Netflix wastes its brilliant premise and ending twist in “The Chosen One” on a shallow treatment of religion that actually makes one grateful that the faith-based film industry alternative exists. “The Chosen ...
Read More »Hollywood experiencing revival of faith-based movies, actor Jonathan Roumie says
The success of “Sound of Freedom” is part of a surge of faith-based movie projects, said actor Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen” and Lonnie Frisbee in “Jesus Revolution.” “Our ...
Read More »Why “Barbie” director is wrong choice to direct “Narnia” reboot
Many people are excited by the news that “Barbie” director Greta Gerwig will be directing the first two “Narnia” movies for Netflix, but a look at her filmography shows she is the wrong ...
Read More »“The Chosen” receives exemption to continue production during actors’ strike
The popular Christian historical drama “The Chosen” has become the first television series to be granted an exemption from the Screen Actors Guild amid the ongoing strike. “Great news! We just received word ...
Read More »The coming death of cable news
For more than a quarter-century, we’ve been hearing predictions about the demise of cable—and with it, cable news. A Pew Research article from 2000 showed the trends began more than 30 years ago, when ...
Read More »Pastor warns about new Disney+ program in which teen falls in love with the devil
“Pauline,” a new Disney+ show about a teenager who falls in love with the devil, is causing concern among Christian leaders. “My reaction was: Satan always comes masquerading as an angel of ...
Read More »Documentary on the Duggar family should be warning to the church
I found myself both frustrated and mesmerized by the new Amazon Prime documentary “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets.” As the title suggests, it purports to be the behind-the-scenes story of Jim ...
Read More »“The Chosen” creator responds to critics of pride flag spotted on set
Dallas Jenkins, creator and director of “The Chosen” series, has responded to critics of an LGBTQ flag that was spotted on the set. “We have made very clear from the beginning that ...
Read More »CBN founder Pat Robertson has died
Trailblazing Christian broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. The news was announced by CBN, in a statement saying he passed at his home in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning. “Today, June 08, 2023, ...
Read More »Including faith element has helped Karen Kingsbury sell more than 25 million books
Many modern novels come up short by ignoring the faith of their characters, bestselling author Karen Kingsbury said. “A story well told has the physical, intellectual, emotional and the spiritual content,” she ...
Read More »New series shows the highs and lows of Hillsong Church and Carl Lentz
“The Secrets of Hillsong” uncovers Hillsong culture, abuse and Carl Lentz. The four-part documentary dropped on May 19. Since Carl Lentz’s fall from grace due to his affair with Ranin Karim, many ...
Read More »Pure Flix, Great American Media announce merger
Pure Flix and Great American Media are two of the largest companies providing family-friendly entertainment. Now they are joining forces. The Sony-owned Pure Flix is a faith-based streaming service. Great American Media ...
Read More »New film shares story of recent Asbury Revival
People who were not able to travel to Kentucky for the recent Asbury Revival will be able to experience it through a new film. Redeem TV will show the documentary “Asbury Revival: ...
Read More »How ‘On A Wing And A Prayer’ succeeds in Hollywood
Amazon Studios’ new film “On a Wing and a Prayer” succeeds both as a faith-based film and mainstream inspirational drama, hopefully setting a new standard for faith-based representation in Hollywood. The film ...
Read More »Kendrick brothers to release another faith film in August
The makers of “Fireproof,” “Courageous” and other popular faith films announced that they have another release coming in August. The new movie is a partnership between brothers Alex and Stephen Kendrick and ...
Read More »‘Unexpected’ is a comedy about marriage, mistakes, adoption and love
What’s unexpected about the movie “Unexpected” is its light, and respectable approach to faith, grace and love. Amy and Bob want a baby. Well, Amy does, anyway. Bob wants Amy to be ...
Read More »Christian commercials airing during the Super Bowl
A powerful Christian message will air among commercials for cars, beer and electronic devices during the Super Bowl on February 12. The “He Gets Us” campaign, which is spreading the message that ...
Read More »TV adventure star Bear Grylls challenges church to be authentic
Bear Grylls, the host of several popular survival shows on television, is concerned about the direction of the church in the global west. “We neglect our spirituality at our own peril,” he ...
Read More »Netflix sharing crackdown expands to four more countries
Netflix this week expanded its crackdown on sharing to Canada, Portugal, New Zealand, and Spain, the company stated in a blog post. The move comes after it tested the plan in Latin ...
Read More »TBN to broadcast special programming throughout 2023 to celebrate 50 years
Trinity Broadcasting Network is celebrating 50 years on the air in 2023 with a lineup of special programming and specials. Launched in Orange County, Calif., on May 28, 1973, as a local, ...
Read More »Whoopi Goldberg doubles down with comments on Jews and the Holocaust
Whoopi Goldberg is being criticized for what many call ignorant comments about Jews and the Holocaust. “Remember who they were killing first. They were not killing racial; they were killing physical,” the ...
Read More »New film ‘Why the Nativity’ take world by storm ahead of Christmas
After premiering Thanksgiving, the docudrama film Why the Nativity has been viewed by more than 12 million people on YouTube alone. And its not stopping. Produced by Turning Point, the broadcast ministry ...
Read More »Dolly Parton keeps Christ in Christmas in recent television special
Dolly Parton was not afraid to share the true meaning of Christmas on her recent television special. “Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas” debuted on NBC, telling a fictional story of Parton and her ...
Read More »Tim Allen under fire for comment in new Santa Clauses series
Comedian Tim Allen, who reprises his iconic role in the new streaming series, The Santa Clauses, us under attack. Allen, who has not been shy about the state of culture and how ...
Read More »Season three of “The Chosen” will debut in theaters November 18
Fans of the popular television series “The Chosen” can see the first two episodes of season three in theaters beginning on November 18. Last year, the holiday-themed “Christmas with the Chosen” grossed more ...
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