Actress Patricia Heaton isn’t your average Hollywood celebrity. An outspoken Christian and the star of ABC’s “The Middle” and the long-running “Everybody Loves Raymond,” she’s been open about her faith — and told TheBlaze that, contrary to popular belief, she isn’t alone in Tinseltown.
Heaton, who plays a pastor’s wife in the upcoming comedy “Moms’ Night Out,” said that there are actually a lot of Christians and “seekers” in Hollywood.
“Most creative people have a deep spiritual well that they’re drawing from even if they don’t know it,” Heaton said. “The arts are being creative — I mean, God is a creator, He creates constantly, and when you’re in a creative place like Hollywood, there’s a lot of opportunity to talk and share and find common ground.”
Christian celebrities who keep quiet about their faith might do so because of the perceptions and stereotypes about what it means to be a Bible believer, Heaton said — a paradigm Christians can sometimes bring upon themselves.
The “cheap” way that Christians are often portrayed in media, she believes, creates fear among some in Hollywood when it comes to opening up about their faith.
“You know, my older sister is a Dominican nun, and nuns are always portrayed as weird, sexually repressed, old maids who are bitter. Listen, I went to Catholic school, there are a few of those, but the Dominican sisters that I know are lovely, lovely ladies,” she said. “So I think there has been this idea out there and the media kind of runs with it, portrays Christians as bad guys.”
As for living out one’s faith, Heaton, a self-described Catholic who attends a variety of Christian churches, said she believes actions truly matter.
“If you’re on a set everyday with 12 people, they get to know you and see how you treat number one on the call sheet and number 49 on the call sheet and how you act,” Heaton said. “Whether you act entitled or whether you are kind and generous and compassionate, and also, do you show up on time? Do you know your lines? Are you professional? All of that stuff speaks volumes.”
Heaton isn’t sure if she’s paid a professional price for her Christianity, because those who haven’t hired her would never admit if her faith was the reason why.
But considering her Emmy Award-winning performance as Debra Barone on “Everybody Loves Raymond” and her current role as Frankie Heck on “The Middle” — now in its fifth season — Heaton doesn’t seem to be too bogged down when it comes to success.
Heaton told TheBlaze that she is delighted that “The Middle,” a show revered for being safe to watch for all ages, has become a program that is “smart and edgy — and warm and appreciative” of life in the Midwest.
Plus, she said, the show offers a realistic look at how many American families actually live.
In “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “The Middle,” for instance, Heaton pointed out that the families attend church — but that the themes don’t hit viewers over the head with the message.
“It’s unusual that really two shows I have been on have had that in common, ‘Raymond’ and ‘The Middle’ — both families were churchgoers, and they never made a big deal about it,” she said. “It was just part of the fabric of their lives which is true for many many families in the United States, but it is never portrayed.”
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
As I Lay Dying Singer Tim Lambesis Pleads Guilty to Hiring Hitman to Kill Wife
The singer of a heavy metal band has admitted that he is guilty of hiring a hitman to kill his wife.
Tim Lambesis, the former lead singer for "As I Lay Dying," pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation of murder and admitted that he had hired an individual to kill his estranged wife Meggan Lambesis.
Lambesis' wife, Meggan, filed for divorce in September 2012, The Guardian reported. The estranged woman claimed that Lambesis had multiple affairs during their marriage, was "obsessed with bodybuilding," neglected to care for their adopted children, and spent thousands of dollars on tattoos. Sources say he lost faith in God after his arrest last year.
According to emails sent in August 2012, disclosed during the trial, Lambesis revealed to his wife that he no longer believed in God and that he had been cheating on her.
The following year, as Lambesis' band was on the verge of trial, the singer explained that he sought to end his wife's death because she was going up to 60 percent of his income and had forbidden their three children, who were 4, 8, and 10 at the time, to accompany him on tour, the deputy testified.
In April of 2013, Lambesis approached Brett Kimball, a personal trainer at his gym, and asked him if he knew of anyone who could kill his wife.
"He wanted to know if maybe I could find someone to do it for him," personal trainer Brett Kimball testified at a pre-trial hearing.
In May, Lambesis informed an undercover agent named "Red." He then gave "Red" "an envelope containing $1,000 cash for expenses, his wife's address and gate codes, pictures of her and specific dates when he would have the children and thus, an alibi," reported NBC San Diego.
Lambesis is currently out on $3 million bail. He will be sentenced on May 2. He could serve up to nine years behind bars.
In January last year, Lambesis spoke with Noisecreep about whether or not he conceived "As I Lay Dying" as a Christian band.
"Five or so years ago when magazines would try and press that point we decided to stay silent on the spiritual topic so that they would have to pay attention to our music and nothing more," he said. "We didn't preach at our shows, our goal has always been to just write the best music we can write. Of course religion has some influence on the things that we write about just like all of our life experiences do but as a band, we want to be judged on the music rather than what our personal beliefs are."
Tim Lambesis, the former lead singer for "As I Lay Dying," pleaded guilty to one count of solicitation of murder and admitted that he had hired an individual to kill his estranged wife Meggan Lambesis.
Lambesis' wife, Meggan, filed for divorce in September 2012, The Guardian reported. The estranged woman claimed that Lambesis had multiple affairs during their marriage, was "obsessed with bodybuilding," neglected to care for their adopted children, and spent thousands of dollars on tattoos. Sources say he lost faith in God after his arrest last year.
According to emails sent in August 2012, disclosed during the trial, Lambesis revealed to his wife that he no longer believed in God and that he had been cheating on her.
The following year, as Lambesis' band was on the verge of trial, the singer explained that he sought to end his wife's death because she was going up to 60 percent of his income and had forbidden their three children, who were 4, 8, and 10 at the time, to accompany him on tour, the deputy testified.
In April of 2013, Lambesis approached Brett Kimball, a personal trainer at his gym, and asked him if he knew of anyone who could kill his wife.
"He wanted to know if maybe I could find someone to do it for him," personal trainer Brett Kimball testified at a pre-trial hearing.
In May, Lambesis informed an undercover agent named "Red." He then gave "Red" "an envelope containing $1,000 cash for expenses, his wife's address and gate codes, pictures of her and specific dates when he would have the children and thus, an alibi," reported NBC San Diego.
