July 01, 2009

MEN OF ISRAEL FEATURED IN ISRAELI NEWSPAPER YEDIOTH AHRONOTH

While filming MEN OF ISRAEL, our crew was visited by Ziv Raviv of Yedioth, Israel's largest newspaper!

His article is here, and following is a translation from Hebrew:

Gay Porn King Michael Lucas arrived in Israel to film a movie about purely blue & white sex. Ziv Raviv was on set and returned to tell about it.

I took a deep breath. I stood in front of the entrance and paused. I was ecstatic about this movie, and this was certainly a dramatic moment. I love porn movies, and this was glimpse behind the scenes of the film.

I could hear a moan, then someone reaching orgasm. I see someone with an intriguing tattoo on the small of their back finish off their scene. And like that the cameraperson begins to pack up the equipment and microphone.

I need to backtrack and put this in perspective. I arrived and anxiously rang the doorbell. The production was in a beautiful two-story modern yet rustic villa, pure Israeli style. I walked into the living room, which was connected to a large balcony overlooking the aqua shore of Tel Aviv. A young man with long wet hair descended the stairs, his whole body naked, except for a small towel wrapped around him.

“Amazing, amazing, amazing,” he says out loud, not caring if anyone is listening. “I have had a lot of sex with men, but Michael is just amazing, amazing. This is the first time I enjoyed someone fucking me.” He searched the floor with trembling hands, looking for a small bag, and then afterwards lit a cigarette.

My body’s entire nervous system issued a call for help, and I kept saying to myself, “God, I’m in a gay porn film.” Such an unsure mistake can only happen to me apparently.

This was an opportunity to catch a rare glimpse into a high budgeted gay movie with an Israeli-only cast. They began filming two hours before I arrived, and my mind kept wondering what else would happen.

The producer of the film, Michael Lucas, is world famous and his videos have won numerous awards. Expecting to meet an old man with gray hair, I was instead introduced to young man, handsome and muscular guy.

“It’s nice to meet you. I’m Michael Lucas,” he said in English with a slight Russian accent. “This film is the first of its kind for Israel. It’s hard to find Israeli performers who would be willing to do this. The gay community here is very small.”

Lucas is a 37-year old Jewish New Yorker. He’s the Tom Cruise of the world of gay porn, a wet fantasy to make every gay man proud. He was born in Russia and left the country when he was 18. He has lived in America for the past 12 years.

Following his success, of course, he has become a rich man. He lives in New York City and has two homes there. He spends tens of thousands of dollars on every production, and at the end of his trip, he will have the raw material to make his porn. It’s the first full length Israel porn. The name of the film, scheduled to come out in the summer, is “Men of Israel.”

The crew of about ten men treated Michael like he is God. When we moved from the living room to the bedroom, everyone’s teeth grinded a bit. Even the dog sprawled out on the floor seems like he was holding his breath. Everyone talked to Michael with courtesy, perhaps in fear. He had a look that makes me feel like he’s not counting on me.

The bedroom where the sex is filmed is on the top floor next to the makeup room. Downstairs is the living room, kitchen, and dining room with balcony. The actors and other crew members (producers, production assistants, driver, still photographers) are mostly gay, but one was questioning and felt this project was helping him define his sexuality.

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LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES OFFICIAL MEN OF ISRAEL WEBSITE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 30, 2009 (New York, NY) – Lucas Entertainment is proud to announce the launch of MenOfIsraelXXX.com, the official homepage of its upcoming release MEN OF ISRAEL. Featuring exclusive content including Michael Lucas’ production blog, behind the scenes video clips and images, profiles and galleries of the stunning cast, this is the premiere site for information about the groundbreaking film.

The production has received a wealth of publicity, including coverage in mainstream outlets such as Gawker, The Atlantic, Queerty, HX Magazine, and Out Magazine, and has quickly become one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Articles have also appeared in Israeli publications and blogs such as Time Out Tel Aviv, GoGay, and Yedioth Ahronoth, the country’s most widely distributed newspaper. The article is available online and a translation will be posted shortly.

“MEN OF ISRAEL is most personal and important project to date,” said Executive Producer and Lucas Entertainment President/CEO Michael Lucas. “I travel to Israel at least twice every year, and I knew Israel would provide a group of gorgeous newcomers and breathtaking vistas to film in. This is an important film not only for our industry, but also for Israel itself.”

