Roma Downey Talks New Book ‘Be an Angel’ and Upcoming Film ‘On a Wing and a Prayer’

Last updated on: February 20, 2023 at 3:23 pm By DeWayne Hamby

New York Times Bestselling author Roma Downey will release her newest book, “Be an Angel: Devotions to Inspire and Encourage Love and Light Along the Way” on Feb. 21. Known to millions for her Emmy-nominated role as Monica the Angel on the classic television series “Touched by an Angel” as well as an accomplished producer for inspirational content such as “The Bible,” “A.D: The Bible Continues,” “Son of God,” and “Resurrection,” Downey uses scriptures and personal stories to encourage kindness... Read more

‘It’s So Good, It’s a Shame the Amish Will Never See It,’ Chonda Pierce on ‘The Confession Musical’

Last updated on: February 18, 2023 at 12:25 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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Chonda Pierce, who made history as the bestselling female comedian by the RIAA, returns to her musical theater roots in “The Confession Musical,” a movie premiering Monday, Feb. 20, through Fathom Events. The performance was filmed live before an audience and will include an intermission and Q&A with Pierce and co-star John Schneider. “Long before anybody knew who Chonda Pierce was, Chonda Courtney, the college kid, was a theater arts major, and was in a lot of musicals and plays,”... Read more

The Real Pastor of New ‘Jesus Revolution’ Film on the Seventies Movement and Modern Revivals

Last updated on: February 18, 2023 at 2:06 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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As the new film “Jesus Revolution” rolls out in theaters across the country, the film’s real-life subject Greg Laurie, an eyewitness to the birth of the Jesus Movement of the Seventies, is drawing parallels to current reports of revivals popping up across the country. When asked at the film’s premiere, “What’s going on?” with revival reports, and even the “He Gets Us” Super Bowl commercials, Laurie responded, “Jesus is going on!” “In our day, all of a sudden, there are... Read more

Watch: The Past Resurfaces to Confront Adonis in New ‘Creed III’ Trailer

Last updated on: February 17, 2023 at 7:28 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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MGM has released the final trailer for “Creed III,” the latest in the series starring Michael B. Jordan. Launched as a spinoff of the Rocky franchise with Adonis, the son of Apollo Creed, the new trilogy has stood on its own, earning accolades from critics and audiences, as a modern reworking of an underdog boxing drama. Jordan himself steps behind the camera this time, making his directorial debut, in a story about Adonis reuniting with a childhood friend who wants... Read more

Biopic ‘Big George Foreman’ Tells Story of Heavyweight Boxing Champion and Christian Minister

Last updated on: February 15, 2023 at 12:47 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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The dramatic true story of heavyweight boxing champion, entrepreneur and minister ‘Big George Foreman’ will release to the world on April 28 from Sony Pictures/AFFIRM Films. Directed by George Tillman Jr. and starring Khris Davis, the story centers on Foreman’s rise to international acclaim as a boxer, Olympic gold medalist and savvy businessman and his path to faith and ministry. During the summer, the studio invited guests to the set to visit with the cast and crew as well as... Read more

‘Yellowstone’ Actor Neal McDonough Talks New Film ‘Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist’ and Faithfulness of God

Last updated on: January 25, 2023 at 12:05 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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The Antichrist ascends to power in the latest installment of the popular book and movie series, “Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist,” releasing this week through Fathom Events and Cloud Ten Creative. Directed by and starring Kevin Sorbo (“God’s Not Dead,” “Soul Surfer”), the film finds individuals and society grappling with the aftermath of the Rapture. Neal McDonough (“Minority Report,” “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Arrow”) portrays Jonathon Stonagal, who assists the up-and-coming Nicolae Carpathia (Bailey Chase) rise to power.... Read more

Zach Williams Set to Debut New Songs During This Weekend’s Rock the Universe at Universal Orlando

Last updated on: January 25, 2023 at 1:16 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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This weekend, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Zach Williams will headline the 25th Rock the Universe Christian music festival at Universal Orlando. Williams is among a large group of popular artists and groups performing, including Skillet, Bethel Music, Tauren Wells, Matthew West, CAIN, and Dante Bowe. Embarking on his “A Hundred Highways” tour in March to support his new album, Williams is excited to debut five new songs from the record on Saturday night, along with a larger band. “We’re going to... Read more

C.S. Lewis’ Beloved Novel ‘A Horse and His Boy’ Debuts as Elaborate Play at Museum of the Bible

Last updated on: January 20, 2023 at 12:38 pm By DeWayne Hamby

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A beloved C.S. Lewis classic, “The Horse and His Boy,” makes its debut on the World Stage Theater at the Museum of the Bible this weekend. The story, based on Lewis’ fifth “Chronicles of Naria” book, introduces audiences to Shasta, portrayed by Brinton Stanton, and his talking horse, Bree, brought to life by a group of skilled puppeteers. The captivating production, brought to the theater by the Logos Theater with the C.S. Lewis Company limited, utilizes a variety of puppets,... Read more

Phil Stevens on the Miraculous Way His New Production Company, Missio Dei Films, Began

Last updated on: December 19, 2022 at 4:26 pm By DeWayne Hamby

A year ago, Phil Stevens left a comfortable job as a creative director for a large church because he felt God calling him to be an industry leader in the faith-based filmmaking industry. After a quick confirmation, Stevens launched Missio Dei Films, committed to bringing diversity to faith-based entertainment with production headquarters in Atlanta. Autumn Bailey-Ford (”On a Wing,” “A Prayer Through the Glass Darkly”), a seasoned producer, has joined as producer and is serving on the advisory board. The... Read more

New Musical ‘It’s Christmas Again’ Combines Contemporary Music, Dancing with Nativity Story

Last updated on: December 16, 2022 at 7:17 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Combining the traditional story of the Nativity with contemporary dance musicals, the new holiday film “It’s Christmas Again” starring Lawson Touliatos, Leela Owen, Dimitri Mareno and Reina Ozbay, releases to home video this week. The film, about Jake (Touliatos), a young man who is magically transported to the birth of Christ, had a Fathom Events theatrical run late last month. Touliatos, currently a Philosophy and Political Science major at Nashville’s Belmont University, recently spoke to Reel Faith about the audition... Read more