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Tyler Perry's House of Payne: Vol. Two
Street Date: 7/01/08
Order Date: 6/04/08
DVD SRP: $29.98 (3-disc set)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The
second volume of “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” the hit
television show from Tyler Perry, is coming to DVD this
July. Since premiering on TBS in June 2007, the show which
premiered with the highest-rated ad-supported cable sitcom
telecast of all time, received an
unprecedented 100 episode pick-up by the network and won
the
Image Award for Best Comedy Series, Best Actor (LaVan Davis)
and Best Supporting Actor (Lance Gross).
The show that put the family back in family comedy,
“Tyler Perry’s House of Payne” focuses on a
multi-generational clan forced to coexist under one roof.
Tyler Perry’s House of Payne: Volume Two features 20
more episodes of the side-splitting comedy as well as
featurettes and bloopers. Arriving on the same day, Perry’s
latest film Tyler Perry’s
Meet the Browns
will be released to DVD and Blu-Ray Disc.
With its smart mix of comedy and drama, “Tyler Perry's House
of Payne” focuses on a working class family that experiences
all of life’s struggles -- divorce, rehab, anger management
and child custody -- with a special blend of faith, love and
laughter. Pops, the head of the household, has his life and
home disrupted when a house fire forces his nephew’s family
to move in, bringing together three generations under one
roof. As chaos erupts, it soon becomes evident just how
wide the generation gap is as the family makes its way
through their hilarious ups and downs. “Tyler Perry's House
of Payne” tackles real life issues with great humor. Guest
appearances include Tyler Perry as “Madea.”
*DVD SPECIAL FEATURES
·
“Pops” character profile featurette
·
“Firehouse Follies” featurette
·
Bloopers
*special features subject to change
DIRECTOR
Tyler Perry
Madea’s Family Reunion, Why Did I Get Married?
Meet the Browns
CAST
LaVan Davis
Daddy’s Little Girls, Madea Goes To
Jail, TV’s “
Everybody Hates Chris”
Cassi Davis
Daddy’s Little Girls, Madea’s Family
Allen Payne
Playas Ball, Jason’s Lyric, The
Perfect Storm
Lance Gross
Meet the Browns, TV’s “The Bernie
Mac Show”
China Anne McClain
Daddy’s Little Girls, The Gospel
Cedric Pendleton
TV’s “The Shield,” Runaway Jury,
Summer Catch
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year of Production:
2007
Title Copyright:
© 2008 House of Payne, LLC. All
rights reserved.
Type:
TV on DVD
Rating:
NR
Genre:
Comedy/Drama
Closed Captioned:
English Closed Captioned
Subtitles:
English and Spanish
Format:
Full Screen
Feature Running Time:
Approximately seven hours
DVD Audio Status:
5.1 and 2.0 Dolby Digital
Actress/Poet
Bern Nadette Stanis Available
for Campus Events
Bern Nadette Stanis
a well sought after
guest speaker and panelist for some of the most coveted
national speaking events, both ethic and non-ethic forums
just off the heels of releasing her new book, “Situations
101”. She’s been invited to address self-esteem,
issues and related topics, which is the premise for
“Situations 101," including magnet schools as HISD’s Codwell
Elementary and William E. Holland Elementary School Fine
Arts Department in Houston, Texas with others pending on her
calendar.
Among these widely attended events are, the Congressional
Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative Conference, Tavis Smiley
Health Fair, Recording artist, Big Boi and Andre’ 3000 of
the group Outcast foundation event, Department of Energy,
Federal City Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Inc's Annual Literary Exposition, and more. Stanis has been
featured at the PBS talk show host, and best-selling author,
Tavis Smiley’s Health Fair, Tom Joyner Morning Show and on
Phillip Gregory's JPC RADIO Show and numerous other radio
shows to discuss the dramas outlined in her captivating
title. Is there room for another drama-motta? According to
the hundreds of calls that reportedly flooded into several
radio stations following her ‘on air’ chats with callers,
the answer is a resounding, yes!
