Will Smith’s portfolio of family films, action flicks, and romantic comedies has been a good recipe for international success, and now Tyler Perry is itching to get in on some of that world-wide action, although some doubt his international appeal.
We are challenging the status quo,” said Charles King, Perry’s agent at the William Morris Agency. “We do not believe that there is not an international audience for Tyler’s movies.”
Several major studios are now courting Perry, promising to push him internationally. These offers are particularly appealing because his current distributor, Lions Gate, has had a disappointing track record abroad.
Only two of Perry’s four movies have opened internationally. The films, released in such countries as Poland, Iceland, South Africa and Brazil, grossed a pittance there.
Lack of international recognition aside, the guy is still doing pretty well domestically, coming in second on the weekend box office chart.
Movie, # of Weeks In Theaters, Weekend Gross (millions)
1. 30 Days of Night, 1, $16
2. Tyler Perry’s Why Did I Get Married?, 2, $12.1
3. Game Plan, 4, $8.1
4. Michael Clayton, 3, $7.1
5. Gone Baby Gone, 1, $6
6. The Comebacks, 1, $5.85
7. We Own The Night, 2, $5.5
8. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas in Disney Digital 3D, 1, $5.1
9. Rendition, 1, $4.1
10. The Heartbreak Kid, 3, $3.9
I loved this movie. This is his best yet.
I heart Lionsgate. They produce some of the most fu**ed up movies. Then, on the other hand, they produce great movies like Tyler Perry’s. They have some sick folks working over there.
IMO, I think Tyler should stick with Lionsgate. They helped him when the other companies refused his films.
30 Days of Night FUCKING ROCKED!!! Loved it. I’ve seen it 2x already. Gonna see it a 3rd time if I can find someone who wants to see it while I’m down here.
Michael Clayton, Elizabeth II were also good.