COLT 40 Party Photos!

Here are only a few of the images that are pouring in...

The exterior of The War Memorial Building just hours before the party during daylight

Skye Woods, Adam Champ, Carlo Masi, Luke Garrett, Gage Weston, Alex Chandler, Darin Hawk, Brian Hanson, Antton Harri and Danny Roddick just arrived to party in their black, Hummer limo

Luke Garrett and Gage Weston carry comedian Alec Mapa on stage

Tom Settle, Assemblyman Mark Leno and John Rutherford as Mark gives us the proclamation, "February 23rd official COLT Day" from the State of California

Tom Settle and John Rutherford

Sister Roma and Danny Roddick

Luke Garrett, Darin Hawk and Gage Weston

Dro and Kristofer Weston

John Rutherford and Tom Settle after receiving proclamations from the California Legislature Assembly in recognition of COLT signed by Mark Leno, from the Mayor (Gavin Newsom) of The City and County of San Francisco officially proclaiming 23 February 2007 as COLT Studio Day in San Francisco and a Declaration from the Treasurer (Jose Cisneros) of The City and County of San Francisco in recognition of 40 years of creativity and success in the City of San Francisco

Alex Chandler and friend

Alec Mapa and Kristofer Weston

Kristofer Weston and Manfred Speer

Alex Chandler, Antton Harri, Manfred Speer, Brian Hansen and Danny Roddick

Gage Weston and Luke Garrett

Carlo Masi jumps out of the COLT 40 cake

Gage Weston and Luke Garrett with paddle and COLT Gear underwear

John Rutherford and Steven Scarborough

Jerry Douglas and Kristofer Weston

John Rutherford and Chi Chi LaRue

Tom Settle and John Rutherford

Tom Settle and Adam Champ

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Xbiz Story on COLT!

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COLT in the News!

The San Francisco Chronicle published a new story today about COLT Studio Group... Four years ago, the renowned Colt Studio was on the verge of closing its doors, thus ending the existence of one of the original and most influential producers of male erotica. Instead, Colt -- known for its portrayals of traditional masculine imagery -- will celebrate its 40th anniversary tonight with a lavish party and with praise from even its competitors for its remarkable turnaround. That success includes the expansion into mainstream markets -- a Colt poster hangs from the second-floor window of the Virgin Megastore on Market Street in San Francisco, and Barnes & Noble carries some of the company's nonvideo products, such as calendars and note cards. Industry observers and leaders say the change is due to the work of John Rutherford and Tom Settle, who bought the company from founder Jim French in 2003. French, who started Colt in 1967 in New York with erotic male drawings, soon switched to photography and moved the enterprise to Los Angeles around 1978. The image-making continued, along with the production of some videos, over the next decade and a half. But in the 1990s the Internet created a forum for people to post and download Colt pictures for free. By 2003, the situation had turned grim. It was at that time that Rutherford, who had spent his career as an acclaimed director with Falcon Studios, bought Colt from French. "I always admired Colt because it's a brand I knew for its quality and, if you relate it to Playboy and what Hugh Heffner has done with Playboy, he built not just a porn company but a lifestyle brand," Rutherford said. Rutherford had trouble convincing French to speak to him about buying the company, though, and said he finally convinced him that the Colt aesthetic would not change. It has stayed largely the same while the company has expanded into more films, clothing, sex toys and accessories like wallets. Rutherford is even considering creating a franchise of Colt bars. Colt Studio Group has been nominated this year for 24 Gay Video News Awards, the most of any studio group. "Colt has emerged as a major, dominant player in the industry at this point," said Jeffrey Escoffier, a New York writer documenting the history of the gay adult industry. "That's just in the last three or four years since John bought it." E-mail Wyatt Buchanan at wbuchanan@sfchronicle.com. Please find the whole article HERE!

COLT Man Carlo Masi on Live-Cam!

Don't miss COLT Man Carlo Masi on live-cam at both CarloMasi.com and COLTstudiogroup.com. As monthly members to either site you will see Carlo in his birthday suit on February 20th at 4pm California Time and 7pm New York Time (1am Italian Time on Feb. 21). Don't miss him! If you do, you can always watch the trailer and order his newest COLT feature Waterbucks 2 HERE!

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40 NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD!

COLT Celebrates 40 Years...