Upcoming engagements includes Stanis addressing attendees at
the nationally syndicated BET Black Entertainment Television
(BET) show host of Bobby Jones Gospel’s International Gospel
Industry Retreat, Diplomat Resort & Spa -Westin Hollywood
Fla. on Nov 27th, 2006.
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She
is best known as Thelma from Good Times! But there's
much more to her then that. In the 70s, Bern Nadette
Stanis was the personification of Black Beauty. As
sophisticated and graceful as she was, she still
became TV's first Black sex symbol or "It" girl.
Thelma/Bern Nadette and The Evans Family also proved
many stereotypes wrong about the ghetto and the
young black girl, like for instance...that all Black
girls and Black families in the ghetto had no hopes,
dreams, or class. Thelma showed that a "ghetto girl"
had hopes and dreams, intelligence, respect, dignity
and grace, and it wasn't just acting, Bern Nadette
was that naturally. She introduced a new definitive
image of the young Black girl and woman.
Stanis is back with a vengeance
in her quest to quell apparent ‘self-esteem issues
and insecurities in young women. Astonished by the
everyday questions and persistent dogmatic
relationship environment family, friends and women
in general endure and sadly see as ‘the norm’, Bern
Nadette was prompted to do more than have phone pow
wow’s about possible resolutions. She was determined
to proactively seek a forum to reach these ladies
and stop the cycle of perpetually ‘justifying'
reasons to remain in sufferable relationships. Her
hope is to go beyond scraping the surface of why we
tolerate what we do, but to dig deeper and breach
the core of self-destructive behavior in
relationships.
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For more information contact:
Phillip Gregory, Director of OperationsE-mail:
ga_productions@msn.com
Jazz Poetry Cafe, JPCRADIO and Poets Drum Cable Show
http://www.jazzpoetrycafe.net
GRAFFITIPINK.COM
CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
WITH LAUNCH OF SIGNATURE LINE
THE GRAFFITI PINK COLLECTION
Paula Abdul and Jasmine
Imani for GraffitiPink.com
West Hollywood, CA - October 2007
In just a year's time, GraffitiPink.com ( www.GraffitiPink.com
) has positioned itself as the premier destination for intimate apparel
alongside bath and beauty products, loungewear, swimwear and the
trendiest hard-to-find under things! Proving "it's what underneath that
counts," the site's savvy, sexy and distinctive flavor has garnered not
only a loyal following but extensive media recognition. In fact,
GraffitiPink.com's original design Cotton Candy line was
recently recognized as a "Tyra's Fall Lingerie Must Have"
on the
Tyra Banks Show!
Created by Light Silver and
Jasmine
Imani, GraffitiPink.com was inspired by the innovation and edge of
the European fashion sites. Glamorous yet deliciously playful, the site
makes online shopping a breeze, offering luxe brands and specialty
designer lines the likes of Wendy Glez, Third Floor, Princess Tam
Tam, State of Undress, Vix, Lisa Curan, Wrap Up Robes, Carol Maloney,
Betsy Johnston and NAP Lounge. The new and exclusive Graffiti
Pink Collection
signature line, consisting of panties
and loungewear, brings a distinctively novel dimension to the world of
lingerie by incorporating a touch of street wear with bright colors and
chic prints. Underwear will never be the same!
With the arrival of GraffitiPink.com,
the secret is now out. For a fashion-forward "under" statement, shop at
www.GraffitiPink.com.
New Picture Book
Celebrates Historic Million Man March
-Publisher Just Us
Books Sponsors “Most Memorable Moment With My Father”
Writing Contest
for Youth to Celebrate Book’s Release-
(East Orange, NJ) — On October 16, 1995, Black men of all ages,
religions and backgrounds gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington
D.C. to fulfill a mission. Their mission was to mobilize, to motivate,
as part of what would become the largest event
of its kind in U.S. history: the Million Man March.
A
movement like no other, the Million Man March brought together Black men
who were committed to inspiring and empowering themselves and each other
to make positive and lasting changes in their families and communities.
