‘The Rings of Power’ Episode Three: Treating the Stranger with Kindness . . . or Contempt?

Last updated on: September 9, 2022 at 12:06 am By DeWayne Hamby

After a record-setting two-episode premiere weekend of 25 million viewings, Amazon Prime’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” continues to expand the universe in episode three. Picking up the cliffhanger endings of several key storylines in the previous episode, this week, the attention turns to placing key characters in unfamiliar, even hostile environments. Galadriel (Morfydd Clark), desperate to return to the frontlines of fighting evil, finds herself a passenger on a ship headed for Númenor. On the... Read more

Amy Grant Releases 25th Anniversary Edition of ‘Behind the Eyes,’ Thanks Fans for Support and Prayers

Last updated on: September 1, 2022 at 9:45 pm By DeWayne Hamby

On Friday, Sept. 9, GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant will release an expanded and updated edition of her classic 1997 album “Behind the Eyes.” Featuring the twelve tracks from the original album completely remastered, plus 18 bonus tracks, b-sides, demos and two brand new reimagined tracks by producer Keith Thomas, the album will be available digitally as well as a triple-vinyl package with expansive narratives from Amy and producers/songwriters Keith Thomas and Wayne Kirkpatrick. For a limited time, the vinyl... Read more

Sight & Sound TV Premieres Popular Biblical Musical ‘DAVID-Live’ This Weekend

Last updated on: September 1, 2022 at 12:17 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Sight & Sound Theaters, which launched its own streaming platform, Sight & Sound TV, last year, will debut its latest musical production, “DAVID-Live,” on the platform Friday, Sept. 1. Using 12 cameras planted throughout the audience and stage, the broadcast will capture a bird’s eye view from its Lancaster theater, which will host a sold-out audience. The production is the latest from the company, following the debut of “Queen Esther,” during the pandemic. The launch of the streaming platform, prompted... Read more

‘Gigi & Nate’ Filmmakers Discuss the Hope and Heroism in New Family Drama

Last updated on: August 30, 2022 at 8:08 pm By DeWayne Hamby

In the new family drama “Gigi & Nate,” Charlie Rowe plays Nate Gibson, a young man who suffers a terrible accident that leaves him paralyzed, depressed, and even suicidal. When a service animal, a capuchin monkey named Gigi, enters his home, his and his family’s lives are transformed, bringing joy and a new reason for living. Filmmakers Nick Hamm (director) and David Hudgins (screenwriter) say the story is about “hope” and even visibility and compassion to the disabled community. In... Read more

‘Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power’ Actress Ema Horvath Jumps into Middle-Earth and Tolkien Fan Base

Last updated on: August 30, 2022 at 9:56 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Amazon’s ambitious new “Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power” series debuts this Friday on Prime Video, under the eager, watchful eyes of legions of fans of author J. R. R. Tolkien. After two successful trilogies directed by Peter Jackson, the new series brings to the forefront the legends of the Second Age of Middle-earth’s history, thousands of years before “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings.” Actress Ema Horvath plays Eärien, daughter of Lord Elendil of Andúnië, who... Read more

Needtobreathe Co-Founder Bo Rinehart Re-Emerges as Coy Roy with New Single, Album

Last updated on: August 28, 2022 at 5:47 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Bo Rinhart, who founded Christian rock group Needtobreathe with his brother “Bear,” has re-emerged with a new name, Coy Roy, and a solo career. Although signed to Atlantic Records, the group had many singles released to Christian radio, including “Washed by the Water,” “Who Am I,” and “Difference Maker.” Now, Roy, who left Needtobreathe in 2020, has re-emerged after three years out of the public eye. “Coy Roy is an embodiment of artistic freedom and an expression of world eclectic... Read more

Is Eminem a Christian? New Song Features Him Praising Jesus

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:34 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Since he exploded onto the international music scene in 1999 with the release of “The Slim Shady LP,” rapper Eminem built a huge following, becoming one of the best-selling artists of all time. Known for his witty, gritty, and explicit commentary and life, pop culture, and even fellow music stars, to many listeners he might seem like an unlikely person to sing the praises of Jesus Christ. However, on his latest track, a collaboration with DJ Khaled on a remix... Read more

Spirituality of The Man In Black to Be Explored in ‘Johny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon’

Last updated on: August 24, 2022 at 11:50 am By DeWayne Hamby

The spiritual side of Johnny Cash, whose legendary music life was explored in the Academy Award-nominated film “Walk the Line,” will be explored a new documentary from the makers of “Steve McQueen: American Icon” in December. The new documentary, from Fathom Events, Kingdom Story Company, WTA Media, and Harvest Ministries with Greg Laurie, will premiere in theaters for three nights—December 5, 6, and 7. With the team behind “Steve McQueen” at the helm, expect this release to be high quality... Read more

TobyMac Praises ‘The Goodness’ of God in Hope-Filled New Release ‘Life After Death’

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:37 pm By DeWayne Hamby

GRAMMY Award-winning artist TobyMac is back with a new album this Friday to declare to the world that there is hope beyond suffering and “Life After Death.” The songs on the new project, which include “Promised Land,” “The Goodness” with Blessing Offor, and “21 Years,” were born out of a time of intense pain, having suddenly lost his first-born son Truett in 2020. “When we lost Tru, I had to work through my feelings and belief,” he said. “I had... Read more

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

Last updated on: August 11, 2022 at 12:01 pm 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