Tyler Perry’s Popular Madea Character Gets Animated

Tyler Perry's Madea's Tough Love Animated Movie
Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love

Tyler Perry’s had success on the big screen as Madea and now he’s bringing the character to DVD as the star of an an animated family comedy. Lionsgate’s Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Tough Love will arrive on DVD on January 20, 2015. In addition to Perry as Madea, the voice cast includes Cassi Davis, Rolando Watts, Avery Kidd Waddell, William Collins, and Cree Summer.

“We are thrilled to partner with Tyler Perry on the launch of Madea’s Tough Love,” said Anne Parducci, Lionsgate EVP of Marketing and Family Entertainment. “Given the tremendous success and appeal of his beloved character Madea across screen and plays for the past 15 years, we know fans and families will love to watch and laugh with Madea in her first animated movie.”

The Plot:

After a hilarious run-in with the law, Madea is sentenced to community service. Determined to do good for the ‘hood, Madea enlists Aunt Bam and Uncle Joe to try and save the Moms Mabley Youth Center from being shut down. With her irresistible sass and wisdom, Madea rallies the local kids to make a stand–and proves that behind her tough exterior is a whole lot of love!

Watch the trailer: