Verne Troyer's sex-tape search hits another road bump - GoFuckYourself.com

TheAmericanCannibal · 08-06-2008, 10:22 AM

http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...tory?track=rss

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By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
8:22 AM PDT, August 6, 2008
The disclosure of a sex tape featuring actor Verne Troyer and a former girlfriend has resulted in two federal lawsuits, thousands of dollars in legal bills, hundreds of news stories and one nagging question: Who has the tape?

Troyer, best known for his portrayal of Mini Me in the "Austin Powers" films, needs the tape -- or at least a duplicate -- to copyright it as part of his effort to prevent its distribution.

But so far his efforts to track it down have proven fruitless. His search grew more difficult Tuesday when representatives for his co-star on the tape, ex-girlfriend Ranae Shrider, said she had sold the video for $5,000 to a man who approached her outside her house.

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"He just said, 'Here's some money,' " said Shrider's manager, Holly Bannon. "She just wanted to be rid of it so she said OK."

Bannon and Shrider are named in a multimillion dollar suit filed in U.S. District Court last week by Troyer, who sought, among other things, access to the tape. Bannon said the sale was "a cash deal" with no paperwork and the man gave a name she assumed was false. Shrider's attorney said she told him the man wanted it for private viewing, not commercial use.

"She sold it to a private collector so I think the suit is baseless," attorney Keith Davidson said.

Told of Shrider's claim, Troyer's attorney was incredulous.

"Come on!" said Edwin McPherson. "Some guy just pulled up to the curb and gave her five grand? Was it in a paper bag? I don't believe this."

Troyer settled a suit last month against broker Kevin Blatt and distributor SugarDVD after they said they would not sell the tape without Troyer's permission. Blatt and representatives from Sugar said Shrider screened the tape for them, but they never had copies. In the more recent suit, Troyer alleges Shrider and her manager were trying to sell the tape to an offshore company identified as Twin Palms.

Pasadena attorney Okorie Okorocha, who is also named in the suit, acknowledged calling Troyer on July 11 on behalf of a client who said he ran an offshore business that had acquired Shrider's rights to the video. But Okorocha said he spoke to the client only once, never knew his last name and had no further contact with him after Troyer rebuffed the offer.

"I never even had the tape. I don't even know if [Twin Palms] is the real name. All these offshore places are shell companies," he said.

Troyer's relationship with Shrider, whom he met at the Playboy mansion, has grown increasingly hostile with the case's progression. He initially believed the tape was stolen from their home, but court documents indicated Shrider was shopping the tape around town. In his suit, Troyer, who stands 2-foot-8, accuses Shrider, 5-foot-5, of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, saying she used her greater size to keep him a prisoner in his own home.

Her lawyer said those allegations were false.

"She doesn't want to be known as the girl in the tape. She's not a gold digger," Bannon added.

klaze · 08-06-2008, 10:27 AM

ethics???

gleem · 08-06-2008, 10:49 AM

why would anyone want to pay to see the tape anyways?? yuck.

mattsbeachhouse · 08-06-2008, 10:50 AM

hes a fucking midget, who the fuck cares? Theres tons of midget porn and ass jockey Donny "hung like a midget" Long is producing a lot of it. I bet Donny paid $5k for the tape. The sit I have dug up on this fucker is unbelievable. He definitely represents your industry very poorly.

MrBro · 08-06-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by klaze

ethics???

what industry are you in idiot? You here to make friends or make money moron?

MrBro · 08-06-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsbeachhouse

hes a fucking midget, who the fuck cares? Theres tons of midget porn and ass jockey Donny "hung like a midget" Long is producing a lot of it. I bet Donny paid $5k for the tape. The sit I have dug up on this fucker is unbelievable. He definitely represents your industry very poorly.

another fresh moron.....go back to working at Wal Mart

mattsbeachhouse · 08-06-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBro

another fresh moron.....go back to working at Wal Mart

Dude, loved your BroRape series. Suits you well.

