U.S. Olympian Lolo Jones won’t be racing to theaters to watch “Fifty Shades of Grey.”
The bobsled and track and field athlete, who revealed in 2012 that she was remaining a virgin until marriage, had some harsh words for the racy drama on Twitter.
“Funny how some people think there's nothing wrong with '50 (Shades) of Grey,'” she tweeted Tuesday. “God didn't create sex for that purpose. Watch another movie.”
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
NCIS and Hannah Montana Stars Talk New Film Hoovey
Biblical references were temporarily edited out of “Soul Surfer,” a movie based on shark attack survivor Bethany Hamilton, in an effort not to alienate non-Christians. “Soul Surfer” director Sean McNamara's latest film “Hoovey” will not have that issue.
The production company “has supported my vision for everything including Bible references, because they’re appropriate. The Elliott family is Christian, and so they are in the film,” he told Fox News. “’Hoovey’ is a natural story of a family that can only be told through the 'faith lens'.”
Like "Soul Surfer," “Hoovey” is based on a true story and tells the tale of a promising high school basketball player Eric “Hoovey” Elliott, who collapses on the court from a life-threatening brain tumor. Hoovey survives high-risk surgery, and is forced to re-learn the fundamentals of life from walking and reading, to even seeing clearly. And as his mother and father teeter on the brink of falling apart amid medical bills and stress, the entire family must rely on faith, tenacity and love to get through their darkest days.
“I fell in love while reading the book (written by Hoovey’s father Jeff Elliott) that first night. It’s a story of adversity and challenges resolved through the perseverance and faith,” McNamara said. “It can be summed up with this line: ‘Faith makes it real.’”
According to the film's star, there is plenty to be gleaned from believers and non-believers alike.
“It confirms that love and trust are the greatest gifts on earth,” said former “Hannah Montana” star Cody Linley, who plays the title role of Hoovey. “If you are willing to work as a team, then problems turn into an opportunity for all to grow and live better. Everyone has questioned their own purpose in life, and when we deal with near-death experiences it allows us to see ourselves more deeply.”
Fellow 'Hoovey' star Lauren Holly said she's honored to be part of a film that has a positive message.
“All of us know the power of family; we all know how to root for good against evil. We feel good when there is a happy ending, especially when the story is true. It gives us all hope,” she said. “And for me personally, I am proud to be in a film that I want my whole family to see, one that all of us would enjoy.”
The production company “has supported my vision for everything including Bible references, because they’re appropriate. The Elliott family is Christian, and so they are in the film,” he told Fox News. “’Hoovey’ is a natural story of a family that can only be told through the 'faith lens'.”
Like "Soul Surfer," “Hoovey” is based on a true story and tells the tale of a promising high school basketball player Eric “Hoovey” Elliott, who collapses on the court from a life-threatening brain tumor. Hoovey survives high-risk surgery, and is forced to re-learn the fundamentals of life from walking and reading, to even seeing clearly. And as his mother and father teeter on the brink of falling apart amid medical bills and stress, the entire family must rely on faith, tenacity and love to get through their darkest days.
“I fell in love while reading the book (written by Hoovey’s father Jeff Elliott) that first night. It’s a story of adversity and challenges resolved through the perseverance and faith,” McNamara said. “It can be summed up with this line: ‘Faith makes it real.’”
According to the film's star, there is plenty to be gleaned from believers and non-believers alike.
“It confirms that love and trust are the greatest gifts on earth,” said former “Hannah Montana” star Cody Linley, who plays the title role of Hoovey. “If you are willing to work as a team, then problems turn into an opportunity for all to grow and live better. Everyone has questioned their own purpose in life, and when we deal with near-death experiences it allows us to see ourselves more deeply.”
Fellow 'Hoovey' star Lauren Holly said she's honored to be part of a film that has a positive message.
“All of us know the power of family; we all know how to root for good against evil. We feel good when there is a happy ending, especially when the story is true. It gives us all hope,” she said. “And for me personally, I am proud to be in a film that I want my whole family to see, one that all of us would enjoy.”