MenOfIsraelXXX.com will be updated continuously over the coming months with hardcore action stills, trailers, and more. Scenes from MEN OF ISRAEL will be released on LucasEntertainment.com beginning July 6, 2009. The film will make its DVD debut in a two-disc Special Edition, and features five hardcore sex scenes with Jonathan Agassi, Matan Shalev, Avi Dar, Naor Tal, Ninrod Gonen, Morr-Fox, and Guy Ronen. The DVD set includes limited edition packaging, behind the scenes featurettes, cast interviews, trailers, and much more, and is scheduled to begin shipping on July 22, 2009.

For all press inquiries, please contact Patrick Collins at (212) 924-5892 x12 or by email at patrick@lucasentertainment.com

ABOUT LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT Founded in 1998, Lucas Entertainment is one of the most prominent players in the porn industry. Its lines include the award-winning Auditions series and trailblazing Lucas Raunch videos. With over a decade of experience, the company has earned the reputation for being the best in the field, producing the most innovative, sexy, and talked about adult movies in the country. Year after year, Lucas Entertainment has swept an unprecedented number of industry awards and served as a launching pad for some of the biggest names in gay porn.

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June 24, 2009

Sex God of Israel: Jonathan Agassi

Where to begin with this one? Jonathan Agassi is a man, a devilishly, mouthwatering, make me want to lick every inch...inside and out, man. He carries such a provocative passion about him, that makes me throb just looking at him. Besides his masculine allure he is such a awesome guy, beautiful demeanor, a sensual package of a man that makes him a favorite. He has this ability to just give you a glance and then your pre-cum starts to drip. Put a cover on your hard drive...things could get wet. Enjoy!

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June 23, 2009

Men Of Israel's Matan Shalev: My Pounding Present To You

I have a gift...a dirty, delicious gift. His name is Matan Shalev and he is yours for the taking. Play with him as you wish. Touch him, tease him, lick him, please him. And he'll do the same back. He has a militant sculpted body that he can be bent into any position...and with an ass like that, oooh the ways to give it...

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June 20, 2009

MEN of ISRAEL: Avi Dar Sexplored!

I know that we have been holding out on showing you all the goodies, but it's time to open the jar and eat it up. Oooh our immaculate sexually savvy Avi, he has the kind of seduction that would make a butch lesbian blush and buckle. His olive eyes just draw you in and his body is carved in every detail as if it's sole purpose is to elicit your tool's eruption... and he will fulfill that purpose.

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June 18, 2009

Michael Lucas on Ugly Betty

Last night was the annual Stonewall Dinner in the Delegates’ Dining Room at the United Nations. I am always proud to be a part of this glamorous occasion and share the room with gay and lesbian power players. Stonewall is one of the few gay organizations that I love and support, along with Lambda Legal and the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. (Then there are the ones that I despise like the useless GLAAD and the damaging HRC. Back to the useful and relevant, this year the event was honoring Dustin Lance Black and Mitchell Gold. Black delivered a powerful and moving speech about how complacent our community has become in its fight (or lack thereof) for our civil rights and really impressed me as a fresh voice of a young generation.

The live auction started with a walk-on role in Ugly Betty. And I immediately knew: I have to get this.

Of course I wanted to give money to Stonewall. But I also saw a chance to shake up television a bit: the first porn star cameo ever on a family program. Let’s not confuse gay-friendly networks with porn-friendly networks. The main channels are extremely pornophobic. The question posed to my industry is always the same: Will the porn industry and its members ever be accepted by the mainstream? And the usual answer is: not in the next fifty years. Porn stars are very much in demand but the media still like to see us kept in our box. So I saw an opportunity here to speed up the progression.

The fantastic Peppermint was the auctioneer. Bidding started at $1,000. When it reached $7,000, I joined the race and it went to $10,000. Then it became a duel between me and another gentleman. When the auction reached $14,000, Peppermint noticed that my fellow bidder didn’t want to go higher. She asked the audience if friends or supporters wanted to add to the bid. He got another $1,000 and then I got up and asked if I had any backers. My husband Richard Winger, a member of Stonewall’s Board, gave $1,000. Then the race continued, each of us acquired some friends (thank you to all of mine) and the auction closed with my winning bid of $18,000.

