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.

Tyler Perry on George Lucas and Red Tails

The problem with all-star African American Casts...

Unfortunately, movies starring an all African American cast are on the verge of becoming extinct. THAT’S RIGHT, EXTINCT! Ask any executive at a Hollywood Studio why, and most of them will tell you one of two things. The first thing they’ll say is that DVD sales have become very soft, so it’s hard for a movie with an all black cast to break-even. Secondly they’ll say, most movies are now dependent on foreign sales to be successful and most "black" movies don’t sell well in foreign markets. So what that means is you will begin to see less and less films that star an all black cast. Isn’t that sad in a 2012 America? Somewhere along the way we still haven’t realized that we are more alike then not.

I must tell you that I have been very fortunate to work with a studio that sees the value in my type of storytelling and filmmaking. As well as having you, an audience of all races of people, who have stood by me arm and arm. It has helped me navigate through some pretty rough waters.
I thought that as black people in Hollywood, this is just our reality, but I quickly realized that this is not racism. What made me realize this is I had a conversation with Mr. Star Wars himself, George Lucas, and he was telling me that he was having the same problem with Red Tails. I was blown away! Red Tails is an important story about, not just black history, but American history about the Tuskegee Airmen. It has an all-star African American cast, including Cuba Gooding Jr. and Terrence Howard, which opens this Friday. He went on to say that he brought the movie idea of Red Tails to several studios and no one wanted to make this film…. AND THIS IS GEORGE LUCAS! Not to be deterred, he put up his own money, shot the movie then took it back to those same studios, and they wanted nothing to do with it. One of them even refused to see the film, citing the above mentioned problems. So George decided to take a huge risk by entirely funding the movie and releasing it himself. What a guy! For him to believe so strongly in this story is amazing. I think we should pull together and get behind this movie. I really do! Not just African Americans, but all of us. I have seen the movie and screened it here in Atlanta. I loved it and I think you will too. The Tuskegee Airmen, who were at the screening, were so happy that somebody is telling a small part of their story.
It opens this Friday. Please take your kids, you will enjoy it and so will they. There is a lot of action and adventure and also a great history lesson to be learned.
George, I just want to say, thank you for having the courage to do this.

by Tyler Perry on January 17, 2012.

Trailer Park Tuesday: Tyler Perry's Good Deeds Movie

A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds (Tyler Perry) has always done what's expected of him, whether it's assuming the helm of his father's company, tolerating his brother's misbehavior at the office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancée, Natalie (Gabrielle Union). But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey (Thandie Newton), a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual circle ignites something in Wesley. This one good deed may finally spark his courage to exchange the life that's expected of him for the life he's always really wanted. A moving, uplifting drama about coincidence, courage, and the defining choices we make on our paths to happiness, TYLER PERRY'S GOOD DEEDS is written, produced and directed by Tyler Perry, and stars Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian White, Rebecca Romijn, Jamie Kennedy, Eddie Cibrian, Jordenn Thompson, Beverly Johnson, with Phylicia Rashad, and Gabrielle Union. In theaters February 24 2012

Black Swan vs Buffoonery

Love the poster. Whoever did it, Kudos to you. Hilarity.

On the flip: Best quote of the day.

“Can I be candid?” he asks before turning to face the audience directly. “I don’t like all of Tyler Perry’s films. Yes, I did work with Tyler for “Daddy’s Little Girls” because it portrayed a positive image of a black father. I am happy for Tyler’s success…we need Tyler Perry…by going to support his movies, we need to show economic strength. But we are also responsible for elevating film. I’m not with buffoonish characters like Madea or Big Momma.”

-Idris Elba’s Interview on the Urban Daily.

 

Your two cents…

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.

Related articles

• Tyler Perry nabs 19 NAACP Image Award nominations (omg.yahoo.com)
• 42nd NAACP Image Awards Nominees in Fiction & Gospel Announced (deegospelpr.com)
• Tyler Perry's Madea Does A Godfather Parody Poster (cinemablend.com)

Want the Same Wristband Israel Houghton,Lee DeWyze, and I have?

Mend Mark Bracelet Thanksgiving Contest

photo: Israel Houghton wearing the Mend Mark Bracelet

The Mend Mark tells a powerful story in two words

Have you been “Marked?” The Mend Mark is an innovative and distinctive bracelet that is designed to reflect the scars and nail holes of Jesus. It is meant to inspire and motivate wearers to live a life of service. A portion of each bracelet sold goes to support Living Water International, an organization combating the clean water crisis victimizing over one billion people worldwide. Each $5,000 given will result in one well drilled, providing a community with clean water.

But wearers should be prepared to be seen. Unique in its design, the Mend Mark is sure to be noticed and gives wearers an opportunity to share the story of the profound love of Jesus for each and every person.

