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Tyler Perry's DVD Charts With Two Million Units Sold
posted on Feb 21, 2008
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Tyler Perry's latest Lionsgate DVD release "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get
Married?," debuted at number one on the North American DVD charts this
past week with over two million units already sold. The accompanying
DVD release of his stage play "What's Done in the Dark" also
debuted in the top 10.
Proving to be an unstoppable force in Hollywood, Tyler Perry releases
-- including theatrical blockbusters "Diary of a Mad Black Woman" and
"Madea's Family Reunion," along with many of his most popular plays --
have sold over 23 million units to date. "Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get
Married?" debuted at number one at the North American box office when it was released theatrically
in October 2007 and grossed more than $55 million. Lionsgate will look
to continue its Tyler Perry run as it gears up for the theatrical debut
of its fifth Tyler Perry film -- "Meet the Browns" -- which hits
theatres March 21.
"Tyler Perry is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon," said Ron
Schwartz, Lionsgate Home Entertainment General Manager and Executive
Vice President. "He has an enormously loyal following, which continues
to grow with each new theatrical and DVD release. His way of delivering
incredibly strong moral messages with laughter, heart and soul is
something that is unique among today's filmmakers. We look forward to
releasing many more films and DVDs based on his works as we continue to
build our powerful Tyler Perry franchise."
Written, produced, directed and starring Perry, "Tyler Perry's Why Did
I Get Married?" is a big-screen adaptation of his hit stage play of the
same name. Also starring Janet Jackson and Jill Scott, the movie is an
intimate story about the challenge of maintaining a solid love
relationship in modern times. The film looks at eight married college
friends who have gathered for their annual seven-day reunion. The cozy
mood is shattered when the group comes face-to-face with one pair's
infidelity. As secrets are revealed, each couple begins questioning the
validity of their own marriage. Over the course of the weekend,
husbands and wives take a hard look at their lives, wrestling with
issues of commitment, betrayal, redemption and the road to forgiveness.
DVD special features include "Janet Jackson: Return of an Icon"
featurette; "Reflections on Getting 'Married'" featurette; and "The
Music of 'Married'" featurette.
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