The March was widely covered by news media across the country and the
world. Now, a new picture book shares the story of the March in a new
light: through the eyes of a little girl who was with her Daddy the day
one million Black men made history.
Independent Black book publisher Just Us Books will release One
Million Men and Me, written by Kelly Starling Lyons, illustrated
by Peter Ambush, in October 2007, commemorating the twelfth anniversary
of the historic event and the tenth anniversary of the Million Women
March, one of the many movements it inspired.
Just Us Books
hopes that the book will convey the importance of the Million Man March
to a new generation of readers who might not have been even born when
the 1995 event took place.
“We
see it as an honor and a responsibility to publish this important book
that celebrates the legacy of the Million Man March with a new
generation of readers,” says Cheryl Willis Hudson, publisher of Just Us
Books.
To mark the
release of One Million Men and Me, Just Us Books is sponsoring an
essay contest for elementary school youth. Students in first through
fourth grades are invited to write about the most memorable moment
they’ve had with their father or father figure.
“In One
Million Men and Me, the Million Man March is an incredible
experience a young girl and her father share together,” says author
Kelly Starling Lyons. “For fathers and their children, there is magic in
moments—big and small: going to get hotdogs together, riding piggyback,
playing basketball.”
“Through this
contest, we hope to encourage young people to celebrate the special
moments they’ve had with the father figures in their lives, as they
learn about this important event in Black history,” explains Wade
Hudson, president and CEO of Just Us Books.
Entries for the
“Most Memorable Moment with My Father” contest can be prose or poetry,
but must be between 250-500 words. The contest will run from October 16,
2007 to January 16, 2007. Prizes will be given for first place ($250)
and second place ($100) and the winning entries will be published on the
Just Us Books website. Complete contest details are available at
www.justusbooks.com.
One Million Men and Me
retails for $16.95 and will be available in hardcover. The book is one
of four fall 2007 releases from Just Us Books. The company will also
publish the picture book The Secret Olivia Told Me; young
adult novel Path to My African Eyes; and middle reader
chapter book Sink or Swim: African-American Lifesavers of the
Outer Banks, in October.
Just Us Books
is an independent, Black-owned publisher of books for young people that
focus on African-American history, culture and experiences. Founded in
1988 by husband and wife team, Wade and Cheryl Hudson, the company’s
titles range from concept books for Pre-K to novels for young adults. In
2004 Just Us Books launched Sankofa Books, an imprint that brings
classic Black-interest books for young people back into print. Based in
East Orange, NJ, Just Us Books’ titles can be purchased at bookstores
and retail shops across the nation and through its web site,
www.justusbooks.com.
Click here to read our review of
One Million Men and Me.
3 BLACQUE CHIX TAKE CENTER STAGE: 'Herotique-Aahh' Is Their Thing
By J.C. Brooks
*It takes
a seasoned journalist like our Lee Bailey to interview the Goddess of
Love and Sexual Freedom, a Dominatrix, and an ex-Stepford Wife. This
fascinating trio is also known as Iona Morris, 49, Lola Love, 55, and
Mariann Aalda, 58, respectively.
Collectively, they assemble to form the 3 Blacque Chix of the sexually
liberating three-woman show “Herotique-Aahh!!” If pronounced correctly,
the title makes the strongest man blush.
These women,
all seasoned professionals in the theatre arts, thought they’d come
together to enlighten their peers over the age of 40, that there really
is a pot of sensuous gold at the end of the rainbow.
“Well
Marianne and I got connected again and we invited Lola in to write
something about being sexy and hot as women because we’re tired of not
seeing that being portrayed,” says Iona.
Iona has had
numerous roles in the theatre as well as television. Some of her work
includes recurring roles on shows such as Moesha, LAX, The District and
soap operas As the World Turns and General Hospital. What some may not
know is she’s the daughter of Greg Morris of the original Mission:
Impossible and the voice of the 80s X-Men cartoon character
“Storm.”
