Canada’s Hard TV to Launch ‘Sat. Night at the Bijou’

CHICAGO—Canada’s 24/7 gay porn channel Hardtv is set to premier “Saturday Night at the Bijou,” March 5 at 9 p.m., presenting classic gay erotic films from Bijou Video. In conjunction with Squirt.org, “Saturday Night at the Bijou” will feature two Bijou Classic films every Saturday night in March and April. The presentation will include in-depth reviews and critiques of the films, a la the famed “Siskel and Ebert” format, hosted by Richard Ryder of 103.9 FM and “This week on OUTtv,” and Brett Drysdale. Ryder and Drysdale will discuss each film presented along with the filmmakers, the stars, the era and the politics of the time the films were made.   Bijou Video has meticulously re-stored all of the films for this program. Included with this press release is the magazine and newspaper advertisement for Saturday Night at the Bijou that ran in Toronto publications.  Additionally, FAB Magazine ran a feature article on vintage porn noting Bijou Classic films 40th anniversary and the launch of Hardtv’s “Saturday Night at the Bijou.” Films to be screened on “Saturday Night at the Bijou” in March are: A Night at the Adonis—Directed by Jack Deveau, starring Jack Wrangler, a Hand in Hand Films production The Idol—Directed by Tom De Simone, from Hand in Hand Films Destroying Angel—Directed by Peter De Rome, from Hand in Hand Films Sceenplay—Directed by Steve Scott, starring Jon King, Lee Ryder The Bigger The Better—Directed by Matt Sterling, with Matt Ramsey aka Peter North & Rick Donovan Centurians of Rome—Directed by John Christopher, from Hand In Hand Films Wanted—Directed by Steve Scott, starring Al Parker & Jack Wrangler Drive—Directed by Jack Deveau, with a cast of 50 from Hand in Hand Films                                               Bijou Video and the Bijou Theater operate a wide variety of websites and other options for the gay consumer, including BijouGayMovies.com, the company’s subscription website for viewing the Bijou Video library online. For more information or for an invitation to join the company’s affiliate programs, contact pr@bijouworld.com or visit us online at www.BijouWorld.com and www.BijouGayMovies.com.