Many remember that “The Ten Commandments” was an annual Easter season feature on American broadcast television. An appropriate film though, as it told of God’s deliverance of the Hebrew people from Egypt ...
Read More »YouTube shows offer families alternatives to paid streaming
YouTube is becoming the place for families tired of searching Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or broadcast Tv for something decent to watch, or something they haven’t already seen. Free to everyone is ...
Read More »Pixar’s film ‘Soul’ teaches us to enjoy all aspects of life
The phrase “family-friendly” — as every parent knows — is subjective. The film your neighbor says is fine for the children might not be so family-friendly in your home. Such is the ...
Read More »‘Safety’ – so much more than a sports movie
Safety is based on a real story about Ray McElrathbey who played for Clemson in 2006. He did so while serving as guardian for his 11-year-old brother, who became something of a ...
Read More »Hallmark-like ‘Farmer and the Belle’ highlights God’s definition of beauty
Her name is Belle, and she is one of the world’s most popular models, having graced billboards, magazine covers and TV ads. Lately, though, her work has been slow. It seems companies ...
Read More »Christian activists plan protest over NBA policies on China religious & political persecution
The Christian Defense Coalition plans to protest the relationship between the NBA and China on Friday afternoon at the security checkpoint to Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, where the ...
Read More »Disney’s Mulan credits reveal connection to Chinese concentration camps
Disney is being criticized by politicians, moviegoers, religious rights activists and victims of Chinese torture after perceptive viewers noticed something disturbing in a film’s credits. The film Mulan includes a credit to ...
Read More »Ark Encounter opens high-tech ‘Truth Traveler’ virtual reality experience
Many Americans will be eager to travel again after the pandemic, and the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Ky., will be ready for them. The popular attraction has opened a high-tech $3 million ...
Read More »Emmys prove family shows are a thing of the past
The Emmys, television’s annual awards derby, just unveiled its 2020 nominations yesterday. (The awards will be handed out Sept. 20.) And when you look over the list, one thing is quite clear: ...
Read More »Schindler’s List, Hamilton draw millions of viewers this month
His name is Alexander Hamilton, and he’s one of the smartest people in Colonial America you’ll ever meet. He’s also confident (even cocky), determined (perhaps even a workaholic) and ahead of his ...
Read More »Hamilton: a brilliant and inspirational story that makes us fall in love with history
When we kids of a certain age first learned about the Founding Fathers in elementary school, we could be forgiven if they all sort of blended together in a torrent of knee-length ...
Read More »Eye-opening ‘One Child Nation’ leads January streaming lineup
What would happen if a nation limited families to one child in a society that has a strong preference for boys? Answer: Horrors that you can’t imagine. The new documentary One Child ...
Read More »Disney producer: ‘we’re trying to make this demon realm a part of Disney’
The Disney company is releasing a new cartoon about a teenager who, in their words, “finds herself stuck in the Demon Realm and battles the forces of evil alongside a rebellious witch and ...
Read More »Small Kansas Town Inspired the Disney Movie “Cars”
Some tourist spots are a little over-hyped for what they are, but sometimes you find a diamond in the rough. Way down in the southeast corner of Kansas, Route 66 curves through ...
Read More »Actor Gary Sinise takes family members of fallen soldiers to Disney World
Actor Gary Sinise is making the holidays season brighter for the families of fallen soldiers. Sinise, known for his role as Lt. Dan in “Forrest Gump”, recently took family members on a ...
Read More »Former Amazon exec creates faith-based children’s streaming app
A Christian alternative to Disney has been developed by a former Amazon executive and his team. The streaming app offers a variety of entertainment and educational choices for kids. Former Amazon marketing ...
Read More »Inspiring ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ leads ‘5 Family-Friendly Things’
Millions of Americans grew up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which aired nationally from 1968 to 2001 and followed Fred Rogers as he educated children about the world and taught them to be ...
Read More »Shelter pup lands starring role in Lady and the Tramp remake
A shelter pup is one lucky dog in Arizona after landing a starring role in the upcoming Disney remake of “Lady and the Tramp.” “Monte,” a 2-year-old terrier mix, once called HALO Animal ...
Read More »News Briefs: Disney star supports Communists, Rice cooker suspect nabbed, Media changes strategy on Trump
Here’s today’s news briefs: Man placing rice cooker around New York apprehended A West Virginia man caught on security footage placing rice cookers around New York City, sparking fears during rush hour Aug. 16, ...
Read More »Simba and Mufasa return to take viewers on emotional ride
Simba has a lot to learn. And Mufasa, his roaring royal pop and the Pride Lands’ Lion King, is eager to teach him. Mufasa takes time to help Simba explore the vast ...
Read More »Aladdin’ star Naomi Scott says her Christian faith is ‘part of who I am’
Naomi Scott, who plays Princess Jasmine in the new live-action remake of the Disney classic “Aladdin,” said this month she doesn’t know how she would be able to navigate the ups and downs ...
Read More »For fans, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ succeeds with a compelling story
Avengers: Endgame is the Russo Brother’s love letter to fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that doesn’t disappoint through its epic 3 hour and 1 minute runtime. The film sets out ...
Read More »Netflix raising prices in biggest increase ever
Enjoy Netflix? It’s gonna cost you more. The streaming giant is increasing prices for customer anywhere from 13 percent to 18 percent. It will be the biggest jump in prices since the ...
Read More »Mary Poppins Returns stays true to innocence of the original
Disney’s latest reboot of the beloved classic Mary Poppins, brims with positive themes that can be seen in the lives of the characters and the songs they sing. Those themes include hope, ...
Read More »‘Snow Ball Express’ brings families of fallen heroes together
It’s a once in a lifetime trip for the families of those who have lost their lives serving our nation. For the last 13 years, American Airlines and the Gary Sinise Foundation have ...
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