It felt great to give all that porn money to Stonewall. And it also felt great to put out a challenge to mainstream TV. How will ABC deal with a porn star on one of its prime time programs? I am curious to see how this will play out. Now, I am not suggesting that my little walk-on will change the world. But I hope it will be one step taking us out of the privacy of people’s bedrooms and onto a larger stage. And I hope the American public will enjoy seeing a porn star as a real person, not just as a hot body.

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June 16, 2009

Dustin Lance Black-balled

I keep hearing from various gay leaders in different organizations about those "bareback" pictures. I haven't seen those pictures, and I don't care to see those pictures. This guy is a screenwriter who has brought before a new generation a great historical time in the gay community with MILK. He is not a safe sex advocate; but even if he was, it doesn't matter what he is doing in the privacy of his bedroom. My understanding obviously is that he had sex with his boyfriend. So what the fuck is all this noise about? Why does he have to answer for the intimacy of his relationship. He also did not post those pictures, it was some vengeful queen who did. He can’t be held accountable for the leeches that want to pray on his status now that he is accomplished.

I believe that he's also given a statement. If I was him, my statement would be simple: None of your fucking business. My boyfriend was the President of the Gay Center for ten years. He has shown me emails from some of the biggest gay leaders and most influential players in the community who were casting harsh shame on Black’s character. This is a perfect example of bored rich fags throwing their stones in glass houses, like they've never fucked without protection. I can't imagine that they've never had sex without a condom with a person they were in a relationship with. I’m glad he has given them a quick hobby to talk about but this is ridiculous, hysterical, and nasty. What a disgusting abrasive story which was started by yellow press gossip columnists. 

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June 15, 2009

LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES WRAP ON PRODUCTION OF GROUNDBREAKING FILM MEN OF ISRAEL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 15, 2009 (New York, NY) -- Lucas Entertainment is proud to announce that production has wrapped on its groundbreaking adult feature, MEN OF ISRAEL. This endeavor marks a first in the gay pornographic world, as the premier Israeli film produced by major adult studio with an all-Israeli cast. Executive Producer/Co-Director Michael Lucas and Co-Director/Videographer mr. Pam were on location for over a month, diligently scouting and shooting extensive amounts of footage for the film. MEN OF ISRAEL captures not only the irreproachable, physical beauty found in each and every Israeli, but also the unique and wondrous allure of the country itself. The exotic backdrops for many of the sex scenes eclectically range from the pristine desert cliffs of the Dead Sea, ancient ruins near Jerusalem dating back to over a millennium, to avant-garde skyscraper condos in the enriched metropolis of Tel Aviv.

“As both a director and a producer, MEN OF ISRAEL is definitely the film I am most proud of,” commented Lucas. “I firmly believe that it will bring awareness to all that Israel has to offer and will bring thousands of gay tourists to it numerous beaches, resorts, and other similar destinations. Based on all the press we have received from the Israeli media, this movie will be a milestone for the country. It’s amazing to see all the anticipation this project has created both in the United States and abroad.”

“Shooting MEN OF ISRAEL was no doubt one of the greatest challenges of my career; we worked relentlessly and it was worth it! We found new ways to express ourselves and explored the boundaries of pornography and sexual freedom. The Israeli models captivated my camera with their chiseled, sun-kissed bodies, soulful eyes, and, of course, their pulsing hard cocks!” added mr. Pam. “I am truly thankful to Michael Lucas, our unbelievably hardworking crew, and especially the handsome and dedicated models who made our dream a reality.”

Over the coming weeks, Lucas Entertainment will be releasing a number of images, cast interviews and outtakes through the new website MenOfIsraelXXX.com. An exact launch date for the site will be announced shortly. MEN OF ISRAEL features five hardcore sex scenes with eight models, including newcomers Matan Shalev, Jonathan Agassi, Avi Dar, and Naor Tal, along with solo scenes, exclusive behind-the-scenes features, and documentary footage regarding the history of Israel.

