Los Angeles, CA – ATKingdom has announced that operating subsidiary, Kick Ass Pictures has been acquired by long-time employees Melissa and Matt Campos.
Kick Ass Pictures, founded in 1998, is widely recognized as the most award winning foot fetish and cuckold production company in history. Kick Ass has been a part of the ATKingdom family of companies since being acquired in 2013. Melissa Campos held dual roles as Operations Manager for ATK and Vice President of Kick Ass since acquisition. Matthew Campos oversaw technology leadership for both organizations and has been with ATKingdom for 10 years.
“Melissa and Matt are one of the reasons Kick Ass has grown and established a stronghold in the market with brand niches. When you think Foot Fetish and Cuckold content you think Kick Ass; thanks to Melissa and Matt we had very prosperous years with the brand. We’re very happy to have had their loyal service for nearly a decade at ATKingdom and are proud that they’ve taken the entrepreneurial leap” says ATKingdom Founder and CEO Kim Nielsen. “I’ve always supported individuals to follow their dreams and am happy that the Kick Ass brand will be going to a team that I know has passion for it.”, he added.
“Kim was approached by a number of parties who had a strong interest in Kick Ass. After much consideration and talking with Matt, we knew this was an opportunity that we couldn’t pass up. We’ve poured our energy and hearts into the company for the past few years, so it just made logical sense for us. We were extremely proud of our product while managing it, and now excited to be owning it”, said Melissa Campos.
As a production company Kick Ass concentrates on unique niches that are in high demand. The Barefoot Confidential series is the most renowned foot fetish series in history, having won over record eight AVN Awards. Kick Ass has often been a pioneer within the industry, inventing new genres that eventually become industry recognized names including Cum Eating Cuckolds, Forced Bi Cuckolds and long-running web series, Foot Fetish Daily.
“This strategic move allows Kim and I to focus on ATKingdom and our productions including AMK Empire”, said Jimmy James, ATK’s COO and Vice President. “I met Melissa years ago and know with her drive and Matt’s technical expertise, they will do wonderful things with Kick Ass. Melissa has such a diverse skillset and intimate knowledge of operating a successful company, we wish her and Matt the best on their new venture as owners.”
DVD and VOD products for both companies are handled by Exile Distribution, for sales and distribution information please contact howard@exiledist.com
For more information on ATKingdom/AMK Empire, please contact: jimmy@atkingdom.com
For more information on Kick Ass Pictures, please contact: melissa@kickass.com
About Kick Ass Pictures:
Kick Ass Pictures was founded in 1998. The company’s philosophy is that genuine passion, where the girls really get off, makes the hottest porn. Instead of producing generic porn, Kick Ass prefers to concentrate on unique niches. For example, its Barefoot Confidential series is very popular, having won eight AVN Awards. Its current best sellers are Cum Eating Cuckolds and Forced Bi Cuckolds. All-natural girls, intensely real sex, and loads of entertainment value. That’s what Kick Ass Pictures is all about! For more information, visit www.kickass.com and www.twitter.com/kapictures
About ATKingdom/AMK Empire
ATKingdom/AMKingdom is an adult entertainment conglomerate founded in 1996, the company has grown from a single concept and site to one of the most lucrative, respected, and recognized name within Adult Entertainment. ATKingdom now owns and operates subscription based websites, a media production company, and adult entertainment studios. For the past 20 years, ATKingdom and AMKingdom has been the leading destination for Internet consumers to enjoy adult content. The ATKingdom network of websites caters to a plethora of niches, while offering high-end, quality content. When it comes to niche content leaders, the company is a pioneer and holds significant market share on niches such as Hairy, Natural, Mature, and other Fetish categories. For more information, visit www.AMKingdom.com and www.Twitter.com/ATKingdom.
