Tyler Perry

The Problem With Madea

source: atnestasplace (WordPress)

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

Beyonce Wants To Produce Movies

source: WDKX.com

Move over Tyler Perry, Beyonce has her eyes set on Hollywood, even if she's not starring in the film. I'd like to do a film loosely based on my father's (Mathew Knowles) childhood and school years. He's had an interesting life. But that will probably be in a couple of years."

Published Tue, Oct 6

TYLER PERRY DETAILS HIS OWN CHILDHOOD ABUSE: Filmmaker goes all the way there in latest e-mail blast to promote 'Precious.'

source: Eurweb.com

Tyler Perry's latest e-mail message to fans explains his attraction to the film "Precious," which he is executive producing along with Oprah Winfrey.

Published Tue, Oct 6

'PRECIOUS' CONTINUES WINNING STREAK: Oprah/Tyler-produced film earns top award at Toronto Film Fest Saturday. (Video)

source: Eurweb.com

Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire" won the top award at the Toronto International Film Festival Saturday, giving the Oprah Winfrey/Tyler Perry produced film a huge leg up for the forthcoming Oscar season.

Published Mon, Sep 21

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 PLUGS 'PRECIOUS' IN TORONTO: Talk show host appears with cast at annual film festival before screening.

source: Eurweb.com

Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry met with reporters at the Toronto International Film Festival over the weekend to promote their new project "Precious," which had a premiere screening at the annual event.

Published Tue, Sep 15

Tyler Perry Celebrates BDay In Toronto

source: WDKX.com

After declaring his new film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself, would be America's number one movie on Sunday, Lions Gate studio bosses sprung a surprise on the filmmaker. I Can Do Bad All By Myself stormed to the top of the US box office with $16 million in opening weekend sales.

Published Mon, Sep 14

Oprah Promotes Precious In Toronto

source: WDKX.com

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