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08/29/2011 at 8:50 AM“THE GRACE CARD”
DVD widescreen, 2011, PG-13 for violence and thematic elements
07/06/2011 at 9:44 AMChristian publishers and suppliers are releasing several products related to Courageous—from the makers of the hit movie and best-selling DVD Fireproof—which will release Sept. 30.
06/30/2011 at 7:45 AMBy LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 30, 2011 (AP)
Producers of faith-based movies have a message for Hollywood studios: Make the movies and customers will pay to watch them.
The enormous success of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" in 2004 shocked Tinseltown when it grossed $611 million worldwide. Despite the huge profit, the production of faith-based movies became stagnant, arguably because of low box office numbers.Randy Alcorn's Courageous - The Novelization
06/30/2011 at 7:15 AMIn Courageous -- the novelization by Randy Alcorn of the screenplay Courageous by Alex and Stephen Kendrick -- the theme of family leadership is examined from a biblical perspective as applied to a 21st century environment. What happens to a fatherless home? Police officers Alex, Nathan, Shane, and David continually deal with gang crime in Albany, Georgia. They see firsthand the pain and brokenness that result when fathers are absent. By clinging to God’s truth, these four men learn that it takes more than having children to be a father. It takes courage.‘Gym rat’ writes, produces, directs film on Catholic women’s hoops team
06/20/2011 at 7:33 AMWASHINGTON – Imagine being able to write a movie about something that you were a part of, even if it was just a little bit.
That’s Tim Chambers’ story, and it will be brought to the big screen this fall in “The Mighty Macs,” which he wrote, directed and produced. . .Giveaway: Henry Blackaby’s Spiritual Leadership
06/17/2011 at 7:30 AMI grew in my faith with Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God” study. Did you? It came at the right time in my spiritual development and over the course of several years I led dozens of men and women through that workbook. I still recommend it and refer back to it often.Bevel being ‘Courageous’
06/13/2011 at 8:36 AMAMERICUS — Ken Bevel lost his father four years ago. But fortunately, their rocky relationship was mended before he passed away.
06/07/2011 at 9:13 AMBefore the University of Connecticut Huskies and the Lady Vols of Tennessee, there was another women’s basketball dynasty in the college ranks...“The Grace Card” ‘graces’ DVD stores on Aug. 16
06/02/2011 at 12:49 PM“The Grace Card,” featuring Academy Award®winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., will debut on DVD Tuesday, August 16th, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films.'The Mighty Macs' Gets National Release Date
05/24/2011 at 8:37 AMLOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Media, in association with Ocean Avenue Entertainment and The Maximus Group, has announced that The Mighty Macs, the inspirational underdog drama that captures the true story of the 1972 women's college basketball championship, will open in theaters on Oct. 21, 2011. Set in suburban Philadelphia, The Mighty Macs features Carla Gugino...Jumping The Broom Production VP Brings Spirituality to Hollywood
05/24/2011 at 8:31 AMAs VP of production for Columbia/Sony Pictures, Devon Franklin is the man responsible for the blockbusters The Pursuit of Happyness, Hancock, and The Karate Kid remake. His latest film Jumping The Broom blends romantic comedy with spirituality, a theme Franklin says resonates now more than ever with moviegoers.Young Adult Christians Urged to 'Collide' With Pop Culture
05/24/2011 at 8:17 AMMike and Daniel Blackaby are both young adult Christians who know the influences that pop culture can have on their generation.
Mike, 26, and Daniel, 24, both talk about what it really means to “cave-in,” “cave-dwell,” and “collide” in their new book, When Worlds Collide.Of Gods and Men an inspiring tale about courageous monks
05/23/2011 at 6:55 AMThe French film Of Gods and Men may not make movie-goers want to take a vow of chastity and sequester themselves in the African wilderness, but it will certainly compel them to admire the eight French Trappist monks at the center of this thriller set in 1990s Algeria.Producer Shoots for Glory... God's, That Is
09/13/2010 at 6:06 AMKevin and Bobby Downes have worked themselves into an interesting position in the Christian film market.
