Wicked Images received four awards at the 30th annual NightMoves Awards ceremony in Tampa, Florida. The studio was recognized for "Black Widow XXX: An Axel Braun Parody," "Mad," and "Dark Is The Night."

Wicked Images' Wins

Wicked Images secured four trophies at the 30th yearly NightMoves Awards. The studio's "Black Widow XXX: An Axel Braun Parody" was named Best Feature. Seth Gamble won Best Actor for his portrayal of Deadpool in "Black Widow XXX: An Axel Braun Parody." Kenzie Taylor received the Best Actress award for her role in "Mad," a film directed by Gamble. The Wicked Noir imprint's "Dark Is The Night," directed and cinematographed by James Avalon, earned the NightMoves Fan Choice Award.

Axel Braun, director and Head of Production at Wicked, expressed his satisfaction with the evening's results. He noted his excitement for the two "Black Widow XXX" awards and Kenzie Taylor's win for Best Actress in "Mad." Braun also acknowledged Seth Gamble's Best Actor award, highlighting Gamble's consistent effort. He described the award for James Avalon's "Dark Is The Night" as particularly significant, marking his first award as a producer for a film he did not directly direct, and praised Avalon's work on the film.

Performer and Director Recognition

Seth Gamble commented on his Best Actor win for depicting Deadpool in "Black Widow XXX," stating it was an "incredible experience." He also expressed his feelings about Kenzie Taylor winning Best Actress for "Mad," noting his and Taylor's dedication to the film. Taylor expressed her gratitude for the Best Actress award for "Mad," emphasizing its significance as "Deranged" was her husband's first narrative series, which he also wrote and directed.

James Avalon conveyed his appreciation for winning the NightMoves Fan Choice Award for "Dark Is The Night." He mentioned his experience working with Axel, Seth, Kenna (James), and the rest of the cast and crew. Avalon thanked Axel for allowing him to create the feature as he envisioned it and thanked NightMoves for recognizing their work.

About the NightMoves Awards

The NightMoves Awards are presented annually in the US pornographic film industry by NightMoves, an Oldsmar, Florida-based magazine. The magazine was first published in 1987, initially titled Sports South. The awards began in 1993 and were initially named the Central Florida Adult Entertainment Awards. The NightMoves Awards are the third oldest continuously running adult awards show in the United States, following the AVN Awards and the XRCO Awards. The event also marks the beginning of the porn industry's awards season.

The awards are held in the Tampa Bay Area, Florida. Two awards are given for each national category: one chosen by fans and another by the editors of NightMoves magazine. An online voting ballot is available for approximately three months each year for the fan's choice awards. Recipients of the editor's choice awards are selected based on film reviews. The awards were established in 1993 by Paul Allen, publisher of NightMoves Magazine, at Stingers nightclub in Tampa, Florida, with the aim of fostering unity among industry participants. The event has operated continuously since its inception. The awards feature categories for performers, directors, productions, and regional talent. Winners are determined by a hybrid system of 60% fan votes and 40% selections from NightMoves judges, making it the first adult awards to incorporate widespread fan and internet voting. The program, typically held over four days in October in the Tampa Bay area, includes club appearances, the main ceremony at venues like Emperors Tampa, and the Showgirl Invitational Dance Contest.

Key Facts

  • Wicked Images received four awards at the 30th annual NightMoves Awards.
  • "Black Widow XXX: An Axel Braun Parody" won Best Feature, and Seth Gamble won Best Actor for his role in it.
  • Kenzie Taylor won Best Actress for her role in "Mad."
  • "Dark Is The Night" from Wicked Noir, directed by James Avalon, won the NightMoves Fan Choice Award.
  • The NightMoves Awards, established in 1993, are presented annually by NightMoves magazine in the Tampa Bay Area, Florida.
  • Awards are determined by a combination of fan votes and selections from NightMoves magazine editors.