‘Creed III’ Interview: Tessa Thompson on Bianca’s Contentment When Her Life ‘Doesn’t Line Up’

Last updated on: March 3, 2023 at 12:00 am By DeWayne Hamby

As “Creed III” debuts in theaters across the country, audiences will see the return of beloved characters Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan) and his wife Bianca, once again portrayed by Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love and Thunder,” “Men in Black: International”). As the past comes back to haunt Adonis through a familiar opponent, Bianca provides much needed love and support, encouraging the boxing champion to stand his ground and fight. Thompson, who walked the journey with Jordan since the first film... Read more

‘Jesus Revolution’ Surprises Industry with $15M Debut, Producers React, Discuss the Future

Last updated on: March 2, 2023 at 9:01 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Fueled by strong reviews and a massive turnout from churches, Kingdom Story Studios’ “Jesus Revolution” stunned box office analysts by debuting at $15.5 million, twice its expected $7M intake. The film, starring Kelsey Grammer, Joel Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow and Jonathan Roumie, received an A+ from Cinemascore and 99% from the Rotten Tomatoes website. Producer Kevin Downes posted it will expand to 98 additional theaters as of tomorrow. “Hollywood predicted ‘Jesus Revolution’ would open at ~$7M. The weekend box office... Read more

Chrissy Metz on New Children’s Book with Bradley Collins, Dating, and Life After ‘This is Us’

Last updated on: March 2, 2023 at 1:48 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Actress and singer Chrissy Metz, who starred in the faith-based drama “Breakthrough” as well as NBC’s “This Is Us,” recently teamed with Nashville-based songwriter Bradley Collins to release the new New York Times bestselling children’s book, “When I Talk to God, I Talk About You.” Told in rhyming verse and accompanied by illustrations by artist Lisa Fields, follows a parent describing their prayers to God as their child grows. The duo also teamed up for Metz’s lullaby album, “Prayed for... Read more

Jonathan Majors of ‘Creed III,’ ‘Quantumania’ on Keeping His Focus Even as Hit Projects Pile Up

Last updated on: March 1, 2023 at 4:49 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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“It’s Jonathan Majors Month!” I told the actor when we met for our interview for “Creed III.” Indeed, the actor has been on a winning run, first gaining notoriety for a star run in “The Last Black Man of San Francisco” followed by “Lovecraft Country,” “Devotion” and then donning the cloak of Kang the Conqueror in “Loki” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” a role he will reprise in two upcoming Avengers films. Of my bold declaration, he responded, “I’ll... Read more

Exclusive: ‘Creed III’ Star and Director Michael B. Jordan Talk ‘Powerful’ Forgiveness, Relationship Themes in New Blockbuster Sequel

Last updated on: February 28, 2023 at 12:39 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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“Creed III,” releasing Friday from MGM, features the highly anticipated return of Michael B. Jordan as Adonis “Donnie” Creed, the son of fictional boxing legend Apollo Creed from the “Rocky’ franchise. Having comfortably retired as the beloved World Heavyweight Champion, the new story finds Donnie plagued by sins of the past and a haunting figure who’s gunning to take everything he’s earned. Damian “Dame” Anderson, played by Jonathan Majors (“The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” “Ant-Man and the Wasp:... Read more

Lecrae, Joel Smallbone, MORIAH Filming Nativity-Themed Musical with Antonio Banderas, Fiona Palomo

Last updated on: February 24, 2023 at 11:56 am By DeWayne Hamby

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With big-screen musicals gaining in popularity, such as the recent award-winning “West Side Story” remake and the upcoming “Wicked” feature film adaptation as well as recent Christian entries “A Week Away” and “It’s Christmas Again,” Sony/AFFIRM films has announced the filming of a new untitled holiday musical. The musical, centered on Joseph, Mary, and Jesus, will star Fiona Palomo (“Outer Banks”) and Milo Manheim (“Disney’s Zombies”) as Mary and Joseph. Antonio Banderas (“Puss in Boots”) as well as contemporary Christian... Read more

‘I Was in Tears in the Theater’: ‘Jesus Revolution’ Stars Joel Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow Talk Impact of Finished Project

Last updated on: February 25, 2023 at 11:54 am By DeWayne Hamby

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While the new film “Jesus Revolution” focuses on the growing Jesus Movement of the Seventies, it also features a heartwarming love story between two searchers turned believers, Greg and Cathe Laurie, portrayed by Joel Courtney (“The Kissing Booth”) and Anna Grace Barlow (“Supernatural”). The two characters bring a youthful, firsthand view to the effect that the spiritual renewal had on the masses and on their own lives. To find his way as the young Laurie, Courtney studied the pastor and... Read more

Jonathan Roumie of ‘Jesus Revolution,’ ‘The Chosen’: ‘Without a Doubt, God’s Doing Something Right Now.’

Last updated on: February 24, 2023 at 10:10 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Fresh from his starring role as Jesus in the massively popular streaming series “The Chosen,” Jonathan Roumie steps into the shoes of hippie evangelist Lonnie Frisbee in the new Kingdom Story Company film “Jesus Revolution,” releasing this week. The film, also starring Joel Courtney, Anna Grace Barlow and Kelsey Grammer, tells the true story of the evangelist who joins forces with Chuck Smith to spark a movement of young Christians. At the red carpet premiere, Roumie traced the current interest... Read more

Patricia Heaton and Dave Hunt Inject Some ‘The Middle’ Flavor Into New Comedy Film ‘Unexpected’

Last updated on: February 22, 2023 at 1:18 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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In the new offbeat comedy, “Unexpected,” now available on video on demand, Joseph Mazzello (“Jurassic Park,” “Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Anna Camp (“Pitch Perfect,” “5,000 Blankets”) star as young married couple Bob and Amy trying unsuccessfully to start a family and navigating their own quirks and weaknesses. The feature was directed by Dave Hunt (“The Bituminous Coal Queens of Pennsylvania,” “24”) and produced along with his Emmy Award-winning wife Patricia Heaton (“Everybody Loves Raymond,” “The Middle”). Though the film centers on... Read more

‘Jesus Revolution,’ ‘He Gets Us,’ and New Revivals: DeVon Franklin on How the Radical Love of Christ Draws People In

Last updated on: February 14, 2024 at 9:31 am By DeWayne Hamby

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Author and producer DeVon Franklin, known for faith-based films such as “Breakthrough,” “Miracles from Heaven” and the upcoming “Flamin’ Hot,” was persuaded to step out of his comfort zone and in front of the camera for the latest Kingdom Story Studios release, “Jesus Revolution,” releasing Feb. 22. Franklin plays Josiah, a “Time” magazine reporter assigned to cover the growing Jesus Movement, leading to the cover story that inspired the film. In this exclusive interview, Franklin speaks about disappearing into his... Read more