On Friday, the courtroom dramedy “The Burial,” starring Jamie Foxx and Tommy Lee Jones, makes its debut on Amazon Prime, showcasing the true story of attorney Willie Gary and his fight for Jerry O’Keefe’s funeral home businesses. As Willie, Foxx is at his outlandish best, delivering closing arguments like a Pentecostal preacher and developing a deep friendship with his client Jerry (Jones). “It’s an odd match up. But Willie E. Gary said, ‘we’re all sons of the South,” Foxx says.... Read more
As her new movie “Shelter in Solitude” opens in theaters, writer, producer, and star Siobhan Fallon Hogan opened up about her Christian faith and how it has played a significant role in her career. The actress, known for her diverse roles in film and television from her days on “Saturday Night Live” and appearances on “Seinfeld” to driving “Forrest Gump” on the school bus and helping Lucy (Renée Zellweger) get acclimated in “New in Town,” shared how her love for... Read more
Amazon MGM Studios has released the first look and behind-the-scenes featurette of George Clooney’s latest directorial effort, “The Boys in the Boat,” starring Joel Edgerton and Callum Turner. The film, releasing Christmas Day, is based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Daniel James Brown. The featurette shows the rowing team from 1936 as they compete against several teams before going to the Olympics to face off against Nazi-occupied Germany. “‘The Boys in the Boat’... Read more
“We were young . . . ” are the opening lines to Amy Grant’s album, “Lead Me On,” regarded by some as the best contemporary Christian album of all time. As the zither leads off into additional instrumentation, listeners are transported to a pivotal time in the singer’s youth where she encountered God in a fresh, new way. I was young, too, chasing God a few years after she found Him, but still experiencing a life-defining moment. The album and... Read more
During it’s opening weekend, the new biopic of Phil Robertson aka “The Duck Commander” author and star of the “Duck Dynasty” television series, earned $5.1 million, according to studio estimates. It also placed in the top five of weekend earnings, behind “The Nun II” and ahead of “A Haunting in Venice.” The film also earned an impressive 99% approval from the Rotten Tomatoes movie review site. “We are thankful that so many people are going to the theaters to support... Read more
Casting Crowns is hitting the big screen! The GRAMMY-winning, multi-Platinum-selling group is celebrating its 20th Anniversary as a band this fall with a legacy album, “Lifesong: A Celebration of the First 20 Years,” available here. Continuing the celebration, the group is touring this fall on the “Casting Crowns’ 20th Anniversary Tour: A Live Symphony Experience,” and a band documentary, “Casting Crowns: Home By Sunday,” will premiere in theaters on November 30th. I love the concept of the new legacy album,... Read more
In Gareth Edwards’ ambitious sci-fi epic, “The Creator,” humanity is once again torn between reliance and revulsion of artificial intelligence. John David Washington (“Tenet”) stars as Joshua, an undercover agent hunting rogue robots and haunted by the loss of his wife Maya (Gemma Chan). Driven to find the truth about her, he joins a new team mobilizing in AI-occupied New Asia seeking a rumored ultimate weapon that could turn the tide in the robot’s favor. While the premise hearkens to... Read more
Opening Thursday, the new film “The Blind” tells the story of how “Ducky Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson fell in love with his wife Kay before spiraling down into a life of addiction and darkness. Starring Aaron Von Andrian and Amelia Eve, the film is set in 1960s Louisiana, years before Robertson invents the duck call that put the family on the map. The film is the first entry of a new production company, Tread Lively, fronted by Willie and Korie... Read more
Sony AFFIRM has released a new trailer for its upcoming Nativity-themed musical “Journey to Bethlehem,” starring Fiona Palomo, Milo Manheim and Antonio Banderas. The trailer features a greater look at the scope of the film directed by Adam Anders (“Glee,” “The Descendants”) opening November 10. “I have had a dream to create a Christmas musical for years and to see it come to life with a stunning cast has exceeded every expectation,” said Anders. “We could not be more excited... Read more
Universal Orlando Resort has revealed the lineup of its Rock the Universe Christian music festival, occurring January 26 and 27, 2024. The weekend kicks off Friday night with performances by GRAMMY- nominated rock band, We The Kingdom, GRAMMY award-winning rapper, LECRAE and more. The festival continues Saturday night with performances by Dove award-winning band, Casting Crowns, GRAMMY-nominated singer, Phil Wickham, GRAMMY award-winning singer, Brandon Lake and more. For the full weekend lineup, visit www.RocktheUniverse.com. Beyond the main stage performances, Rock... Read more
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