Summer Movie: Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Witness Protection

Happy June. I was suspicious until I saw this trailer. My family loves Made so this may be our family movie. You can take your grandmom and your children and they all will laugh.

The Official Theatrical Trailer for Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection

Cast: Tyler Perry, Eugene Levy, Denise Richards, Romeo, Tom Arnold, Doris Roberts, John Amos, Marla Gibbs, Danielle Campbell, Devan Leos

Synopsis:
For years, George Needleman (Levy), the gentle CFO of a Wall Street investment bank, has been living with his head in the clouds. His frustrated second wife, Kate (Richards), has reached her limit taking care of his senile mother, Barbara (Roberts). His teenage daughter, Cindy (Danielle Campbell), is spoiled beyond hope and his seven-year-old son, Howie (Devan Leos), wishes his father were around more. But George is finally forced to wake up when he learns that his firm, Lockwise Industries, has been operating a mob-backed Ponzi scheme -- and that he's been set up as the fall guy.
Facing criminal charges and death threats from the mob, George and his entire family are put under witness protection in the safest place that Brian (Perry), a federal prosecutor from Atlanta, can think of...
His Aunt Madea's house down South.
As a result, Madea and her live-in brother, Uncle Joe (Perry), find themselves managing a completely dysfunctional family from Connecticut. But as George tries to solve the mystery behind Lockwise's finances, Madea whips the Needlemans into shape using her hilarious brand of tough love. And together, they realize they just might have what it takes to unite George's family, outsmart the mob and change everyone's lives for the better.

Tyler Perry’s Madea Gets a Job Tour Schedule

Description:

To keep up with the cost of living despite the economy, Madea gets a job in a retirement home...

Cast: Tyler Perry, Patrice Lovely, Cheryl Pepsii Riley, Chandra CurrelleyTony Grant, Tamar Davis, Danny Clay, Melonie Daniels, Maurice Lauchner, Alexis Jones, Stephanie Ferrett, Jeffery Lewis, Tony Hightower

Dates will be added all year long, but these are the first few cities.

• March 15th, 17th, 18th, 2012| Orpheum Theatre, Memphis, TN
• March 22nd - 25th, 2012|  Arie Crown Theatre Chicago, IL
• March 29th, 2012 North Charleston Coliseum Charleston, SC
• March 30th - April 1st, 2012 BJCC Concert Hall Birmingham, AL
• April 5th, 2012  Roanoke Coliseum Roanoke, VA
• April 6th - 7th, 2012 Verizon Center Washington, DC
• April 8th, 2012 Richmond Coliseum Richmond, VA
• April 12th - 15th, 2012 Fox Theatre Atlanta, GA
• April 19th, 2012 San Diego Sports Arena San Diego, CA
• April 20th - 21st, 2012 Nokia Theatre LA Live Los Angeles, CA
• Apr 26th - 29th, 2012 Fox Theatre Detroit Detroit, MI
• May 3rd-4th, 2012 1st Mariner Arena Baltimore, MD
• May 5th, 2012 XL Center Hartford, CT
• May 6th, 2012 Webster Bank Arena Bridgeport, CT
• May 10th - 13th, 2012 Verizon Theater at Grand Prairie Dallas, TX

Tickets can be purchased here.

Madea’s Happy Family Movie set for April 2011

Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Big Happy Family releases to theaters on April 22, 2011.

It will star: Tyler Perry, Shad “Bow Wow” Moss,Loretta Devine, Cassi Davis, Lauren London, David Mann, Tamela Brown Mann, Isaiah Mustafa, Rodney Perry, Shannon Kane, Natalie Desselle Reid, Teyana Taylor, and written & directed by Tyler Perry.

Synopsis: When her five grown-up children fail to answer her call for a family gathering, exacerbated mother Shirley calls on outspoken force of nature Madea to see that everyone comes together to discuss some rather important issues in this filmed stage play written and directed by Tyler Perry. With everyone finally assembled thanks to Madea's tenacity, Shirley addresses some important family secrets, reveals that she's in the midst of a financial crisis, and engages her sons and daughters in a serious talk about drugs. Through it all, Madea makes it a point to emphasize the importance of faith in helping her family weather the rough waters ahead, and stay true to their values.

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Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls & Oprah’s Very Possible Book Club Pick

Directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars: Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Kimberly Elise, Thandie Newton, Phylicia Rashad, Anika Noni Rose, Kerry Washington, Whoopi Goldberg, Macy Gray, Michael Ealy, Hill Harper, Khalil Kain, Omari Hardwick and Richard Lawson. Based on Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play of the same name, 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf'

Shange’s latest book, Some Sing Some Cry release this month, which is in high contention to be Oprah’s Final Season  and 64th Book Club Pick. I selfishly hope that it is and I hope this movie delivers what the play successfully did.

