Update: ‘Christmas with The Chosen’ Breaking Early Ticket Records, More Theaters Added

Last updated on: October 29, 2021 at 10:52 am By DeWayne Hamby

On Tuesday night, “The Chosen” series creator, writer, and director Dallas Jenkins revealed plans for the first-ever big-screen event for the popular series, coming to theaters via Fathom Events on December 1 and 2. Soon after, as fans of the show began purchasing tickets, pre-sale records were shattered for the distributor, resulting in more screens being added, and even more to come. “‘Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers’ broke Fathom Events’ record with $1.5 million in sales in the first... Read more

Jaden Michael on Stepping Into Kaepernick’s Shoes in ‘Colin in Black and White’

Last updated on: October 30, 2021 at 10:29 am By DeWayne Hamby

Jaden Michael (“Vampires Vs. The Bronx”) plays a teenage Colin Kaepernick in the new Netflix series “Colin in Black and White,” releasing this weekend. The series, produced by Ava DuVernay (“Selma,” “When They See Us”) and Kaepernick, spotlights the athlete-activist, tracing his steps as a young Black student being raised by white parents in a middle-class neighborhood. Michael, who grew up in the Hamilton Heights part of Manhattan, won the coveted starring role after a national search led by DuVernay... Read more

‘The Chosen’ on the Big Screen; Popular Series to Debut Christmas Special in December

Last updated on: October 29, 2021 at 10:40 am By DeWayne Hamby

During a Livestream announcement on social media tonight, “The Chosen” creator, director, and co-writer Dallas Jenkins revealed plans for this year’s Christmas special which will debut in theaters on Dec. 1 and 2 for the first time, as a Fathom Events presentation. The highly popular series, centering on the life of Christ and His disciples, stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus, Shahar Isaac as Simon, and Elizabeth Tabish as Mary Magdalene. Raising $10 million, season one is the highest crowd-funded TV... Read more

Jonathan McReynolds Salutes the Diversity of the Dove Awards, a Community United By Faith

Last updated on: October 22, 2021 at 2:47 pm By DeWayne Hamby

During the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards, GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jonathan McReynolds, known for No. 1 hits “Grace,” I’m Not Lucky” and “Make Room,” will step up to co-host with Natalie Grant. Recorded live at Lipscomb Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, the evening features performances by McReynolds, Grant, Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, KB ft. Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne ft. Donnie McClurkin, The Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, We The Kingdom, CeCe Winans, and Zach... Read more

Natalie Grant Reflects on Hosting the GMA Dove Awards, and a Full-Circle Family Moment

Last updated on: October 22, 2021 at 11:23 am By DeWayne Hamby

On Friday, Oct. 22 at 8 pm and 10 pm EST, Natalie Grant and Jonathan McReynolds will host the 52nd Annual GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards. The evening, which celebrates the year in gospel music, will feature performances by Dante Bowe, CAIN, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, Natalie Grant, KB ft. Matt Redman, Koryn Hawthorne ft. Donnie McClurkin, The Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Maverick City Music, Jonathan McReynolds ft. Mali, We The Kingdom, CeCe Winans, and Zach Williams. For... Read more

Watch: Will Smith Shines as Venus and Serena Williams’ Father in Rousing New ‘King Richard’ Trailer

Last updated on: October 21, 2021 at 3:25 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Warner Brothers has released a new trailer for “King Richard,” the inspirational true story of Richard Williams and his daughters, tennis legends Venus and Serena Williams. The new preview is also perfectly combined with a powerful new single by Beyoncé, “Be Alive.” The movie will release in theaters and on HBO Max Nov. 19. The film also stars Aunjanue Ellis (“If Beale Street Could Talk,” TV’s “Quantico”), Saniyya Sidney (“Hidden Figures,” “Fences”), Demi Singleton (TV’s “Godfather of Harlem”), with Tony... Read more

First Look: Francine Rivers’ Classic Novel Hits the Big Screen in Universal’s ‘Redeeming Love’

Last updated on: October 19, 2021 at 4:45 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Today, Universal unveiled the first trailer and poster for its upcoming adaptation of the classic Francine Rivers novel “Redeeming Love.” The film, produced by Nthibah Pictures, Mission Pictures, and Pinnacle Peak Pictures, will arrive in theaters on January 21, 2022. Directed by D.J. Caruso (“xXx: Return of Xander Cage”), it stars Abigail Cowen (“Fate: The Winx Saga,” “Sabrina”), Tom Lewis (“Gentleman Jack”), Logan Marshall Green (“Upgrade,” “Spider-Man: Homecoming”), Famke Janssen (“X-Men,” “Taken”), Nina Dobrev (“xXx: Return of Xander Cage”) and... Read more

Filming Wraps on ‘Sight,’ Inspirational Story of Dr. Ming Wang Starring Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen

Last updated on: October 18, 2021 at 9:10 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Greg Kinnear, who recently appeared in the faith-based dramas “Heaven is for Real” and “Same Kind Of Different As Me,” will star in Open River Entertainment’s upcoming biopic “Sight.” The movie, produced by Darren Moorman and David Fischer, recently commenced its six-week shoot in Vancouver, Canada. “Sight” features a predominantly Chinese cast shot in English and Mandarin, and also stars Terry Chen as Dr. Ming Wang. The Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning Kinnear will play the role of Misha Bartnovsky, Dr. Wang’s... Read more

In Gripping New Drama ‘Mass,’ Traumatized Families Search for Healing, Common Ground

Last updated on: October 9, 2021 at 4:02 pm By DeWayne Hamby

Two couples bound together by tragedy meet in a church basement to unpack their feelings and understand each other in the new Bleecker Street release, “Mass,” releasing this week. Jason Isaacs, Martha Plimpton, Reed Birney, and Ann Dowd star in the film, the brainchild of writer and first-time feature film director Fran Kranz. Kranz, who has appeared in “Homecoming,” “Cabin the Woods” and “Dollhouse,” wrote the screenplay as a response to numerous school shootings that rocked the nation. Troubled by... Read more

Josh Turner Releases ‘King Size Manger,’ a Celebration of Jesus and the Christmas Season

Last updated on: October 9, 2021 at 8:54 am By DeWayne Hamby

Country singer Josh Turner, who first arrived on the scene with the chart-topping gospel-flavored hit “Long Black Train,” recently released his first Christmas album, “King Size Manger,” a collection of sacred and traditional holiday songs. The South Carolina native, who has sold more than 5 million records since the release of his album”Your Man” fifteen years ago, felt the daunting task of creating something original where so many others have already gone. “You’ve got Santa Claus, and you got Jesus,... Read more