Lambesis is currently out on $3 million bail. He will be sentenced on May 2. He could serve up to nine years behind bars.
In January last year, Lambesis spoke with Noisecreep about whether or not he conceived "As I Lay Dying" as a Christian band.
"Five or so years ago when magazines would try and press that point we decided to stay silent on the spiritual topic so that they would have to pay attention to our music and nothing more," he said. "We didn't preach at our shows, our goal has always been to just write the best music we can write. Of course religion has some influence on the things that we write about just like all of our life experiences do but as a band, we want to be judged on the music rather than what our personal beliefs are."
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Bullochs Appear on Fox and Friends
Rusty and Julie Bulloch from Bulloch Family Ranch appeared on Fox & Friends this AM. View here
Top Hollywood Exec Says Christians Must Produce True-to-Life Stories to Engage Entertainment Industry
A top Hollywood studio executive has called on Christians to focus on producing real, well-written, true-to-life stories to really capture the attention of the entertainment industry.
"I absolutely believe that a lot of times, when it comes to faith-based content, we portray sometimes the ideal of what we believe," DeVon Franklin, senior vice president of Production for Columbia Tristar Pictures, said during a panel on Christian engagement with the media, at the NRB International Christian Media Convention on Monday.
"We all have gone through tragedy, we all have gone through trauma, some of us are in pain right now – because life is not where we want it to be. Some of us are depressed, some of us are angry, some of us are frustrated, some of us have lost some loved ones, we all have gone through massive things that have happened to us."
Franklin, who oversaw notable films like "Sparkle," starring Whitney Houston in her last on-screen role, as well as "The Karate Kid" remake, and "The Pursuit of Happyness," and who is now helping with the upcoming film "Heaven is for Real," said Christians need to get beyond the points that divide them.
"If we aren't united, we will continue to see little blips on the radar, but fail to make a significant impact," he stressed.
Although Christians are making strides this year with a lot of content coming out in theaters, including "Son of God" this week, "Noah" in March and "Heaven is for Real" in April, there is still a lot of work to be done to really engage the entertainment industry, he said.
"It's not good enough to say 'I'm a Christian writer.' You have to be a great writer, a great director, a great actor. And I think part of what God has called me to do is try to really help because if we can make great content, [it] will break down barriers," he continued.
The Columbia Tristar VP insisted that if a film fails to represent the true journey of life, which is hard, then that movie will have a limited impact.
"So in faith-based films, we try to present an image of what we want to be, but not the reality of what really is. If a movie does not acknowledge the reality of life, even us as Christians, we won't want to see it."
The NRB panel was moderated by author, filmmaker Phil Cooke, also included Michael Harrison and Russell Moore.
Harrison called for authenticity and transcendence.
"Be authentic, and transcend the petty differences and the petty goals that separate us and create hostility. Be authentic, seek truth ahead of victory," he said.
"I think the business of broadcast industry will be best served if it's on the side of good, if it tries to help people, and talks about solutions to problems as opposed to the problems with other people. If we do that, I think ultimately we will be successful, healthy, and move in a positive direction."
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"I absolutely believe that a lot of times, when it comes to faith-based content, we portray sometimes the ideal of what we believe," DeVon Franklin, senior vice president of Production for Columbia Tristar Pictures, said during a panel on Christian engagement with the media, at the NRB International Christian Media Convention on Monday.
"We all have gone through tragedy, we all have gone through trauma, some of us are in pain right now – because life is not where we want it to be. Some of us are depressed, some of us are angry, some of us are frustrated, some of us have lost some loved ones, we all have gone through massive things that have happened to us."
Franklin, who oversaw notable films like "Sparkle," starring Whitney Houston in her last on-screen role, as well as "The Karate Kid" remake, and "The Pursuit of Happyness," and who is now helping with the upcoming film "Heaven is for Real," said Christians need to get beyond the points that divide them.
"If we aren't united, we will continue to see little blips on the radar, but fail to make a significant impact," he stressed.
Although Christians are making strides this year with a lot of content coming out in theaters, including "Son of God" this week, "Noah" in March and "Heaven is for Real" in April, there is still a lot of work to be done to really engage the entertainment industry, he said.
"It's not good enough to say 'I'm a Christian writer.' You have to be a great writer, a great director, a great actor. And I think part of what God has called me to do is try to really help because if we can make great content, [it] will break down barriers," he continued.
The Columbia Tristar VP insisted that if a film fails to represent the true journey of life, which is hard, then that movie will have a limited impact.
"So in faith-based films, we try to present an image of what we want to be, but not the reality of what really is. If a movie does not acknowledge the reality of life, even us as Christians, we won't want to see it."
The NRB panel was moderated by author, filmmaker Phil Cooke, also included Michael Harrison and Russell Moore.
Harrison called for authenticity and transcendence.
"Be authentic, and transcend the petty differences and the petty goals that separate us and create hostility. Be authentic, seek truth ahead of victory," he said.
"I think the business of broadcast industry will be best served if it's on the side of good, if it tries to help people, and talks about solutions to problems as opposed to the problems with other people. If we do that, I think ultimately we will be successful, healthy, and move in a positive direction."
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Monday, February 24, 2014
'Nashville Wives': Beliefs and Morality Helped Us to Bond
They're not your typical reality TV housewives.
Former Hooters girl Cassie Chapman said her life has changed tremendously since she married Christian music singer and songwriter Gary Chapman.
The couple recently adopted a baby and religion has become a central part of her day-to-day life.
“I was a Hooters girl when Gary met me. Obviously, I had some cleavage showing,” she told Fox News. “But when you get older or married—we have a baby now—it’s time to be a little more conservative and for his line of work I can’t be like that anymore. I respect my husband.”
That’s something Chapman and fellow “Private Lives of Nashville Wives” star Erika Page White have in common. The two said that their morals are what brought them together on the new TNT reality show.
“We’ve very similar with a lot of the stuff that we like, morally, our beliefs,” White explained. “We get each other. I feel like I never have to explain myself to Cassie whereas some of the other girls may not understand me as well.”
For the two women, who are about to be thrust into the spotlight when their reality show premieres, religion often takes center stage.
“God is center of our marriage for sure,” Cassie said of her relationship.
White added that her future in the limelight is in God’s hands.
“I always believes if God wants me to do more he’ll open doors, and if not he’ll close them.”