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TPT: Why Did I Get Married, Too?

This week's Trailer Park Tuesday spotlight is Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married, Too?, which is out on DVD today.

Plot:
Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife.

If you haven’t seen the movie, pick up the DVD today.

Tyler Perry’s July Play Tapings

Atlanta, you blessed town. Tyler Perry will present his popular 2009/2010 stage plays again for DVD tapings and you get to be in the houses. All seats are $30!

Here’s the info:

Laugh to Keep from Crying

Cobb Energy Perf. Arts Centre

July 13^th - 14^th 2010

Madea’s Happy Family

Cobb Energy Perf. Arts Centre

July 16^th(8PM) - 17^th 2010(3 AND 8 PM )

I’ll post up more the show schedule for the MHF Tour in another post.

Click here to purchase.

Tyler Perry’s New Cast Announced

Tyler Perry announced the cast for his next film, ”For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf.” (One of my fave plays)

Based on Ntozake Shange’s award-winning 1975 play.

Synopsis:

Structurally, For Colored Girls is a series of 20 poems, referred collectively as a "choreopoem", performed through a cast of nameless women, each known only by a color: "Lady in Yellow", "Lady in Purple", etc.. The poems deal with love, abandonment, rape, and abortion. The performances of the seven actresses are focused on their specific stories; i.e., Lady in Blue's visceral account of a woman who chooses to have an abortion; and Lady in Red's tale of domestic violence.

The Cast: Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Whoopi Goldberg, Phylicia Rashad, Jurnee Smollett, Kimberly Elise, Kerry Washington, and Macy Gray.

Filming is set to begin in 2010 and will be released on January 14, 2011.

“Making a film of ‘For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When The Rainbow is Enuf’ is a dream come true for me. Ntozake Shange’s play is a magnificent tribute to the strength and dignity of women of color, and I think audiences of all generations will be able to recognize and embrace the experiences these women represent. Creatively, this movie is one of the most exciting undertakings of my career.” state Perry.

Tyler Perry 2010 Chairman's Award Winner

Tyler Perry is a tremendous inspiration to people on many levels,” said NAACP Board Chairman Julian Bond. “His remarkable life experiences, which inform his extraordinary body of work in film, television and stage, have also shaped his focus on significant charitable causes and civil-rights initiatives.”

This month Tyler Perry will receive the NAACP Chairman's Award this year. It is his first NAACP Image Award. Fox TV will air the NAACP Image Awards live on Friday, Feb. 26 from 8 to 10 p.m.

On another note: Mr. Perry will be a guest volunteer on this weekend's special edition of Extreme Makeover Home Edition.

Trailer Park Tuesday: Why Did I Get Married, Too?

Tonight's Trailer Park Tuesday Movie Spotlight Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married, Too? Four couples reunite for their annual vacation in order to socialize and to spend time analyzing their marriages. Their intimate week in the Bahamas is disrupted by the arrival of an ex-husband determined to win back his recently remarried wife. Releases April 2, 2010.

Madea's Christmas: Replay

If you didn't see it last year, here it is again. Madea's Christmas. Enjoy. Click on my playlist to view all 5 parts. 

OT: Condolences again to Mr. Tyler Perry whose mom passed this month. Holidays are hard when loved ones have gone on. My great aunt Mildred passed last week. I miss her greatly and  still miss my grandmother, Minnie.

Be blessed, y'all.

Dee

Madea's Happy Family

Today Tyler Perry announced that he will be retuning the stage in 2010 in MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY. the play will come after his movie "Why Did I Gey Married 2." 

MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY

Here are some tour dates. visit http://www.tylerperry.com/ :

Denver, CO - January 5 - Pepsi Arena

Colorado Springs, CO - January 6 - World Arena

Sacramento, CA - January 8 - Arco Arena

Seattle, WA - January 10 - Key Arena

Portland, OR - January 11 - Memorial Coliseum

San Diego, CA - January 13 - Sports Arena

Fresno, CA - January 14 - Save Mart   Center
Oakland, CA - January 16-18 - Paramount Theatre

