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Fire Breaks Out at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta 3 weeks ago

A three-alarm fire broke out at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Tuesday, according to the Atlanta Fire Department. One building partially...

By Lucas Shaw

'Think Like a Man' Dominates 'Lucky One' On Opening Friday

April 21, 2012 By Diane Garrett 5 weeks ago

"Think Like a Man" takes a commanding lead over Zac Efron's "Lucky One" on opening day, with "The Hunger Games" slipping into third

Whitney Houston's Daughter Bobbi Kristina Lands Role in Tyler Perry Sitcom

March 30, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 8 weeks ago

Bobbi Kristina Brown, the daughter of deceased singer Whitney Houston, has landed a recurring role on "For Better or Worse"

Tyler Perry’s Good Intentions Outweigh His ‘Good Deeds’

February 24, 2012 By Alonso Duralde 13 weeks ago

Now that Perry has finally become a competent director, his shortcomings as a writer are amplified

Whitney Houston Funeral: Kevin Costner, Alicia Keys, Stevie Wonder to Take Part

February 16, 2012 By Tim Kenneally 14 weeks ago

Tyler Perry, Dionne Warwick and Aretha Franklin will also take part in the program for the deceased singer's service

Tyler Perry and WGA Reach Agreement on 'House of Payne'

December 6, 2011 By Brent Lang 24 weeks ago

The deal comes three years after a labor dispute resulted in picket lines outside the filmmaker's Atlanta studio

Tyler Perry Explains Kim Kardashian 'Counselor' Casting

November 17, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 27 weeks ago

"Madea" honcho says reality actress will expose young viewers to his movie's important message

Tyler Perry TV? It Might Happen, Says Lionsgate

August 10, 2011 By John Sellers 41 weeks ago

The "Medea" star may launch an Oprah Winfrey-style network

Tyler Perry, TV Power Lionsgate Q1 Fiscal Net Profit of $12.2M

August 9, 2011 By Lucas Shaw 41 weeks ago

A big improvement over its first quarter last year, when it was down $64.1M

'Rio' Nips Tyler Perry's Solid $25.8M Opening; Box Office Down 23% From Easter 2010

April 24, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

Second weekend of Fox CG-animated film grosses $26.8M to win the box office; and while it was down holiday-to-holiday, the overall market was actually up big vs. the same calendar weekend last year

Brian White Doing 'Good Deeds' With Tyler Perry

April 21, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: "I Can Do Bad All By Myself" actor will reunite with Perry in a romantic drama

Last Night on 'Conan': Tyler Perry's 'Row 11' Cameo [Video]

April 21, 2011 By John Sellers 1 year ago

While hawking "Medea's Big Happy Family," Perry gamely takes part in a recurring "Conan" sketch that skewers his work

Thandie Newton to Star With Tyler Perry in 'Good Deeds'

April 6, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

"Good Deeds" reunites Newton with Perry, who directed her in the 2010 "For Colored Girls"

Lionsgate and Tyler Perry Reunite for 'Good Deeds'

April 4, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Romantic drama focuses on a successful businessman who falls in love for a down on her luck single mother

Lionsgate Re-Ups Tyler Perry With Multi-Year Deal

March 31, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 1 year ago

Studio extends agreement with its most successful producer

Summit Gets Rights to 'I, Alex Cross'

March 24, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

The movie, starring Tyler Perry, is based on James Patterson's bestselling novel

Jamie Foxx to Present Music Doc 'Thunder Soul'

February 4, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

"Ray" star is throwing his weight behind the story of a high school funk band

Tyler Perry Lands Action Role in 'I, Alex Cross'

January 31, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 1 year ago

The actor and filmmaker is replacing Idris Elba in the role of Alex Cross, the character from James Patterson's bestselling novels

Just Call It 'Tyler Perry's Image Awards' This Year

January 12, 2011 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

Writer/director/actor's projects score 19 nominations, including almost entire Supporting Actress category for "For Colored Girls"

Good Morning Oscar, October 25: The Rom-Com Bias

October 25, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

One actress works the room, and another fights that prejudice against romantic comedies

Good Morning Hollywood, October 4: Out of the Gate

October 4, 2010 By Steve Pond 1 year ago

“Secretariat” leaves the gate, and Lionsgate downplays the actresses in “For Colored Girls"

Old Spice Guy Isaiah Mustafa to Star in Next 'Madea' Movie

August 11, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Tyler Perry personally upgraded actor's supporting role in "Colored Girls" to the lead in "Big Happy Family"

'Peeples' Producer Tyler Perry Back in Business With Lionsgate

July 29, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Tina Gordon Chism ("ATL") is in final negotiations to direct from a script that she also wrote

Lionsgate Picks Up Tyler Perry's 'Family'

April 28, 2010 By Lisa Horowitz 2 years ago

Perry returns as Madea in 11th film for studio, starts shooting "For Colored Girls..." on June 1

'Married Too's' Tyler Perry: 'I Broke Hollywood's Golden Rule'

April 1, 2010 By Iain Blair 2 years ago

On his tiff with Spike Lee, saving 'Precious' and working with Janet Jackson post-Michael's death

Meet the Oscars, Tyler Perry

February 25, 2010 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

The writer-director becomes the latest booking designed to attract a younger, broader audience

'Hurt Locker' Tops Rental Charts

January 20, 2010 By Lew Harris 2 years ago

Tyler Perry's "I Can Do Bad All by Myself" takes No. 1 sales spot