Scenes will be available exclusively to LucasEntertainment.com members beginning July 6, 2009, with a DVD release following on July 22, 2009. Lucas Entertainment will also release a volume of its popular Auditions line using additional scenes from the project, slated for release on September 4, 2009. For all additional media inquiries, please contact Patrick Collins at (212) 924-5892 x12 or via email at patrick@lucasentertainment.com.

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June 14, 2009

Tel Aviv PRIDE

Tiss the season to be...GAY! Pride is just gearing up here in New York but it's already being dropped like it's hot by the boys over in Israel. You can see in the clip, there is no floggings, no lynchings, there is no punishment and certainly no shame for being gay in Israel. We are celebrated for who we are and even if you don't speak Hebrew, it is a beautiful site to see acceptance and rejoice in a region so rife with hate. Check it out here!

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June 12, 2009

Gimme Gimme Morr

You want Morr well I will give you Morr… Strong, chiseled chest, man of all men, he is masculine beyond the word. Foxx knows his way around his partner and exactly which spots to hit and how hard to give it. I discovered back in 2006 when I was in Israel filming auditions. He is our last man of Israel to announce but this is just the beginning of our sexcapade…and you haven’t seen what is below the belt line…

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June 11, 2009

Twink of Israel

The Men of Israel would not be complete with out their own little sex pup. Ninrod Gonen delivers the type of arousal that only a twink can serve up. On all fours, ass up begging, moaning for it and his boyish body can take a horse hung rocket balls deep. Go ahead, dip your stick…he’s waiting.

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June 10, 2009

More MEN OF ISRAEL

Loosen up that wrist because I am about to roll out the rest of the cast for MEN of ISRAEL. I know the other guys so far have already wet you’re appetite...but I now I want to get you soaked wet. You want a hot guy? Enter Guy Ronen…

Q. What is your preferred sexual position/favorite sexual activity?
Guy: Top…I like to fuck a lot

Q. What do you love about sex?
Guy: It’s good for health.

Mmm anyone want a fitness fucker that loves to pound the pleasure out of you over and over...

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June 08, 2009

[LUCAS PR] RAFAEL CARRERAS RETURNS TO GAY ADULT FILMS IN LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT'S LOST DIARY OF GIOVANNI

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 8, 2009 (New York, NY) -- After a number of years outside the spotlight of the gay adult industry, Lucas Entertainment is excited to announce that Rafael Carreras returns to porn in their new release LOST DIARY OF GIOVANNI. Set amid the backdrop of New York City’s world famous Times Square, LOST DIARY is a tale of one young man’s cruising fantasy, which includes Rafael Carreras as an insatiable versatile Latino stud.

Carreras performs in two scenes, the first of which demonstrates his exquisite skills as a top for Lucas Entertainment exclusive Valentin Petrov. His second scene features a rare on-screen bottoming performance, with Carreras spreading his smooth butt cheeks for Michael Lucas, followed by the duo tag-teaming LOST DIARY’s titular Giovanni Summers. Carreras has already garnered attention for his performance, including XXFactor.com’s Onan the Vulgarian who said, “The man has not lost his touch, and the elapsed years have only made him hotter.”

"I’m very eager to be working with Rafael," commented Lucas Entertainment CEO and President Michael Lucas. "He is exactly what we look for in a model; he’s gorgeous, lean, and sexually aggressive. I couldn’t ask for a better performer for this movie, and I look forward to working with him in the future."

"Rafael is a super hot man who truly LOVES sex. Sensuality oozes from his pores and the camera LOVES him," enthused Lucas Entertainment Creative Director mr. Pam. “Plus his deep-throating skills are insane! I wouldn't be surprised if Rafael Carreras could deep throat the Empire State Building and still beg for more! I can't wait to shoot him fucking again!"

"I’ve always been a fan of Lucas Entertainment and Michael Lucas’ videos," added Carreras. "I’m very honored to have a part in LOST DIARY."

LOST DIARY OF GIOVANNI is a two-disc DVD set with exclusive cast interviews and behind-the-scenes features, and is currently available at LucasEntertainment.com. It stars Rafael Carreras, with Giovanni Summers and Lucas Entertainment exclusives Michael Lucas, Valentin Petrov, and Dimitri Romanov, and also Justin Beal, Fernando Lopes, Spencer Reed and Raf Rollins.