Los Angeles, CA - January 20-24 - Kodak Theatre

New York, NY - January 28-31 - WAMU

Raleigh, NC - February 3-5 - RBC Center

Fayetteville, NC - February 6 - Crown Coliseum

Charlotte, NC - February 7 - Crickett Arena

Macon, GA - February 9 - Macon Centreplex Coliseum

Charleston, SC - February 10-11 - North Charleston Coliseum

Columbia, SC - February 12-13 - Colonial Life Arena

Augusta, GA - February 14 - James Brown Arena

Nashville, TN - February 25 - Nashville Municipal Auditorium

Memphis, TN - Febuary 27-28 - Orpheum Theatre

Chicago, IL - March 2-6 - Arie Crown Theatre

Milwaukee, WI - March 16 - US Cellular Arena

Hartford, CT - March 19-21 - The Bushnell Theatre

Greenville, SC - March 25-26 - Bi-Lo Center

Dayton, OH - April 6 - Nutter Center

Cincinnati, OH - April 7 - Cintas Center

Louisville, KY - April 8 - Freedom Hall

Chicago, IL - April 9-11 - Arie Crown Theatre

Atlanta, GA - April 13-18 - Fox Theatre

Baltimore, MD - April 22-25 - Lyric Theatre

Philadelphia, PA - April 27-May 2 - Liacouras Center

Detroit, MI - May 6-9 - Fox Theatre

Tour Dates: Tyler Perry's Laugh to Keep From Crying

When Fall approaches so does the invitation to experience another Tyler Perry Stage Play.

Launched this month is TP's new play "Laugh to Keep From Crying."

Synopsis: The story line is based on life's struggles in the inner city. How does one understand and protect young people; how do you manage to keep a roof over your head when you lose your job; how do you separate true love from a deceiver? A family that receives redemption and a neighborhood that comes together with hope, love and respect are demonstrated.

Cast: Palmer Williams, Jr.("Floyd" of Tyler Perry's House of Payne and The Marriage Counselor) as the landlord; Cheryl "Pepsii" Riley, from previous stageplays and movies, as she portrays a single mother with 2 teenagers; D'atra Hicks (Madea's Family Reunion and What's Done in the Dark,) Chandra Currelley[my friend], from Diary of a Mad Black Woman the movie, What's Done in the Dark and many other plays ; and Tamar Davis, Stephanie Ferrett, and Donnie Sykes from "The Marriage Counselor".

Tour Dates:
Oct 20th, 2009
Aiken, SC
Univ. of South Carolina Aiken

Oct 21st, 2009
Albany, GA
Albany Civic Center

Oct 22nd, 2009
Columbus, GA
Columbus Civic Center

Oct 24th - 25th, 2009
Philadelphia, PA
Liacouras Center

Oct 27th - Nov 1st, 2009
Baltimore, MD
Murphy Fine Arts Ctr - Morgan State

Nov 3rd, 2009
Syracuse, NY
Landmark Theatre

Nov 5th - 6th, 2009
Richmond, VA
Landmark Theatre

Nov 7th, 2009
Pittsburgh, PA
Petersen Events Center

Nov 8th, 2009
Cincinnati, OH
Aronoff Center

Nov 10th, 2009
South Bend, IN
Morris PAC

Nov 11th, 2009
Peoria, IL
Peoria Civic Center

Nov 12th, 2009
Rockford, IL
Coronado PAC

Nov 13th - 14th, 2009
Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee Theatre WI Ctr District

Nov 15th, 2009
Louisville, KY
Louisville Palace

Nov 17th, 2009
Grand Rapids, MI
Devos Hall

Nov 18th, 2009
Lansing, MI
Wharton Center MSU

Nov 19th - 22nd, 2009
Chicago, IL
Arie Crown Theatre

Nov 24th - 29th, 2009
Detroit, MI
Music Hall

Update 11/20/2009: This tour will end November 2009.

Jan 16th - 17th, 2010
Oakland CA
Paramont Theatre (Oakland)


Jan 20th - 24th, 2010
Los Angeles, CA
Kodak Theatre


Apr 17th - 18th, 2010
Atlanta, GA
Fabulous Fox

The Tyler Perry Show Reviewed

Last night Tyler Perry hosted THE TYLER PERRY SHOW, a one-Hour Special Profiling His Latest Film, I Can Do Bad All By Myself Film’s Stars Taraji P. Henson, Adam Rodriguez, Gladys Knight and Pastor Marvin Winans Join Perry for One-Hour Special. Henson

Knight and Winans performed songs from the film. Henson Skyped in and Adam...sigh. I'm a longtime fan of CSI Miami, so you know. Besides I have a source who saw the movie Tuesday, who gave it a good review. I'm hoping good things.