“It was important to me that the design was simple and generic enough that the observer had to ask about it to know what it meant. But I also wanted it to appear distinctive enough that it sparked curiosity,” reveals creator Hunter Harrison. “I wanted it to require the wearer of the product to engage in conversation about the love of Christ (and hopefully show that love to others) instead of just letting the product talk for them.”

The Mend Mark bracelet movement has grown to further fame after being worn during performances by American Idol winner Lee Dewyze, Idol runner up Siobhan Magnus, Decifer Down, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Pillar, and Finding Favour, to name a few, including myself.

 

Would you like this bracelet?

There are two ways to receive it:

• You can purchase here, or
• You can win one from me

How you do win a Mend Mark?

• No purchase necessary
• Visit Mend Mark’s Facebook Page (optional)
• then share with me how you will be of service to your world

I will put the entries into a hat and let Selah pick the winner. Cool? I will pick the winner November 19, 2010, so you can get your gift of thanks before Thanksgiving.

*Note. If you’re not a Facebook Friend, invite me to be your Friend and leave a special message that you are entering the Mend Mark contest.

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• RSJ Aspiring Author Contest (deegospelpr.com)
• Tyler Perry's For Colored Girls & Oprah's Very Possible Book Club Pick (deegospelpr.com)

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.

Trailer Park Tuesday: Preacher’s Kid reviewed

Last week, May 4, 2010 Preacher’s Kid[Warner Bros] made its DVD release debut. Starring Destiny’s Child LeToya Lucket, Sharif Atkins[White Collar and The Good Wife], Recording Artist Tank Babbs, Gregalan Williams[Baywatch], and Gospel Recording Artist Kiki Sheard to name a few.

Here’s the plot:

Angie King[Luckett] is a sheltered twenty-something bishop’s daughter, who wants to see more of the world than her Georgian home. Her father uses family guilt and biblical scripture to keep tight reigns on his daughter.  Even when the musical director[Atkins] asks for the Bishop’s permission to date Miss King, the Bishop claims his daughter has too many godly duties to perform. So of course, when Angie deceptively ditches home for a chance to see a gospel play all Hell breaks loose. She meets R & B heartthrob Tank, who sniffs out her naivety faster than you can say Prodigal Daughter. And there you have it.

My review: 2.5 Hallelujah Handclaps

Plot: The Prodigal Son Remake was just as trite as The Gospel. Lord of the Ring’s Return of the King is still remains the paramount of Prodigal Son stories. What this story fails to like so many before it is instead of creating an interesting and compelling character arc that parallels with the Prodigal Son parable they continue to Red Robin Hood the story. They forget that even a child can tell that even if the wolf puts on Granny’s nightgown and glasses we still see him. The parable should never overshadow the plot, else we will continue to have poor storytelling in movie scripts like these.

Cast: The cast saved this movie. However, I must say that Tank’s character was too one dimensional and overly done. We’re about done with the handsome Ike Turners. It wasn’t Tank’s fault. He did the best he could do with that script.  Also I’m just curious is Clifton Powell the hardest working man in Hollywood and DVDland? Someone give this man a lifetime achievement award for being an equal opportunity thespian. Goodness. Another sore spot: Kiki Sheard playing a coy singer in the beginning…Really?

Script Dialogue:  If the plot’s weak, then so is the dialogue.  Sharif and Essence Atkins[no relation] had the best lines. Sidekicks should never outshine the main characters. Tank’s dialogue was stilted. Powell’s dialogue was uncharacteristic. I heard two cities tossed around in the movie(Augusta and Atlanta) which city is the story set in? Knowing that would definitely make a difference in understanding Angie’s naivety.

Music: Since this movie is set between a church and a gospel play, it’s understood their will be great music. Wrong. Miner misplaced song choices in spots(ie. Jennifer Hudson’s song.) The bright spot was the duet in New York. There were places where a Tank or Luckett song would definitely befitted the scene.

Biggest Challenge: The treatment of Domestic Violence. Although DV is whispered in most African-American churches, it was never brought to the spotlight during Angie’s reversal. Instead it was glossed over like a lover’s quarrell and a climactic battle between 2 beaus. Low point.

Overall this movie will be enjoyed by those who hope to see a behind the scenes glimpse of a Tyler Perry or David Talbert play. It is not romantic, sweeping, barely coming of age, comedy, family drama…it is a hodge podge of all, yet not mixing well.

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.

Dinner & a Movie Night: Carleen Brice's Sins of the Mother the Movie

Our dear author friend Carleen Brice's novel Orange, Mint & Honey will air on Lifetime TV Febrary 21, 2009 as "Sins of the Mother." The movie will star: Jill Scott(Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married)  If you haven't read the book, this is a great time to before the movie. Or a host a bookclub/movie night to watch the movie.

Hmmm...maybe I should do that for my birthday. If you live in Atlanta and would love to view the movie with me, let's make it happen. We can do it nationwide at our girlfriend's and Mama Nem's house. Online Facebook and Twitter. Wachoothink? Whatweeatin? Don't forget to bring your book. You can purchase it online here.

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?