Now, with the release of Like Dandelion Dust, they have also worked themselves into a whole slate of awards from the mainstream indie film industry. . .Actor Corbin Bernsen Makes a Faith-Filled Film
09/11/2010 at 4:58 PMCBN.com - You may recognize Corbin Bernsen from his days on L.A. Law or his current stint on television as the veteran cop father on USA Network's show, Psych. But, he's hoping you'll get to know him through his latest project, Rust. It's a faith-filled film about a minister who walks away from God, a journey which takes him back to this hometown where an incredible tragedy has rocked the small population and landed his childhood friend in a mental hosptial.
06/02/2011"The Grace Card" graces DVD stores on Aug. 16
"The Grace Card," featuring Academy Award ®winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., will debut on DVD Tuesday, August 16th, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films.
05/25/2011'The Mighty Macs' Gets National Release Date
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Media, in association with Ocean Avenue Entertainment and The Maximus Group, has announced that The Mighty Macs, the inspirational underdog drama that captures the true story of the 1972 women's college basketball championship, will open in theaters on Oct. 21, 2011. Set in suburban Philadelphia, The Mighty Macs features Carla Gugino...
05/24/2011Young Adult Christians Urged to 'Collide' With Pop Culture
Mike and Daniel Blackaby are both young adult Christians who know the influences that pop culture can have on their generation. Mike, 26, and Daniel, 24, both talk about what it really means to "cave-in," "cave-dwell," and "collide" in their new book, When Worlds Collide.
05/24/2011Jumping The Broom Production VP Brings Spirituality to Hollywood
As VP of production for Columbia/Sony Pictures, Devon Franklin is the man responsible for the blockbusters The Pursuit of Happyness, Hancock, and The Karate Kid remake. His latest film Jumping The Broom blends romantic comedy with spirituality, a theme Franklin says resonates now more than ever with moviegoers.
05/23/2011Of Gods and Men an inspiring tale about courageous monks
The French film Of Gods and Men may not make movie-goers want to take a vow of chastity and sequester themselves in the African wilderness, but it will certainly compel them to admire the eight French Trappist monks at the center of this thriller set in 1990s Algeria.
09/13/2010Producer Shoots for Glory... God's, That Is
Kevin and Bobby Downes have worked themselves into an interesting position in the Christian film market. Now, with the release of Like Dandelion Dust, they have also worked themselves into a whole slate of awards from the mainstream indie film industry. . .
09/11/2010Actor Corbin Bernsen Makes a Faith-Filled Film
CBN.com - You may recognize Corbin Bernsen from his days on L.A. Law or his current stint on television as the veteran cop father on USA Network's show, Psych. But, he's hoping you'll get to know him through his latest project, Rust. It's a faith-filled film about a minister who walks away from God, a journey which takes him back to this hometown where an incredible tragedy has rocked the small population and landed his childhood friend in a mental hosptial.
09/10/2010Author Interview w/ Gary Chapman: Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
CBN.com - Gary Chapman, most recognized for his New York Times bestseller, The Five Love Languages, has written a book he wishes he had read before he got married. He believes that many marital struggles and divorces can be avoided if couples prepare more for their married lives before saying, "I do." His latest book, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, offers a treasure trove of tools and tips for a successful marriage . . .
08/17/2010Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
CHICAGO—The honeymoon is so over. "In love" is in remission; sex falls short; and toilets don't clean themselves. "Surely," say couples at this point, "this marriage isn't God's best for me." It can be, says renowned marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman in Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, hitting stores Sept. 1. The pre- and post-nuptial travel guide is from the author of The 5 Love Languages. For couples in trouble and couples wishing to avoid it, it delivers real answers on the early-marriage journey. "Our spouse defines our lives," Dr. Chapman says. "Yet, annually, nearly 4 million people tie the knot with few steps to make sure it holds." . . .
