RAGING STALLION SWEEPS HARD CHOICE AWARDS

San Francisco-based Raging Stallion Studios took ten top prizes at the annual HARD CHOICE AWARDS sponsored by xxfactor.com (which is the relaunched version of X Factor Magazine). Judge Conan the Vulgarian annually releases his listing of top porn scenes, stars, and events--indeed, the Hard Choice Awards are the longest running awards in the Gay Porn Industry.

Chris Ward and Ben Leon's GRUNTS took the top honor of Best Film, and both directors share the award for Best Director. Steve Cruz, who was strangely overlooked at the GAYVNS, won recognition as Best Newcomer Actor, while Jake Deckard took Best Newcomer Director. Roman Ragazzi was singled out several times--his work in Tailpipes with Remy Delane and with Barrett Long in Playback were named as some of the year's best sex. Roman was further honored as "Hottest Man on the Planet." GRUNTS won for Best Butt Parade and Ricky Sinz was named as Best Solo Performer. The extended Orgy in Mirage was recognized as one of the year's best group scenes.

"We are really having a great year," commented RSS president Chris Ward. "It is always exciting to be recognized by the reviewers for the good work that we do. GRUNTS continues on a roll and I am thankful to Conan the Vulgarian for his comments and recognition."