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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.  

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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GRAFFITIPINK.COM 

CELEBRATES ITS ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY

WITH LAUNCH OF SIGNATURE LINE 

THE GRAFFITI PINK COLLECTION

Paula Abdul and Jasmine Imani for GraffitiPink.com

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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