Tyler Perry

By Wilson Morales Tyler Perry is aiming to break the century mark at the box office with his next film, titled 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself.' His last film, 'Madea Goes To Jail,' became Perry's biggest film to date, grossing $90.5 million. It comes out on DVD on June 16.

Scott arrived at an a life-imitates-art scenario like the character she played in her feature film debut, Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married?' opting now for curve-hugging silhouettes and proudly displaying a newfound confidence. ...

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By Wilson Morales When the last film, 'Star Trek: Nemesis (2002),' didn't do so well at the box office and actually grossed less than all of the previous Trek films, many thought that it was time to hang it up. For those who may be wondering, Tyler Perry doesn't disappoint in his first role outside of his own pro...

By Wilson Morales After a few supporting roles and a some work on various TV series, the New York City native found his way back in the spotlight when Tyler Perry cast him opposite Tasha Smith, Jill Scott and Janet Jackson in 'Why Did I Get Married?' Have you spoken to Tyler Perry about where you see your charac...

By Wilson Morales Released on DVD and Blu-ray is the Oscar-nominated film 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.' Directed by David Fincher with Brad Pitt in the lead role, the film tells the story of a man aging backward with bizarre consequences. Also starring in the film are Cate Blanchett and Taraji P. Hens...

By Wilson Morales No other African American filmmaker has made an impact in the film business this decade like Perry. Bringing his theatrical character Madea Simmons to the big screen has proven very successful at the box office. From 'Diary of a Mad Black Woman' to 'Madea's Family Reunion' to 'Why Did I Get M...

By Wilson Morales Director Anthony Minghella with Jill Scott on the set of 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency.' Tyler recently said that he's looking to do a follow-up to 'Why Did I Get Married?' and if so, would you come back and where do you see your character in the sequel?

By Wilson Morales The Hollywood Reporter states that Mary J. Blige will make her big-screen debut in Tyler Perry's 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself'.' Tyler Perry The best-selling playwright turned Hollywood hot-shot (real name: Emmitt R. Perry, Jr.) was born Sept. 14, 1969 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

By Wilson Morales Tyler Perry Janet Jackson starred in the lead role of Tyler Perry's box office smash, 'Why Did I Get Married?' The twice divorced pop star won an NAACP Image Award for her performance. BUY IT, TRY IT: 'Madea's Family Reunion' on DVD>>>  

By Wilson Morales While Tyler Perry loves to play his signature role of Madea Simmons in his various films, they are not sequels. Each of those films have been successful, but many consider 'Why Did I Get Married?' his best work to date; which is why he is planning to do a follow-up with hopes for the return of or...

By Wilson Morales Most of his fans would agree that when he leaves 'Madea' off the page, Perry is a better writer, actor, and director. Just like his last non-Madea film, 'Why Did I Get Married?' Perry can write good parts and get excellent performances from his actors and actresses. Perry also shows that a mar...

By Wilson Morales Lionsgate has provided AOL Blackvoices with an exclusive look at the final poster for 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys'. Directed and written by Tyler Perry, his talented cast includes Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodward, Tyler Perry, Cole Hauser, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P. H...

By Wilson Morales Over this past weekend, the trailer to 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys' was release and by the looks of it, there's another hit in the making, much like his previous Fall film ' Why Did I Get Married?'. The film opens in September 12.

By Wilson Morales Here's the first poster from 'Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys'. Usually the first poster that he puts out for all his films are never that impressive, but since this is his first film involving Whites, this poster is quite indicative.

By Wilson Morales The Family That Preys' stars Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodward, Tyler Perry, Cole Hauser, Sanaa Lathan, Rockmond Dunbar, Taraji P. Henson, Kadee Strickland, Sebastian Siegel, and Robin Givens. Perry had been criticized in the past for casting all Blacks in his films until recently when he had...

By Wilson Morales Ready to more add spice to his film once again, Sofia Vergara has been cast in Tyler Perry's 'Madea Goes To Jail'. Already cast in the film are Tyler Perry, Keisha Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, David and Tamela Mann, Viola Davis, and Judge Mablean Ephriam.

By Wilson Morales Viola plays Ellen, a social worker who helps Keisha's character, Candy. Richardson plays the DA of Atlanta and a friend of Derek Lukes'character. Judge Mablean, who made a short appearance in Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman as well as in 'Madea's Family Reunion', will be reprising...

By Wilson Morales It's worth noting that while 'Horton' played in almost double the amout of theaters that 'Meet The Browns' played in, the Tyler Perry film took in the highest per-theater average of any film in the top ten with $9,977. Rounding out the top five was Warner Bros' 10,000 B.C with $8.7 million doll...

By Wilson Morales Just because he scored a hit with his last film, 'Why Did I Get Married?' doesn't mean Tyler Perry has put an end for the signature character, Madea Simmons. Can you talk about David and Tamela Mann? How is House of Payne doing? Who's in the cast for 'The Family That Preys Together'?

By Wilson Morales While initially reporting had stated that Jennifer Hudson would be in the film, Blackfilm.com has learned that the Oscar winner IS NOT in Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys. Tyler Perry's Family That Preys began shooting March 2nd at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta.

By Wilson Morales With the success of his recent film, 'Why Did I Get Married', Tyler Perry has agreed to write, direct, and star in "The Family That Preys Together" and "Madea Goes to Jail". According to a press release announcing ...