The List coming to DVD June 10th

In a world of secrets, where evil has reigned for over a hundred years, there lives a treacherous blood covenant and vast fortune guarded by a dark prophecy that will change the life of one man forever in the gripping suspense drama The List, debuting on DVD June 10th from Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring captivating performances from veteran screen legend and Golden Globe® nominee Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange, Halloween), Chuck Carrington (“Jag”), Hilarie Burton (“One Tree Hill”) and Will Patton (Remember the Titans, Armageddon), The List is based on the first novel by best-selling author Robert Whitlow and timed to coincide with his latest book release, Deeper Water.

After being shaken by the news of his father’s mysterious death, Renny Jacobson (Carrington) is mystified to discover that his father has left him nothing but a reference to an obscure entity called “The Covenant List of South Carolina, Ltd.” Setting out on a quest to learn the truth, he uncovers a treacherous blood covenant and vast fortune guarded by a dark prophecy that will change his life forever. Joined in the spiritual battle by some unlikely and courageous heroes, he soon finds he must fulfill the prophecy spoken in 1863 and destroy the power of “The List,” or risk losing the true treasure that has changed his life. Highlighted by DVD features including audio commentary by writer/director Gary Wheeler (Final Solution) and actress Hilarie Burton, The Power of Prayer featurette, deleted scenes and more, The List DVD is available for the suggested retail price of $26.98 U.S./ $37.98 Canada.

Synopsis:

Renny Jacobson is shaken by news of his father’s mysterious death. Although they were never close, he is stunned to discover that his father has left his substantial estate to charity, leaving his son with nothing but a reference to an obscure entity called “The Covenant List of South Carolina, Ltd.” Setting out on a quest to learn the truth about “The List,” he meets another descendent of a family bound to the secret society and soon discovers that they are both inheritors of an ancient and sinister secret – as well as a vast fortune. Having signed the covenant with his own blood, he is unprepared to fight the evil forces that now seek to devour everything – and anyone – he holds dear.

DVD Features:

The List DVD is presented in widescreen format (1.85:1 aspect ratio) with English 5.1 Dolby Surround audio plus English and Spanish subtitles. DVD bonus features include:

· Commentary by writer/director/producer Gary Wheeler and actress Hilarie Burton

· The Power of Prayer featurette

· Deleted scenes

· DVD-ROM Content – Bible Study Guide

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Jeremy Camp to star in new web series

Award winning entertainment company, Paulist Productions, is pleased to announce its new venture in the rapidly expanding world of internet television with the brand new web series, Tyler’s Ride. Acclaimed Christian singer, Jeremy Camp joins the cast in his acting debut, as Jesse, an aspiring Christian musician and mentor to Tyler, the lead character.

“Jeremy Camp is a natural for the role,” says Father Frank Desiderio, Executive Producer of the series and President of Paulist Productions. “Jeremy was our first choice of all actor/musicians we looked at for the role.”

Also starring Grant Alan, Natalie Wachen and Ker’in Hayden, Tyler’s Ride is the story of 23 year-old Tyler, super-cool, super-senior in college, who is living the dream life in LA. Tyler shows up for his birthday party expecting the keys to a new car; instead, his Dad, “Mr. Tough Love”, kicks Tyler out of the house and cuts off his credit cards. Reality soon hits him square in the face. Then he meets Jesse, a musician with a dream, courage and convictions.

“It was a joy to work with people in the film industry whose purpose is to share their Christian faith and really make a difference in the world,” exclaims Camp. “Tyler’s Ride was a blast!”

Web TV is on the rise with hit shows such as Quarterlife, Prom Queen and Roommates grabbing the attention of teens and parents across the globe. With this market virtually untouched by faith-based producers, Paulist Productions moved into the void and created the Tyler’s Ride series aimed at this demographic.

Desiderio explains, “I’ve been convinced since starting to work in Hollywood that there are lots of creative, Christian artists and a large audience for their work; but, the problem in the past has been connecting the two. Broadband media allows us to bridge the gap between them. Paulist Productions creates entertainment to reveal the presence of God in the human experience. We share God’s good news with new media; we aspire to lead the way in producing internet entertainment that helps people meet life’s challenges.”

YouTube and Axiom TV, a platform that is both family-friendly and technologically sound, will host the program.

Tyler’s Ride will premiere April 22 on YouTube and Axiom TV with new webisodes each week. The series will also appear on the show’s website at www.tylersride.com.

About Jeremy Camp
With sales of over 2 million units, three Gold records, 13 back-to-back No. 1 radio hits, American Music Award nominations and five Gospel Music Association “Dove” Awards, Jeremy Camp’s career is on a steady climb. He has been featured in nearly all major Christian media outlets and has also garnered consistent coverage from publications such as Pollstar, Billboard and R&R. In 2007, Camp branched out of his comfort zone of music and stepped into the world of television, hosting the Gospel Music Channel’s Christmas At Union Station concert series, and is set to make his acting debut on Tyler’s Ride. Camp is currently on the road with the “Boomin’ Beyond Measure Tour” with TobyMac.