Former Hooters girl Cassie Chapman said her life has changed tremendously since she married Christian music singer and songwriter Gary Chapman.
The couple recently adopted a baby and religion has become a central part of her day-to-day life.
“I was a Hooters girl when Gary met me. Obviously, I had some cleavage showing,” she told Fox News. “But when you get older or married—we have a baby now—it’s time to be a little more conservative and for his line of work I can’t be like that anymore. I respect my husband.”
That’s something Chapman and fellow “Private Lives of Nashville Wives” star Erika Page White have in common. The two said that their morals are what brought them together on the new TNT reality show.
“We’ve very similar with a lot of the stuff that we like, morally, our beliefs,” White explained. “We get each other. I feel like I never have to explain myself to Cassie whereas some of the other girls may not understand me as well.”
For the two women, who are about to be thrust into the spotlight when their reality show premieres, religion often takes center stage.
“God is center of our marriage for sure,” Cassie said of her relationship.
White added that her future in the limelight is in God’s hands.
“I always believes if God wants me to do more he’ll open doors, and if not he’ll close them.”
Friday, February 21, 2014
Selena Gomez Rediscovering Her Faith?
Selena Gomez has posted a picture of a Bible passage on her Instagram account on Wednesday.
The singer/actress highlighted a passage from Genesis 12:2 and along with the verse, Gomez wrote, "He will bless me w/ great gifts," drawing an arrow from the text to imply she would share those blessings "with others."
Gomez's photo of the verse was in fact from a page in Hillsong Church's Senior Pastor Brian Houston's devotional book, "How to Maximise Your Life." which discusses "several Biblical truths for living with purpose, building intimate and meaningful relationships and finding the balance to healthy living and wholeness."
Below the verse, Houston writes, "The purpose of God's blessing is to enable you to be a great channel of blessing to others. If you have nothing, there is nothing you can do for anyone else; if you have a little, you can only help a little; but if you have plenty, there is a whole lot you can do. When you are blessed, you have a might foundation from which to impact others. You are blessed to be a blessing. It's not about what you have, it's what you can give."
Gomez, 21, traveled throughout North America and Europe in the latter half of 2013, before abruptly canceling her tour stops in Asia and Australia set for the beginning of the 2014.
"It has become clear to me and those close to me that after many years putting my work first, I need to spend some time on myself in order to be the best person I can be," she said in a statement in December.
In February, it was revealed that she spent several weeks at the beginning of the year in rehab. According to People Magazine, the star "voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse."
The singer/actress highlighted a passage from Genesis 12:2 and along with the verse, Gomez wrote, "He will bless me w/ great gifts," drawing an arrow from the text to imply she would share those blessings "with others."
Gomez's photo of the verse was in fact from a page in Hillsong Church's Senior Pastor Brian Houston's devotional book, "How to Maximise Your Life." which discusses "several Biblical truths for living with purpose, building intimate and meaningful relationships and finding the balance to healthy living and wholeness."
Below the verse, Houston writes, "The purpose of God's blessing is to enable you to be a great channel of blessing to others. If you have nothing, there is nothing you can do for anyone else; if you have a little, you can only help a little; but if you have plenty, there is a whole lot you can do. When you are blessed, you have a might foundation from which to impact others. You are blessed to be a blessing. It's not about what you have, it's what you can give."
Gomez, 21, traveled throughout North America and Europe in the latter half of 2013, before abruptly canceling her tour stops in Asia and Australia set for the beginning of the 2014.
"It has become clear to me and those close to me that after many years putting my work first, I need to spend some time on myself in order to be the best person I can be," she said in a statement in December.
In February, it was revealed that she spent several weeks at the beginning of the year in rehab. According to People Magazine, the star "voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse."
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Tough Sailing for Noah with Christian Audiences?
Noah, starring Russell Crowe, has entered troubled waters. Director Darren Aronofsky, coming off a career-defining success in Black Swan ($330 million global, five Oscar nominations), has sometimes been at odds with Paramount,a studio working to protect a major investment that is intended to appeal to believers of every religion as well as those without any faith.
The trouble began when Paramount, nervous about how audiences would respond to Aronofsky's fantastical world and his deeply conflicted Noah, insisted on conducting test screenings over the director's vehement objections while the film was a work in progress.
Friction grew when a segment of the recruited Christian viewers, among whom the studio had hoped to find Noah's most enthusiastic fans, questioned the film's adherence to the Bible story and reacted negatively to the intensity and darkness of the lead character. Aronofsky's Noah gets drunk, for example, and considers taking drastic measures to eradicate mankind from the planet. Hoping to woo the faith-based crowd, Paramount made and tested as many as half-a-dozen of its own cuts of the movie. "I was upset -- of course," Aronofsky tells The Hollywood Reporter in his first extensive interview about the film's backstory. "No one's ever done that to me."
The director, who grew up Jewish, developed the story with fellow Jew, Ari Handel. The team lent their own imagination to the film, dreaming "up a world that included fallen angels with multiple arms and inventive, computer-rendered versions of animals."
Despite the initial screening reactions, Paramount Vice Chair Rob Moore, who is a "devout Christian," said that the studio anticipates "that the vast majority of the Christian community will embrace [Noah]."
"[The movie contains the] key themes of the Noah story in Genesis - of faith and hope and God's promise to mankind," said Moore.
Part of where Aronofsky's own interpretation came in, Moore says, is because the Genesis account has few details about who Noah was.
"From a storytelling perspective, the main points are that Noah is a man of faith who is picked by God, told to build an ark, builds the ark and survives," said Moore.
Moore defended the director's complex depiction of Noah.
"Most people do not remember or were never taught the fact that after Noah's off the ark, there is a moment in the story where he is drunk," he added.
The Hollywood executive also pointed out that viewers should be aware that Aronofsky's artistic style makes "Noah" a different film than a series, such as the one created by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey in "The Bible."
"They've been very effective in terms of communicating to and being embraced by a Christian audience," Moore told THR. "This movie has a lot more creativity to it. And therefore, if you want to put it on the spectrum, it probably is more accurate to say this movie is inspired by the story of Noah."
Aronofsky said that he has sought to balance the film's divergent audiences.