For all media inquiries, please contact Patrick Collins at (212) 924-5892 x12 or via email at patrick@lucasentertainment.com.

ABOUT LUCAS ENTERTAINMENT Founded in 1998, Lucas Entertainment (http://www.lucasentertainment.com) is one of the most prominent players in the porn industry. Its lines include the award-winning Auditions series and trailblazing Lucas Raunch videos. With over a decade of experience, the company has earned the reputation for being the best in the field, producing the most innovative, sexy, and talked about adult movies in the country. Year after year, Lucas Entertainment has swept an unprecedented number of industry awards and served as a launching pad for some of the biggest names in gay porn.

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June 05, 2009

Addressing Terrorists

I was afraid in advance that this speech would be a terrible mistake but the reality was worse than my worst fears. What the president did was set in forth a dynamic where he authenticated the angriest, the most alienated as the most legitimate members of the Islamic world. Salmon Rushdie is a member of the Muslim world—this speech wasn’t for him, those terrorized gay men in Iran are part of the Muslim world—this speech wasn’t for them. This speech was addressed to the people who are angriest so it effectively authenticates them as the most legitimate. One example of this is that the president took a slap at the French government, when he condemned those western governments that ban the hijab, a veil worn my Muslim women. In actuality they only do this in French state schools to protect the girls from violence by vigilantly youth gangs the patrol some of the suburbs. Now aren’t these girls that are terrorized, aren’t they part of the Muslim world? Obama divided followers into two groups, extremist and everyone else, so effectively he lumped the secular, progressives, and moderate followers exactly where they don’t want to be--in this extremist group, with the conformist idea that you have to be a part of this group to be a legitimate. He did not call for an end to the killings of homosexuals,the torturing of women, or a stop to terrorizing the world.

As to where the speech was given was a terrible mistake. Such a selected site should have been deemed “worthy” of such an honor by emphasizing an important value recognized in both Western and several Muslim states. That value is great tolerance, not only toward believers but non-believers as well. But, based on its human rights track record, Egypt should never have been a contestant. The more tolerant the country selected, the more positive would have been the message of tolerance toward all religions conveyed by the leader of the Free World. That opportunity has now been lost.

Obama should take a page from Ronald Reagan's historic 1987 speech that challenged Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev to tear down the Wall separating East and West Berlin, recognizing freedom. In similar fashion, Obama should challenge Muslim leaders to tear down the wall separating Islam from other world religions, recognizing universal human equality.

Unless something gives, Obama has set a course for the worse.

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June 04, 2009

MEN OF ISRAEL DAY 20 & 21: Mmm where do you want me to finish...?

It’s getting closer and closer...the tip is getting wet. Men of Israel production is throbbing at the edge of climax. Our time here has exceeded any expectations. What we have to bring back to you all will blow your minds and well…everything else.

My father and brother arrive in Tel Aviv tonight, this time together in Israel means a great deal to me and I can’t wait to experience it with my family. But this movie crew has been my next of kin for the last month and I am enormously grateful for the awe-inspiring achievement we have to share.

You haven’t seen anything yet of what theses headliners have to offer. Here are a few more PG glimpses before we get dirty and let you have the guys completely. Who wants to be the first to discipline these wild boys…tie them up, tie them down, and make them moan real loud…

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ABOUT THAT SPEECH

It’s disappointing to me that Barack Hussein Obama is becoming more and more of a Hussein than an Barack each month he's in office.

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June 02, 2009

MEN OF ISRAEL DAY 19: Make My Rain Cum Down

After our Dead Sea smut shoot we wanted to grasp the last bit of magic hour light. We rushed the boys to the outdoor showers to drench their salt soaked bodies. They were backlit with water spraying, so that every pearl of water that was slowly dripping down their firm warm bodies glistened, begging to be licked up. It was truly breathtaking for both Mr. Pam and Ronen the photographer... but there was a poor woman who was burning from salt sea water and had to wait with her vagina on fire. She was a trooper...thanks lady! Every second the colors were changing hues. These four just got caught up in the sprays of passion flowing down; moving their hard and slippery wet bodies, working and rubbing on each other…mmm I know they are about to make my rain cum out…

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