Stevie
Wonder and 3 Blacque Chix (from left to right: Lola Love,
Mariann Aalda and Iona Morris)
There was
obviously joy in creating the project that has been embraced by so many
in the Los Angeles/Hollywood area. The show offers the audience the
multi-faceted tasks of exploration, liberation and enjoyment.
“What we’re
talking about is a topic and a subject that people have not really
talked about," intones Lola. "They’ve whispered about it in the
confines of a dark room or something like that, but we’re saying ‘Hey,
women over 40 are sexy and we’re seasoned and we love to express
ourselves sexually, physically and mentally.’”
The goal is
to show the audience how to liberate themselves in more ways than
choosing positions and accessories to fulfill their sexual fantasies.
They also allow their audience, which is filled to the brim with all
genders and sexual preferences, to feel comfortable with the partner
they choose to assist them in their sexual experience. If a woman
connects with you better, at the moment, and you’re a woman…run with
it. According to these women, the phrase “sometimes you feel like a
nut, sometimes you don’t” is a reality.
“If you are
a sexual being nothing should stop you as far as being a male or
female,” says Lola, also an artist manager in the entertainment
industry. “If you’re sexual…we say it over and over in our show, if
you’re not hurting anyone you should go ahead and explore it. If
someone doesn’t like it, they will walk away.”
The
importance of this project reaches beyond the sexual experience though.
Representation of the black woman in Hollywood is still quite limited
and confined to stereotypes that don’t include the more liberated black
woman over the age of 40. Mariann, who is also a hypnotherapist,
believes that American women have been put in a trance by the media.
“Our message
is that … women have been hypnotized into believing that we lose value
as we get older and a lot of that is what you see in the media. So this
show is about dehypnotizing women to break out of those negative belief
systems and to start embracing themselves and empowering themselves and
believing in themselves. So they see the image of us and they know what
is possible.”
Although the
show strongly conveys the message of sexual freedom and/or exploration,
these 3 Blacque Chix do not want anyone to confuse that with
jeopardizing their health. Mariann, also a veteran of stage and
television and widely recognized for her dynamic role as the criminal
defense attorney DiDi on the long running Edge of Night, believes in a
fulfilling experience, not a life threatening one.
“Healthy in
your mind, body and your spirit. It’s not just about having sex for
having sex. It’s about really sharing something with an individual.
And hey, there’s always the one night stand and that’s good too if those
two people agree to it and they also protect themselves. When you go
into a physical relationship, because sometimes that’s all it is, you
must protect yourself.”
The talent of these three women explodes on stage, but they are
renaissance women who have gone behind the scenes as well, to write,
produce and finance (along with friends) this seductive production. In
case the show doesn’t make it to your neck of the woods soon,
“Herotique-Aahh” can also be seen in a new DVD now on sale at their web
site,
www.3BlacqueChix.com for $20.
You can
preview the DVD at
YouTube.com.
“When we
wrote the show, we also wrote a business plan because it’s hard to be
sexy without money,” admits Mariann. “It’s the back-story of how these
three women of a certain age, of a certain color, decided that we would
take our fate into our own hands and create an entertainment entity that
could satisfy people’s imaginations and also generate income for
ourselves. And that’s what we want to do. We want to take the show on
the road. We want to have road companies, hire other actresses that we
know aren’t working in Hollywood. And we just want to get the message
out. We are sexual healers and we want to spread the word.”
And the word
is spreading like wildfire. The celebration of these Blacque Chix in
this production helps others to break out of their shell and begin again
or learn for the first time what it really means to have sex…good sex.
“Someone who
helped me get in touch with my sensuality… was a Jewish girl who was
rather large, but she believed she was sexy and she would wear lingerie
and she’d show me this lingerie,” reveals Iona. “And I went, ‘Wait a
minute! What am I doing?’ It’s in my mind. It’s just about what you
think about yourself and your other partner… Be easy with the other
person as they let you know their fantasies their freakiness. Don’t
give a judgment. Make it okay and then watch it explode.”
June 28, 2006
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