More facts about last night's show...

The special, taped at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta before a studio audience, features Perry interviewing Henson, Rodriguez, Knight and Winans about their roles in the film, their lives and their careers. Henson is Skyped in from China, where she talks about working on the movie Kung Fu Kid; Rodriguez talks about his plans on CSI: Miami; Knight discusses her strong faith; and Winans and Perry talk about Madea’s creative interpretation of the Bible. In addition, Knight gives a soulful performance of “Need to Be” from the movie’s soundtrack, and Winans gets the audience members on their feet with a passionate rendition of the song “Just Don’t Wanna Know.”

Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad All By Myself, a Reuben Cannon/Lionsgate Production from Tyler Perry Studios, is an uplifting drama infused with music and Perry’s trademark mixture of laughter and heart. In addition to Perry, Henson, Knight and Winans, the film stars Adam Rodriguez, Brian White, Hope Olaidé Wilson, Kwesi Boakye and Freddy Siglar. It features musical performances by Knight, Winans and Mary J. Blige, who sings an original song penned by chart-topping R&B writer/performer/producer Ne-Yo.

In I Can Do Bad All By Myself, Madea (Perry), America’s favorite pistol-packing grandma, catches 16-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home. She decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have, their Aunt April (Henson). A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off her married boyfriend, Randy (White), April wants nothing to do with the kids. But her attitude begins to change when Sandino (Rodriguez), a handsome Mexican immigrant looking for work, moves into April’s basement room. Making amends for his troubled past, Sandino challenges April to open her heart. And April soon realizes she must make the biggest choice of her life: between her old ways with Randy and the new possibilities of family, faith and even true love.

Tyler Perry's 34 Street Films & the Future of Christian Fiction

This year Tyler Perry Studios formed 34th Street Films to house projects not written or directed by Tyler Perry. We know that Christian Fiction author Stephanie Perry Moore's teen series will become a Made for DVD Series,Georgia Sky under 34th Street Films. However, I wonder what will TPS do for Christian Fiction, especially African American Christian Fiction? Although there is an obvious consumer market for these stories, why are Christian publishers still hesitant about acquiring more? Or should we follow Tyler Perry's lead and create our own?

Happy Sunday. If you haven't seen this already, here's a sneak peek at Tyler Perry's "I Can do Bad All By Myself(releases 9/11)."

Premise: When Madea catches sixteen-year-old Jennifer and her two younger brothers looting her home, she decides to take matters into her own hands and delivers the young delinquents to the only relative they have: their aunt April. A heavy-drinking nightclub singer who lives off of Raymond, her married boyfriend, April wants nothing to do with the kids.

I'm very excited for Adam Rodriquez. I'm a big CSI Miami fan, because of him.

Be blessed,

Dee

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Why Fiction Matters: Tyler Perry & Disney World Answers

Today I received a great newsfeed that would be great for our Why Fiction Matter's Tuesday piece. Read a snippet of the article below and ask yourself: What can I do with my writing voice that will help my community this summer? I'm answering the question myself and will come back with a response later this week.

From Susan Candiotti and Jean Shin CNN
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Tyler Perry, the star, writer and producer of films such as "Madea Goes to Jail" and the television show "House of Payne," could be adding philanthropist to his growing list of credits. According to his publicist, Perry is sponsoring a Disney World trip for 65 Pennsylvania children at a largely minority day-care center after a swim club canceled pool privileges for the children.
"He wanted to do something nice for them and let them know that for every negative experience, there are people out there who want them to succeed regardless of the color of their skin," said Keleigh Thomas, Perry's publicist. She added the entertainer would be footing the bill for all transportation, hotel, admissions and food costs at the Florida theme park.

"I am ecstatic for the children," Alethea Wright, director of the Creative Steps day-care center, told CNN. Perry's team extended the offer to her on Friday, she said. The Disney World stay will be from August 1 to 3, according to Perry's Web site.

...In a statement posted Monday on his Web site, Perry summed up his feelings about the pool situation: "This made me so angry," he wrote.
"This is awful, and for anyone that has grown up in the inner-city, you know that one small act of kindness can change your life," he wrote, adding that with the trip to Disney World, "I want them to know that for every act of evil that a few people will throw at you, there are millions more who will do something kind for them. This is all about the kids."

Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself Trailer

Get your popcorn. Madea returns September 11, 2009. Oh my for I Can Do Bad All By Myself. Now see...that is my mantra this year.