08/16/2010Get Low is Another High for Duvall
In the midst of summer, with all its high-action blockbusters, outrageous comedies, dance movies and teen flicks, it's a welcome film that brings quiet thoughtfulness to the watcher. Yes, we watch films to escape, but sometimes I want to see something that will make me think, or perhaps expose something of myself that I thought I had successfully hidden. Get Low, based on the true story of Felix Breazeale, a man from East Tennessee who gave himself a funeral before he died, is just that kind of movie. . .
08/13/2010GET LOW
Robert Duvall looks great as a grizzled old coot, while Bill Murray makes a mighty fine funeral director. Surround them with sharp old-timey details of the Depression-era boondocks and the roles fit them even better.
08/13/2010FILM REVIEW: Quiet tale of forgiveness will reach wide audience
Get Low tells a mostly true story that one might easily mistake for fiction: In 1938, a crowd of thousands went to a funeral for Felix "Bush" Breazeale of Roane County, Tenn.—while he was still alive and well.
08/12/2010GET LOW Soars High
There are certain movies that are big because of their smallness, such a film is "Get Low." This simple but affecting film is fascinating in its story but soars high with the acting involved. Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Bill Cobbs and Lucas Black give their best performances to date in this story of an old man's final wishes.
08/09/2010This Week's Top Ten DVD Releases
This Week's Top Ten DVD ReleasesNext Page >
08/29/2011 at 8:50 AM“THE GRACE CARD”
DVD widescreen, 2011, PG-13 for violence and thematic elements
Best extra: “Starting a Grace Awakening: Behind the Scenes”
THIS FAITH BASED story brims over with a refreshing dose of raw talent and a passion to minister throughout the film. Together, these elements create a stellar debut for Graceworks and Calvary Pictures. With help from volunteers who collectively dedicated 15,000 hours to the project, the Memphis-based organizations teamed up with screenwriter Howard A. Klausner (“Space Cowboys”) to tell the story of Mac McDonald (Michael Joiner), a bitter police officer who dislikes minorities and is angry with God after losing his son in an accident. When he is forced to work with Sgt. Sam Wright (Michael Kiggenbottom), an African American police officer and pastor, Mac is forced to work through his anger and their obvious racial differences to rebuild his family relationship and heal his wounds through God’s grace. Academy Award winner Louis Gossett Jr. also stars.
07/06/2011 at 9:44 AMChristian publishers and suppliers are releasing several products related to Courageous—from the makers of the hit movie and best-selling DVD Fireproof—which will release Sept. 30.
Based on the screenplay by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Courageous: A Novel—to be released by Tyndale House Publishers in August—has been written by best-selling author Randy Alcorn. The story addresses fatherhood through the lives of four police officers. . .
Producers Hope Faith-Based Movie Surge Continues
06/30/2011 at 7:45 AMBy LUCAS L. JOHNSON II Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. June 30, 2011 (AP)
Producers of faith-based movies have a message for Hollywood studios: Make the movies and customers will pay to watch them.
The enormous success of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ" in 2004 shocked Tinseltown when it grossed $611 million worldwide. Despite the huge profit, the production of faith-based movies became stagnant, arguably because of low box office numbers.Randy Alcorn's Courageous - The Novelization
06/30/2011 at 7:15 AMIn Courageous -- the novelization by Randy Alcorn of the screenplay Courageous by Alex and Stephen Kendrick -- the theme of family leadership is examined from a biblical perspective as applied to a 21st century environment. What happens to a fatherless home? Police officers Alex, Nathan, Shane, and David continually deal with gang crime in Albany, Georgia. They see firsthand the pain and brokenness that result when fathers are absent. By clinging to God’s truth, these four men learn that it takes more than having children to be a father. It takes courage.‘Gym rat’ writes, produces, directs film on Catholic women’s hoops team
06/20/2011 at 7:33 AMWASHINGTON – Imagine being able to write a movie about something that you were a part of, even if it was just a little bit.
