(HOLLYWOOD, CA) -- The X-Rated Critics Organization proudly announces the nominees for the 2012 XRCO Awards. Winners will be awarded at the 28th Annual XRCO Awards Show.

This year's XRCO Awards is co-hosted by Kayden Kross and Dylan Ryder on April 12 at the Highlands Hollywood next to the Kodak Theatre. Please note the date is April 12 and is for industry only and is free of charge. Admittance is based on recognition at the door or via RSVP!

2012 XRCO Nominations

BEST RELEASE
Lost & Found – New Sensations
Runaway – Vivid Video
Peepshow – Wicked Pictures
Babysitters 2 – Digital Playground
Dear Abby – New Sensations Romance

BEST EPIC
Fighters – Digital Playground
Horizon – Wicked Pictures
Killer Bodies: The Awakening – Adam & Eve Pictures
Portrait of a Call Girl – Elegant Angel
Top Guns – Digital Playground

BEST PARODY (Comedy)
Beverly Hillbillies – X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures
Bridesmaids XXX – Smash Pictures
The Flintstones: A XXX Parody – New Sensations
The Graduate XXX – Exile
Rocki Whore Picture Show – Wicked Pictures

BEST PARODY (Drama)
Rezervoir Doggs – Exquisite Films
Rocky XXX: A Parody Thriller! – X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures
Saturday Night Fever – Paradox/Exquisite
Star Trek: The Next Generation – Revolution X/New Sensations
Taxi Driver – Pleasure Dynasty/Exile

BEST PARODY – (Comic Book)
Captain America – An Extreme Comixxx Parody – Exquisite
Justice League of_Pornstar Superheroes – Exquisite
Katwoman XXX – Bluebird Films
Spiderman XXX – Vivid Video
Superman XXX A_Porn Parody – Vivid Video

BEST 3D Release
Cathouse 45 – Sins Factory/Vivid Films
Jailhouse Heat 3D – Digital Playground
This Ain’t Conan The Barbarian XXX – Hustler
This Ain’t Dracula XXX – Hustler
This Ain’t Ghostbusters XXX – Hustler

BEST GONZO MOVIE
Asa Akira Is Insatiable 2 – Elegant Angel
Dangerous Curves – Jules Jordan Video
Joanna Angel and James Deen’s Summer Vacation – Burning Angel/Vouyer Media
Raw 8 – Manuel Ferrara Productions/Evil Angel
This Is Why I’m Hot – Tom Byron Pictures/Evolution Erotica

BEST GONZO SERIES
Ass Worship – Jules Jordan Video
Beach Patrol – Jules Jordan Video
Big_Wet_Asses – Elegant Angel
Gangbanged – Elegant Angel
Phat Bottom Girls – Manuel Ferrara Productions/Evil Angel

BEST GIRL/GIRL SERIES
Cherry – Jewelbox/Digital Playground
Lipstick Lesbo – Silver Sinema/Pure Play Media
Top Wet Girls – Clark Euro Angel Video/Evil Angel
Women Seeking Women – Girlfriends Films
Seduced By A Real Lesbian – Lethal Hardcore

BEST POV SERIES
Jack’s POV – Digital Playground
POV Pervert – Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video
POV Punx – Burning Angel
Rocco’s POV – Rocco Siffredi Produzione/Evil Angel
Street_Blowjobs – Reality Kings/Pulse Distribution

BEST ETHNIC SERIES
Asian Massage Parlor – Tom Byron Pictures
8th Street Latinas – Reality Kings/Pulse Distribution
Lex The Impaler – Jules Jordan Video
_Porn’s Top Black Models – Elegant Angel
MILFS Like It Black – MOFOS/Brazzers

BEST DIRECTOR – FEATURES
Robby D
Sam Hain
David Lord
Eddie Powell
Graham Travis

BEST DIRECTOR – NON-FEATURES
Mike Adriano
William H
Jenna Haze
Jules Jordan
Mason

BEST DIRECTOR – PARODY
Brad Armstrong
Will Ryder
Lee Roy Myers
Jim Powers
Axel Braun

BEST ACTRESS
Nyomi Banxxx
Jessie Andrews
Kagney Linn Karter
Kayden Kross
Andy San Dimas

BEST ACTOR
Xander Corvus
Tommy Pistol
Rocco Reed
Anthony Rosano
Evan Stone

FEMALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Asa Akira
Chanel Preston
Kristina Rose
Andy San Dimas
Bobbi Starr

MALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
James Deen
Manuel Ferrara
Rocco Reed
Anthony Rosano
Evan Stone

NEW STARLET
Jessie Andrews
Lily Carter
Ash Hollywood
Bibi Jones
Brooklyn Lee

NEW STUD
Xander Corvus
Giovanni Francisco
Brendon Miller
Richie
Bruce Venture

UNSUNG SIREN
Vicki Chase
Sophie Dee
Victoria Lawson
India Summer
Bridgette B

UNSUNG SWORDSMAN
Jordan Ash
Alec Knight
Ryan Madison
Mr. Pete
Lee Stone

CREAM DREAM
Jessie Andrews
Lexi Belle
Allie Haze
Jynx Maze
Holly Michaels

SUPERSLUT
Asa Akira
Amy Brook
Dana DeArmond
Kristina Rose
Bobbi Starr

ORGASMIC ORALIST
Asa Akira
Gracie Glam
Chanel Preston
Brooklyn Lee
Sara Sloane

ORGASMIC ANALIST
Asa Akira
Joanna Angel
Dana DeArmond
Bobbi Starr
Kristina Rose

MILF OF THE YEAR
Julia Ann
Lisa Ann
India Summer
Tanya Tate
Inari Vachs

BEST CUMBACK
Darla Crane
Annie Cruz
Cytherea
Candy Manson
Prince Yahshua

MAILSTREAM ADULT MEDIA FAVORITE
Nikki Benz
Jesse Jane
Kayden Kross
Bree Olson
Riley Steele

HALL OF FAME
To be announced…

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About the XRCO:

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.

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