Tyler Perry still runs in Lionsgate's family

July 23, 2008 Under the agreement, Perry will produce three more feature films for Lionsgate beyond his next two releases, "The Family That Preys" and "Madea Goes to Jail." "Tyler Perry defines the bold entrepreneurial spirit that sets Lionsgate apart as a next-generation studio connecting with audiences in new and exciting ways," said Mike Paseornek, president of motion picture production for Lionsgate. Through Lionsgate, Perry has released "Madea's Family Reunion," "Daddy's Little Girls," "Why Did I Get Married?" and "Meet the Browns," which combined have grossed hundreds of millions of dollars at the boxoffice and on DVD.

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