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03/18/2005: "MAYHEM AND ZUPKO"

He's a genius, you know...

(Chatsworth, Ca)- Don't let his new slimmed down appearance and the
curtailing of the heavy cerebral edge in his recently lauded gonzo work fool
you; Zupko is still a heavy hitter in the highly competitive and
increasingly cannibalistic world of contemporary porn. With the recognition
of his critically acclaimed gonzo series, Big Wet Asses, Zupko virtually
redefined his adult entertainment persona, shedding the limitations of his
perceived stereotypes like thin snake skin, and proving once and for all
that he stands as a definite threat no matter which genre he lasciviously
embraces.



In fact it would be fair to say that in a lot of ways Zupko has been
misunderstood prior to the unveiling of his recent incarnation. After all,
it doesn't take a graduate student to discern that his previous body of
work, peppered with paeans to Dostoevsky and laced with a unrepentantly
giddy Neitzschian flare for nihilism, spoke more to his abilities as a savvy
and referential transgressive artist rather than showcasing his edge for
erotic artistry.



With his recent foray into the world of gonzo Zupko has dispelled any
misgivings about his abilities as a 'dyed-in-the-wool' pornographer by
infusing elements of his stylized sex symbiotically with a brash candor for
niche fetishization. Knock-off artists and the uninspired purveyors of
sausage-factory-style, grind house, cookie-cutter-porn stand aside. The
architect of a new era of raincoater porn has arrived and is carrying the
coveted blueprints of his demented vision in his hand. Moreover he's
bringing his considerable talents to play for the dirty perverts over at
Mayhem.



And just so there are no misunderstandings and no one gets their feelings
hurt, allow me to explain what that means for those of you who have trouble
deciphering the text. Allow me to spell it out for you. Thomas Zupko is
going to direct a gonzo title for Mayhem and everyone at Mayhem is excited
about it. Anything else you chose to read into that is on you.



"It's like everyone is trying to rip each other off as fast as they can,"
explains Sin City publicist Devan Cypher. "The level of originality in this
industry is sub zero but with Zupko you get that fresh approach, you get
that originality, because he just doesn't work any other way. When you hire
Zupko you know that you will be treated to a singular and unique experience
of pornography that is without parallel."



After a stimulating, early morning conversation with the multi-talented,
award winning director, Zupko got to the core of his new project for Mayhem,
Anal Assylum, and what he hopes to achieve during its creation.



"It's gonzo with an artistic edge," Zupko modestly confesses. "The girls
talk about their obsession with anal sex creating a build to crescendo so
that what we marry is great gonzo with a great tease. It's not going to be
too cerebral."



"I am a fan of his work, both his features and his newer stuff, and I am
really looking forward to seeing what he comes up with," Cypher exudes. "I
think it's going to be one of those must have titles that no collection can
be complete without, that it's going to come to define this generation of
porn, the way that Debbie Does Dallas or Deep Throat once did."



For now, both his detractors and those who praise him will have to wait and
see the final outcome. Anal Assylum is scheduled to be shot early next week
with no date set for release at this time. For more information on release
schedules please visit http://www.sincity.com-