Kathie Lee Gifford to Release Passion Project, the Biblical Musical ‘The Way,’ on Sept. 1

August 10, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Emmy award-winning media personality Kathie Lee Gifford narrates the new biblical drama “The Way,” premiering in theaters as a Fathom Event on Sept. 1. Continuing the scope of her short film “The God Who Sees,” featuring Nicole C. Mullen, the new musical production includes additional music artists Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Larry Gatlin, BeBe Winans, and Billy Gaines. The music was written by Gifford with Brett James, Louis York, David Pomeranz, and Sal Oliveri, accompanied by a symphony orchestra. “The... Read more

New Series ‘Live + Local’ with Dave Coulier Among New Titles Streaming on Pure Flix in August

August 6, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Christian streaming service Pure Flix is launching more original content as well as premiering big-budget faith-based titles in August, including a new comedy series with Dave Coulier (“Full House,” “Fuller House”). Pure Flix streaming service has a variety of high-quality, curated, positive, encouraging, wholesome movies, series, and kids’ content in one service. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, drawing on Sony’s world-class technology and partnering with the storytelling strength of AFFIRM Films. Following are Pure Flix Originals... Read more

What Christians Can Learn from the New Ron Howard Drama ‘Thirteen Lives’

August 4, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the dramatic new survival adventure “Thirteen Lives,” directed by Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard, a community unites for the sake of young boys trapped in a cave in Thailand. The film, framed in a docu-drama type format, brings a detailed look at what happened during the incident that captured the attention of the world. Volunteer divers spring into action, farmers sacrifice their crops, and governmental agencies cooperate. Set in Thailand, “Thirteen Lives” features strong elements of faith, primarily of... Read more

‘Luck’ Director Peggy Holmes on Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Deep Themes of New Film

August 4, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new AppleTV+ film “Luck,” the unlucky-in-life Sam enters a mythical world of leprechauns, black cats, rabbits and even a dragon on a quest to secure some good luck for her best friend. The animated story, starring Jane Fonda, Whoopi Goldberg, Eva Noblezada, Simon Pegg, Flula Borg, Lil Rel Howery, and John Ratzenberger, is a fun story for children of all ages, combined with very important themes of contentment, joy, foster care, and adoption. Director Peggy Holmes, who also... Read more

Comedian Jo Koy Introduces the World to an Unforgettable Filipino Family in the New Comedy ‘Easter Sunday’

August 3, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Comedian Jo Koy stars as a man on the verge of a big break if he can just survive a visit with his family in the new comedy “Easter Sunday,” releasing to theaters on Friday. Although it’s not a stretch that Koy’s character, Joe Valencia, is a standup comic dealing with an irregular family, the actor is thrilled to showcase his Filipino roots on the big screen. “It’s so cool to finally tell a story that just happens to be... Read more

Jim Sonefeld of Hootie and the Blowfish on New Christian EP, Life Transformation

August 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

As the drummer and a songwriter of the hit band Hootie and the Blowfish, Jim (Soni) Sonefeld rocketed to superstardom in the 90s with hits such as “Hold My Hand,” Only Wanna Be with You,” and “Let Her Cry.” As the band continued to grow in popularity, Soni began to wrestle with addictions and all of the trapping of a rock and roll lifestyle. As his world began to crash, he checked into rehab where he returned to the Christian... Read more

Eric Close on New Film ‘The Mulligan’ and Faith in Christ ‘The Most Important Thing in Life’

August 1, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

In the new film “The Mulligan,” Eric Close (“Nashville,” “American Sniper,” “Suits”) stars as successful businessman Paul McAllister whose life starts to fall apart until he begins listening to the advice of ‘Old Pro’ Will Dunn (Pat Boone). Through the film, the men strike up a friendship that shows Paul his life and his game are not too far gone for God’s help. Close, who in real life is a golf lover, signed on to the film because of how... Read more

Kingdom Story Company Announces Seal Team 6 Film Based on Adam Brown Story ‘Fearless’

July 27, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

This morning, faith-based film studio Kingdom Story Company (“I Can Only Imagine,” “Underdog: The Kurt Warner Story,” “I Still Believe”) announced the acquisition of the story of Adam Brown, who overcame addiction and incarceration before going on to become part of an elite Navy Seal team that killed Osama bin Laden. The story is based on the book “Fearless” by Eric Blehm. In a news piece in The Hollywood Reporter, Andrew Erwin said, ” “We are tremendously honored to bring... Read more

Watch: Amazon Releases Jaw-Dropping ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Trailer

July 22, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Today, Amazon Studios released the first full trailer for its epic “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” series arriving on the platform Sept. 2. Based on the books by J.R.R. Tolkien, which also spawned two epic trilogies directed by Peter Jackson, the series serves as a prequel to the exploits of Bilbo, Frodo, Aragon and the entire “Fellowship of the Ring,” it introduces new characters as the evil Sauron rises to power. The trailer is very impressive,... Read more

First Look: New Family Dramedy ‘Gigi and Nate’ a Delightful Story of a Man and His Monkey

July 19, 2022 By DeWayne Hamby

Roadside Attractions has released the first look at its new family dramedy “Gigi and Nate,” which profiles the special bond between a young quadrapalegic young man and his service animal. Starring Marcia Gay Harden, Charlie Rowe, Josephine Langford, Hannah Riley, Zoe Colletti, Jim Belushi, and Diane Ladd, the film will release in theaters on Sept. 2. The first trailer showcases the adjustment period when Gigi arrives in the home and ramps up the emotional drama as the monkey’s presence draws... Read more