A 90-minute documentary The Threatened Miracle of South Africa’s Democracy will be released on Heritage Day, September 24, says Theuns Pauw director of African Enterprise South Africa. The Threatened Miracle of South Africa’s Democracy is a highly educational and inspirational historical documentary based on the book A Witness For Ever by Michael […]
Film & TV
Nature series ‘The Riot and the Dance’ celebrates Creator, creation
The producers of The Riot and the Dance have teamed up with Angel Studios for the distribution of its multi-part nature documentary series intended to show God’s hand in the beauty that surrounds us. The faith-based series showcases the vast and beautifully intricate planet while explaining to viewers that it was intentionally designed […]
Calling all preachers to TV challenge
Originally published in News24 Gifted Christian preachers from all denominations now have a platform to share their talent in ministry with a larger audience, and stand a chance to win a massive cash prize. Calling The Called preachers challenge, launched as the first South African television show to focus on uncovering […]
WATCH: First look at upcoming movie of Francine Rivers bestseller ‘Redeeming Love’
Originally published in Premier Christian News Universal Pictures has announced plans to release the film version of Redeeming Love, a bestselling Christian romantic drama novel by Francine Rivers, next year. The movie, which was filmed in Cape Town last year, is based on Rivers’ 1991 novel of the same name and […]
‘The Chosen’ producer reveals ‘Red Sea Moment’ that prompted them to stream show for free
Originally published in Faithwire With some of the most popular shows on streaming platforms costing upwards of $10 million (R145 million) per episode, it’s a real come-from-behind success story to see the faith-based drama The Chosen earning north of 400 million streams on a budget of around $22 million (R319 million) […]
SA entertainment icon Shona Ferguson inspired many with love for God and family
One of the most influential figures in the South African entertainment industry, actor and producer Shona Ferguson died last Friday at Milpark Hospital due to Covid complications. Born Aaron Arthur Ferguson in Gaborone, Botswana in 1974, Shona relocated to South Africa in 2001 when he married Generations actress Connie Masilo. […]
‘The Chosen’ series about Jesus, ends second season with 200 million total online views
Originally published in The Washington Times Finding a new way to tell a familiar story, crowdfunded TV series “The Chosen” wraps its second viewing season on Sunday having exceeded its creator’s expectations on several fronts. The episode that will air reportedly centers on what led up to the famed Sermon […]
Kendrick Brother film ‘Show Me The Father’ helps viewers ‘relate to God as the perfect Father’
By Leah MarieAnn Klett — Originally published in The Christian Post Everybody has a fatherhood story, whether good or bad, and every person’s identity and beliefs about God are profoundly connected to that relationship. That’s according to filmmaker Stephen Kendrick, who, with his brother Alex, is behind the forthcoming documentary Show […]
SA ‘chameleon’ in Hollywood, Stelio Savante, thrives on portraying characters who connect with viewers’ hearts
Neziswa Kanju interviewed Stelio Savante, a Hollywood actor, producer and Jesus follower who left Cape Town on a US sports scholarship over three decades ago and went on to make a unique name for himself in the world of screen and stage. South African Hollywood actor and producer Stelio Savante […]
Remarkable series ‘The Chosen’ continues to break new ground
Originally published in Christian Headlines The series, billed as the first-ever multi-season television series about Jesus, passed the 100 million mark around Easter weekend, which also coincided with the release of Season 2. In another ground-breaking move, the producers are releasing the eight episodes of Series 2 literally as they […]