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It's the porn industry's equivalent of the Oscars -- and at this year's AVN Awards, it's all about the changing face of pornography. Brian Shactman reports. (2:15)
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The highest earners of porn today are CamGirl models who make money by stripping in front of a computer webcam.
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Toys are a growth segment in the adult industry, with sales topping $15 billion, primarily because of the rise of high-end toys, which couples see as an investment in their love life.
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Porn had a tough year--everything from rampant piracy to a mandatory condom rule. But don't give up on this plot line just yet: The 2013 outlook is looking good.
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While the old guard is certainly not stepping out of the spotlight, there are a lot of up-and-comers eager to take their place.
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In the porn industry, the people pulling the strings remain behind the scenes. Here are the power brokers in the world of porn.
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As the porn film business continues to see revenues decline, more and more adult companies have begun expanding into new fields of business. And business has been good.
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It's the porn industry's equivalent of the Oscars -- and at this year's AVN Awards, it's all about the changing face of pornography. Brian Shactman reports. (2:15)
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Women loved books like 50 Shades of Grey and films like Magic Mike. And the porn industry welcomed them.
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Since the late 1990s, Wicked Pictures has used condoms in its films, yet it's still one of the biggest filmmakers in the industry.
Porn Convention 2012
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While there are a few adult entertainment companies that are publicly traded, most are firmly closed to civilians, the industry’s term for outsiders. But one company, Pleasure Dynasty, is opening the filmmaking process.
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As the porn industry gathers for its annual convention, there's a lot at stake. Online piracy continues to nip at the earnings of studios, and new legislation could dramatically impact how companies do business.
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The L.A. City Council voted to make condom use mandatory in adult films. And adult studios are already planning how to minimize the effects of that law.