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Fox Studios lasted from 1978-1996.
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"Fox Studio was originally founded by John Coletti in San Francisco during 1972 as an outlet for his gay male erotic photography. The initial releases were of photosets, generally of the men he and partner Bill Harrison (Ken Harrison) had made acquaintances with. Harrison would handle most of the business aspects of the studio, Coletti the photographic.
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In 1975, Coletti and Harrison parted ways, and Coletti relocated to Los Angeles (Venice Beach) to continue the studio. At this time, he releases Fox's first printed work, the 1976 FOX CALENDAR as well as continuing with photosets. In Los Angeles, Coletti experiments with 8mm loops filming solo and duo's of his models. Harrison soon rejoins Coletti to take over the business of Fox Studio and to later start: Sierra Pacific (distribution of Fox and others), Tyger Films, Giant Films, and possibly others.
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In the late 1970's, it all came together with the release of THE FOX: TOM LeDUC and several loop films. Where competitor Colt Studio was Olympian in feel, Fox represented the Venice Beach attitude of Sun, Sex and Muscle; and it proved to be a good combination. With the advent of video, Fox made the transition successfully, unlike many other studios of the time. Coletti and Harrison maintained a constant release of product, both print and video.
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All continued well until 1989, when Harrison begins to show signs of sickness. Coletti and Fox's output is slowed while taking care of Harrison, who passes away in 1991. But little was released after this. By 1995, Fox Studio released no new material by Coletti, most of the video releases were that of other directors made for the studio." [http://www.gayeroticarchives.com/03_studios/F/o/Fox_Studio/index.html]
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Revision as of 21:33, 11 January 2011

"Fox Studio was originally founded by John Coletti in San Francisco during 1972 as an outlet for his gay male erotic photography. The initial releases were of photosets, generally of the men he and partner Bill Harrison (Ken Harrison) had made acquaintances with. Harrison would handle most of the business aspects of the studio, Coletti the photographic.

In 1975, Coletti and Harrison parted ways, and Coletti relocated to Los Angeles (Venice Beach) to continue the studio. At this time, he releases Fox's first printed work, the 1976 FOX CALENDAR as well as continuing with photosets. In Los Angeles, Coletti experiments with 8mm loops filming solo and duo's of his models. Harrison soon rejoins Coletti to take over the business of Fox Studio and to later start: Sierra Pacific (distribution of Fox and others), Tyger Films, Giant Films, and possibly others.

In the late 1970's, it all came together with the release of THE FOX: TOM LeDUC and several loop films. Where competitor Colt Studio was Olympian in feel, Fox represented the Venice Beach attitude of Sun, Sex and Muscle; and it proved to be a good combination. With the advent of video, Fox made the transition successfully, unlike many other studios of the time. Coletti and Harrison maintained a constant release of product, both print and video.

All continued well until 1989, when Harrison begins to show signs of sickness. Coletti and Fox's output is slowed while taking care of Harrison, who passes away in 1991. But little was released after this. By 1995, Fox Studio released no new material by Coletti, most of the video releases were that of other directors made for the studio." [1]





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