"[I wanted to create] this fantastical world a la Middle-earth that they wouldn't expect from their grandmother's Bible school," said Aronofsky, who is also known for such films as "The Wrestler," "Requiem for a Dream" and "The Fountain."
But Aronofsky said it was also important that he make a film for an audience "who take this very, very seriously as gospel."
Despite his religious upbringing, a 2006 interview suggests that Aronofsky no longer completely identifies with his faith.
"The Big Bang happened, and all this star matter turned into stars, and stars turned into planets, and planets turned into life. We're all just borrowing this matter and energy for a little bit, while we're here, until it goes back into everything else, and that connects us all," Aronofsky said, after being asked about his beliefs in God.
"The messed up thing is how distracted we are and disconnected from that connection, and the result of it is what we're doing to this planet and to ourselves…What are we doing to ourselves? It's a complete disconnect. To me, that's where the spirituality is. Whatever you want to call that connection -- some people would use that term God. That, to me, is what I think is holy," he added.
The trouble began when Paramount, nervous about how audiences would respond to Aronofsky's fantastical world and his deeply conflicted Noah, insisted on conducting test screenings over the director's vehement objections while the film was a work in progress.
Friction grew when a segment of the recruited Christian viewers, among whom the studio had hoped to find Noah's most enthusiastic fans, questioned the film's adherence to the Bible story and reacted negatively to the intensity and darkness of the lead character. Aronofsky's Noah gets drunk, for example, and considers taking drastic measures to eradicate mankind from the planet. Hoping to woo the faith-based crowd, Paramount made and tested as many as half-a-dozen of its own cuts of the movie. "I was upset -- of course," Aronofsky tells The Hollywood Reporter in his first extensive interview about the film's backstory. "No one's ever done that to me."
The director, who grew up Jewish, developed the story with fellow Jew, Ari Handel. The team lent their own imagination to the film, dreaming "up a world that included fallen angels with multiple arms and inventive, computer-rendered versions of animals."
Despite the initial screening reactions, Paramount Vice Chair Rob Moore, who is a "devout Christian," said that the studio anticipates "that the vast majority of the Christian community will embrace [Noah]."
"[The movie contains the] key themes of the Noah story in Genesis - of faith and hope and God's promise to mankind," said Moore.Part of where Aronofsky's own interpretation came in, Moore says, is because the Genesis account has few details about who Noah was.
"From a storytelling perspective, the main points are that Noah is a man of faith who is picked by God, told to build an ark, builds the ark and survives," said Moore.
Moore defended the director's complex depiction of Noah.
"Most people do not remember or were never taught the fact that after Noah's off the ark, there is a moment in the story where he is drunk," he added.
The Hollywood executive also pointed out that viewers should be aware that Aronofsky's artistic style makes "Noah" a different film than a series, such as the one created by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey in "The Bible."
"They've been very effective in terms of communicating to and being embraced by a Christian audience," Moore told THR. "This movie has a lot more creativity to it. And therefore, if you want to put it on the spectrum, it probably is more accurate to say this movie is inspired by the story of Noah."
Aronofsky said that he has sought to balance the film's divergent audiences.
"[I wanted to create] this fantastical world a la Middle-earth that they wouldn't expect from their grandmother's Bible school," said Aronofsky, who is also known for such films as "The Wrestler," "Requiem for a Dream" and "The Fountain."
But Aronofsky said it was also important that he make a film for an audience "who take this very, very seriously as gospel."
Despite his religious upbringing, a 2006 interview suggests that Aronofsky no longer completely identifies with his faith.
"The Big Bang happened, and all this star matter turned into stars, and stars turned into planets, and planets turned into life. We're all just borrowing this matter and energy for a little bit, while we're here, until it goes back into everything else, and that connects us all," Aronofsky said, after being asked about his beliefs in God.
"The messed up thing is how distracted we are and disconnected from that connection, and the result of it is what we're doing to this planet and to ourselves…What are we doing to ourselves? It's a complete disconnect. To me, that's where the spirituality is. Whatever you want to call that connection -- some people would use that term God. That, to me, is what I think is holy," he added.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Casting Crowns Thrives at #6, Andy Mineo Flies to #13
Casting Crowns has another Top 10 release as their new release, Thrive, enters at #6. Andy Mineo cracks the Top 20 with Never Land whose cover and title was inspired by Peter Pan.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Fox & Friends to Premiere TobyMac's "Speak Life" Music Video
Today cable's top-rated morning show, Fox & Friends, will world premiere the music video for "Speak Life" and TobyMac, along with his DiverseCity band, will perform the Grammy-nominated song live. VEVO is supporting the online premiere of the video tomorrow. "Speak Life" is off his Grammy-award winning and No. 1 Billboard 200 record, Eye On It. Catch a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the video here.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Francesca Battistelli to Make National Morning TV Debut on ABC's Good Morning America
Francesca Battistelli will perform her new single "Write Your Story" live on ABC's "Good Morning America" when she makes her national morning TV debut on February 13. Additionally, she'll unveil a portion of "When The Crazy Kicks In" from her forthcoming third studio album, If We're Honest, due out on April 22.
If We're Honest comes three years after Battistelli, Christian music's best-selling new artist in the past 10 years, released her sophomore album, Hundred More Years. "
If We're Honest comes three years after Battistelli, Christian music's best-selling new artist in the past 10 years, released her sophomore album, Hundred More Years. "
Going Hollywood: 'Duck Dynasty' stars 'honored' to be part of Faith & Values Awards
The annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards celebrates productions focusing on American patriotism, Christian beliefs and the traditional family. Now in its 22nd year, the gala ceremony – being held Friday evening at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles – is welcoming “Duck Dynasty” stars Willie and Korie Robertson into the fold.
"We're excited to attend an awards show that honors and recognizes actors, directors, writers, producers and executives providing a positive message in film and programming," Korie Robertson told Fox News. "We are honored to present an award and to see Willie's work recognized as a nominee."
Gala founder Dr. Ted Baehr said the Movieguide Awards are equally as thrilled to have the Robertsons as guests and nominees.
"I think they were pretty beaten down by the media following Phil’s interview last year, and went through a period of extreme angst," Baehr said. "But they’re so excited to be coming and they’re bringing the family."