Deej · 08-06-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mattsbeachhouse

hes a fucking midget, who the fuck cares? Theres tons of midget porn and ass jockey Donny "hung like a midget" Long is producing a lot of it. I bet Donny paid $5k for the tape. The sit I have dug up on this fucker is unbelievable. He definitely represents your industry very poorly.

here you are talking down on our industry, still...

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-06-2008, 10:56 AM

How does one screen a tape and not have a copy?

TheAmericanCannibal · 08-06-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AlienQ

How does one screen a tape and not have a copy?

The only time the tape left Renae's hands was when I took her to TMZ and she handed them the tape to take the 25 second clip.

Other than that, Jax from Sugar will agree with me that she had the tape in her camera the entire time.

MrBro · 08-06-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by AlienQ

How does one screen a tape and not have a copy?

did you invent that too?

AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE · 08-06-2008, 11:03 AM

Let me design the site when the tape is ready

08-06-2008, 10:22 AM	#1
TheAmericanCannibal Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,086	Verne Troyer's sex-tape search hits another road bump http://www.latimes.com/entertainment...tory?track=rss . By Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer 8:22 AM PDT, August 6, 2008 The disclosure of a sex tape featuring actor Verne Troyer and a former girlfriend has resulted in two federal lawsuits, thousands of dollars in legal bills, hundreds of news stories and one nagging question: Who has the tape? Troyer, best known for his portrayal of Mini Me in the "Austin Powers" films, needs the tape -- or at least a duplicate -- to copyright it as part of his effort to prevent its distribution. But so far his efforts to track it down have proven fruitless. His search grew more difficult Tuesday when representatives for his co-star on the tape, ex-girlfriend Ranae Shrider, said she had sold the video for $5,000 to a man who approached her outside her house. Related Verne Troyer drops sex tape suits against SugarDVD, Kevin Blatt and TMZ.com "He just said, 'Here's some money,' " said Shrider's manager, Holly Bannon. "She just wanted to be rid of it so she said OK." Bannon and Shrider are named in a multimillion dollar suit filed in U.S. District Court last week by Troyer, who sought, among other things, access to the tape. Bannon said the sale was "a cash deal" with no paperwork and the man gave a name she assumed was false. Shrider's attorney said she told him the man wanted it for private viewing, not commercial use. "She sold it to a private collector so I think the suit is baseless," attorney Keith Davidson said. Told of Shrider's claim, Troyer's attorney was incredulous. "Come on!" said Edwin McPherson. "Some guy just pulled up to the curb and gave her five grand? Was it in a paper bag? I don't believe this." Troyer settled a suit last month against broker Kevin Blatt and distributor SugarDVD after they said they would not sell the tape without Troyer's permission. Blatt and representatives from Sugar said Shrider screened the tape for them, but they never had copies. In the more recent suit, Troyer alleges Shrider and her manager were trying to sell the tape to an offshore company identified as Twin Palms. Pasadena attorney Okorie Okorocha, who is also named in the suit, acknowledged calling Troyer on July 11 on behalf of a client who said he ran an offshore business that had acquired Shrider's rights to the video. But Okorocha said he spoke to the client only once, never knew his last name and had no further contact with him after Troyer rebuffed the offer. "I never even had the tape. I don't even know if [Twin Palms] is the real name. All these offshore places are shell companies," he said. Troyer's relationship with Shrider, whom he met at the Playboy mansion, has grown increasingly hostile with the case's progression. He initially believed the tape was stolen from their home, but court documents indicated Shrider was shopping the tape around town. In his suit, Troyer, who stands 2-foot-8, accuses Shrider, 5-foot-5, of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, saying she used her greater size to keep him a prisoner in his own home. Her lawyer said those allegations were false. "She doesn't want to be known as the girl in the tape. She's not a gold digger," Bannon added. Last edited by TheAmericanCannibal; 08-06-2008 at 10:24 AM..

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mattsbeachhouse So Fucking Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 177	hes a fucking midget, who the fuck cares? Theres tons of midget porn and ass jockey Donny "hung like a midget" Long is producing a lot of it. I bet Donny paid $5k for the tape. The sit I have dug up on this fucker is unbelievable. He definitely represents your industry very poorly.