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EXCLUSIVE: Deniese Davis and her Reform Media Group banner have entered into a development deal with Tyler Perry Studios. The pact covers TV, unscripted, and first-look feature film projects with the aim of bringing more diverse storytelling across both television and film. In addition to the deal…

Tyler Perry expressed his excitement over the recent push for diversity in the film and TV business at a Toronto industry keynote on Sunday but added the drive would only succeed if it were accompanied by education, training and time to gain experience. The director, who has blazed a trail throughout his career in…

The BET+ and Tyler Perry Studios series Zatima, a spinoff series of Sistas, has added 6 new actors to its roster ahead of the show’s September 29 premiere. New talent includes series regulars Cameron Fuller, Remington Hoffman, and Nzinga Imani; and recurring cast members Jasmin Brown, Guyviaud Joseph, and Danielle…

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Swinton has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Scripted Programming at Tyler Perry Studios. In his expanded role, Swinton will oversee the creative department which includes current programming, casting and development. Serving as head of scripted, Swinton reports to TPS’ Chief Operating Officer…

The Queen will be back. BET+ has announced a Season 2 renewal for Tyler Perry Studios’ male exotic dancer drama series All the Queen’s Men. Production is underway on the series based on Christian Keyes’ book Ladies Night for premiere this year. All the Queen’s Men revolves around the life of Marilyn “Madam” DeVille"…

EXCLUSIVE UPDATED: Once again, Tyler Perry is not waiting for the entertainment industry to adopt a uniform policy and has introduced a mandate requiring vaccinations for casts and crews in Zone A of shows at his Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. The return-to-work protocols agreed upon by the Hollywood unions and major…

EXCLUSIVE: Tyler Perry has brought on former BET Networks and Paramount Pictures executive Robert A. Boyd II as Chief Operating Officer of his Tyler Perry Studios. In the newly created role, Boyd will work with Perry to oversee both studio operations and production for TPS. "As the studio has grown over the last few…

Tyler Perry and T.D. Jakes got the go-ahead from local authorities Thursday to purchase over 130 acres in Atlanta including a proposed expansion of Tyler Perry Studios for an entertainment district with theaters, retail shops and restaurants. Perry will acquire 37 acres adjacent to Tyler Perry Studios, adding to the…

EXCLUSIVE: BET+ is gearing up for the second season of Tyler Perry’s Bruh. The 19-episode dramedy returns for Season 2 on Thursday, May 27 with three episodes at launch, then moving a to a weekly rollout every Thursday thereafter. Shawn Vaughn (This is 20), Quei Tann (How To Get Away With Murder), Liz Lafontant (The Ov…

Tyler Perry was one of the first producers to come up with a comprehensive plan to safely restart TV production in April 2020, just several weeks into the pandemic-related Hollywood shutdown. He got filming up and running by mid-July, employing a quarantine bubble model, in which cast and crew are sequestered on the…

As we step into the week and anticipate a Thanksgiving impacted by one of the most challenging years,  entertainment mogul Tyler Perry looks to continue his advocacy and philanthropic work by providing a ray of light and giving back to the community. The filmmaker and TV super-producer donated Thanksgiving food and…

Twitter said Thursday it’s hired Tracy McGraw, former head of communications at Tyler Perry Studios, as Senior Director of Global Consumer Communications. McGraw will lead consumer communications and media campaigns for the social media giant's product launches, partner announcements and cultural events, reporting to…