Michael Kulich

Michael Kulich was born to parents of Russian-Jewish descent[4] and raised in Westport, Connecticut. He graduated from Staples High School in 2004. Kulich was suspended in high school for selling Playboy magazines out of the trunk of his car.[5]

Monarchy Distribution launched their first studio "Assence Films" in February, 2012[6] in a partnership with Exile Distribution. Assence's first title "Anal Artists" starring Sasha Grey gained notoriety for the studio brand when Kulich offered a portion of the proceeds to the National Education Association and the donation was rejected.[7]

In March 2012, Monarchy launched 'OGEE Studios' on the heels of the success of Assence Films.[8]

In April 2012, Monarchy announced that they had signed a deal with Blue Coyote Pictures to handle the distribution for a new Transsexual line called Tranny Factory.[9]

In August 2012, Kulich gained notoriety when he offered an pornographic role to Valeria Lukyanova, the Ukrainian model noted for her resemblance to a Barbie doll. Lukyanova never responded to the $10,000 offer.[10]

Following the Go Daddy commercial for Super Bowl XLVII starring Bar Refaeli and Jesse Heiman, Kulich made an offer to Heiman to appear in a pornographic film. Heiman refused, stating he would hold out for Playgirl.[11]

In February 2012, Earlie Johnson of Muskegon, Michigan's house was burglarized and his $7,500 porn collection was stolen. Kulich stepped up to replace the collection.[12]

In July, 2013 after TheDirty.com broke a story that Anthony Weiner had been caught sexting and involved in sexual misconduct, Kulich announced that he was producing a movie entitled "Don't Pull Out" in which 15% of the proceeds would be donated to Weiner's campaign.[13]

In December 2013, IAC P.R. Executive Justine Sacco tweeted "Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. Just kidding. I’m white!” The tweet spiraled out of control and went viral and trending on Twitter for more than two days. Kulich reached out to Sacco offering a role in a film entitled "Justine's African Vacation" offering her five scenes with black men for $10,000 and 10% of the movies profits.[14]

In January 2014, Kulich announced the launch of Skweez Media, a new V.O.D. site catering to Adult Entertainment.

In February 2014, a film titled The Real Housewives of Westport was released. It is based on Kulich's hometown: Westport, Connecticut.[15]

In February 2014, Kulich announced that he had launched Stunner PR, a full-service publicity firm catering to pornographic companies and performers.[16]

On September 24, 2016, Kulich was found dead at his home in Los Angeles. Mike is survived by his ex-wife Michelle Burr and their young son Tyler Kulich, who just one month before his death had finished a 3+ year battle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.[17][18]

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