About Paulist Productions
Since its inception, Paulist Productions has created projects for film and television that are incisive, illuminating and faith affirming. The company was founded in 1960 by the late Father Ellwood “Bud” Kieser to produce the syndicated series, Insight, which went on to win five Emmy Awards® in its 23 year run. Throughout its history Paulist Productions has won numerous other awards including the Christopher Award, five Gabriel Awards, the Toronto International Film Festival Award, International Film and Video Festival Certificate for Creative Excellence, the Aurora Gold Award and a Special Achievement television that are incisive, illuminating and faith affirming. The company was founded in 1960 by the late Father Ellwood “Bud” Kieser to produce the syndicated series, Insight, which went on to win five Emmy Awards® in its 23 year run. Throughout its history Paulist Productions has won numerous other awards including the Christopher Award, five Gabriel Awards, the Toronto Award in 2002 from CineMedia. Additionally, Paulist Productions has worked with a stellar line up of talent including Carol Burnett, Rod Sterling, Walter Matthau, Ed Asner, Martin Sheen, Jane Seymour, Ron Howard, Michael Crichton, Patricia Heaton and Blair Underwood to name a few. Continually striving to stay cutting edge with today’s media and technology, Paulist is pleased and excited to enter into the world of web-based television with Tyler’s Ride.

For more information about Tyler’s Ride and to preview the trailer, please visit www.tylersride.com.

Love's Unfolding Dream coming to DVD May 8th

CENTURY CITY, Calif. – An endearing story of faith and perseverance just in time for Mother’s Day, Love’s Unfolding Dream debuts on DVD May 6 from Fox Faith, the faith-based programming label from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Based on the sixth novel in the Love Comes Softly series by bestselling author Janette Oke, Love’s Unfolding Dream is a coming-of-age tale centering on heroine Missie Lahaye’s (Erin Cottrell, “Little House on the Prairie,” Love Comes Softly series) strong-willed daughter Belinda Taylor (Scout Taylor Compton, 13 Going On 30). Belinda is determined to transcend the conventional way of life and pursue a career in medicine, but along the way she falls in love with the town newcomer Drew Simpson (Patrick Levis, “The King of Queens”) and must explore and discover whether following her dreams and listening to her heart can coexist.

A truly successful and enduring franchise, the Love Comes Softly series has sold more than 30 million books and 3.5 million DVDs. Now in Love’s Unfolding Dream, fans are reunited with cast favorites and introduced to new teenage characters. Previous titles in the series – Love Comes Softly, Love’s Enduring Promise, Love’s Long Journey, Love’s Abiding Joy and Love’s Unending Legacy – rank as the highest rated films in the history of The Hallmark Channel and have all been mainstays on the Christian Booksellers Association top 10 adult titles chart. Love’s Unfolding Dream will be available at the suggested retail price of $22.98 U.S./$25.98 Canada. Prebook is April 9, 2008.

DVD Features:

The Love’s Unfolding Dream DVD is presented in widescreen format with English Dolby Surround Sound 2.0 and English and Spanish subtitles.

Synopsis:

From award-wining author Janette Oke comes the sixth chapter in the Love Comes Softly series, Love’s Unfolding Dream. As Missie’s daughter Belinda struggles to discover her own place in the world, she is torn between two loves – her dream of being a doctor and her fondness for a newcomer in town.

Standing Firm movie

Another church has decided to take the initiative (quite like Sherwood Baptist Church, makers of Facing the Giants and the upcoming Fireproof films).

This time Niagara Frontier Bible Church has stepped up to the plate. Kyle Prohaska is at the helm as writer, director and executive producer.

Learn more at the movie's website here. They're still in need of cast, crew and volunteers.

new! Read our interview with Kyle Prohaska (writer/director/producer) here.

Karen Kingsbury's Like Dandelion Dust movie update

According to Karen's latest newsletter:

"I can’t share all details at this time, but I can tell you that the influence of the Lord was very apparent during filming, and that many people turned to God for the first time because of working on this movie. The footage I’ve seen is unbelievable – so strong that everyone is talking about Like Dandelion Dust being a candidate for future awards.






"Starting today, the producers will post weekly videos about “The Making of Like Dandelion Dust”. The first video shows my experience being on the set of my first movie. God has something big in store for this film, and for the producers who so faithfully stuck to the game plan of making a top-notch, A-list quality film with the very real issues of abuse and sacrifice, but with no cussing, and nothing that would deter from the message of the book. God is so good!"

Visit the Like Dandelion Dust website here for more information.

Below if a video of Karen's visit to the set of the movie:

Fireproof movie trailer!

Watch the trailer by clicking here (Quicktime).

FIREPROOF is the third feature film from Sherwood Pictures—the creators of FACING THE GIANTS and FLYWHEEL. With hope-filled, heartfelt storytelling, the moviemaking ministry of Sherwood Baptist Church continues to touch the world from Albany, Georgia.