That’s Tim Chambers’ story, and it will be brought to the big screen this fall in “The Mighty Macs,” which he wrote, directed and produced. . .Giveaway: Henry Blackaby’s Spiritual Leadership
06/17/2011 at 7:30 AMI grew in my faith with Henry Blackaby’s “Experiencing God” study. Did you? It came at the right time in my spiritual development and over the course of several years I led dozens of men and women through that workbook. I still recommend it and refer back to it often.Bevel being ‘Courageous’
06/13/2011 at 8:36 AMAMERICUS — Ken Bevel lost his father four years ago. But fortunately, their rocky relationship was mended before he passed away.
If you don’t know him, you may recognize him as Lt. Michael Simmons in the Sherwood Pictures film Fireproof. He is also a part of Sherwood’s latest film, Courageous, which is set to hit theaters Sept. 30. . .
Inspirational Women's Basketball Movie to Hit Theaters06/07/2011 at 9:13 AMBefore the University of Connecticut Huskies and the Lady Vols of Tennessee, there was another women’s basketball dynasty in the college ranks...“The Grace Card” ‘graces’ DVD stores on Aug. 16
06/02/2011 at 12:49 PM“The Grace Card,” featuring Academy Award®winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., will debut on DVD Tuesday, August 16th, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films.'The Mighty Macs' Gets National Release Date
05/24/2011 at 8:37 AMLOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Media, in association with Ocean Avenue Entertainment and The Maximus Group, has announced that The Mighty Macs, the inspirational underdog drama that captures the true story of the 1972 women's college basketball championship, will open in theaters on Oct. 21, 2011. Set in suburban Philadelphia, The Mighty Macs features Carla Gugino...Jumping The Broom Production VP Brings Spirituality to Hollywood
05/24/2011 at 8:31 AMAs VP of production for Columbia/Sony Pictures, Devon Franklin is the man responsible for the blockbusters The Pursuit of Happyness, Hancock, and The Karate Kid remake. His latest film Jumping The Broom blends romantic comedy with spirituality, a theme Franklin says resonates now more than ever with moviegoers.Young Adult Christians Urged to 'Collide' With Pop Culture
05/24/2011 at 8:17 AMMike and Daniel Blackaby are both young adult Christians who know the influences that pop culture can have on their generation.
Mike, 26, and Daniel, 24, both talk about what it really means to “cave-in,” “cave-dwell,” and “collide” in their new book, When Worlds Collide.Of Gods and Men an inspiring tale about courageous monks
05/23/2011 at 6:55 AMThe French film Of Gods and Men may not make movie-goers want to take a vow of chastity and sequester themselves in the African wilderness, but it will certainly compel them to admire the eight French Trappist monks at the center of this thriller set in 1990s Algeria.Producer Shoots for Glory... God's, That Is
09/13/2010 at 6:06 AMKevin and Bobby Downes have worked themselves into an interesting position in the Christian film market.
Now, with the release of Like Dandelion Dust, they have also worked themselves into a whole slate of awards from the mainstream indie film industry. . .Actor Corbin Bernsen Makes a Faith-Filled Film
09/11/2010 at 4:58 PMCBN.com - You may recognize Corbin Bernsen from his days on L.A. Law or his current stint on television as the veteran cop father on USA Network's show, Psych. But, he's hoping you'll get to know him through his latest project, Rust. It's a faith-filled film about a minister who walks away from God, a journey which takes him back to this hometown where an incredible tragedy has rocked the small population and landed his childhood friend in a mental hosptial.
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06/02/2011"The Grace Card" graces DVD stores on Aug. 16
"The Grace Card," featuring Academy Award ®winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., will debut on DVD Tuesday, August 16th, from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and AFFIRM Films/Provident Films.
05/25/2011'The Mighty Macs' Gets National Release Date
LOS ANGELES, May 23, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Quaker Media, in association with Ocean Avenue Entertainment and The Maximus Group, has announced that The Mighty Macs, the inspirational underdog drama that captures the true story of the 1972 women's college basketball championship, will open in theaters on Oct. 21, 2011. Set in suburban Philadelphia, The Mighty Macs features Carla Gugino...
