Journey to Italy's 15th: the production

We began filming in May '97, flew Derek Cameron from LA (our American star) and mixed a few European pros with the many Italian newcomers: Erik Kovak (on loan from BelAmi), Wolff (from Germany) and Thom Barron (the Men of Odyssey executive producer didn't like him and sent him back home. Big mistake: Thom went on to become the Thom Barron everyone knows and one of Europe's all time fave). Well, everything went wrong that could go wrong. Talk about a baptism by fire... (to be continued. Pictured here newcomer Davide Solari)

15 years of Italian gay porn

JOURNEY TO ITALY is 15 years old today. It all started with a simple bet: what kind of applicants would we attract, if published a few casting ads in Italy? Hundreds of applications poured in --most inadequate (what were they thinking?), many others promising. I held public auditions in Rome and shopped the project around with the biggest porn companies of the time. I wanted (needed?) a big budget, lush locations, a long production schedule, an American star..: there were only a few studios that could afford this much. Men of Odyssey had released "Idol in the Sky" (starring Ryan Idol) and was looking for the next blockbuster. They called me in for a meeting... More postings, tidbits, background stories throughout this month. Celebrating 15 years of Italian gay porn. And more to come.

A tribute to: Roberto Giorgio

Roberto needs no introduction. This sexy Hungarian import has fueled our fantasies for years, first as a Bel Ami exclusive, then as a Pacific Sun exclusive, finally here at LucasKazan

Italian beef: Cristian

Butt beautiful. Feast your eyes on Cristian 's glorious buttocks: the roundest (and firmest) we've seen in a long while. Not that everything else about 25 year old Cristian isn't first-rate: with a fierce cock, a sexy grin and a muscular build, Christian would stand out in any crowds. His butt however... let's just say we can't get over it. Too bad this hot Italian newcomer doesn't put it to good use. Yes, he admits to a few sexcapades with the boys, but as a top only --so he claims. Watch him as he describes his very latest: fucking the husband while the wife watched and masturbated. How kinky is that?

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes with Ettore Tosi and HOT newcomer Loris at lucaskazan .

Paolo

Meet Paolo Tarantino : can a bubble butt get any 'bubblier'? If you're lucky, you may run into Paolo at the discos in Northern Italy, where he works as a bouncer.

Hotel Italia - Part 2

I couldn't help it: had to post some more mementos of Hotel Italia
On its 13th b-day. Pictured here Ettore Tosi, Marco Ramazzotti (with his  boyfriend Daniele Della Valle) and Dario D'Alba --of Journey to Italy fame.

Down memory lane: Hotel Italia

It was 1999. And yet, it feels like a whole other porn 'era'. Back then, I was able to produce and schedule HOTEL ITALIA, much like I would an indie feature: a story to tell  -and characters' arcs to draw--, an expensive, scenic location on the Italian Riviera, a real crew (8 people, including a gaffer, a make-up artist, a Unit Production Manager and 2 staff photographers). Most importantly, back then it would ship thousands of VHS/DVDs and gain the critics' support. Healthy profit margins encouraged producers to take risks, aim higher and boldly play with content/form... Do I miss those days? Of course. Will viewers ever grow tired of the reality craze and its aesthetical indifference? I hope so (pictured here, Ettore, Dario, Marian, Andrea)

Victor

Victor is the first Czech model we met to admit to being gay. So gay, he wanted to escape from his native Prague (the land of the gay-for-pay) and take refuge elsewhere. While in Parma for TASTE OF ITALY, this hung Czech had an affair with Ettore Tosi (unbeknownst to cast/crew).
While in Los Angeles, he wasted no time either: much like a kid in a candy store, he'd visit a popular bath house every day and hit the clubs every night. "Where are the tops? Everyone throws his legs up in the air", he used to complain about los angelinos. We hear he's found his Prince Charming in New York and lived happily ever after.

Separated at birth?

Compare BelAmi's Harris Hilton and superstar Derek Cameron. From certain angles, they look like... twins. Sure, Harris is much taller (and younger). But look at nose, eyes, expression. Remarkable.

Claudio Casanova

Claudio was a well known fitness model when he was cast for A TASTE OF ITALY. He wouldn't go for anything more than a nude cameo (I should've tried harder) But what a cameo that was. We let the camera explore every curve of this bodybuilder, every muscle (ah,... that six pack).

Your REAL man

You REAL man is waiting for you at lucaskazanlive  Video chat, private shows and more...

Matthias and Roberto

Matthias and Roberto : the Italian stallion and the Hungarian hunk. I can't think of a more handsome, more statuesque, more picture-perfect coupling.

Austyn

Austyn Ryan is 24. And nicely built: what about those massive legs? Enjoy!

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