In 1967, Jim French began photographing men under the pseudonym, Rip Colt. His expressly masculine and erotic style took the world of ‘beefcake photography’ a step further, ending the closeted sexuality that lay beneath the school of physique photography and displaying it with a boldness that is instantly recognizable and timeless. As French developed COLT Studio, he produced powerful erotic images of the male nude, which became icons of male sexuality. The deceptively simple focus on the pure form of the male nude, set in an erotically charged setting, is the standard the studio set for itself, as well as the high standard of the physiques their cameras so beautifully capture. Today COLT Studio Group does not photograph just any men, but what the world now knows as COLT Men. These models exude a strength, masculinity and fearless sexuality that the studio’s artists photograph and display in such classic forms, as to maintain the timeless standards set by the founder, Jim French. In 2003, it was time for COLT Studio to change hands and into none better than the multi-award winning director and producer John Rutherford. After 14 years at the Falcon Family of Companies, Rutherford was fortunate “to continue the legacy of what the legendary Jim French created, while blending it seamlessly with the continuing evolution of COLT Studio.” He has produced and directed dozens of features so far for the new COLT Studio Group. Along with John, came his life and business partner Tom Settle, as Chief Financial Officer. Tom has been involved with the motion picture industry for nearly 20 years, starting in the mailroom of Creative Artists Agency, and eventually becoming Chief Financial Officer of ESC Entertainment, the digital production arm of the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Studio, before joining COLT Studio Group. Rutherford’s evolving vision for COLT Studio Group includes Kristofer Weston who joined the team as Marketing & Events Coordinator and the primary Director of the Buckshot Productions line. Kristofer worked at Falcon Studios after having helmed MASTA Entertainment. Weston’s style is part of the successful revival of the Buckshot Productions line and is an important part of COLT Studio Group’s “continuing evolution.” Not to be ignored is the chief videographer and editor of COLT Studio Group, award winner, Max Phillips. Max began his association with John Rutherford at Falcon Studios, where he was an integral part of close to 90 productions, before joining COLT Studio Group. COLT Studio Group celebrates its 40th Anniversary this week in San Francisco, along with the recognition of 24 GayVN Award nominations (the most of any studio group this year), including John Rutherford and Kristofer Weston for Best Direction, Max Phillips for Best Videography and Best Editing and Tom Settle for Best Screenplay, and of course, Best Picture nominees BIG RIG and Boot Black Blues. The GayVN Awards will be announced at the Castro Theatre this weekend. Here are only a few examples of the 4 Decades of COLT Men... 1967 - 1977 1977 - 1987 1987 - 1997 1997 - 2007 * All of the above photos can be seen in our all-new COLT 40 collector's book on sale now at COLTstudiostore! Also, to see all these hot COLT Men throughout history and more join COLTstudiogroup.com as a monthly member and watch streaming movies, get 15% off all purchases, see thousands of images, see live-cams of your favorite COLT and Buckshot Men and more! For more news check out JohnRutherfordblog.com.

COLT Man Antton Harri Near You!

COLT Man Antton Harri FACES Night Club 2000 K Street, Sacramento, California 916-448-7798 Thursday, February 22nd 10pm Faces.net If you can't make it in person, you can always visit AnttonHarri.info to see him on his live-cam!

COLT NEEDS YOU!

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COLT Bar Event with Skye Woods and Gage Weston!

Well, Valentine’s Day is here once again. If you forgot to shop for your loved one, save yourself the trouble and promise them to go see your favorite COLT Man this weekend instead! COLT Men Skye Woods and Gage Weston live and in person at two separate signings and one live appearance in Atlanta! COLT MEN SKYE WOODS AND GAGE WESTON OUTWRITE BOOKSTORE Saturday, February 17th Book/DVD signing 991 Piedmont Ave NE Atlanta, Georgia 6:00pm www.OutwriteBooks.com SOUTHERN NIGHTS VIDEO Book/DVD signing 2205 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE (404) 728-0701 7:15pm JUNGLE BAR 2115 Faulkner Rd Saturday, February 17th Strip show and meet & greet 10pm www.JungleClub.net If you aren't able to visit Atlanta to see both these hot studs in person, you may always stop by each of their website at anytime to see them on their very own live-cams. Visit any of the following three websites as members: COLTstudiogroup.com SkyeWoodsXXX.com GageWeston.com

All-New COLT Basics Jockstraps!

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* Picutred above are COLT Men Darin Hawk and Adam Champ. To see more (w/o COLT Jocks) CLICK HERE!

2007 COLT Calendars On Sale Now!

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COLT Man Skye Woods Live!

Well, if the state of Texas is truly the land of the BIG, then they're ready for our own BIG COLT Man Skye Woods in San Antonio! COLT Man Skye Woods HEAT Saturday, February 10th 10pm 1500 N. Main Avenue San Antonio, TX HeatSA.com Don't worry if you're not able to visit him live in San Antonio you can see Skye on his life-cam at both his very own website SkyeWoodsXXX.com and COLTstudio.com. Also, don't forget to pre-order his new COLT feature Waterbucks 2 starring his scene partner infamous COLT Man Tom Chase! It's on pre-order the DVD and CM43 Bundle now for only $69.95 (regularly priced at $89.95).

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New Buckshot Man Fan Site for Brian Hansen!

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We are proud to announce the launch of our first COLT Studio Group (CSG) fan site, BrianHansenXXX.com. Dedicated to superstar, Buckshot Man Brian Hansen the site features exclusive photo galleries, streaming media, live-cam performances as well as a community area where members can interact with Brian via his blog, forums, personal photo gallery and recorded episodes shot by Brian himself. GayVN nominated Buckshot Man Brian Hansen has appeared in the Buckshot’s multi- award nominated features such as BIG RIG: Extended Cab, HARD Studies, Manly Heat: Quenched and soon to be released Muscle Ranch 2. For a free tour or to join Brian’s website go to BrianHansenXXX.com. Also, don’t miss Brian’s next live cam performance: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH AT 11PM PST Stop by and say hi and just between us, make sure you wish Brian a Happy Birthday while he's in his Birthday Suit! It was last Friday, February 2nd. ;)

COLT Studio Group Video on Demand is Here!

All the COLT, Buckshot, COLT Minute Man Solo Series (Olympus coming soon) features your heart desires... Visit COLTvod.com now to watch the pinnacle of all-male erotica!

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COLT Men Coming Near You!

COLT Man Antton Harri CHARLOTTE EAGLE Saturday, February 17th 4544 South Blvd. Charlotte, NC

COLT Man Trent Fosters “Indulgence” SUGAR Saturday, February 17th 916 East Pike St Seattle, WA If you can't make it to one of these live COLT Bar events please visit Antton's website at www.AnttonHarri.info and Trent's at www.TrentFosters.com! Or you can see them both in any of the COLT products for sale at www.COLTstudio.com!

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