May 7, 2020
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Murphy Media Distribution
Linda Tuisl
Linda@murphymediadistribution.com
Murphy Media Distribution Teams Up With BLK Prime
Hollywood, CA. – Los Angeles Murphy Media Distribution (MMD) is excited to announce they have entered into a strategic alliance with BLK Prime, effective immediately. BLK Prime is a subscription and pay-per-view service that specializes in diverse original media programing and provides global streaming video on demand all around the world. BLK Prime can be found on blkprime.com and is available on Roku and Apple TV. Murphy Media Distribution is a full-service distribution company that specializes in culturally diverse content and continues to grow rapidly.
“This alliance brings together two like-minded companies with common goals” says Ray Murphy, Jr., co-founder of MMD. “This venture will allow us to provide even more content to an underserved market,” adds Lalene Shepherd, Chief Financial Officer of BLK Prime.
Murphy Media Distribution will release its next two projects directly to BLK Prime, Different Worlds, which was filmed in both Lagos, Nigeria and New Orleans, Louisiana will debut on BLK Prime Pay-Per-View on May 15th. The film is about a Nigerian man traveling to America for adventure but has a life changing encounter with an American woman. Later in the month, MMD will release The Art of Comedy featuring Danny Cho, known for Ktown Cowboys and the TV series Parks and Recreation, Joey Guila, known for Walter and Teddy and Kevin Shea who quickly rose in popularity in Tosh.0.
Please visit www.murphymediadistribution.com.
Murphy Media Distribution (MMD) was formed in 2017 by Ray Murphy Jr. and Albert “Buck” Kolkmeyer. Together, the partners share over 75 years of experience in the movie industry. From different vantage points in the industry, Ray, from production and Buck, from distribution and exhibition, they came to very similar conclusions. First, there is very little diversity in the selection of movies in the marketplace. Based on the success of the few diverse movies that are able to get into the market, that there is a huge untapped, underserved market. African Americans are frequent moviegoers, second only to the Hispanic community.
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October 16, 2019
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Murphy Media Distribution
Linda Tuisl
Linda@murphymediadistribution.com
Murphy Media Distribution Acquires Distribution Rights for Upcoming Film Different Worlds
Hollywood, CA. – Los Angeles Murphy Media Distribution (MMD) has entered into an agreement with Stanford Films Production to distribute the upcoming film, Different Worlds, which was filmed in both Lagos, Nigeria and New Orleans, Louisiana. Eleanor Earl, an executive at MMD, along with MMD’s founding partners, Ray Murphy, Jr. and Albert “Buck” Kolkmeyer, facilitated the acquisition of the global rights to all territories except Nigeria. Joy Efe Odiete of Blue Pictures Entertainment will handle distribution in Nigeria. Odiete is an award-winning film distributor and the Managing Director and CEO of Blue Pictures Entertainment, which is based in West Africa.
“We look forward to working with Joy Efe Odiete and Blue Pictures Entertainment,” says MMD Founding Partner, Ray Murphy. “We hope that this is the beginning of a strong alliance between our two companies and countries,” Murphy continues.
The Executive Producer of the Different Worlds is Austin Ogbuefi, President of Stanford Films Production and an award-winning Nollywood producer. Terrence Rosemore, the director, has over thirty years’ experience in the film industry both in front of and behind the camera. Different Worlds marks his directorial debut. Chris Eneaji, an award-winning Nollywood director and screenwriter, directed the Nigerian segments of the film. Tamyra Taylor, a first-time writer and natural storyteller, delivers a compelling cross-cultural narrative that will leave audiences wanting more.
The storyline focuses on a Nigerian man traveling to America for adventure. Upon arrival, he has a life changing encounter with a beautiful artist who lives in New Orleans. Suddenly, the life he has back in his homeland is on unstable ground. Audiences will be riveted by the journey he takes coming to America for one objective, but returning to his country with more than he ever imagined. The film stars several celebrated African actors and promising new talent from the U.S. Kenneth Okolie, Tadasay Robinson, Kofi Adjorlolo, Lilian Esoro, Ngozi Ezeonu, and Emonie Ellison round out the talented cast.
Different Worlds will premiere in Nigeria on December 21st of this year, with a Nigerian theatrical release on January 3rd, 2020. MMD anticipates a January 2020 release date in the US.
