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
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
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
GRAMMY-Award-winning duo for KING & COUNTRY has released a new version of the #1 hit single, “For God Is With Us” featuring Hillary Scott, lead singer of the multi-Platinum band Lady-A. The song, written by Joel and Luke Smallbone, Jordan Reynolds, and Josh Kerr, was released today on digital platforms. The Smallbone brothers, who have collaborated with Dolly Parton, Tori Kelley, and Kirk Franklin, among others, expressed their excitement at the chance to work with Scott. “Both living in Nashville,... Read more
In the new family animated comedy “Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank,” a dog is sent to save a town of cats from being decimated by an evil warlord. Michael Cera stars as Hank, a self-doubting canine trying to find his way as a hero, encountering resistance from dog-hating felines. Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Aasif Mandvi, and Samuel L. Jackson also star. Director Rob Minkoff says the film centers on a universal theme of acceptance, love, and... Read more
Arriving on Amazon Prime Video this week, “Don’t Make Me Go,” starring John Cho (“Star Trek”) and Mia Isaac is a father-daughter forced road trip film. When single father Max (Cho) discovers his terminal disease, he uses what little time he has left to spend with his teenager daughter Wally, going from California to New Orleans. Along the way, the two argue and form an everlasting bond. Although the film isn’t autobiographical, screenwriter Vera Herbert (“This Is Us”) drew upon... Read more
The traditional gospel music of Lena Mae Perry (“Mother Perry”) and her group The Branchettes is the subject of the new music documentary “Stay Prayed Up,” available today on digital platforms. Spanning a ministry of 50 years and tracing the group’s early days to a new live recording, the film showcases the power of faith and gospel music. Perry’s group packed churches throughout the South and their music made its way across the globe. “We believe Stay Prayed Up offers... Read more
In the new Paramount+ film “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening play real-life marrJerry and Marge Selbee who discover a loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and use that knowledge to score big for themselves and their small Michigan town. Comedian Larry Wilmore, who rose to prominence on “The Daily Show” before going on to create “The Bernie Mac Show” and executive produce “Blackish,” plays Steve, the Selbee’s longsuffering and slightly jealous accountant. Steve provides rational thought,... Read more
Prolific, iconic actors Bryan Cranston (“Breaking Bad,” “The Upside”) and Annette Bening (“American Beauty,” “Being Julia”) team up for the heartwarming true story “Jerry and Marge Go Large,” streaming on Paramont+. The film follows the true story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, who discover a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and use it to help themselves and their small Michigan town. As Jerry, Cranston languishes momentarily in retirement mode until his mind unlocks the secret that begins his financial... Read more
In his new book “Radical Love,” “Shazam!” star Zachary Levi reveals his mental health struggles, recovery, and healing through forgiveness and faith. Part self-help and part memoir, the book also provides a backstory of him being cast as the lead of the blockbuster 2019 superhero film (spoiler alert: he initially turned down the audition). Following the success of the David F. Sandberg film, the Shazam family will return on Dec. 21 for “Shazam! Fury of the Gods” starring Levi with... Read more
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