooter, with that stud Mark Wahlberg.

If you could have sex with any celebrity who would it be? Jessica Alba

If you were stuck on a desert island who would you want to be trapped with? Someone who owns a jet or helicopter.

What TV shows do you watch? I don’t watch too much TV.

Favorite book? Probably some weightlifting book! Or acting book!

Cats or dogs? Dogs all the way!

How are you planning on staying cool this summer? With my 200-pound 1980 air conditioner I heaved up in my kitchen window… Phew!!!

What are you working on right now? Anything and everything that comes my way. Currently putting my all into Randyblue.com right now.

How do you get your body looking so good? I just wake up and think about my fans and that drives me to the gym and gives me the motivation to work HARD.

Do you prefer guys or girls? I feel everyone has somewhat of an attraction for guys and girls whether you’re a guy or a girl. I think no one is 100 percent one or the other!!!

Related Links:
JD Ferguson Presents: Reese Rideout
Reese Rideout MySpace
Reese Rideout aka Nick Dent Bodybuilding Photos

RandyBlue has really been promoting his exclusives. They’re omnipresent at Prides and gay clubs.

This week JD Ferguson gives us the first half of his favorite online duo from his favorite online porn company Randy Blue. Meet Midwestern, corn-fed, Nebraska hunk Chris Rockway. “What can I say? I got a thing for straight boys that do gay porn,” says Ferguson of Rockway. Can any of you die-hards guess who next week’s second half will be? Stay tuned, ladies and germs. So without further ado, meet Chris Rockway.

Hometown: Nebraska

Age: 26

Company you shoot for: www.randyblue.com

What’s on you iPod?: Mostly rock… Incubus, Tool, Rush, but I have a very eclectic mix for traveling and my many moods/personalities. Everything from metal, classic rock, rap, techno, house, classical and even some old country.

How long have you been in the industry?: One year. I still consider myself new to the industry. No one is getting tired of me, are they?

How’s life in Nebraska? I live in a pretty major city, but there still isn’t much to do. I do like that I can go out to eat, shopping, whatever, or go to a river, lake and experience nature, all within about 10 minutes from my house. I will probably move out of state in the next year though. Possibly Cali.

What do you think is the problem with America these days? Our focus is progression without consideration. We need to do what’s good for the global community. Not just for today, but for the future as well. Also, a large portion of the population is more concerned with pseudo issues. Matters that should stay within the home are being put on the political stage. Your personal preferences should not be laws.

Who do you support for president in 2008? Why is the choice always red or blue? We simply need more choices, and those who are qualified should be able to run. You shouldn’t need 20 million dollars just to be a candidate. To answer the question though, I’m leaning towards Obama.

What’s in your refrigerator? Chicken, fish, veggies and water. I try to eat as well as possible.

How many MySpace friends do you have? I have no idea — but we’re all very close.

What’s your favorite food? Pasta with a heavy meat sauce, or ice cream.

What’s your favorite movie of all time? I love movies! Drama, mystery, comedy or documentaries. I could never choose just one.

What was the last good movie you saw? Breach. It wasn’t great, but it was pretty good.

If you could have sex with any celebrity who would it be? Dr. Ruth. I’ll bet she knows how to please — if she’s still alive. [Ed. She is!]

If you were stuck on a desert island who would you want to be trapped with? MacGyver… Maybe he could make us a raft and we could get the hell off that island.

What TV shows do you watch? Right now, I really like Entourage and Hell’s Kitchen. I won’t miss Real Time with Bill Mahr when the new season is on.

Cats or dogs? I have a big dog I call “the cuddle monster,” but I love all animals.

How will you stay cool this summer? In the air conditioning, or in the
pool.

What are you working on right now? I have some upcoming appearances in West Hollywood and Sacramento, and I have a new video coming out on
randyblue.com.

What’s next for Chris Rockway? Lunch. Tomato, basil and turkey breast

Related Links:
JD Ferguson Presents Chris Rockway
Chris Rockway MySpace
Chris Rockway blog

Due to legal wranglings with the majority owner of BrentCorriganOnline.com, LSG Media, the ever entrepreneurial Brent Corrigan has moved to BrentCorriganInc.com. It’ll be his new home to his popular blog.