An action-packed love story, FIREPROOF will have audiences laughing, crying, and inching toward the edge of their seats as they are drawn into the world of a firefighter, his wife … and a marriage worth rescuing. Learn more about FIREPROOF—the upcoming release from Provident Films and Sherwood Pictures—at www.FireprooftheMovie.com.

Read our interview with Stephen Kendrick here.
New! Read our interview with Kirk Cameron.
Read our review of Fireproof the movie.
Read our review of Fireproof the novel.

The Imposter movie stars Kevin Max

Serendipitous Films, a Texas-based production company, is proud to announce Kevin Max as the lead role in its fourth independent feature, The Imposter. Max, a member of the Christian Super-band dcTalk, joins writer/director Daniel Millican. The film will follow the other accomplished indie films Millican has directed, including The Keyman, A Promise Kept and Striking Range.

What sets The Imposter apart from Millican’s other work, though, is his interesting shift towards the Christian market, with a pointed focus on the Christian music industry. Max’s character, “Johnny C” is the lead singer of a faith-based, charttopping band, but his personal demons—drug addiction and ego—send him on a downward spiral in which he loses everything that’s meaningful in his life. “It’s basically the ‘prodigal son' story,” Max explains, “And it is one that every artist, rebel or wayward person can relate to.”

“I wanted to write a story that is real,” states Millican. “It’s about walking out what you believe, not just talking.” Max adds, “The integrity level on this project is amazing. Reading about my character and what he goes through brought another jolt of love for the Creator and His grace and love for us.”

Millican, with his distinct vision for the film, knew Kevin Max would be the perfect person to play the role of “Johnny C.” “While I was writing the script, I thought about Kevin. He’s always been my first choice,” says Millican. The character’s depth required someone with the acting chops of a professional, as well as an insider’s knowledge of the music industry; Max brings both to the table with his Grammy winning music and his off-Broadway theatre experience. Says Max of playing the starring role in The Imposter: "I have wanted to get involved in film for quite sometime now, but my schedule and music always took the lead… At last, I have found something that fits where I am as an artist, and a story that I can believe in.”

Visit the official movie website here.

Spiderwick Chronicles coming February 14th

A fun-looking fantasy film based on the books by Holly Black and Tony Ditterlizzi. Rated PG, it looks like a movie the whole family can enjoy!

Summary:

Peculiar things start to happen with the Grace family (Jared, his twin brother Simon, sister Mallory and their mother) when they leave New York and move in a secluded old house owned by their great, great uncle Arthur Spiderwick. Unable to explain the strange disappearances and accidents that seemed to be happening on a daily basis, the family starts to blame Jared. When he, Simon and Mallory investigate whats really going on, they uncover the fantastic truth of the Spiderwick estate and the creatures that inhabit it.

Watch the trailer at Apple here.
Visit the official movie site here.

The trailer is also below:

The Final Inquiry coming to DVD February 19th

Academy Award®-winner F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus), Dolph Lundgren (Rocky IV, The Punisher) and Oscar nominee Max von Sydow (The Minority Report) star in a thrilling journey into the ancient Holy Land where a secret new faith will enthrall an empire, in The Final Inquiry, transcending to DVD February 19th from Fox Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Los Angeles Italian Film Awards-winning director Guilio Base (Audience Award, 1999, La Bomba), also starring Daniele Liotti (Mad Love) and Mónica Cruz (Last Hour). The Final Inquiry begins three years after the Crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Rumors that he is a prophet who has risen from the dead are inciting the people to rebel against the Roman Empire. In an effort to control the unrest, the Roman Emperor recruits a formerly exiled, clever and disenchanted investigator to disprove the story. As the search is aided by a beautiful, young Israeli woman and hampered by Governor Pontius Pilate, a proud, honest Roman hero is drawn deeply into a mystifying realm of love, honor and spiritual beliefs. The Final Inquiry DVD includes a making-of featurette and will be available to own for the suggested retail price of $26.98 U.S. / $37.98 Canada. Pre-book is January 23rd, 2008.

Synopsis:
After a harrowing but victorious campaign against the barbarian hordes, Rome’s greatest general Titos Valerius Tauros receives a special assignment from the emperor: travel in secret to the city of Jerusalem to investigate the recent death and possible resurrection of a crucified man. Unwilling to believe the alleged miracle, Tauros sets out to discredit the rumors and put an end to the spreading cult of Jesus. But in a land touched by faith and hope, the secrets he uncovers and the people he meets may prove strong enough to crack even the hardest heart and bring light to an empire.

Special Features:
The Final Inquiry is presented in widescreen (1.78:1 aspect ratio) with Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound as well as English, French and Spanish subtitles. Bonus content includes: The Making of The Final Inquiry

Prince Caspian movie stills

Some great stills over at USA Today of the upcoming Prince Caspian film. Click here.

And in case you missed it, here are links to watch the trailer online:

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