May 24, 2013

First Two Tyler Perry Shows for Oprah’s OWN Announced

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*Tyler Perry’s deal with Oprah Winfrey’s OWN, announced two months ago, calls for the filmmaker to write, direct and executive produce two series for a mid-2013 premiere. Today, the two shows were announced: a drama titled “The Haves And The Have Nots” and a sitcom called “Love Thy Neighbor,” both from his production company Tyler [...]




Another Fire Strikes Tyler Perry’s Atlanta Studio

A fire broke out on the roof of Tyler Perry studios in southwest Atlanta on Monday (WSBs news chopper 2).

*Firefighters are said to be battling a blaze at filmmaker Tyler Perry’s Atlanta studios, the second fire in the past four months at the complex. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] Video from WSB-TV showed about two-dozen firefighters on the roof of a building at the complex, according to The Hollywood Reporter. There were no reports [...]




Tyler Perry on the ‘Weight’ of Owning His Own Studio (Audio)

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  *Owning your own film studio can be nice, says Tyler Perry. [SUBSCRIBE TO EURWEB's RSS FEED] “If I had to deal with [another] studio making decisions, or they don’t like this; or if I had to wait for notes or changes, the whole process would grind to a halt and cost ten times more [...]




Oprah Tweets About Fire at Tyler Perry’s Studios

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*Oprah Winfrey is using Twitter to praising her friend Tyler Perry for keeping his cool after a major fire broke out at his Atlanta, Georgia film studio on Tuesday night. As previously reported, more than 100 firefighters were called to tackle the blaze at the huge complex, which includes a back lot, a 400-seat theatre, [...]




Tyler Perry to Begin Shooting ‘Good Deeds’ for Lionsgate

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*On the heels of extending his first look deal with Lionsgate for another two years, Tyler Perry is about to begin filming “Good Deeds,”  a new production for the studio in which he’ll once again work both in front of and behind the cameras, according to the Hollywood Reporter. In addition to directing and writing [...]




Lionsgate Extends First Look Deal with Tyler Perry

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*Lionsgate has extended its first look movie and home entertainment deal with filmmaker Tyler Perry for at least another two years, continuing a partnership dating back to 2005. According to Variety, the agreement calls for Perry to deliver at least two more “Madea” movies, among other possible films. Perry’s 10 films for Lionsgate over the [...]




Bishop Neil C. Ellis Book Launch Huge Success

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*A distinguished group of celebrities and VIPs attended Bishop Neil C. Ellis’ book launch and press conference for Pursuing the Glory at Tyler Perry’s Studios in Atlanta, GA on Thursday, March 18, 2010.   The select group included Bishop Ellis and First Lady Patrice Ellis; Pastor Paula White; Rev. Dr. Bernice King, Xernona Clayton, David [...]




Ga. Senate Postpones Tyler Perry Honor

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*A resolution honoring entertainment titan Tyler Perry was scheduled to be proclaimed today by the Georgia state Senate, but the ceremony has been postponed, the Associated Press reports. The 40-year-old New Orleans native and Atlanta resident is being praised for his achievements as an entertainer and humanitarian. Five state senators are to present the resolution [...]