Interview: Hilary Swank on ‘Blessing’ of ‘Ordinary Angels’

Last updated on: February 20, 2024 at 1:03 pm By DeWayne Hamby

When the new film “Ordinary Angels” open this week, audiences will experience the inspiring true story of the extra-ordinary Sharon Stevens Evans, portrayed by two-time Academy-Award-winner Hilary Swank. Stepping into the shoes of the hairdresser-turned advocate who launched a campaign to a family struggling through impossible challenges was a “blessing,” Swank said. “I feel like it’s people like Sharon that really remind us of what’s important in life,” she said. “It’s people who are larger than life —and sometimes not... Read more

The Personal Story Behind The Afters’ Song ‘God is With Us’

Last updated on: February 15, 2024 at 12:35 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua of the band The Afters recently shared the emotional journey behind their song “God is With Us,” shedding light on the profound challenges faced by the band members and their families. The origin of the song, as Havens recounts, emerged from a place of raw vulnerability and struggle. Fuqua had just returned from a harrowing experience in Texas, where his wife underwent emergency surgery to remove a cancerou s tumor from her lung. The unexpected... Read more

‘Ordinary Angels’ Erwin on Unusual Path of ‘Incredible’ Film

Last updated on: February 15, 2024 at 11:40 am By DeWayne Hamby

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The new Kingdom Story Studios film “Ordinary Angels,” starring Hilary Swank and Alan Richtson, directed by Jon Gunn and championed by unlikely allies musician Dave Matthews and producer Jon Berg (“Aquaman,” “Wonder Woman”), will release in theaters February 22. “It was one of those that we just stumbled into,” shares producer Andy Erwin, the producer behind acclaimed faith-based films such as “I Can Only Imagine” and “I Still Believe.” “The good ones kind of find us.” The origin of “Ordinary... Read more

Angel Studios Announces July 4 Release for ‘Possum Trot’

Last updated on: February 7, 2024 at 5:51 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Angel Studios, the studio behind the global blockbuster “Sound of Freedom,” has acquired worldwide rights to the feature film “Possum Trot.” Based on the true story of a small church in East Texas, “Possum Trot” is executive produced by Letitia Wright (“Black Panther,” Founder of 3.16 Productions), Nika King and Joe Knittig, directed by Joshua Weigel (“The Butterfly Circus”), written by Joshua and Rebekah Weigel (“The Butterfly Circus”), and produced by Joshua and Rebekah Weigel (Peacetree Productions). “The Martin family... Read more

‘The Chosen’ Stars on Matthew, Andrew Going ‘All In’ in S4

Last updated on: February 2, 2024 at 3:26 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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As the popular television series “The Chosen” premieres in theaters this week, viewers will continue to follow the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ and His followers as they spread His message and come more into conflict with Roman authorities. With over 200 million viewers, the series, written and directed by Dallas Jenkins, is one of the most-watched shows in the world. It is consistently a top performer across streaming platforms Amazon Prime, Peacock, and Netflix plus a top-rated broadcast weekly... Read more

Jonathan Roumie Reflects on the ‘Gift’ of Portraying Jesus

Last updated on: January 31, 2024 at 5:51 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus on the groundbreaking television series “The Chosen,” may have originally signed on to a new acting role years ago, but with the show’s immense popularity and growing fanbase, he’s now he’s become more of a brand ambassador. On the heels of season four, releasing in theaters this week, the actor and director has participated in a nationwide media blitz, sharing the message of the show on major media outlets. Although he previously appeared in parts... Read more

Luke Dimyan Talks Judas’ Journey in ‘The Chosen’ Season Four

Last updated on: January 31, 2024 at 1:39 am By DeWayne Hamby

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On Thursday, Feb. 1, the highly anticipated fourth season of the popular series “The Chosen” releases to theaters as three Fathom Events releases throughout the month. The new episodes, reaching the halfway point of its planned seven season run, continues to flesh out the world of Jesus and His disciples as they perform miracles and change the world. The disciple Judas Iscariot, treasurer and (spoiler alert) the one who will eventually betray Jesus, is skillfully portrayed by Luke Dimyan (“Better... Read more

Review: ‘The Greatest Night in Pop’ Chronicles Historic Song

Last updated on: January 30, 2024 at 11:45 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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In the new Netflix documentary “The Greatest Night in Pop,” directed Bao Nguyen, the curtain is lifted on the backstory of the recording of the historic all-star anthem, “We Are the World.” Recorded following the American Music Awards in 1985, the song was punctuated by many of the bestselling artists in the world, including Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, and many more. Using never-before-seen archival footage and brand-new interviews with artists and producers, the film... Read more

New Drama ‘Forty-Seven Days with Jesus’ Shares Easter Story

Last updated on: January 31, 2024 at 12:45 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Reel Big Studios, Pinnacle Peak Pictures (“God’s Not Dead”) and Fathom Events present the new inspirational drama “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus” starring Yoshi Barrigas (“The Chosen”) and Catherine Lidstone. The film will be distributed through Fathom Events and Pinnacle Peak Pictures and will be shown in more than 800 theaters across the country for three nights only: March 11, 12 and 14, getting audiences in the Easter spirit before the holiday weekend. “Forty-Seven Days with Jesus” tells the heartwarming Easter... Read more

Roma Downey, Ted McGinley to Star in Kingsbury’s ‘Baxters’

Last updated on: January 25, 2024 at 3:00 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Prime Video announced today that it has acquired the family drama series “The Baxters” from LightWorkers Media. The series stars and is executive produced by actress, producer, and New York Times best-selling author Roma Downey as the family matriarch, Elizabeth Baxter. Also starring is Ted McGinley (“Shrinking,” “Married… with Children”) as John Baxter. The Baxters is slated to stream spring 2024 exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. Based on the worldwide best-selling book series... Read more