Willie has a Grace Prize TV nomination for his role in “Last Man Standing: Back to School,” while “Duck Dynasty: Till Duck Do Us Part” is also in the running for the Faith and Freedom TV awards and the Epiphany Prize TV award.
Furthermore, Willie and Korie will together present an award for the Best Family Movie. Nominees in that category include “Frozen,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” and “Oz, The Great and Powerful,” while the “Best Mature Audience Films” is acknowledging “Captain Phillips,” “Gravity” and “Iron Man 3.” On the small screen, “Blue Bloods,” “Remember Sunday” and “Christmas in Conway” will face off against “Duck Dynasty” for the Faith & Freedom Award and the hit History Channel series “The Bible”” is up for both a TV Grace Award and the TV Epiphany Prize.
Other confirmed presenters include Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Andy Garcia, James Denton, Ali Landry and Holly Robinson, while Ritchie Sambora, Billy Ray Cyrus and AJ Michalka from “Grace Unplugged” will perform.
“This past year has been the greatest year we’ve ever had for movies with faith and values; these are being lifted up everywhere," added Baehr. "But we really try to focus on more than celebrating the actors is the people behind-the-scenes – the writers, directors and produce who make these movies and shows happen. These are the people who are too often forgotten.”
The 22nd Annual Movieguide Faith &Values Awards airs March 1 and 2 on the Reelz Channel.
"We're excited to attend an awards show that honors and recognizes actors, directors, writers, producers and executives providing a positive message in film and programming," Korie Robertson told Fox News. "We are honored to present an award and to see Willie's work recognized as a nominee."
Gala founder Dr. Ted Baehr said the Movieguide Awards are equally as thrilled to have the Robertsons as guests and nominees.
"I think they were pretty beaten down by the media following Phil’s interview last year, and went through a period of extreme angst," Baehr said. "But they’re so excited to be coming and they’re bringing the family."
Willie has a Grace Prize TV nomination for his role in “Last Man Standing: Back to School,” while “Duck Dynasty: Till Duck Do Us Part” is also in the running for the Faith and Freedom TV awards and the Epiphany Prize TV award.
Furthermore, Willie and Korie will together present an award for the Best Family Movie. Nominees in that category include “Frozen,” “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2” and “Oz, The Great and Powerful,” while the “Best Mature Audience Films” is acknowledging “Captain Phillips,” “Gravity” and “Iron Man 3.” On the small screen, “Blue Bloods,” “Remember Sunday” and “Christmas in Conway” will face off against “Duck Dynasty” for the Faith & Freedom Award and the hit History Channel series “The Bible”” is up for both a TV Grace Award and the TV Epiphany Prize.
Other confirmed presenters include Mark Burnett, Roma Downey, Andy Garcia, James Denton, Ali Landry and Holly Robinson, while Ritchie Sambora, Billy Ray Cyrus and AJ Michalka from “Grace Unplugged” will perform.
“This past year has been the greatest year we’ve ever had for movies with faith and values; these are being lifted up everywhere," added Baehr. "But we really try to focus on more than celebrating the actors is the people behind-the-scenes – the writers, directors and produce who make these movies and shows happen. These are the people who are too often forgotten.”
The 22nd Annual Movieguide Faith &Values Awards airs March 1 and 2 on the Reelz Channel.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
One Million Moms Protests Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie' for Lesbian Characters
The activist group One Million Moms is taking aim at Disney for its storyline on "Good Luck Charlie" which recently saw the debut of lesbian parents. The organization has called upon Disney to "avoid controversial topics that children are far too young to comprehend."
Last week it was revealed that a character on "Good Luck Charlie" had lesbian parents, which was a first for the Disney Channel. Creators wanted to open minds and "be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness," a spokesman told TV Guide.
One Million Moms, however, is upset that the show would feature such a theme and claims that Disney "should stick to entertaining, not pushing an agenda. Disney has decided to be politically correct instead of providing family-friendly programming," a statement from the organization read. "Conservative families need to urge Disney to avoid controversial topics that children are far too young to comprehend."
"This is the last place a parent would expect their children to be confronted with topics that are too difficult for them to understand. Mature issues of this nature are being introduced too early and too soon, and it is extremely unnecessary," the statement explained.
"This particular storyline was developed under the consultancy of child development experts and community advisors," the Disney Channel spokesperson explained.
The Disney Channel's decision was made and announced last summer, garnering support from several in the public, including actress Evan Rachel Wood and a former Disney star known as Miley Cyrus.
"I commend Disney for making this step into the light of this generation," Cyrus tweeted back in June. Her message received over 1,600 retweets, meaning that it was shared with that many people in addition to her numerous followers.
Last week it was revealed that a character on "Good Luck Charlie" had lesbian parents, which was a first for the Disney Channel. Creators wanted to open minds and "be relevant to kids and families around the world and to reflect themes of diversity and inclusiveness," a spokesman told TV Guide.
One Million Moms, however, is upset that the show would feature such a theme and claims that Disney "should stick to entertaining, not pushing an agenda. Disney has decided to be politically correct instead of providing family-friendly programming," a statement from the organization read. "Conservative families need to urge Disney to avoid controversial topics that children are far too young to comprehend."
"This is the last place a parent would expect their children to be confronted with topics that are too difficult for them to understand. Mature issues of this nature are being introduced too early and too soon, and it is extremely unnecessary," the statement explained.
"This particular storyline was developed under the consultancy of child development experts and community advisors," the Disney Channel spokesperson explained.
The Disney Channel's decision was made and announced last summer, garnering support from several in the public, including actress Evan Rachel Wood and a former Disney star known as Miley Cyrus.
"I commend Disney for making this step into the light of this generation," Cyrus tweeted back in June. Her message received over 1,600 retweets, meaning that it was shared with that many people in addition to her numerous followers.
Michael Landon Jr. Talks About Growing Up in His Dad's shadow And Finally Finding God
Michael Landon Jr. has a new series on the Hallmark channel called “When Calls the Heart” based on the second best-selling series of books by Janette Oke. He spoke to Fox News about the series, his faith and growing up with his famous Dad.
Fox News: We imagine you grew up idolizing your Dad so when he left you must have been devastated.
Fox News: So will you only work on Christian themed projects? No “American Hustle” for you?
Fox News: What was your favorite show of your father's?
