To all my name is Jason Toler the writer director and producer of the film Half Moon.
It saddens me that a private matter has been made public and that I have to address it here but I now think it is necessary to do so.
I have worked in the mainstream and adult industry for over 10 years. I’m a graduate of Columbia of Chicago’s film school and president of T-Real Entertainment and Sunrayz International Films the production companies that produced Half Moon.
As I have stated in several interviews before as an independent production we became over budget when a co-producer backed out. Tori Black, our female lead, agreed to co finance part of the budget of the film on the condition that we give her an executive producers credit and she be repaid her investment from the gross receipts when the film received distribution. All cast and crew were notified of this issue and were paid.
Upon the film receiving distribution via Breaking Glass Pictures Tori Black was contacted several times with the expectation that she contribute in the discussions as to how the film was to be marketed and sold.
All companies involved offered compensation and invited Tori Black to be included in the press/promotional tour for the film.
To our surprise she declined each request.
Tori Black was at the top of her adult career winning AVN performer of the year 2 years in a row. We all believed that this film would be helpful to Tori Black not only financially as a producer but would act as a vehicle to assist in her desire to cross over into mainstream performances.
We stated that participation of the promotion for her mainstream acting debut would help her achieve that end. This ,once again was communicated to Ms. Black.
Tori Black’s response was that she no longer wanted to be involved in any aspect of the film and requested that she not be contacted again. We were surprised and attempted further mediation with her but she was firm that her decision was final. At that point we could do nothing further than respect her wishes and we moved forward to promote the film without her.
Now Tori Black is asking her public to not support the film.
As director of the film I find her response not only bewildering but disheartening as I thought that we enjoyed a professional and social relationship and I believed that this film was a step in the direction that Ms. Black indicated that she wanted to go in. Her decision to remove herself from participation of the film is a personal choice. Her decision to ask her public to do the same could negatively impact the rest of the cast and crew who have done nothing but be supportive of her and who have considered her a colleague and friend. I hope Tori Black finds the success she deserves in life and in business.
At the premiere of the film it was successful and well recieved. I want to thank all of the cast and crew for their hard work and let them know as I start the pre-production on my next two films I hope to work with many of them again. I want to thank all of my friends, fans and co-workers inside and out side of the industry that know me and my reputation and continue to support this company and it’s works. For those who would like to see the film it will be released March 8 2011 and can be purchased at www.breakingglasspictures.com. It can also be found at blockbuster.com target.com barnesandnoble.com amazon.com etc..
All the best and keep watching.
Jason Toler
Tee Reel and I graduated from the same college.
My auntie went to that college. Chi-town, represent!
It is obvious that there is enmity between Jason Toler aka Tee Reel and Tori Black because of their past history. From the past candid photographs of the two together, it doesn’t take a genius to see that they used to be in a long term intimate relationship. I am guessing that the relationship ended badly. I am certain that if their relationship was nothing but professional instead of personal, these issues would be easily resolved.
Is Torri Black pregnant? I’ve herd from a few people that she is and LAD is being very tight lip about it. But I saw a tweet this morning from Tee Reel saying she was.
I didnt go to Columbia but sure drank lot in that area, nothing like the South Loop Club at 2am
Sometimes it is best to keep your mouth shut. I have no idea what transpired other than what I heard at the premiere but you can pull out of an agreement to promote a movie if you wish but going above that and making an effort to harm the picture and distance yourself at the zero hour with public tweets to a significant fan base is a bit much I would think. Tee is a good guy and is trying to make something happen and he should be applauded for that. I have shot Tori before and she always seems like a cool girl so maybe I really have nothing to add but I do support the arts and people taking a chance in business. Can’t we all get along? I guess not. I wish them both well as they are both talented people.
Like I said, Tori probably wouldn’t have made an effort to boycott the movie on twitter if there was nothing but a professional relationship between the two. She obviously still has negative feelings toward Tee Reel that may have nothing to do with the movie. Maybe she has not been paid her dues for the movie but she should have dealt with that privately with her lawyer and not made it public like she did. Regardless of what has happened, I think she handled it unprofessionally.
I also saw that Tee Reel leaked her pregnancy. He has since deleted that tweet which only confirms it. I have no problem with her being pregnant but why hide the fact. Her fans should congratulate her. There have been other porn stars that have been pregnant and come back. I see her doing the same. She deserves to have some time off anyway. I noticed that she might have gained a few pounds lately. Maybe her pregnancy has something to do with that.
What? Is She preganant? That’s what I’d call important news or creativity! 😉
I saw an advanced copy of the movie… I wanted to like this movie, but it cheated me out of my precious time on earth. Bluntly and truthfully stated this is very shitty movie. This is supposed to be Tori Black’s breakout movie? Huh? She plays a prostitute, now that’s a big stretch isn’t it? Who wrote this thing? The script is as pathetic as Tori Blacks acting ability, and I thought Sasha Grey was bad. Tori Black needs to stick to fucking in porn movies… that doesn’t require any talent. Sorry but I call things the way I see them. If this movie had any redeeming value I’d say so. She is better off not admitting that she made this clunker.
Too bad The Bogas Brothers, Loretta Sterling, and Totally Tasteless Video aren’t still around. I’d love to see a brand new Lactomania with a preggers Tori and those two silly mopes.
There’s always 2 sides to every story. Let’s hear Tori’s side.
Will Ryder,
And you industry folks have learn that us FANS will decide with whom to spend money with. If Tori wants to speak to HER fans about ANYTHING that she wishes, it is her choice, because it is HER fans. Not yours, and not Tees.
Fans are so sick and tired of seeing you industry types always trying dictate what these grown women should and shouldnt say to HER fans.
Hello ex-idf: Industry types? What does that mean? I am just a guy that makes goofy porn movies. I was not dictating anything to anybody. Merely saying that sometimes in certain situations it is best to “shut the fuck up”- just like the theme song says in our Charlie Sheen spoof movie. Theme song can be heard here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hkb2u0wNHk
Girls and guys are free to talk as much as they wish because it does make for great entertainment and controversy. BTW- a buddy of mine for 20 years is ex- IDF. I have a lot of respect for those guys (and ladies) and for you if in fact you are what your title states.
I tried to contact the Bogas Brothers to alert them of Tori’s pregnancy, but I’m having trouble finding an email.
Will,
“Merely saying that sometimes in certain situations it is best to “shut the fuck up”
Good, now take your own advice! And stop playing Fathers Knows Best for Tori’s fans. And get back to making your movies or whatever you call it, before time runs out! Clock is ticking on you “industry types.” You dont have much long to whine and throw silly fits in LIB about pornstars that make you look ignorant. BTW, do you have a twitter account where fans can speak to you directly, since you enjoy giving advice from the safety of a moderator?
Will,
And btw Will, do you apply the same “shut the fuck up” standards to male performers, or just females? Oh, nvm, I already know the answer.