Lionsgate, the leading next generation studio, announced today that it has acquired worldwide distribution rights to filmmaker Tyler Perry's adaptation of Ntozake Shange's award-winning 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. Perry will write, direct and produce. The film will be the first project for 34th Street Films, Perry's new production company, which is housed at Lionsgate. Paul Hall (PRIDE) also produces. The announcement was jointly made today by Joe Drake, Lionsgate Co- Chief Operating Officer and Motion Picture Group President, and Mike Paseornek, Lionsgate President of Motion Picture Production.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf will feature an all-star cast of female actors. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Atlanta in November 2009 and continue through December 2009. Lionsgate plans to release the film in 2010.
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf will be the tenth title in Lionsgate's ongoing franchise with filmmaker Perry, and it is Perry's first film to be based on non- original material. The franchise's eighth title, Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All by Myself, opens nationwide on September 11, followed by the opening of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married Too? on April 2, 2010. Perry is also a co-presenter and executive producer, with Oprah Winfrey, of Lee Daniels's Sundance Film Festival award-winner Precious: BASED ON THE NOVEL "PUSH" BY SAPPHIRE, which Lionsgate is releasing in November.
Said Paseornek, "We are thrilled to see Tyler take the helm on For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf. From the very beginning of his career, Tyler has told compelling stories about women's lives, and he has created a memorable gallery of multidimensional female characters. He is an ideal person to bring Ntozake Shange's play to the screen, and this movie will be a major treat for audiences across the board."
Commented Perry, "Making a film of For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf is a dream come true for me. Ntozake Shange's play is a magnificent tribute to the strength and dignity of women of color, and I think audiences of all generations will be able to recognize and embrace the experiences these women represent. Creatively, this movie is one of the most exciting undertakings of my career, and I'm excited to start production this November."
The deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Paseornek and Robert Melnik, Lionsgate Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs; and by Charles King of WME and Matthew Johnson of Ziffren Brittenham, on behalf of the filmmakers.
SYNOPSIS:
For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf brings to the screen Ntozake Shange's Obie Award-winning play, a poetic exploration of what is to be of color and a female in this world.
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Donsterling5
I heard For Colored Girls is going up on a mainstage in Hollywood. Does anybody know when?
2 years agoby @donsterling5Flag
SickOfIgnorance
Well I'd like to see some of you do what Tyler Perry does. I hope you all know his back ground and where he came from as a person. So what if the material is recycled. His movies are based on his stage plays, which all connect. So, some material cant help but to be recycled due to the fact that the movies are based on stage plays. If you mean the themes of his plays and movie, SO WHAT! The problems/themes he brings forth in his plays are things that are resounding in many peoples lives from generation to generation. Why shouldnt he direct his movies to African American audiences? He's African American and THOSE are the people he identifies with. AFRICAN AMERICANS are also the people who watched his stage plays faithfully before he became the person all of America and beyond now knows. How about you try bashing pointless films that feature all caucasian casts and specifically target the caucasian audience. OH I'M SORRY THAT WILL TAKE YOU YEARS TO DO BECAUSE OVER 3/4 OF THE MOVIES THAT COME FROM HOLLYWOOD ARE JUST THAT! Guess you better start now.
2 years agoby @sickofignoranceFlag
Drewski37
damn cant someone remove this damn spammer of the page...please its bad enough haveing to watch commercials before the trailers, now this every where...Dalewood is spamming!!!!
3 years agoby @drewski37Flag
Juiceboxprod7
It may look promising, but it is still going to be dull. And yes Chad, that's the title. LOL. Stay tuned for his next though, "For Colored Men Who Make Less Than Average Movies And Can't Seem To Do Anything Different Like I Don't Know, Make A Good Comedy Or A Decent Movie". Good title.
3 years agoby @juiceboxprod7Flag
Chad Vital
They aren't seriously going to name the movie that are they? Lmao wow.
3 years agoby @chad-vitalFlag
Vanboy
Juiceboxprod, I agree, his movies are weak and lowbrow. This new one, "..Do Bad all by Myself" looks promising I Have to say. But like you said, that stupid Madea is in it.
3 years agoby @vanboyFlag
mikehd
i do love 3 of tylers momies family reunion why did i get married and a family that prays the rest of them were garbage he needs to come up with some more orginal storys because he's on diary of a mad black women 5
3 years agoby @mikehdFlag
Pumaa
"Men are stupid."
- John Gray
3 years agoby @pumaaFlag
Newkill200
Its because I'm a huge gaylord and I cant let things rest Leng T'che. By the Way if your a guy I'll suck your dick, just getting that out there.
3 years agoby @roxyrollerderbyqueenFlag
Leng T'che
I came here to make fun of Tyler Perry, but was surprised to see some weirdo sh*t. What's with all the c*ck sucking, sh*t eating, profile stealing drama?
3 years agoby @leng-tcheFlag
Juiceboxprod7
There will always be Tyler Perry movies. Sadfully.
3 years agoby @juiceboxprod7Flag
Orionbolt
WHYYYYYYYYYY????? Maybe this one will be good lets see what happens
3 years agoby @orionboltFlag
Salamander
I also love Tyler Perry movies. He's my dreamboy.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Salamander
Hey, August, i just love eating sh*t from a guys *sshole.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Comrade
Wow, how many more Tyler perry movies will there be. And Delgren what the hell is up with you? Are you arguing with yourself?
3 years agoby @august22Flag
firstonetodieloses
juicebox completely agree with u
3 years agoby @firstonetodielosesFlag
Salamander
I'm proud of my gayness and so is Tyler Perry.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Salamander
Tyler Perry is the greatest director of all time and if no one believes that then they are f*ggots just like me.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Salamander
In case any one is out of the loop or cares to know I have been hacking Delgren's profile and making it sound like he likes to suck dick. He does not like to suck dick, sorry for doing all of this. I don't know what comes over me sometimes.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Salamander
Hey, thanks Newkill, but the truth is i like licking the sh*t out of my boyfriend's ass and smothering the sh*t in my face.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Newkill200
In case any one is out of the loop or cares to know I have been hacking Delgren's profile and making it sound like he likes to suck dick. He does not like to suck dick, sorry for doing all of this. I don't know what comes over me sometimes.
3 years agoby @roxyrollerderbyqueenFlag
Juiceboxprod7
Sorry Del, Just can't stand him.
3 years agoby @juiceboxprod7Flag
Salamander
juicebox, f*ck you bitch, Tyler Perry rules. Suck my dick.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Juiceboxprod7
He may make alot of money, but his movies are so not good. His shows on t.v? Not funny. Not even a bit. He has worn out that Madea character like Amy Winehouse wears out a crackpipe. The dude is smart though. This is not intended to be a "racist" comment, but his movies are aimed at a specific audience being the black audience. But I'm sorry, his movies are terrible. His movies are like Saw movies, they never end.
3 years agoby @juiceboxprod7Flag
firstonetodieloses
i respect the man for churning out 3 movies a year and banking off people not recognizing recycled material done and redone with the same character aka I also am not a fan of Perry, but he def. knows his audience will continue coming back for more of the same thing.
3 years agoby @firstonetodielosesFlag
Salamander
Wise Guy, how could you hate Tyler Perry? I love that guy. I wish i could suck his dick.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
WiseGuy
I hate Tyler Perry. He sucks.
3 years agoby @zgcorleone072Flag
Salamander
Hey, soylent, be nice, man. I would suck Tyler Perry's dick for a the money he makes. I love Tyler perry movies.
3 years agoby @delgren2Flag
Null and Void.
WHAT THE F*CK?
3 years agoby @soylentgreenFlag