Landon: “Little House,” hands down. It was because of the time we got together as a family. It was a bonding experience and I was so proud of my father and the work he did. When he was ill, the amount of letters that poured in thanking him, it was overwhelming. He touched so many people's lives in such a good way. How many people are able to say that now?
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Fox News: We imagine you grew up idolizing your Dad so when he left you must have been devastated.
Michael Landon Jr.: In my eyes my father was perfect and everybody around me was affirming that as well. Listen, we all go through that to a certain degree. It was heightened and exaggerated for me when you have the perfect father on TV. The hard part was when it separated itself. I had the most amazing childhood. I'm grateful to my father and mother for my childhood.Fox News: You became born again at age 19.
Landon: I was lost big time. My parents separated and divorced when I was 16. My world came crashing down. I was floundering. I was completely lost and bitter and everything that was built up in terms of my life and what I thought my life was, the perception of family and togetherness came crashing down. So I was very bitter, turned to drugs and alcohol and started throwing my life away.
My mom was a wreck as well and she ended up going to church. She turned her life around, so obviously seeing what kind of shape I was in she tried to get me to come and I had no interest in it whatsoever. Then finally just to appease her I went. I couldn't tell you what that pastor said but he definitely spoke to my heart and after rejecting, not wanting to go and finally going, two hours in I raised my hand and turned my life over to God.
Fox News: So will you only work on Christian themed projects? No “American Hustle” for you?
Landon: To me it's not as much about the content as it is the intent of the storytelling. If the intent isn't going against my world view then the rating of the film isn't the main thing I'm thinking of.Fox News: Was it hard [growing up with] the name Michael Landon Jr.?
Landon: Obviously, you walk for a while in the shadow of your father. This doesn't just go for juniors, it's anyone whose father is successful. You have to get past the sense of entitlement and all the different things that come with it so you end up working really hard, honing on your own craft, creating your own content and your own vision. Listen I grew up in Beverly Hills on seven acres in a mansion with all sorts of help. It was unbelievable.
I had some tough knocks thank God. My mom kicked me out of the home, cut me off financially. I was not happy at the time, having come from an extremely extravagant lifestyle but thank God they did that to me.
Fox News: What was your favorite show of your father's?
Landon: “Little House,” hands down. It was because of the time we got together as a family. It was a bonding experience and I was so proud of my father and the work he did. When he was ill, the amount of letters that poured in thanking him, it was overwhelming. He touched so many people's lives in such a good way. How many people are able to say that now?
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‘Soul Surfer’ Bethany Hamilton Delivers Powerful Message of Faith and Perseverance
The woman known as the “soul surfer” who lost her arm in a shark attack but went on to become a professional surfer said her faith in Jesus Christ carried her through the emotional pain and uncertainty she felt after her accident.
Bethany Hamilton told her story at the annual National Prayer Breakfast Thursday in Washington, D.C., for an audience that included President Barack Obama and members of Congress.
“I thought for a time I had lost more than just my arm,” said Hamilton, who was attacked by a 14-foot shark when she was 13 years old in 2003. “I [felt] as though my hopes and dreams to become a pro surfer and venture the world were stripped away.”
Hamilton, whose story was featured in the 2011 film “Soul Surfer,” said the experience has helped her grow spiritually.
“I have no regrets for the adversity that God has allowed me to go through,” she told the audience. “I am now honored to be a role model and inspiration to many young girls throughout America and the world — ultimately, to share the hope and salvation there is in Jesus Christ.”
Hamilton said that while some might be tempted to pity her, she views the 2003 attack and its resulting impact on her life as “something beautiful.”
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
‘Full House’ Actress Details How She Became a Christian and How Much Her Faith Impacts Her Career
Since taking the role of D.J. Tanner on the hit series “Full House” in 1987, Candace Cameron Bure has enjoyed a successful acting and writing career.
Bure, now 37, and the author of the new “Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose,” told TheBlaze that her Christian faith defines who she is, guiding her actions both on and off screen.
“My faith is my basis of who I am. Not only does it affect the choices I make career-wise, but it also effects the things that I want to do,” said Bure, who has three children and is married to retired NHL player Valeri Bure.
Bure said her faith has had both positive and negative effects on her career in Hollywood.
“I have a really wonderful core audience that has followed me since I was a little girl. They are rooting me on,” she said, noting that her fans know they can trust her work to be family-friendly. “In that way my faith really helps me.”
But Bure said she thinks she’s been overlooked for roles that she’d be comfortable with based on how people in the industry perceive her. In that way, her faith, to a degree, hinders her career.
Bure also made it clear that there’s a distinction to be made between being a Christian actress and an actress who is a Christian.
“I’m a Christian through and through. I’m not a Christian actress,” she said. “I’m an actress who is a Christian. I’ve actually done very few Christian films … I don’t need a Christian label slapped on what I do so that it complements my faith that way.”
“I would say I became a Christian or at least I asked Jesus to be the lord of my life at 12 years old.” Bure said. “Honestly that didn’t mean much to me. That certainly carried with me. I didn’t really understand all of it.”
It wasn’t until she was in her 20s that her faith really began to resonate. Her brother, “Growing Pains” actor Kirk Cameron, gave her a book — Ray Comfort’s “The Way of the Master” — and it was then, she said, that Christianity truly began to make sense to her.
“My whole thing was that I always thought I was such a good person … [I would think] I’m such a good person compared to other child stars,” Bure said. “I was a people pleaser. … I never really understood my need for Jesus, because I never really saw myself as a sinner.”
But Comfort’s book changed all that for her.
“I recognized for the first time, ‘Oh, I guess I’m not as good as I thought I was. I am good by worldly status … but God has a different standard,’” Bure said.
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Bure, now 37, and the author of the new “Balancing It All: My Story of Juggling Priorities and Purpose,” told TheBlaze that her Christian faith defines who she is, guiding her actions both on and off screen.
“My faith is my basis of who I am. Not only does it affect the choices I make career-wise, but it also effects the things that I want to do,” said Bure, who has three children and is married to retired NHL player Valeri Bure.
Bure said her faith has had both positive and negative effects on her career in Hollywood.
“I have a really wonderful core audience that has followed me since I was a little girl. They are rooting me on,” she said, noting that her fans know they can trust her work to be family-friendly. “In that way my faith really helps me.”
