Tyler Perry Makes History With The Opening of His New Film Studio

[saintclaire87]

. @tylerperry just made history as the only Black man to own a major movie studio in the U.S. https://t.co/aj3Fmf931O
- ESSENCE (@Essence) October 6, 2019

On Saturday, Tyler Perry debuted his new Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta. Perry made history as the only Black man to own a major movie studio in the U.S.

Perry invited many of his celebrity

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[nene718]

guess all the coonery in his films paid off! i wonder what kind of projects will actually be shot here though and whether they'll deviate from the themes of his own work.

[masterofmystery]

the walking dead apparently films there

[nene718]

I see. I wasn't sure if he was trying to court predominantly Black projects.

[sandrajane]

Black Panther was shot there as well.

[masterofmystery]

i'm fascinated he not only invited spike lee to this, he named one of the soundstages after him, given... their not-so-kind words to each other in the past

also i watched ava's instagram story tour and damn they should set up a bus service, it's so fucking huge. the white house replica was insane

[bellwetherr]

tyler perry is a lot of things but i do think he likes to pay homage to the ppl who paved the way

[trendsnational]

I want to see it but can't find the video.

[cuyler_morgan]

It’s on Ava’s insta story. should still be up for a couple more hours before it disappears.

[bellwetherr]

this is honestly such an amazing achievement ugh i wish his films weren't offensive af so i could be happier for him

[saintclaire87]

That's how I feel. It's an amazing achievement and it will provide so many opportunities. But at the same time, I don't like his movies and how he portrays black women.

[imabadkid]

Same and I’m just not a big fan of his content, it’s a bit too OTT for me but I’m happy for him tbh. This is a huge deal so good for him

[bellwetherr]

i admit i watched that shitty presidential scandal show for brock o'hurn but i only lasted about 2 episodes lmao

[picturemegone]

mte I'm conflicted but it's not fair for the employees to lose their jobs for something they had nothing to do with.

[analievelyn]

the grassroots organizers, esp the reproductive justice organoizers i follow and support have consistently said that denying opportunities to "screw" the local and state gov't isnt the way to go and its best to support groups that are doing the life saving work being done on the ground

[analievelyn]

cp

the grassroots organizers, esp the reproductive justice organoizers i follow and support have consistently said that denying opportunities to "screw" the local and state gov't isnt the way to go and its best to support groups that are doing the life saving work being done on the ground

[gottasecret101]

I mean hes shit at writing women but this is huge moment in black history i watched Ava's ig story and that lot is built on an old confederate atmry base and is bigger than three major stuidp lots and has room to spare. This is a big deal