Trailer for Tyler Perry's 'For Colored Girls'

The feature trailer for Tyler Perry's upcoming drama "For Colored Girls" has landed online, and you can watch it below. This definitely looks better and more serious than his annoyingly traditional recent flicks.

The film is based on Ntozake Shange's 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf." The film version focuses on what happens to several nameless black women.

The cast is quite impressives, including Thandie Newton, Whoopi Goldberg, Anika Noni Rose, Kerry Washington, Janet Jackson, Loretta Devine, Macy Gray, Tessa Thompson and Rayna Tharani.

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Tyler Perry's 'For Colored Girls' to open Nov. 5

Lionsgate decided to move up Tyler Perry's upcoming drama "For Colored Girls" a couple of months. Instead of launching the film early next year (as originally planned), the studio will release it Nov. 2, 2010.

The film is based on Ntozake Shange's 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf." The film version focuses on what happens to 20 nameless black women.

"It's a serious film that really lends itself to the fall period," Lionsgate's David Spitz told Variety. Now, "Colored Girls" will face Todd Phillips' comedy "Due Date" and DreamWorks' "Megamind" at the box office.

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Movie Review: "Why Did I Get Married Too?"

Seen on: April 5, 2010

The players: Director: Tyler Perry, Writer: Tyler Perry, Cast: Janet Jackson, Tyler Perry, Sharon Leal, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White

Facts of interest: None at all.

The plot: Four couples travel to the Bahamas to have a vacation. Alas, it turns out to be a disaster.

Our thoughts: Tyler Perry felt the urge to write and direct a sequel to his success comedy “Why Did I Get Married?,” and to tell you the truth, that was a terrible decision. It was a financially brilliant one because “Why Did I Get Married Too?” already bagged a lot of money at the box office, but in terms of quality, Perry clearly screwed up big time.

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'Why Did I Get Married Too' teaser trailer hits

Tyler Perry's 2007 comedy/drama "Why Did I Get Married?" was a big box office success, so he decided to follow-up with a sequel. Bad idea? I sure think so. Check out the film's teaser after the jump.

In the sequel, a bunch of couples go on their annual vacation, where things spin out of control and they fall victim to some heavy drama. As this teaser suggests, it will be verrrrrryyyyyyy dramatic, indeed.

I think that's also where I fail to connect with this preview. I really loved the first film because it made me laugh a lot, but this looks like something out of a depressing horror film, don't you think?

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Tyler Perry signs to direct 'For Colored Girls'

Tyler Perry isn't slowing down a bit. He's got "Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself" opening this September, and he's got "Why Did I Get Married Too" set for a Spring 2010 release.

On top of that, he's now all set to write, direct and produce a big-screen version of Ntozake Shange's 1975 play "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf."

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Movie Review: “Madea Goes to Jail”

Seen on: February 21, 2009

The players: Director: Tyler Perry, Writer: Tyler Perry, Cast: Tyler Perry, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Derek Luke, Tamela J. Mann, Vanessa Ferlito

Facts of interest: None whatsoever.

The plot: This time, Madea goes straight to jail, where she inspires other prisoners and offers them a valuable life lesson.

Our thoughts: Tyler Perry’s funniest character returns to the big screen in “Madea Goes to Jail,” and while she clearly leads the film’s most hilarious scenes, her onscreen time remains a little too limited for my taste. It’s a shame, really, because Madea’s the only one injecting the film with decent enough comic energy.

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This week's new movie releases - Feb. 20, 2009

We're only looking at only two wide releases this week: "Fired Up" by Will Gluck and with Nicholas D'Agosto and Eric Christian Olsen, and Tyler Perry's "Madea Goes to Jail." Let's take a closer look:

FIRED UP

Synopsis: Shawn Colfax and Nick Brady, the stars of the Gerald R. Ford High School football team, are dreading the prospect of another summer at football camp. When Nick hatches a scheme for the two to join their school's cheerleaders at cheer camp instead, they find themselves awash in a sea of gorgeous young women.

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Brand-new trailer for 'Madea Goes to Jail'

Madea is back, and it appears she's still in a great shape. Only, this time, she's off to jail!

As you can see in the new trailer after the jump, the crazy grandma still got the moves and the attitude. Whether she's still as funny remains to be seen.

After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail.

But Madea's eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, lending their special "country" brand of support. During her stay in prison, Madea also befriends and protects a former drug addict.

"Jail" opens Feb. 20, 2009. Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, David Mann, Tamala Mann, Ronreaco Lee, Ion Overman, Vanessa Ferlito and Viola Davis co-star.

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'Madea Goes to Jail' teaser poster surfaces

The folks over at Blackvoices have your first look at the teaser poster for Tyler Perry's upcoming comedy "Madea Goes to Jail," which will hit theaters Feb. 20. 2009.

Yep, the crazy grandma is back in action. After a high-speed freeway chase puts Madea in front of the judge, her reprieve is short-lived as anger management issues get the best of her and land her in jail. A gleeful Joe couldn't be happier at Madea's misfortune.

But Madea's eccentric family members the Browns rally behind her, lending their special "country" brand of support. During her stay in prison, Madea also befriends and protects a former drug addict.

Derek Luke, Keshia Knight Pulliam, David Mann, Tamala Mann, Ronreaco Lee, Ion Overman, Vanessa Ferlito and Viola Davis co-star.

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Madea gets a short but funny teaser trailer

Are you ready for more Madea? Come on, I know you are. If you’ve recently seen Tyler Perry’s “The Family That Preys,” I am sure you’ve also caught a glimpse at the teaser for “Madea Goes to Jail,” which opens Feb. 20, 2009.

It’s a very short teaser, but it’s funny enough to give you a little taste of what Madea is up to this time. But see for yourself just above.