But Bure said she thinks she’s been overlooked for roles that she’d be comfortable with based on how people in the industry perceive her. In that way, her faith, to a degree, hinders her career.
Bure also made it clear that there’s a distinction to be made between being a Christian actress and an actress who is a Christian.
“I’m a Christian through and through. I’m not a Christian actress,” she said. “I’m an actress who is a Christian. I’ve actually done very few Christian films … I don’t need a Christian label slapped on what I do so that it complements my faith that way.”
“I would say I became a Christian or at least I asked Jesus to be the lord of my life at 12 years old.” Bure said. “Honestly that didn’t mean much to me. That certainly carried with me. I didn’t really understand all of it.”
It wasn’t until she was in her 20s that her faith really began to resonate. Her brother, “Growing Pains” actor Kirk Cameron, gave her a book — Ray Comfort’s “The Way of the Master” — and it was then, she said, that Christianity truly began to make sense to her.
“My whole thing was that I always thought I was such a good person … [I would think] I’m such a good person compared to other child stars,” Bure said. “I was a people pleaser. … I never really understood my need for Jesus, because I never really saw myself as a sinner.”
But Comfort’s book changed all that for her.
“I recognized for the first time, ‘Oh, I guess I’m not as good as I thought I was. I am good by worldly status … but God has a different standard,’” Bure said.
As for the “Full House” cast, the actress said that they all remain extremely close and that they have been like family since the show concluded.
“We’re all really close,” she said. “We hang out individually. We hang out together.”
Mandisa and Natalie Grant Stir Controversy Over Grammy Comments
Grant then ignited a social media explosion when she announced via Twitter her personal decision to leave the Grammy Awards ceremonies before its official conclusion. The unintentional hullabaloo soon prompted Grant to clarify her decision with a statement posted on her official Facebook page.
"It does sadden me when people argue, judge and hurl insults at each other from both sides of the fence," she wrote. "I never pointed out any one particular performance, I only said I had many thoughts about the entire show, which were best left inside my head and that is where they will stay…I won't use my platform to engage in political arguments that will only divide and not unite. I will continue to pray that my life will be my message."
The extensive online discussion only grew with each passing day, drawing close to 115,000 likes, more than 10,000 comments, and a remarkable 14 million-plus Facebook impressions thus far. What's more, Grant's statement surpassed President Obama's State of the Union Address to rank as last Tuesday's #1 Google Trending Search Topic.
At least one Grammy winner made a decisive choice not to attend Sunday night’s award show. In a post on her official Facebook page, Mandisa offered some “brutal honesty” in explaining why she decided to stay home rather than accept the awards in person — and much of her choice centered upon her faith.
While she was grateful and honored to be nominated in the first place, Mandisa explained that she didn’t feel that the Grammys provided a positive environment for her at this time in her life.
Among her reasons for not attending, the singer admitted that she has struggled lately as a Christian living in a world filled with temptation.
“Yes, both times I have gone to the Grammys I have witnessed performances I wish I could erase from my memory, and yes, I fast forwarded through several performances this year; but my reason is not because of them, it’s because of me,” Mandisa wrote. “I have been struggling with being in the world, not of it lately. I have fallen prey to the alluring pull of flesh, pride, and selfish desires quite a bit recently.”
She said that putting herself in an environment that celebrates some of the elements she’s trying to avoid was “risky,” so she decided to stay home, as she is trying to renew her mind “to become the Heavenly Father-centered, completely satisfied with Jesus, and Holy Spirit-led woman” she once was.
While she didn’t get specific about the issues she’s struggling with, Mandisa fully admitted that she’s been hitting some spiritual road bumps.
“Perhaps being alone with Him as my name was announced was protecting myself from where my flesh would have tried to drag me had I been up on that stage,” she added. “It gave me time to focus. With what I do for a living, and the doors that have opened for me to sing about Jesus on mainstream platforms, I take the phrase from John 15:19, ‘be in the world, not of it’ seriously.”
Though she believes God doesn’t want believers to separate themselves from the rest of the world and to avoid sharing their faith, Mandisa highlighted that it is important for Christians to speak differently so that they “shine” and stand apart from others.
The singer also cited that she will be on the road for much of the next 100 days, that she doesn’t enjoy the scrutiny surrounding what she’s wearing and how she looks and that she assumed she might not be victorious in the categories she was nominated in as her reasons for staying home.
But Mandisa isn’t entirely closed off to attending the award show sometime in the future.
“So yeah, should I ever be nominated again, and I’m feeling up to it, I’ll go,” she added. “I recognize that I may feel a bit like an alien in a strange land, but Jesus, friend of sinners, felt that way and still managed to shine…by His Holy Spirit, so can I!”
"It does sadden me when people argue, judge and hurl insults at each other from both sides of the fence," she wrote. "I never pointed out any one particular performance, I only said I had many thoughts about the entire show, which were best left inside my head and that is where they will stay…I won't use my platform to engage in political arguments that will only divide and not unite. I will continue to pray that my life will be my message."
The extensive online discussion only grew with each passing day, drawing close to 115,000 likes, more than 10,000 comments, and a remarkable 14 million-plus Facebook impressions thus far. What's more, Grant's statement surpassed President Obama's State of the Union Address to rank as last Tuesday's #1 Google Trending Search Topic.
At least one Grammy winner made a decisive choice not to attend Sunday night’s award show. In a post on her official Facebook page, Mandisa offered some “brutal honesty” in explaining why she decided to stay home rather than accept the awards in person — and much of her choice centered upon her faith.
“At 4 p.m. yesterday, I was not glammed up in a fancy gown, sitting in my seat at the Grammy Award Pre-Telecast, listening to the man reading the nominee list for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) Performance, Best CCM Song, and Best CCM Album,” she wrote Monday. “I was rockin’ some purple sweats, sitting in front of my computer, watching the live stream online.”Mandisa went on to express her surprise at finding out she won two awards — a reaction that was characterized by “utter shock and [an] immediate flood of tears.”
While she was grateful and honored to be nominated in the first place, Mandisa explained that she didn’t feel that the Grammys provided a positive environment for her at this time in her life.
Among her reasons for not attending, the singer admitted that she has struggled lately as a Christian living in a world filled with temptation.