05/24/2011Young Adult Christians Urged to 'Collide' With Pop Culture
Mike and Daniel Blackaby are both young adult Christians who know the influences that pop culture can have on their generation. Mike, 26, and Daniel, 24, both talk about what it really means to "cave-in," "cave-dwell," and "collide" in their new book, When Worlds Collide.
05/24/2011Jumping The Broom Production VP Brings Spirituality to Hollywood
As VP of production for Columbia/Sony Pictures, Devon Franklin is the man responsible for the blockbusters The Pursuit of Happyness, Hancock, and The Karate Kid remake. His latest film Jumping The Broom blends romantic comedy with spirituality, a theme Franklin says resonates now more than ever with moviegoers.
05/23/2011Of Gods and Men an inspiring tale about courageous monks
The French film Of Gods and Men may not make movie-goers want to take a vow of chastity and sequester themselves in the African wilderness, but it will certainly compel them to admire the eight French Trappist monks at the center of this thriller set in 1990s Algeria.
09/13/2010Producer Shoots for Glory... God's, That Is
Kevin and Bobby Downes have worked themselves into an interesting position in the Christian film market. Now, with the release of Like Dandelion Dust, they have also worked themselves into a whole slate of awards from the mainstream indie film industry. . .
09/11/2010Actor Corbin Bernsen Makes a Faith-Filled Film
CBN.com - You may recognize Corbin Bernsen from his days on L.A. Law or his current stint on television as the veteran cop father on USA Network's show, Psych. But, he's hoping you'll get to know him through his latest project, Rust. It's a faith-filled film about a minister who walks away from God, a journey which takes him back to this hometown where an incredible tragedy has rocked the small population and landed his childhood friend in a mental hosptial.
09/10/2010Author Interview w/ Gary Chapman: Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
CBN.com - Gary Chapman, most recognized for his New York Times bestseller, The Five Love Languages, has written a book he wishes he had read before he got married. He believes that many marital struggles and divorces can be avoided if couples prepare more for their married lives before saying, "I do." His latest book, Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, offers a treasure trove of tools and tips for a successful marriage . . .
08/17/2010Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married
CHICAGO—The honeymoon is so over. "In love" is in remission; sex falls short; and toilets don't clean themselves. "Surely," say couples at this point, "this marriage isn't God's best for me." It can be, says renowned marriage counselor Dr. Gary Chapman in Things I Wish I'd Known Before We Got Married, hitting stores Sept. 1. The pre- and post-nuptial travel guide is from the author of The 5 Love Languages. For couples in trouble and couples wishing to avoid it, it delivers real answers on the early-marriage journey. "Our spouse defines our lives," Dr. Chapman says. "Yet, annually, nearly 4 million people tie the knot with few steps to make sure it holds." . . .
08/16/2010Get Low is Another High for Duvall
In the midst of summer, with all its high-action blockbusters, outrageous comedies, dance movies and teen flicks, it's a welcome film that brings quiet thoughtfulness to the watcher. Yes, we watch films to escape, but sometimes I want to see something that will make me think, or perhaps expose something of myself that I thought I had successfully hidden. Get Low, based on the true story of Felix Breazeale, a man from East Tennessee who gave himself a funeral before he died, is just that kind of movie. . .
08/13/2010GET LOW
Robert Duvall looks great as a grizzled old coot, while Bill Murray makes a mighty fine funeral director. Surround them with sharp old-timey details of the Depression-era boondocks and the roles fit them even better.
08/13/2010FILM REVIEW: Quiet tale of forgiveness will reach wide audience
Get Low tells a mostly true story that one might easily mistake for fiction: In 1938, a crowd of thousands went to a funeral for Felix "Bush" Breazeale of Roane County, Tenn.—while he was still alive and well.
08/12/2010GET LOW Soars High
There are certain movies that are big because of their smallness, such a film is "Get Low." This simple but affecting film is fascinating in its story but soars high with the acting involved. Robert Duvall, Bill Murray, Bill Cobbs and Lucas Black give their best performances to date in this story of an old man's final wishes.
08/09/2010This Week's Top Ten DVD Releases
This Week's Top Ten DVD ReleasesNext Page >