[Black Film & Video Vlog] 9/24/2008 11:45:00 PM

[Ed DuRanté]

Tyler Perry Launches 34th Street Films posted on Sep 24, 2008

Tyler Perry has formed 34th Street Films, the L.A.-based a production arm of his Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios that will focus on projects written and directed by outside talent.

Matt Moore, former exec VP of production at Jinks/Cohen, will head the division; Poppy Hanks and Amber Rasberry join him. The trio will work from a Los Angeles office and report to Perry's HQ in Atlanta.

In July, Perry signed a three-year, first-look pact with Lionsgate Films, the studio that has released every Perry film. The deal requires writer-director-producer-actor Perry to deliver at least three films over the life of the contract. Lionsgate will retain a first-look position with 34th Street films as well.

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Posted By Ed DuRanté to Black Film & Video Vlog at 9/24/2008 11:45:00 PM