the true nature of the film, as they were advised that the film being made was a "Disney-type pirate film for families", a mistaken notion that would continue in video stores after its release. The film was initially released as a three-disc DVD set (the movie on a standard video DVD, the movie again in a high definition (720P) Windows Media format, and a special features disc priced as high as $70. An edited R-rated version of the film was released on DVD on July 11, 2006. Digital Playground also released an Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD, a rarity among adult video releases. The film was also released on Blu-ray Disc (containing only the X-rated version) and HD DVD as one of the first high-definition adult releases on an optical disc format. Sequel Evan Stone reported on the extra DVD that there was going to be a sequel. In January 2007, it was reported that a sequel would be produced, directed by Joone and entitled Pirates II. A first teaser trailer was presented during the 2007 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. In March 2008, Digital Playground announced that the sequel would star Belladonna along with Jesse Jane, Evan Stone and many other performers from the first movie, and that it would be released in September 2008. The second movie was released on September 26, 2008, under the title Pirates II: Stagnetti's Revenge. Reviews RogReviews called it "the most talked about adult movie of the year". The film set a record by winning 11 AVN Awards (see section below). The New York Times described the film as "a relatively high-budget story of a group of ragtag sailors who go searching for a crew of evil pirates who have a plan for world domination. Also, many of the characters in the movie have sex with one another." Awards AVN Awards 2006: Best Video Feature Best DVD Best Director – Video (Joone) Best Actress – Video (Janine Lindemulder) Best High-Definition Production Best All-Girl Sex Scene – Video (Janine Lindemulder & Jesse Jane) Best Special Effects Best Actor – Video (Evan Stone) Best Music Best Supporting Actor – Video (Tommy Gunn) Best On-Line Marketing Campaign XRCO Awards: Best Release (2006) Epic (2006) References External links 2005 films 2000s pornographic films Pirate films Films set in 1763 AVN Award winners 2000s English-language films 2000s American films