Millions flocked to the proverbial table for the box-office debut of The Chosen: Last Supper last weekend, reports CBN News. The season-five theatrical release of the series based on the life of Jesus pulled off a surprise performance for its opening weekend, raking in $11.5 million (R217m) across 2 478 […]
Film & TV
Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ to begin filming in Italy in August
Originally published in Christian Daily International Mel Gibson is set to return to the director’s chair for The Resurrection of the Christ, the long-awaited sequel to The Passion of the Christ. The film will begin shooting this August at Rome’s renowned Cinecittà Studios, according to Manuela Cacciamani, CEO of the studio. “I […]
House of David reaches #2 on Prime Video
Originally published in Thrive News Prime Video’s House of David continues to captivate audiences, surging to the #2 spot on the platform last week. The epic biblical drama, which premiered on February 27, has drawn massive viewership, bringing the story of Israel’s greatest king to a global audience. Now, fans eagerly await the […]
‘The Chosen: Last Supper’ (Season 5) — releasing nationwide in SA over Easter weekend
Following the successful cinema release of the previous season last year, the much-anticipated The Chosen: Last Supper (Season 5) will release in South African cinemas nationwide on Thursday April 10, ahead of the Easter weekend. The two-episode instalment of the global phenomenon features Holy Week, the most pivotal week in […]
Powerful new film marks 10 years after 21 Christians martyred by ISIS
Originally published in CBN News Ten years ago, ISIS terrorists marched 21 Christian men to their deaths on a Libyan beach. Their story of faith, sacrifice, and eternal hope is now being memorialised in a new animated film. February, 2015. Twenty-one men stood on the edge of eternity. On a […]
‘Are miracles real?’ — New documentary examines the evidence
Originally published by CBN Are miracles real? Do they still happen today? When the doctors’ report shows a bad prognosis, are there healings that go beyond what modern medicine can accomplish? CBN invites viewers to join them in exploring the evidence and claims of modern-day miracles in a new documentary […]
‘Black Panther’ actress turned down key role when God said ‘No’
Originally published in God Reports Black Panther actress Letitia Wright was cast for a movie with Nicole Kidmann and Elle Fanning – a dream job to launch her career to the next level. But God told her “No”. “That’s wack,” she responded to God. “The director had won an Oscar. It […]
And the best Christian film of 2024 goes to … ‘The Forge’
By J Lee Grady — Originally published in Charisma Just say the phrase “Christian movie,” and you’ll hear plenty of snarky comments. Most secular viewers don’t want to be preached at in theaters, so they aren’t going to praise a faith-based film no matter how good its production values are. […]
‘The Chosen’ unveils long-awaited Season 5 trailer
Originally published in Premier Christian News The teaser trailer for the highly anticipated fifth season of The Chosen has been released, offering a glimpse of the Last Supper. The popular series, which dramatises the life and ministry of Jesus, will focus on the events leading up to His crucifixion, according to creator […]
‘The Chosen’ being translated into 600 languages
Originally published in CBN The popular TV series about the life of Jesus, The Chosen, is being translated into over 600 languages said Stan Jantz, President and CEO of Come and See, a nonprofit leader in the Bible translation industry. “This has never been done for a TV show of any […]