( HOLLYWOOD, CA ) — The 2012 XRCO Hall of Fame Inductees have been announced. Among the nine names added to the illustrious list of industry elite are some of the most popular performers of the past decade, a golden age superstar and the most prolific adult film critic of the internet era.
Fan favorite and mega-multi XRCO Award Winner and 2012 Director of the Year nominee, Jenna Haze joins the Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility, cementing her status as a true icon of the industry. Long time fan favorites Jesse Jane and Julia Ann join adult film pioneer Rhonda Jo Petty as this year’s female performers to take their place alongside the industry’s best.
“Every woman inducted into the XRCO ‘Hall of Fame’ is a legend,” says XRCO’s Dirty Bob. “But this year’s group redefines the word. Jenna Haze has won virtually every award the XRCO has to offer. Jesse Jane and Julia Ann are the epitome of the blonde bombshell and the gorgeous cougar.”
Also added to the hall of fame is adult film critic Den of CAVR.com. During his career, Den reviewed more than 25,000 movies, more than doubling the number of any of his contemporaries.
“Den is truly one of a kind and was a great friend,” adds Dirty Bob. “Den was also a true pioneer dating back to the 1980’s when his amateur company, Den Video, was the first video company to shoot adult fare in S-VHS. Adding him to the XRCO Hall of Fame is the perfect way to remember our friend and his contributions to the industry. He will be missed.”
The complete list of 2012 XRCO Hall of Fame Inductees are:
Rhonda Jo Petty – Film Pioneers
Vince Vouyer – Actor
Julia Ann – Actress
Jesse Jane – Actress
Jenna Haze – Actress
Miles Long – Director
Luc Wylder – Director
DEN – 5th Estate
Tristan Taormino – 5th Estate
And please note the 2012 XRCO Awards Show takes place on:
THURSDAY, APRIL 12TH AT 9PM
Red Carpet starts at 7:30pm at The Highlands Hollywood
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2012 XRCO Awards are available. Contact Dirty Bob at (937) 299-6700 for more information.
Visit www.XRCO.com for more information or follow them on Twitter @XRCOAwards
ABOUT XRCO:
X-Rated Critics Organization
Founded in 1984, the XRCO was formed to give writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry a voice in selecting the best in and brightest in the world of adult cinema. Original members included a small group of writers from Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. Over the years, select and qualified membership has expanded to include some of the best adult reviewers from both print and internet. In 2005, the XRCO welcomed its first European members. 2009 marked a quarter century of excellence with the XRCO’s Silver Anniversary.
