Angel Studios, Wonder Project Announce ‘Young Washington’

Last updated on: July 2, 2025 at 9:34 pm By DeWayne Hamby

“Young Washington,” a bold cinematic undertaking honoring America’s most iconic founding father is set to ignite theaters nationwide on the nation’s 250th birthday. Angel Studios and Wonder Project announced Wednesday a landmark partnership to release the new film, a sweeping new historical drama chronicling the rise of a young George Washington. The film, helmed by “Jesus Revolution” and “I Can Only Imagine” director Jon Erwin, is scheduled to premiere nationwide on Independence Day weekend, 2026. Production is set to begin... Read more

Review: ‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ Delivers Dino Thrills

Last updated on: July 2, 2025 at 12:32 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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After “Jurassic World: Dominion” left the franchise on uneven ground, “Jurassic World: Rebirth” roars in as a fresh start to a new trilogy, opening this week from Universal Pictures. Directed by Gareth Edwards (“Rogue One,” “The Creator”), the film injects new energy and faces into the franchise, led by Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey. Johansson stars as Zora, a no-nonsense contractor hired by a pharmaceutical giant to lead an expedition into dinosaur territory, tasked with extracting DNA from... Read more

First Look at New Faith Drama ‘Soul on Fire’

Last updated on: June 26, 2025 at 6:34 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Sony Pictures Entertainment’s AFFIRM Films has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming feature “Soul On Fire”, based on the powerful, true story of bestselling author and speaker John O’Leary — a boy who survived the unthinkable and became a man who chose to live with purpose. “Soul On Fire” will be exclusively in theaters nationwide starting October 10, 2025. Starring Joel Courtney (“Jesus Revolution,” “Super 8”), John Corbett (“My Big Fat Greek Wedding,” “All Saints,” “Sex... Read more

Wonder Project to Unveil New Streaming Service in Fall 2025

Last updated on: June 26, 2025 at 5:59 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Wonder Project, a transformative independent studio established by entertainment industry veterans Kelly Merryman Hoogstraten and Jon Erwin that creates premium films and series for the global faith and values audience, recently announced that the company will be launching a new subscription offering exclusively available on Prime Video in the U.S. this Fall 2025. Subscribers will get early access to new original films and series produced by Wonder Project, and at launch, the new streaming service will feature over 1000 hours... Read more

Third Day Reunites for Epic 30-City Anniversary Tour

Last updated on: June 18, 2025 at 11:00 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Four-time Grammy Award-winning Christian rock band Third Day will reunite for a 30th anniversary tour in spring 2026, marking their first tour with the original lineup in more than a decade. The Third Day 30th Anniversary Tour will span 30 arena shows across the United States, launching March 19 in Jacksonville, Florida, and concluding May 10 in the band’s hometown market of Atlanta at the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Georgia. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, at 10... Read more

Review: ‘F1 The Movie’ Combines Horsepower and Heart

Last updated on: June 18, 2025 at 9:34 am By DeWayne Hamby

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“F1 The Movie,” racing into theaters June 27 from Apple Studios, is a thrilling, turbo-charged summer spectacle that merges sleek visuals, heart-pounding action, and a surprisingly reflective character arc—all powered by Brad Pitt at the wheel. Pitt plays Sonny Hayes, a grizzled former racing champ-turned-journeyman driver who’s drifting through life as much as he is across the global racing circuit. Living out of a van and hopping into cars for short stints, Sonny seems content to coast—until Ruben (Javier Bardem),... Read more

New Series ‘Testament’ Explores a Modern-Day Book of Acts

Last updated on: June 17, 2025 at 8:08 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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A groundbreaking television series reimagining the Book of Acts launched on Pentecost Sunday, offering viewers a fresh perspective on one of Christianity’s most pivotal historical narratives. “Testament,” produced for Angel Studios, transforms the ancient biblical text into a compelling dramatic series that aims to engage both faith-based and mainstream audiences. Creator Paul Syrstad describes the project as an invitation to re-examine a familiar story through a contemporary lens. “Not everyone gets along with tunics and sandals,” Syrstad said. “I wanted... Read more

In ‘The Life of Chuck’ Humanity Faces the End of Everything

Last updated on: June 13, 2025 at 8:19 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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In the newest Stephen King adaptation, “The Life of Chuck,” director Mike Flanagan explores the profound depths of human existence through a unique lens of impending global collapse, revealing a story more about connection than catastrophe. The film, based on King’s short story, follows the life of Charles Krantz from multiple perspectives as the world systematically deconstructs around him. At a recent press conference, Flanagan and his ensemble cast emphasized the story’s core message: each human life contains an entire... Read more

Review: Childlike Faith and ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Last updated on: June 13, 2025 at 2:15 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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The live-action How to Train Your Dragon sets a new standard for reimagining beloved animated stories. Rather than simply retelling the original, it reinterprets it with reverence and depth, resulting in not just a great adaptation—but a great film in its own right. Director Dean DeBlois, who co-created the animated franchise, returns to helm this reboot with the same heart and vision that endeared it to viewers. He strikes a delicate balance between nostalgia and novelty, honoring the soul of... Read more

DeBlois on Wonder, Heart of New ‘How to Train Your Dragon’

Last updated on: June 10, 2025 at 7:39 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Director Dean DeBlois takes the beloved animated franchise “How to Train Your Dragon” into new territory with a live-action adaptation that manages to capture the heart and wonder of the original while offering a more mature storytelling experience. DeBlois, who previously helmed the animated trilogy and worked on Disney’s “Mulan,” approached the live-action project with a clear mission: to preserve the soul of the original while expanding its narrative depth. “If you’re going to do it, please let me do... Read more