First Look: Sports Drama ‘Shooting Stars’ Chronicling True Story of NBA Champion LeBron James

May 19, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

Peacock released the first look trailer of “Shooting Stars,” the riveting sports drama chronicling the rise of NBA Champion LeBron James and his childhood friends Lil Dru, Willie McGee, and Sian Cotton, which will release June 2. The film is directed by Chris Harrison and stars Wood Harris, Marquis “Mookie” Cook, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalie Paul, Algee Smith, and Dermot Mulroney, Khalil Everage, Sterling “Scoot” Henderson, Katlyn Nichol, Avery S. Wills, Jr. “We may be seeing the beginnings of something special... Read more

Pure Flix, Great American Media Merging to Create a Strong, United Faith and Family Entertainment Company

May 11, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Christian entertainment company Pure Flix and Great American Media have announced plans to merge, creating a strong, united faith and family entertainment company. Pure Flix will become part of the merged company, with Great American Media contributing two cable networks (Great American Family and Great American Living) and a FAST channel (Great American Adventures). Great American Media will retain a majority interest in the merged company and will oversee day-to-day management of the independent organization. For faith and family audiences,... Read more

‘Big George Foreman’ Director George Tillman, Jr. Talks the Transformation of the Champion

May 5, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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When it came to putting the life of Olympic gold medalist and Heavyweight champion on screen in “Big George Foreman,” George Tillman, Jr. (“Men of Honor,” “The Hate U Give”) leaned on his experience watching the famous boxer growing up. Although he admits to rooting for Muhammad Ali in the famous “Rumble in the Jungle,” Tillman remembers seeing Foreman coming back on the scene later as a “completely different looking guy.” “He had a different spirit and a different soul,”... Read more

Emilio Estevez Makes History with ‘The Way’; Credits His Father Martin Sheen’s Real Name Onscreen for First Time

May 4, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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In 2011, renowned father-son filmmakers and actors Emilio Estevez and Martin Sheen united for an epic spiritual journey, “The Way.” Centering on a grieving father’s quest to discover the heart of his son on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage, the film gained a legion of fans deeply moved by themes of faith and family. On May 16, a re-release of the film will hit 1,000 theaters as part of a Fathom Events presentation, giving audiences another chance to experience the... Read more

For Chonda Pierce, the New Karaoke-Inspired Comedy ‘Roll With It’ is a Long-Awaited Labor of Love

May 2, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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On May 9, 11, and 13, Fathom Events will release the new Chonda Pierce comedy, “Roll With It,” directed by Chris Dowling based on an idea Pierce and her late husband David worked on years ago. Pierce, the “Queen of Clean Comedy” and the most celebrated comedian in RIAA history, has appeared in many films before, including “All Saints,” “Selfie Dad” and “Christmas Land.” However, this karaoke-inspired story of a widow fighting to stay afloat financially is her first lead... Read more

Watch: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson Shine in Trailer for Inspirational True Story ‘Ordinary Angels’

May 1, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Lionsgate has released the first trailer for its upcoming inspirational drama “Ordinary Angels” starring Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank, Alan Richtson, Nancy Travis, and Tamala Jones. The film, directed by Jon Gun (“The Case for Christ,” “Like Dandelion Dust”) is the next project from Kingdom Story Studios, the team behind “Jesus Revolution,” “I Can Only Imagine” and “American Underdog.” Kevin Downes, who produced the film along with Jon Berg, Roy Lee, Dave Matthews, Johnathan Dorfman, Sarah Johnson, David Beal, Jon... Read more

Watch: New ‘Journey to Bethlehem’ Trailer Features Singing, Dancing, Baby Jesus, and . . . Antonio Banderas

May 1, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Sony’s AFFIRM Films has released the first look at its upcoming Nativity-themed musical “Journey to Bethlehem,” which will release to theaters in November 2023. Promising a look at the birth of Jesus Christ “like you’ve never seen,” the film stars Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) and Milo Manheim (Disney’s “ZOMBIES “) as Mary and Joseph along with Academy Award nominee Antonio Banderas (“Puss In Boots”), Joel Smallbone (for KING & COUNTRY), Moriah, Lecrae, and more. The preview, which released today, shows... Read more

Exploring Faith in the Big Screen Version of Judy Blume’s Classic ‘Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret’

May 1, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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On Friday, Lionsgate released “Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret,” bringing the classic Judy Blume young adult novel to the big screen for the first time. Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig (“The Edge of Seventeen”), the film centers on 11-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) adjusting to life in a new town with guidance from her mother Barbara (Rachel McAdams) and grandmother, Syliva (Kathy Bates). Having grown up inspired by the novel, Fremon Craig decided to seek out Blume’s permission... Read more

A Chat with the Champ: Boxing Legend ‘Big George Foreman’ on New Biopic, Christian Faith, Being a Pastor

April 24, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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On April 28, audiences will see the inspiring true story of Olympic Gold medalist, World Heavyweight Champion, television personality and businessman George Foreman with the premiere of “Big George Foreman” from Sony/AFFIRM films. The movie, which traces the legendary boxer’s life from his childhood to a near-death experience that brought him to faith in Jesus Christ, stars Khris Davis as Foreman as well as Jasmine Mathews, Sullivan Jones, Lawrence Gilliard Jr., John Magaro, with Sonja Sohn and Forest Whitaker. Foreman’s... Read more

‘Walking Dead’ Actor Talks Christian Background, Quotes Scripture on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

April 13, 2023 By DeWayne Hamby

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Stephen Yeun, who first gained notoriety with his portrayal of fan-favorite Glenn on nine seasons of the AMC series “The Walking Dead,” appeared on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” and spoke about his background growing up in church. Discussing his newest series, “Beef,” where his character has a similar background, he briefly talked about his experience in church and, when prompted, quoted his favorite Scripture. Like his character Danny, Yeun recounted his time playing guitar in a church praise... Read more