[2][3] The Hot d'Or was noted for the lavish parties that accompanied it,[6] particularly those held by Private Media Group on board a yacht in Cannes marina.
[5] The event attracted many performers, paparazzi, directors, and producers and distributors who would make deals buying and selling films.
After an eight-year absence, the awards returned to Paris on October 20, 2009 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hot Vidéo magazine.
[1][10] They were held at Salle Wagram at the art deco Radisson Hotel, and French pop star Helmut Fritz performed at the show.
[1] French television giant Canal Plus had the rights to broadcast the show during their late-night block of adult programming.