Dee

Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor Coming to DVD

Lionsgate will release Tyler Perry's The Marriage Counselor: The Play, the DVD is due in stores Jan. 13, 2009.

More tour dates for the stage play:

Jan 16th - 18th, 2009
Oakland, CA
(CA) Paramount Theatre
Get Tickets and Venue Info

Jan 20th - 22nd, 2009
San Diego, CA
Spreckels Theatre
Get Tickets and Venue Info
Tickets go on sale 12-19-2008

Jan 23rd - 25th, 2009
Los Angeles, CA
Kodak Theatre
Get Tickets and Venue Info
Tickets go on sale 12-19-2008



Feb 10th - 15th, 2009
Baltimore, MD
Murphy Fine Arts Center
Get Tickets and Venue Info

Feb 19th - 22nd, 2009
Houston, TX
Verizon Wireless Theatre
Get Tickets and Venue Info

Apr 7th - 12th, 2009
New York, NY
Beacon Theatre
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Trailer Park Tuesday: Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns, the Sitcom

Meet the Browns, the sitcom airs on TBS on January 7, 2009.

Premise: MEET THE BROWNS stars Leroy Brown (David Mann), one of Tyler Perry’s most popular characters, as he transforms his inheritance – a dilapidated house – into Brown Meadows. It’s not the sprawling, green facility of geriatric dreams, but small, quaint and filled with quirky residents and employees struggling to keep their lives in order. Combine that with a lively fraternity house bustling with collegiate activity next door, and Brown gets way more than he bargained for.

Watch the sneek peak above and tell us your thoughts.

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Tyler Perry Studios "Imagine That" Opening
Last week Tyler Perry and 350 of special guests celebrated the grand opening of the Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. In Perry's message to his fans he states:

There is a scripture in the bible where God asks Moses, “What is that in your hand?[Exodus 4:17]” God is not trying to get information. He knows what’s in your hand already, but he wants you to know it. So, what I’m asking you today is, “What’s in your hand? What gifts do you have that you are sitting on?” Use them and they will take you to your destiny.

Reshonda Tate Billingsley Tops Essence Bestsellers

Author and Movie Producer, Reshonda Tate Billingsley Tops the October 2008 Essence Bestseller's List with The Pastor's Wife(Pocket.)

EBook Sales Soar

Audiobook sales decreased 6.9% in July, with sales totaling $11.9 million; sales for the year were down by 26.8%. However, E-book sales continued to rise in August, seeing an 82.9% increase for the month to $4.3 million and posting an increase of 52% for the year. Source:Publishing.org

WGA Writers Open Letter to Tyler Perry

This month Writers Guild television script like Tina Fey writers wrote an open letter to Tyler Perry asking him to rehire four WGA writers he fired from TP's "The House of Payne."

Some well known writers involved in the letter are:

Lee Aronsohn, Two & a Half Men, The Big Bang Theory
Ed Bernero, Criminal Minds
John Bowman, Frank TV, Martin, In Living Color
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Hart Hanson, Bones
Warren Hutcherson, Everybody Hates Chris, The Bernie Mac Show
Michael Leeson, Bill Engvall Show, The Cosby Show
BCarol Mendelsohn, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY
Marti Noxon, Mad Men, Private Practice
Steve Peterman, Hannah Montana
Clyde Phillips, Dexter
Shawn Ryan, The Shield, The Unit
Alison Taylor, Just Jordan
Marc Warren, Cory in the House
Michael Warren, Happy Days, Family Matters, Hanging with Mr. Cooper

To read the full letter and more writers involved click here.Photo courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel.

Essence Magazine's Editorial Employment Opportunity

ESSENCE.COM, the premiere lifestyle, news and entertainment web site for African- American women, is seeking an Online Producer. In March Essence announced a multimedia partnership with Warner Brothers that includes a redesign and relaunch of its web property, which will serve as a platform for our rich content, and an outlet for exciting original short-form video, specifically for black women. Online management is seeking a skilled web producer to meet the needs of the Essence.com user. DM me on Twitter to learn more.

Victoria Christopher Murray and Michelle Andrea Bowen DC Table Talk

October 10, 2008 TOMS RIVER: The Ocean County Library hosted novelists Michele Andrea Bowen and Victoria Christopher Murray on Friday, when the writers present "Welcome to Our Table: African-American Christian Traditions" at 7 p.m. in the library's Mancini Hall at 101 Washington St. The authors will discuss the African-American Christian fiction genre and church traditions. The event will feature gospel music, praise dancing, traditional food and a book signing.Registration is required by calling the library at (732) 349-6200.

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