Actually, there was a center island - it was "Club" girls rather than Genesis as it usually is at the Edison Exxxotica. Among those signing at the center island were: Stoya, Gina Lynn, Tera Patrick, Tasha Reign, Aleksa Nicole, Gianna Michaels, Lisa Ann, Teagan Presley, Alexis Texas, Tanya Tate, Charmane Star, Nina Hartley, Lexi Belle, and Tori Black. Not all of them were there all weekend - they had shifts and breaks.
East Coast Talents was a highlight of the convention for me having a number of fresh young, new faces including Kennedy Leigh who I had a long chat with at the show, and in the hallway since her room was near mine.
I was disappointed that a number of performers who were scheduled to show up didn't make it, and that a number of the companies bailed too. This exxxotica would have been about half the size of the Edison one but because of the number of bails, it was about a fourth the size.
Food and facilities weren't that inconvenient. There were bathrooms right outside the entrance to the hall, and food could be had not more than about 50 feet from the exit. Ok, if you're picky about the food and the prices, you had to go further but if you were really that hungry or wanted the convenience, there was food nearby.
As for Adonia - she's always a class act. I'm just sorry she was so busy that we couldn't get together for more than a few minutes.
Finally got a chance to meet up with Aleksa Nicole after seeing some of her movies and hearing about her from others. She's definitely worth the $. Other favorites who were there were Christie Stevens, Amy Brook, Tara Lynn Fox, Joanna Angel and Sunny Lane who recently returned to porn after a two-year hiatus. Also there was Sarah Sloane aka Sarah Vandella who missed the last Edison Exxxotica because of hurricane Sandy.
I was disappointed that Eden Adams was a no-show. I understand her reasons - they were personal. And I was also disappointed that Jasmine Tame didn't show up. This is the third Exxxotica in a row that she was supposed to attend and didn't. Something is definitely wrong with that girl.
A lot of the stars, and the companies, said they probably wouldn't return to the next AC Exxxotica - the attendance was really too low to make it profitable for them. I have a suspicion that the AC Exxxotica might die out. The attendance was so bad that some of the stars were questioning whether to attend the Edison one in November. Tara Lynn Fox was among those who didn't think she'd return. That would be a shame.
All in all, I was disappointed and felt I spent way too much money for the hotel room, the show fee, and food. I probably won't return to AC for future Exxxotica shows either