Film & TV

Mission movement documentary shows Islamic militants turning to Christ amid Nigeria violence

Originally published in Worthy News A growing number of Islamic militants are abandoning terrorism and turning to the Christian faith in Nigeria, one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, according to a new, dramatised documentary by a global mission group. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) produced the film […]

‘The Chosen,’ ‘Mission: Impossible,’ ‘House of David’ nominated for 2025 Movieguide Awards

Originally published in Church Leaders Movieguide, the international family entertainment guide and advocacy organization, recently announced the nominations for its 33rd Annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala. Celebrating the most family-friendly, spiritually uplifting films and television shows of 2025, the awards will be presented February 6 at the historic Avalon […]

Cape Town-based creator of top-rated animated ‘David’ talks about movie ahead of SA release

Produced in Cape Town, the biblical animated musical David is being released in 44 international markets, has passed six million YouTube views for its trailers, and is being called “the best animated film of 2025” in five-star reviews. US presales have topped $6 million (R102 269 705). That outpaces any previous Angel Studios […]

Jonathan Roumie says two lifelong atheists decided to follow Christ after watching ‘The Chosen’

Originally published in The Christian Post Actor Jonathan Roumie says two lifelong atheists decided to embrace the Christian faith after watching The Chosen, which led them to become interested in the Bible, start attending church, and, ultimately, convert to Christianity.” Jonathan Roumie, the actor well-known for playing Jesus Christ in […]

Terrorists transformed into evangelists: YWAM reports powerful stories of redemption in Nigeria

Originally published in CBN Formerly murderous militants in Nigeria are being transformed into spiritual warriors for Jesus Christ. And Christian widows whose husbands are victims of genocide in that African nation are also experiencing a powerful work of healing. The global Christian group Youth With A Mission (YWAM) reports God […]

Meet Mel Gibson’s new face of Jesus

Originally published in Relevant Magazine After 20 years, Mel Gibson is finally resurrecting The Passion of the Christ — but this time, there’s a new face of Jesus. Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen, best known for Netflix’s The Last Kingdom, will take on the role in Gibson’s long-delayed sequel The Resurrection of the Christ. He […]