Most churchgoers believe Christian movies are effective evangelism tools, a new Lifeway Research poll found. In addition, many say they have discussed a film’s biblical themes with unbelievers. The poll of more than ...
Read More »Chick-fil-A to launch streaming service
Chik-fil-A is joining the crowded streaming service industry according to reports. “Deadline” reports that the popular restaurant chain has been working with major players in the entertainment industry to create, license and acquire family friendly ...
Read More »“The Forge” finishes fifth at box office in opening weekend
“The Forge,” the latest faith-based movie from the Kendrick brothers, ranked No. 5 at the box office in its opening weekend. Spurred by pre-opening sales and churches, the movie earned $6.6 million ...
Read More »Faith plays role in Kevin Costner’s new film “Horizon: An American Saga”
Kevin Costner understood the central role of faith as he created his Western epic “Horizon: An American Saga.” ”Faith is what guided people out there to the unknown,” the actor told “The Christian ...
Read More »Back where it all began: Walt Disney Hometown Museum showcases family history
Few people have had more of an impact on American culture than Walt Disney. Nearly six decades after his death, the Disney name remains synonymous with family entertainment, from movies and television ...
Read More »Christian actors “coming out of woodwork” in Hollywood
There appears to be a shift in Hollywood for actors who previously thought they had to be under the radar. From Chris Pratt to Denzel Washington and Patricia Heato, actors are speaking ...
Read More »Faith propels Dennis Quaid from drugs to life of fulfillment
Living a hard life prepared actor Dennis Quaid to experience the life that God has for him today. “It has gotten me through hard times,” he says. “It has gotten me through ...
Read More »5 Jesus movies to watch before Easter
As Christians prepare for Easter Sunday, some are searching for a movie to include in their activities. But what to watch? Here’s what others are including in their “top Easter movies” lists. ...
Read More »Hispanic pastor is ‘Flamin’ Hot’ in Hollywood
A leading Hispanic pastor has a new mission field – Hollywood. The Rev. Samual Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, has produced such hit films as “Flamin’ Hot” and ...
Read More »2024 Movieguide Award Winners Include Dennis Quaid, ‘Sound of Freedom,’ ‘Jesus Revolution’
The films nominated for best picture at the Academy Awards on Sunday evening are a mixed bag for Christians. The recent Movieguide Faith & Values Awards, however, recognized movies that the whole ...
Read More »How the 2024 Oscars portray a post-Christian West
This year’s Best Picture nominees at the 2024 Academy Awards showcase how our culture is wrestling with a post-Christian society, whether or not these films feature religion or not. While Hollywood has ...
Read More »Entertainment consumers say media pushes stereotypes of religion
A staggaring 80% of entertainment consumers would like to see fewer religious stereotypes and more faith-based movies, according to a HarrisX poll conducted in collaboration with the Faith & Media Initiative. The ...
Read More »Barbie meets Aslan: Netflix promises to be true to Narnia books
Christians who love “The Chronicles of Narnia” by C.S. Lewis understandably have been nervous since it was announced that Greta Gerwig would direct new film adaptations for Netflix. Afterall, she may be ...
Read More »Leading actors discuss role of spirituality in movies and television
A long-awaited spiritual awakening in Hollywood may be on the horizon. Several leading actors shared their insights last week at the Variety Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, presented by Faith & Media Initiative. Rainn Wilson ...
Read More »New film “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus” in theaters mid-March
“Forty-Seven Days with Jesus,” a movie starring several cast members from “The Chosen,” will arrive in theaters in time for the Easter season. More than 800 theaters nationwide are scheduled to present ...
Read More »Martin Scorsese working on movie about Jesus
Martin Scorsese has directed some of the most acclaimed movies of recent decades, including the 2016 “Silence” and last year’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.” Now he is turning his attention to ...
Read More »Angel Studios to release end of world movie, ‘Homestead’
Angel Studios has finished production on a new end-of-civilization movie, “Homestead“. The film is inspired by the popular book series Black Autumn, written by Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross. It revolves around ...
Read More »Underdog “Sound of Freedom” beats Taylor Swift for top 10 movies
Move over, Taylor Swift. The faith-based movie “Sound of Freedom” beat out Swift’s “The Era’s Tour” to finish in the top 10 for domestic box office revenues in 2023. The independent film ...
Read More »Streaming service will focus on the hope and heart of Christmas this season
The hope and heart of Christmas is the theme of this year’s holiday lineup on the faith-based network Great American Pure Flix. “This is the most wonderful time of the year and ...
Read More »Our favorite Thanksgiving movies
Holiday movies are typically associated with Christmas. Sit back and enjoy one of our favorite Thanksgiving-themed films or TV shows. Available on streaming services like Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime, broadcast on ...
Read More »Entire season four of “The Chosen” will be released in theaters in February
Fans of “The Chosen” will be happy to learn that season four will be released exclusively in theaters in February. Last season, both the premiere and final episodes were screened in theaters. ...
Read More »Ready or not, Christmas movies have started on Great American Family
October has arrived, which means that nonstop Christmas movies can’t be far behind. The Great American Family network will celebrate the season with 20 new Christmas-themed movies, beginning on October 21. The ...
Read More »“The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection” to begin filming in January
The long-awaited sequent to “The Passion of the Christ” will begin filming in January 2024, according to a veteran Hollywood reporter. Jordan Ruimy of the popular entertainment website World of Reel recently reported ...
Read More »Miami Dolphins’ quarterback encourages others to see “Sound of Freedom” movie
The movie “Sound of Freedom” had a profound impact on Tua Tagovailoa, the starting quarterback of the Miami Dolphins. In a recent media session, the 25-year-old player detailed some off-day activities, including ...
Read More »Faith-based film about sex trafficking being filmed in Missouri
“Sound of Freedom,” a movie exposing the dark secrets of sex trafficking, was one of the most successful box office releases of the summer. Now, filmmakers in Southeast Missouri are tackling the ...
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