Third 'Madea' arriving in theaters early

The Associated Press
Published: September 12, 2008

NEW YORK — Here comes Madea, a few months early.

Theaters showing Tyler Perry's "The Family That Preys,” which opens today, will show a sneak peek of the third installment of his popular Madea movies, "Madea Goes to Jail.”

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The movie isn't due out until Feb. 20, 2009.

"For countless fans, Madea is like family,” said Tim Palen, co-president, theatrical marketing for studio Lionsgate, of the tough-talking grandmother audiences love and critics lambaste.

In contrast to the heavily comedic Madea movies, "The Family That Preys” stars Kathy Bates and Alfre Woodard in a drama about two families from different social classes.


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