As “The Wingfeather Saga” animated series debuts this weekend, author Andrew Peterson sees the culmination of years of creativity. The popular young adult fantasy series led to a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign and a full commitment from Angel Studios. Also known for his music, such as the Christmas favorite “Behold the Lamb of God,” Peterson says he feels grateful for the team who has contributed to the new series. “I’m so proud of what the team has made as I am... Read more
Premiering today on the Angel Studios streaming app, Andrew Peterson’s animated The Wingfeather Saga is a fantasy series centering on the Igiby family and their fight against the evil Fangs of Dang and the mysterious ruler Gnag the Nameless. Based on the acclaimed Penguin Random House book series, the series set a new record for crowdfunding, raising $5 million in less than 20 days. Tony Award-winning actress Jodi Benson, forever known as the Disney princess Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”... Read more
Tonight, NBC will premiere the latest television movie from music icon Dolly Parton, “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas.” The film is a fictionalized behind-the-scenes of the making of a Dolly Parton Christmas special featuring her closest friends and special guest artists, including Willie Nelson, Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Zach Williams, Jimmie Allen, and Jimmy Fallon. The film is the 12th project Parton has done with producing partner and longtime friend Haskell, including the “Christmas of Many Colors” and “Dolly... Read more
As Dolly Parton once again puts focus on her faith during her “Dolly Parton’s Magic Mountain Christmas” movie on NBC premiering tonight, popular Christian singer Zach Williams joins her for an encore of their hit duet “There Was Jesus.” Williams, who previously spoke with Reel Faith about the collaboration, said he was just as surprised to be included in the prime-time television special, where he and Parton sing in the chapel at the Dollywood theme park. “Honestly, I was kind... Read more
The new documentary “Good Night Oppy,” arriving on Amazon Prime on Nov. 23, is garnering critical acclaim and seems destined to be a frontrunner for Best Documentary at this year’s Academy Awards and Critic’s Choice Awards. The film is the inspirational true story of Opportunity, a rover that was sent to Mars for a 90-day mission but ended up surviving for 15 years. Through soundbites, video montages, and narration by Angela Basset as well as 4K visualization, the story which... Read more
As the third season of “The Chosen” premieres this weekend in theaters, a pivotal scene in episode two addresses a frequently discussed question of Christian faith—why doesn’t God heal everyone? It’s an emotional punch years in the making, first entering the popular series’ orbit with the hiring of Jordan Ross, portraying Little James, one of Jesus’ disciples . . . who happens to physical disability. In the scene, Little James, anxious and perplexed by his directive to do miracles, asks... Read more
Debuting in theaters today, the first two episodes of season three of the smash television series about the life of Christ, “The Chosen,” is expected to make a big impact on the box office this weekend. Created and directed by Dallas Jenkins, the packaged episodes will debut in 200+ theaters for five days through Fathom Events, with the possibility of more being added due to popularity. The show itself has been welcomed by viewers across the globe and translated into... Read more
After the success of the first Waltons’ TV special, “The Waltons’ Homecoming,” which was the second most-watched special of the 2021-22 season, the CW will present “A Waltons Thanksgiving” on Sunday, Nov. 20. The new movie, narrated by the original John Boy Richard Thomas from the hit television series, stars Bellamy Young, Teddy Sears, Marcelle LeBlanc, Christian Finlayson, Tatum Matthews, Samuel Goergeon, Calloway Corrick, Alpha Trivette, Rebecca Koon, and Logan Shroyer (“This Is Us”) reprising his role as the young... Read more
Contemporary Christian music pioneer Kathy Troccoli has released a deeply personal new song, “Finally Free,” as a way of providing hope and healing after her cousin’s son’s suicide. The singer, whose 40 year career includes 18 number-one hits including “Everything Changes,” My Life Is In Your Hands” and “Go Light Your World,” first wanted to provide a message for her grieving cousin and also a way forward for families dealing with that type of loss. The tragedy happened during the... Read more
In the new Pure Flix/Pinnacle Peak Pictures release, “Nothing is Impossible,” David A. R. White (“God’s Not Dead”) stars as Scott Beck, a man given a second chance at his dream of playing basketball. Joining White are Nadia Bjorlin (“Days of Our Lives”), Robert Amaya (“War Room”), country artist Stella Parton, and Harry Lennix of “The Blacklist” and the DC Cinematic Universe films “Man of Steel” and “Justice League.” Lennix, who recently released his own gospel-based project “Revival,” jumped at... Read more
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