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UPFRONTS 2013: The Overachievers 
Tyler Perry’s monogamous relationship with Lionsgate will be interrupted this year when he stars in I, Alex Cross for Summit Entertainment. But Perry and Lionsgate have renewed their vows with a new multi-year deal that will see him continue as the indie’s franchise figure for years to come. Lionsgate has extended its first-look partnership with Perry and his 34th Street Films banner for films and DVD. That continues a lucrative relationship that began with the 2005 hit Diary of a Mad Black Woman and continued with a series of hits that Perry writes, directs, produces, stars in, and owns. The extension comes as Perry receives the Visionary Award for film making at CinemaCon tonight.
Lionsgate will continue to distribute Perry’s films–Madea’s Big Happy Family and the Perry-produced We The Peeples are in the can–and the agreement covers future projects that include two more revolving around Perry’s matriarch Madea character. WME and attorney Matt Johnson made the deal.
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Wait: someone just explained to me that this man is playing Madea?! She’s NOT an old lady? That is incredible. Already in several movies, I see this old lady and think, what a feisty funny performance — and here you tell me it’s not even a lady and he’s not even old, but young, with supple features!
Give this guy the farm, Lion’s Gate, because he is deserving it for such an amazing performance!
You’re an idiot.
I think you might be, if you actually took “Wally” seriously.
nice.
…… I’m ashamed to be black watching his movies
Your probably not black Ricky!!!! This man is very successful because of the support he has recieved from many people. Not everyone who watch his films are all black, so if your ashamed of being black…it’s because your not !!!
Tyler Perry = MONEY.
Happy success to you, bro! You’ve earned it.
It would be nice, however, if Tyler used his NEW AND CONSIDERABLE clout to produce movies and trusted others to execute cinematic visions of a broader array of material. I have a hunch — and it is just a hunch — that Perry might be something of a micro-manager who has difficulty trusting others. This would explain why he had such a heavy hand in “For Colored Girls” when delegating to others might have made the material turn out better, seeing as how Perry is still growing as a director. He could have let a more seasoned director such as Kasi Lemmons or a TALENTED up and comer have a shot.
Perry could think about taking a page from Apatow and cultivate new and young talent (Seth Rogen and Co. come to mind) to take charge ….
It’ll never happen. We black folks operate on the “I got mine, you get yours” principle.
We the Peeples is a film that he did not write or produce. He also was influential in helping Precious get distributed. He also has a few other projects on tap that he did not write or direct but will only produce under his 34th Street production co. I think he was wise to firmly establish himself before sharing the pot with others.
My wife and I are 100% behind Tyler Perry. We watch all his movies on the first day that they come out. We pray that our son will follow in his footsteps in the future. He is a upcoming actor.Congratulations to Tyler Perry. Sean Washington
Second that.
So, many more years to come of Madea and possibly I, Alex Cross Dress. Damn.
The world needs more MADEA movies ASAP!
Obviously, unlike a lot of so-called producer/directors in Hollywood…Tyler Perry is making stacks for Lionsgate and himself. His flicks aren’t for everybody, however there’s definitely an audience out there.
Count me among that audience
This guy is a huge talent, just ask him
Don’t hate, calculate!
I really loved him in “Madea Goes to Starfleet Academy” (aka known as J.J. Abrams “Star Trek”)
There is nothing “visionary” about Tyler Perry, nor the films he makes. What a joke. Having a man in drag yelling is not visionary.
call it Taylorgate because that is all they have.
I met his boyfriend Ozzie in the airport last year. Very nice guy
Love him or hate him, he’s a money maker!!!
I met his boyfriend at the airport last year, very nice guy
Was his name Ozzie?
Thanks. First damned laugh I’ve ever had from anything even remotely connected to Tyler Perry.
Is it true he is gay?
yes TP is a gay man. His boyfriend is his producer Ozzie. They are a lovely couple
Honestly people, T.P is good at is work . I enjoy all of them.I saw him on the Oprah show the other day talking about how he was abused in his younger years. The truth is he is a man that’s struggling with sexual identity. A closer look at his works tell it all . So if he crossing from madea to I, Alex please dont critisize him that that might him discover what is hungers for. Go T.P go
If crossing from playing madea to I Alex helps him resolves his sexual identity.crisis so be it.
Tyler Perry stole Madea from Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall imitations from Coming to America. Tyler is a copycat.
“The Boondocks” did a very mean-spirited but HILARIOUS send up of him last season. It did not go over very well with Perry.
I have followed him since he was doing plays. I am very happy for his success and continue to support him. I have not missed a film yet and I don’t plan to. I like Tyler Perry, some people don’t but to each his own.