Elizabeth Tabish is no stranger to taking on roles that resonate with her own cultural heritage. The actress, known for her work on the hit series “The Chosen,” is now bringing that same personal connection to her latest project, the upcoming film “Between Borders,” releasing this week through Fathom Events. Tabish was approached by producer Isaac Norris about the script, and as soon as she heard it was a story centered around an Armenian family, she was immediately eager to... Read more
Producers Steve Barnett and Alan Powell, whose Monarch Media productions previously released the faith musicals “A Week Away” and “Journey to Bethlehem,” are bringing an emotionally impactful military story to the big screen with their new film “Valiant One.” The film, starring Chase Stokes (“Outer Banks”) and Lana Condor (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) was inspired by a chance encounter Barnett had at his high school reunion. “I bumped into a person I knew in high school,” he... Read more
After earning more than $34 million at the box office and becoming one of Lionsgate Studios’ biggest releases of the year, Dallas Jenkins’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” releases on digital outlets today. The film, starring Judy Greer and Pete Holmes, was a hit in theaters, earning both critical and audience acclaim. With its home video release, the film, based on the classic novel of the same name, will find a home with families through the Christmas season. The movie... Read more
In a culture where faith often doesn’t get a fair shake in award season or mainstream storytelling, Variety’s Faith and Spirituality in Entertainment Honors, presented recently in partnership with the Coalition for Faith & Media (CFAM), shone a spotlight on creators embracing faith. From Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s spiritually-grounded productions to Sheryl Lee Ralph’s portrayal of a steadfast Christian teacher, the event celebrated the role of authentic faith narratives in shaping culture—and those in Hollywood committed to getting it... Read more
Following the success of last year’s theatrical run, 5&2 Studios will release “The Chosen: Last Supper” (Season 5) in theaters in the weeks leading into Easter on March 27, 2025, distributed by Fathom in the U.S. and by Trafalgar Releasing internationally. Shot in cinematic format, “The Chosen: Last Supper” brings the most pivotal week in history to audiences in this special theatrical release. During a four-week run in the U.S. and Canada, all episodes of The Chosen: Last Supper will... Read more
The long-awaited big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released this weekend from Universal Pictures, quickly climbing to the top of the box office charts with critical acclaim and an estimated $165 million global intake. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights”) and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, “Wicked” is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. “Wicked Part Two” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.... Read more
GRAMMY®-Award Winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake has achieved yet another milestone with his brand new hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” The song debuted as #1 on the Christian/Gospel Songs Chart, #1 on the Christian/Gospel On-Demand Audio Streaming and Christian/Gospel On-Demand Overall Streaming charts, as well as #1 on the All-genre Digital Song Sales chart. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has already garnered 6.83M total on-demand streams, beating Lake’s own record previously set by “That’s Who I Praise” for the largest debut streaming week for... Read more
As the movie version of “Wicked” nears release later this week, the original Glinda Kristin Chenoweth is making the rounds, remembering her time in the musical. Oddly enough, I only discovered the acting/musical superstar Kristin Chenoweth after I was pitched interview back in February 2005. She was releasing a gospel album, “As I Am.” The publicist told me she’d become famous for a role in “Wicked,” a musical about the Wicked Witch and there was some question about whether or... Read more
The new holiday action film Red One bursts onto the scene with a high-octane premise: Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) has been kidnapped, prompting a global rescue mission spearheaded by Callum Drift (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), the formidable head of ELF (Enforcement Logistics and Fortification). Teaming up with his boss Zoe Harlow (Lucy Liu) and a rebellious hacker, Jack O’Malley (Chris Evans), Drift embarks on an epic journey spanning the globe—and even supernatural dimensions. Red One is a no-holds-barred Christmas action... Read more
On December 6th, Netflix invites audiences on a compelling journey back to ancient Judea to witness the story of the Nativity through the eyes of Mary of Nazareth, mother of Jesus Christ. This coming-of-age Biblical epic tells the story of one of history’s most profound figures and the remarkable journey that led to the birth of Jesus. Chosen to bring the Messiah into the world, Mary (Noa Cohen) is shunned following a miraculous conception and forced into hiding. When King... Read more
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