Cloud Ten Pictures -- Films in development

Some interesting films being listed as "In Development" over at the Cloud Ten Pictures website.

One of which, Dirk and the Devil, has a poster to view.

Also listed in development are:

Left Behind IV
Apocalypse V (Helen Hannah anyone?)
Apocalypse TV series


We'll see if these become anything anytime soon...

View more at the In Development page.

Do Christian movies change lives?

Rich Christiano (Time Changer, Unidentified) shared this touching story in his Christianmovies.com newsletter:

I want to tell you a story that is very touching and shows the power of Christian films. Recently, my brother Dave and I had the pleasure of sitting down at the NRB Convention with Russ Doughton, the Producer of the famous prophecy films that includes Thief in the Night and a real pioneer in the Christian movie industry. Russ, who is nearing 80 years young now, is still very committed to the cause of Christ and Christian films. In fact, he is one of the few that really wants to exalt the Lord in films. My brother Dave asked him an interesting question. "Russ, what is the hardest film you ever made?" To our surprise, here was Russ's answer.

"It was back in 1954 and the first project I ever worked on," Russ said. "I was in my mid-twenties and I was hired to produce and direct a program with Henry Geiger called The Children's Gospel Hour. I got the job on a Tuesday and we started shooting the next Monday. I didn't know what I was doing. This was a weekly TV series for children presenting the gospel. But, I did the best I could and we made the program. Well, twenty years later, just after I did Thief in the Night and had started Mark IV Pictures, I wanted to make a children's film called Happiness Is. So, I went to a local church and observed a woman teaching in a Sunday School class to children. She was excellent with the way she handled the children and so I asked her if she would come to our office to help us write our script. She agreed and I met with her everyday for two weeks and we worked on the script together. Then, suddenly, she told me that today was her last day. Why? I asked. She told me that she and her husband were moving in two days and tomorrow she'd have to help him pack. I was sorry to see her go since we were still working on the script but thanked her for all her valuable insight."

Then Russ added this.

"As she was leaving, I just felt led to asked her, by the way, how did you become a Christian? She turned to me and said, well, when I was eleven years old, I was watching this program on TV called The Children's Gospel Hour and gave my life to the Lord."

Thr3e coming to DVD

Coming April 24th.

Read our review here.
Read our interview with Ted Dekker here.

Hidden Secrets movie coming April 30th

An interesting new Christian film is coming to theaters on April 30th for a one day special showing. Hidden Secrets stars John Schneider (perhaps best known for his role as Bo Duke in the Dukes of Hazzard series) and Tracy Melchior. Christian music singer Rachael Lampa also has a role.

Story Summary:

What if your deepest secret were suddenly exposed? Nine friends discover just how explosive it can be when their past becomes their present.

Reunited at the funeral of hometown hero Chris Hayden, the friends find tensions escalating rapidly as their darkest secrets are revealed. Jeremy (David A.R. White-“Mercy Streets"), struggling with his calling as a former youth pastor, is caught in an awkward love triangle between his new fiancée and his old flame Sherry (Tracey Melchoir-“Bold and Beautiful"). As the embers of the past relationship reignite, Jeremy’s fiancée Rachel (Stacey Keanan-“Step by Step"), who is determined to solidify their relationship, demands he affirm his commitment to her.

Meanwhile, Gary (John Schneider) questions everyone’s beliefs as this close-knit group of friends disputes world views, lifestyles, and personal passions. Pastor Wexler (Reginald Vel Johnson-“Die Hard", “Family Matters") encourages them not to give up but to follow the truth that Chris Hayden lived.

Check out the official movie website here to watch a trailer and see if the film's playing near you.

House movie poster

The House movie poster has been unveiled at Ted Dekker's website. Based on Ted Dekker and Frank Peretti's novel of the same name, the movie is slated to released sometime this fall.

Read our interview with Ted about his last movie Thr3e here.

Michael Landon, Jr. in Lancaster County

Michael Landon, Jr. was recently spotted in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania filming for his upcoming feature The Redemption of Sarah Cain. Read a feature article from Lancaster Online newspaper here to find out what he was filming. (Hint: Amish buggies played a part.)

Read our exclusive interview with Michael here.

"Entertainment and art have power. Our culture is molded more so by entertainment than by any other influence."
--Michael Landon, Jr.

Prince Caspian artwork unveiled

Our friends at Infuze recently clued us in on this brand artwork available advertising the Narnia film Prince Caspian coming May 16, 2008. To view the arwork in all its full size glory, click here to go to the ComingSoon.net website.