Joel Smallbone Talks the Welcome Return of a ‘United’ Audience at Universal Orlando’s ‘Rock the Universe’

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:46 pm By DeWayne Hamby

After pausing for a year due to the pandemic, Universal Orlando kicked off its Rock the Universe festival in late January, bringing together thousands of youth and youth workers under the umbrella of worship and contemporary Christian music. While the festival offered the latest sounds from popular artists such as Matthew West, Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, and Big Daddy Weave, for KING & COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone said the event also held a more significant purpose. Currently promoting the GRAMMY Award-winning... Read more

‘We Love Christian Music Awards’ Features Indie Artists, President Donald Trump, Dr. Alveda King

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:48 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Recently, winners in 24 categories were announced in a live 2-hour “We Love Christian Music Awards” sponsored by New Release Today and Visible Music College in Memphis, Tennessee. Phil Wickham walked away as a big winner of the evening as fans awarded his latest release, “Hymn of Heaven” as Album of the Year and Worship Album of the Year and “House of the Lord” as Worship Song of the Year and Song of the Year. “This is a special album... Read more

Fathom Events to Premiere ‘Man of God’ Starring Mickey Rourke March 21 and March 28

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:48 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Fathom Events will host two showings of the new film “Man of God” starring Academy Award-nominated actor Mickey Rourke on March 21 and 28. The film tells the story of Saint Nektarios, one of the most renowned Greek orthodox saints, widely known for his impactful writing and miracles. The official synopsis follows: Exiled unjustly, convicted without a trial, slandered without cause. The life of St. Nektarios of Aegina was one of persecution and prosecution. A priest of the common people,... Read more

New ‘The Adam Project’ Clip Featuring Jennifer Garner Places Focus on Fatherhood

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:50 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Netflix has released a new clip of its upcoming Ryan Reynolds-led sci-fi epic “The Adam Project,” underscoring the film’s strong message about father-son relationships. The film, about a man who travels from the future and recruits a younger version of himself to save the world, releases Friday on the streaming service and also features Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Walker Scobell, Catherine Keener, and Zoe Saldaña. In the clip, Young Adam (Scobell) speaks with his mother (Ellie Reed) after being suspended... Read more

First Look: New Disney+ Limited Series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Features Return of Star Wars Icons

Last updated on: March 9, 2022 at 4:10 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Today, Disney unveiled the high-anticipated first trailer for its upcoming Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” featuring Ewan McGregor. The actor, who appeared in the Star Wars prequels “The Phantom Menace,” “Attack of the Clones” and “Revenge of the Sith,” is joined by Hayden Christiansen as Darth Vader. Additional cast includes Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. In the preview, Kenobi is reeling from the outcome... Read more

Director Chris White Celebrates ’80’s Christian Culture with ‘Electric Jesus’ Starring Brian Baumgartner

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:50 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Church youth group alumni and Christian music fans will find plenty to relate to in the new film “Electric Jesus.” The comedy, centering on a Christian rock band humorously navigates the road to fame, was written and directed by Chris White and stars Brian Baumgartner (“The Office”) and Judd Nelson (“The Breakfast Club”). Although Baumgartner is featured as the flashy promoter Skip, sound man Erik (Andrew Eakle) is the central figure and narrator for the coming-of-age story, may seem like... Read more

Kirk Franklin, DeVon Franklin Join Kanye West ‘Jeen-Yuhs’ Creators for Conversation on Faith

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:49 pm By DeWayne Hamby

DeVon Franklin (“Miracles From Heaven,” “Breakthrough”) joined GRAMMY Award-winning gospel artist Kirk Franklin and Pastor Michael Todd for a discussion of the new Netflix series “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye West Trilogy” with the filmmakers. Directors Coodie and Chike and writer J. Ivy discussed the role faith played throughout their careers as well as how it motivated the 20-year journey of the series. The evening was moderated by DeVon Franklin, with Kirk Franklin and Pastor Todd participating in the discussion on the... Read more

Mark Wahlberg To Release His ‘Passion Project’ on the Faith and Legacy of ‘Father Stu’

Last updated on: August 27, 2022 at 12:51 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Sony has released a new look at “Father Stu,” the long-awaited “passion project” of Mark Wahlberg (“The Departed,” “Planet of the Apes”) which centers on the life of boxer-turned-priest Stuart Long. The film, releasing April 13, features Academy Award Winner® Mel Gibson (“Braveheart,” “Lethal Weapon”), Jacki Weaver (“Silver Linings Playbook”), and Teresa Ruiz (“Narcos”). In the new preview, the Academy Award-nominated actor talks about why the story is so dear to him. “He felt like he was touched by God,... Read more

DC Comics Infinite Offers Deep Discount Leading Up to Release of ‘The Batman’

Last updated on: February 28, 2022 at 8:58 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Leading up to the release of the Warner Brothers film “The Batman,’ DC Comics is offering its DC Universe Infinite digital comics reader and fan destination for 50% off its annual price. For a limited time, new and returning subscribers can take advantage of the discount to read more than 25,000 comics on iOS, Android, and Web devices for $37.49 plus tax for the first year. All new and returning subscribers in the U.S. can enter promo code FLASHSALE31 beginning... Read more