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Tina Gordon Chism's 'We The Peeples' Gets A New Title + First Look Photo

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • February 19, 2013 10:40 AM
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It looks like the marketing machine has began spinning for Tina Gordon Chism's We The Peeples, which stars Craig Robinson, David Alan Grier, Kerry Washington, S. Epatha Merkerson, Melvin Van Peebles, Diahann Carroll, and Kali Hawk.

Tyler Perry's 'A Madea Christmas' Casts Chad Michael Murray, Larry the Cable Guy, Kathy Najimy

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 14, 2013 11:01 AM
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If it's not already clear to you that Tyler Perry wants to spread his wings and reach a wider (or shall we say whiter) audience, there certainly has been enough evidence to suggest this, in recent years, as well as in upcoming anounced projects.

Farrakhan Talks Black Cinema, Expresses Strong Admiration For Tyler Perry, Compares Him To Elijah Muhammad's Son, Praises Madea

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • January 7, 2013 12:47 PM
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  • 24 Comments
In a very recent interview that covered a wide-range of topics, Minister Louis Farrakhan looked back on 2012, and looked ahead to 2013.

S&A Top 10 Posts Of 2012 - #3: Anything & Everything Tyler Perry

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • December 31, 2012 3:35 PM
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Jamie Foxx Spoofs Tyler Perry On SNL

  • By Sergio
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  • December 9, 2012 11:43 AM
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  • 25 Comments
Just in case you missed it, last night on Saturday Night Live, Jamie Foxx spoofed Tyler Perry's disastrous turn in that recent Alex Cross movie, which disappeared as soon as it appeared. 

'Madea Gets A Job' Coming Out On Blu-Ray DVD In Feb.

  • By Sergio
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  • December 5, 2012 7:10 PM
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  • 3 Comments
So when I heard about this new DVD coming out, my first thought was, when did this Tyler Perry movie come out? He cranks them out like a sausage machine, so I thought this was one that slipped by.

Tyler Perry Continues To Broaden His Reach; Casts Colombian Actress Zulay Henao In 'Single Moms Club'

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • November 20, 2012 10:25 AM
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On To The Next One For Tyler Perry; Prepping Dramedy 'Single Mom's Club' To Shoot Next Month

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • October 16, 2012 8:37 PM
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  • 6 Comments
The Tyler Perry high-speed rail continues to power ahead, full steam. Just try to stop it... that is, if you think you can!

As Tyler Perry Plays Action Hero In 'Alex Cross,' How Might The Box Office (His Core Fans) React?

  • By Tambay A. Obenson
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  • October 12, 2012 1:04 PM
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You know, now that I think about it, if my mother were still alive today (she died almost exactly 10 years ago after battling cancer for 2 years)... if she were still alive today, I actually think she'd love Tyler Perry movies, despite the fact that I'm certainly not a fan, as I'm sure most of you know very well by now. 

Summit Entertainment Releases First TV Spot For Tyler Perry's 'Alex Cross'

  • By Courtney
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  • October 1, 2012 7:58 PM
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Seems like it's been a while since this has been in the news (our last post was in June, and it received almost 100 comments). But in case you've forgotten... Alex Cross opens this month - less than 3 weeks from now actually, so, as long as Summt Entertainment goes the press screenings route, expect reviews to start coming in very soon.