Please visit www.murphymediadistribution.com for more information.
Murphy Media Distribution (MMD) was formed in 2017 by Ray Murphy Jr. and Albert “Buck” Kolkmeyer. Together, the partners share over 75 years of experience in the movie industry. From different vantage points in the industry, Ray, from production and Buck, from distribution and exhibition, they came to very similar conclusions. First, there is very little diversity in the selection of movies in the marketplace. Based on the success of the few diverse movies that are able to get into the market, that there is a huge untapped, underserved market. African Americans are frequent moviegoers, second only to the Hispanic community.
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Grammy Nominated Music Artists, Nappy Roots, Teams Up With PAM Studios &
Murphy Media Distribution to Produce New Series
“40Akerz & a Brew”
Music group, studio, distribution company join forces to produce new reality docu-series
HOLLYWOOD, CA (October 8, 2019)-GRAMMY-nominated Hip Hop Artists, Nappy Roots expand beyond music with, “40Akerz & a Brew,” a new docu-style reality show named after the group’s 2017 album. The series follows the Nappy Roots as they perform across the country, bringing their brand of Hip Hop mixed with southern charm to their loyal fans, all while creating their own signature brand of micro-brew.
“We have been touring the country performing our signature brand of Hip Hop since 2002, accumulating a loyal following of supporters all over the world, says B. Stille of Nappy Roots. This new project will allow our fans to come along with us as we build our brewery from the ground up.”
PAM Studios is an Atlanta based, Latina-owned studio and media company, led by Maria Guerra-Stoll. The company, provides opportunities in film, television and other media platforms for Women, Latinos, and other minorities to ensure their authentic stories are told. Murphy Media Distribution’s, Ray Murphy and Buck Kolkmeyer, are leading the distribution efforts for the series from their Los Angeles Office.
“We’re very excited about partnering with Nappy Roots and Murphy Media Distribution for 40 Akerz and a Brew,” says Guerra-Stoll. It’s the perfect project for our first collaboration as a team and speaks to our unique skill sets.”
To learn more about the Nappy Roots visit: www.nappyroots.com
For more information about PAM Studios visit: Pam-Studios.com.
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September 7, 2018
Buck Kolkmeyer
Murphy Media Distribution
(310) 492-5491
buck@murphymediadistribution.com
MURPHY MEDIA DISTRIBUTION ENTERS INTO DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA BASED PRODUCTION COMPANY
Los Angeles-California-September 7, 2018 – Ray Murphy Jr. of Los Angeles based distributor Murphy Media Distribution along with his business partner Buck Kolkmeyer have been quietly acquiring, developing and producing projects for both the big and small screens.
Their newest is an episodic detective drama produced by Ray Murphy Jr. in association with Black Triad Entertainment, a Florida based production company entitled “LAWLESS”.
“The storyline of this series shrinks and expands from moment to moment turning on itself like a multifaceted roller coaster ride” says Murphy. Based in Port St. Lucie Florida Black Triad Entertainment Group has worked to develop an outlet for new talent, play writes, artist and the like with a goal of establishing a studio on what is known as The Treasure Coast.
Buck Kolkmeyer, co-founder of Murphy Media Distribution, believes they have stumbled onto a gem “this is one of the most interesting cast of newcomers I’ve seen in a long time” says Kolkmeyer. Mutphy Media Distribution has recently secured other titles for distribution as well and has plans to produce several other films.
Plans for season two are already in the works. Executive producer Gloria Sousa who is the President of the Portuguese American Cultural Club of Port Saint Lucie and a member PALCUS which stands for The Portuguese American Leadership Council of the United States notes the picturesque backgrounds and rich culture provide the perfect backdrop for this series. “If the expectation of our character is to hide among that which seems to be a simple lifestyle. Our goal is to complicate and compound all of his troubles in the mystery of this coastal town that is Nazar’e.”
“The multicultural look and feel of this town will provide yet another character that our audience will have to explore. It’s back story alone adds further depth and a dangerous beauty to the story of this series” says Richard Fitzpatrick of Black Triad Entertainment Group.
About Murphy Media Distribution (www.murphymediadiestibution.com)
Murphy Media Distribution is a privately owned independent content distribution company that specializes in the distribution of African American, Hispanic and Asian content across all platforms.