Originally published in INContext Ministries’ World In Motion, Issue 76 The pan-Arab news giant is laying the groundwork for the launch of al-Jazeera America after its purchase of Current TV, a struggling US cable channel. Adel Iskandar, a professor of communication at Georgetown University and co-author of a 2002 book on the […]
Film & TV
Mark Burnett works on film version of ‘The Bible’
Originally published in Charisma News The record-breaking miniseries The Bible may be on its way to the big screen. Producer Mark Burnett divulged on Monday (April 22) that he is preparing a three-hour movie version of the hit series, which aired on the History Channel. “We’re cutting a movie version […]
From call centre drudgery to successful film-maker, author
[notice]By ANNA-MARIA LOMBARD — originally published in www.scratchpages.co.za[/notice] God used old schoolfriend to say: “I do see you.” It’s the stuff of movies – but this story is real: He wrote his first motion picture screenplay in 10 days and secured investment from a major financial institution. Turning the screenplay […]
Film trilogy transformed me into friend of God, says director Darren Wilson
[notice]Father Of Lights, is the final film in a trilogy of powerful God encounters that have impacted millions of viewers around the world. ANDRE VILJOEN interviewed director, Darren Wilson in Port Elizabeth this week, at the end of a two weeks Father Of Lights tour of South Africa.[/notice] Part of […]
Miracles reported on set of “The Bible”
Originally published in The Blaze Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s “The Bible” has received a plethora of press and attention since its debut on March 3. But one of the elements surrounding the television series that hasn’t been discussed much is the fascinating set of miracles (some might simply dismiss […]
Iran pursues legal action against Ben Affleck for ‘Argo’ Film
Iran is pursuing legal action against the movie Argo. Entertainment critic and former lawyer, Dr. Ted Baehr, is speaking out against the Muslim nation’s move to try the producers and warns of the the dangers of Sharia law. The movie, which took home the Oscar for “Best Picture” in February […]
New movie on Armenian genocide to feature Hollywood stars
The Genex — due for release in 2015 Plans for a new movie dedicated to the centennial of the Armenian Genocide have been revealed, with a number of Hollywood stars expected to be involved in the production. Armenian director Artak Sevada reportedly plans the screening of the movie on April […]
God breathes on ‘The Bible’ as 14.8 million tune In to premiere
Originally published in Charisma News Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, executive producers of The Bible miniseries, thanked the nation for making the show’s Sunday premiere on The History Channel the No. 1 cable television event of the year with more than 14.8 million viewers. “We know God moved last night,” […]
‘Father Of Lights’ touring South Africa
Father Of Lights, the powerful and compelling final film in the trilogy that also includes Finger of God and Furious Love is touring South Africa this month. Some 14 screenings of this 98 minute documentary that captures incredible God encounters around the world and reflects the Father heart of God, […]
Award of up to $1m offered for best Christian short film
Originally published in Christian Post Two filmmaking organisations supporting Christians interested in impacting culture through their work in movies announced on Tuesday (February 19) that an award of up to $1 million will be given toward producing a feature-length film to the winner of this year’s 168 Film Project contest. […]