“Yes, both times I have gone to the Grammys I have witnessed performances I wish I could erase from my memory, and yes, I fast forwarded through several performances this year; but my reason is not because of them, it’s because of me,” Mandisa wrote. “I have been struggling with being in the world, not of it lately. I have fallen prey to the alluring pull of flesh, pride, and selfish desires quite a bit recently.”
She said that putting herself in an environment that celebrates some of the elements she’s trying to avoid was “risky,” so she decided to stay home, as she is trying to renew her mind “to become the Heavenly Father-centered, completely satisfied with Jesus, and Holy Spirit-led woman” she once was.
While she didn’t get specific about the issues she’s struggling with, Mandisa fully admitted that she’s been hitting some spiritual road bumps.
“Perhaps being alone with Him as my name was announced was protecting myself from where my flesh would have tried to drag me had I been up on that stage,” she added. “It gave me time to focus. With what I do for a living, and the doors that have opened for me to sing about Jesus on mainstream platforms, I take the phrase from John 15:19, ‘be in the world, not of it’ seriously.”
Though she believes God doesn’t want believers to separate themselves from the rest of the world and to avoid sharing their faith, Mandisa highlighted that it is important for Christians to speak differently so that they “shine” and stand apart from others.
The singer also cited that she will be on the road for much of the next 100 days, that she doesn’t enjoy the scrutiny surrounding what she’s wearing and how she looks and that she assumed she might not be victorious in the categories she was nominated in as her reasons for staying home.
But Mandisa isn’t entirely closed off to attending the award show sometime in the future.
“So yeah, should I ever be nominated again, and I’m feeling up to it, I’ll go,” she added. “I recognize that I may feel a bit like an alien in a strange land, but Jesus, friend of sinners, felt that way and still managed to shine…by His Holy Spirit, so can I!”
Monday, February 3, 2014
Peter Furler Band and Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil to Co-Headline Spring Tour
Today, Steve Taylor announced to his Kickstarter campaign backers that Peter Furler Band and Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil will co-headline a Spring tour, called The Perfect Tour. Both bands are releasing new albums this spring as well, starting with Peter Furler Band's 'Sun and Shield' on March 11 and Steve Taylor and the Perfect Foil's to follow sometime in April. The Spring tour will launch April 26 and run until May 25.
Earlier today, the Jesusfreakhideout.com staff also announced their 8th annual "Highlighting" picks in which they select their most anticipated projects of the new year, and both bands placed high on the list.
Earlier today, the Jesusfreakhideout.com staff also announced their 8th annual "Highlighting" picks in which they select their most anticipated projects of the new year, and both bands placed high on the list.
Saturday, February 1, 2014
‘Faith-Based Bigotry’: Oscar-Winning Producer Pens Scathing Letter to Academy For Rescinding Christian Film’s Nomination
UPDATE: The Academy released a statement Saturday explaining why they revoked the nomination for Christian film “Alone Yet Note Alone.” It reiterated earlier claims that improper lobbying was done by the songwriter before the nomination.
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The Oscar-winning producer of “Schindler’s List” hammered the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a letter he penned after they made the unusual decision to rescind a nomination for a Christian film.
Gerald Molen accused the Academy of discriminating against a religious movie after the prestigious motion picture body decided to take away a nomination for Christian film “Alone Yet Not Alone,” citing alleged improper lobbying done by the songwriter before the initial nomination.
“Many will see this decision as faith-based bigotry pure and simple.”
“Every film, director, writer, cinematographer, actor, art director, costume designer and efx house finds a way to pitch or promote their work. Many will see this decision as faith-based bigotry pure and simple,” Molen said in a letter to Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs, obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.
“Critics will pounce and accuse us of being out of touch and needlessly offending middle America by stripping this song — a song sung by a quadriplegic hero to evangelical Christians who has captured the imagination of the American people — of its nomination,” Molen reportedly continued in the letter. “In my humble opinion, it seems to me that this has turned a Cinderella story that America loves into a story of the wicked stepmother who wants to keep her daughter from the ball, with we the Academy cast as the villain.”
“…this has turned a Cinderella story…into a story of the wicked stepmother who wants to keep her daughter from the ball…”
After its initial nomination, several songwriters had expressed that they did not feel the film’s song should have been nominated for an Oscar.
A private investigator was even hired by some to investigate whether the film should be disqualified for failure to meet advertising requirements, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“It has been reported that a rival film hired a private investigator to find dirt on the film in an attempt to discredit it as not having been advertised properly and that when this failed to sway the committee, a decision was instead made to disqualify it because of the email,” Molen reportedly wrote. “I urge you and the Academy to reconsider this decision and restore the song and fairness and integrity to our process.”
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The Oscar-winning producer of “Schindler’s List” hammered the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a letter he penned after they made the unusual decision to rescind a nomination for a Christian film.
Gerald Molen accused the Academy of discriminating against a religious movie after the prestigious motion picture body decided to take away a nomination for Christian film “Alone Yet Not Alone,” citing alleged improper lobbying done by the songwriter before the initial nomination.
“Many will see this decision as faith-based bigotry pure and simple.”
“Every film, director, writer, cinematographer, actor, art director, costume designer and efx house finds a way to pitch or promote their work. Many will see this decision as faith-based bigotry pure and simple,” Molen said in a letter to Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs, obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.
“Critics will pounce and accuse us of being out of touch and needlessly offending middle America by stripping this song — a song sung by a quadriplegic hero to evangelical Christians who has captured the imagination of the American people — of its nomination,” Molen reportedly continued in the letter. “In my humble opinion, it seems to me that this has turned a Cinderella story that America loves into a story of the wicked stepmother who wants to keep her daughter from the ball, with we the Academy cast as the villain.”
“…this has turned a Cinderella story…into a story of the wicked stepmother who wants to keep her daughter from the ball…”
After its initial nomination, several songwriters had expressed that they did not feel the film’s song should have been nominated for an Oscar.
A private investigator was even hired by some to investigate whether the film should be disqualified for failure to meet advertising requirements, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
“It has been reported that a rival film hired a private investigator to find dirt on the film in an attempt to discredit it as not having been advertised properly and that when this failed to sway the committee, a decision was instead made to disqualify it because of the email,” Molen reportedly wrote. “I urge you and the Academy to reconsider this decision and restore the song and fairness and integrity to our process.”
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