Tyler Perry

The Problem With Madea

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This post is not intended to join the long and ever growing list of critics of Tyler Perry.  However, it is time to weigh in on the issue of the character he has made a part of the sub-culture. While, I have never seen a Madea movie, I continue to support and thoroughly enjoy his movies like Why Did...

Published Thu, Nov 19

Video: I Can Do Bad: Madea

source: TV Guide

I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF star and director Tyler Perry talks about his latest look at African-American life. Find out how he assembled a stellar cast including singing legend Gladys Knight and Oscar nominee Taraji P. Henson. I CAN DO BAD ALL BY MYSELF star and director Tyler Perry talks about...

Published Thu, Sep 17

Oprah Promotes Precious In Toronto

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Perry's latest movie, the comedy "I Can Do Bad All By Myself," opened at the top of the box office this weekend. Besides directing and writing the film, based on his stage play of the same name, Perry co-stars as his brash, cross-dressing alter ego, Madea. Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail" also ope...

Published Mon, Sep 14

Tyler Perry Takes Over The Box Office

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I Can Do Bad," starring Taraji P. Henson, Gladys Knight, Mary J. Blige and Perry as Madea, took in $8.6 million on Friday, $9.9 million on Saturday and a projected $5.5 million on Sunday, according to Variety. The audience was 80% African-American and 75% over 25 years old.

Published Mon, Sep 14

Dream Cast For Tyler Perry's Next Film

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Well, while promoting his latest film, 'I Can Do Bad All By Myself,' which opens Sept. 11, Perry talked about who he wanted to appear in the movie. Among the chosen few are Oscar winner Halle Berry, Angela Bassett, Ruby Dee, Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, Oprah Winfrey, Thandie Newton, Kimberl...

Published Thu, Sep 10

TYLER PERRY TO ADAPT 'COLORED GIRLS': Filmmaker looking to lure all-star cast for film version of Ntozake Shange play.

source: Eurweb.com

Tyler Perry will adapt the 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" for a feature film to be released by Lionsgate, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Published Tue, Sep 8

Colored Girls Comes To The Big Screen

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New Orleans, Louisiana, native filmmaker Tyler Perry will write, direct, and producer Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf.' The franchise's eighth title, 'Tyler Perry's Perry I Can Do Bad All By Myself,' ope...

Published Mon, Sep 7

TYLER PERRY JUST KEEPS ON WORKING AND WORKING: He'll bring 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf' to the screen.

source: Eurweb.com

Perry will write, direct and produce. The film will be the first project for 34th Street Films, Perry's new production company, which is housed at Lionsgate.

Published Fri, Sep 4