Cote de Pablo Stars in Latest from Makers of the Bible Miniseries
Cote de Pablo is coming back to CBS.
The actress, whose departure last season from NCIS angered many fans, will be back on CBS in The Dovekeepers (March 31 and April 1).
"I have been blessed," she told writers at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. "This incredible, epic story came my way. Spending time with family is very important to me and how can I tell stories if not infused" by life and family experiences.
The four-hour miniseries, produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and based on Alice Hoffman's best-selling novel, is based on events surrounding the siege of Masada roughly 2,000 years ago. After the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans, about 900 Jews went to the hilltop retreat of Masada for safety, only to find the Roman Army in pursuit.
Downey, who starred on CBS in Touched By an Angel, says she was moved by a trip to Masada a few years ago.
"I was so profoundly touched by a story of persecuted people ... who stood up for what they believed in, where courage and love were greater than fear and faith and love greater than hate," she said.
Downey added that Dovekeepers takes "the seed of the (true) narrative and built a story around it. It has the grounding of a historic story," relating events from the perspective of "amazing, courageous and powerful women."
Dovekeepers, shot in Malta, features de Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan and Kathryn Prescott in the dovekeeper roles. Sam Neill plays Jewish scholar and historian Josephus and Diego Boneta portrays a warrior in the Jewish army.
The actress, whose departure last season from NCIS angered many fans, will be back on CBS in The Dovekeepers (March 31 and April 1).
"I have been blessed," she told writers at the Television Critics Association winter press tour. "This incredible, epic story came my way. Spending time with family is very important to me and how can I tell stories if not infused" by life and family experiences.
The four-hour miniseries, produced by Mark Burnett and Roma Downey and based on Alice Hoffman's best-selling novel, is based on events surrounding the siege of Masada roughly 2,000 years ago. After the fall of Jerusalem to the Romans, about 900 Jews went to the hilltop retreat of Masada for safety, only to find the Roman Army in pursuit.
Downey, who starred on CBS in Touched By an Angel, says she was moved by a trip to Masada a few years ago.
"I was so profoundly touched by a story of persecuted people ... who stood up for what they believed in, where courage and love were greater than fear and faith and love greater than hate," she said.
Downey added that Dovekeepers takes "the seed of the (true) narrative and built a story around it. It has the grounding of a historic story," relating events from the perspective of "amazing, courageous and powerful women."
Dovekeepers, shot in Malta, features de Pablo, Rachel Brosnahan and Kathryn Prescott in the dovekeeper roles. Sam Neill plays Jewish scholar and historian Josephus and Diego Boneta portrays a warrior in the Jewish army.
Friday, February 13, 2015
'Unbroken', 'Heaven Is for Real,' 'God's Not Dead' and UP Win Big at Faith-Friendly Awards
Heaven Is for Real and Unbroken took top prizes at the Faith & Values Awards which rewards programming based not only on their entertainment and artistic quality but also their uplifting messaging and Bible-honoring content.
Unbroken, a film about World War II prisoner Louis Zamperini that was directed by Angelina Jolie, was deemed the best film of 2014 for mature audiences while Heaven Is for Real was named the best movie for families.
The 23rd annual Movieguide Faith & Values Awards Gala was hosted by Bill Engvall and drew executives from most major — and lots of minor — studios. The event will be broadcast on ReelzChannel on Feb. 21 and again two days later.
The most notable snubs of the evening were the total absence of Noah and Exodus: Gods and Kings, two movies based on the Bible that were controversial in some circles for being insufficiently faithful to the source material.
Unlike the Oscars and most similar affairs, the Faith & Values Awards chooses not only a winner in its top two categories but also nine runners-up that receive trophies.
In the 'family' category, the nine additional movies were: Son of God, God's Not Dead, Big Hero 6, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Dolphin Tale 2, Penguins of Madagascar, Bears, Muppets Most Wanted and Planes: Fire and Rescue.
In the 'mature' category, the nine other movies were: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Giver, The Good Lie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Divergent and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Also unlike other awards shows, the Faith & Values Awards doles out a few cash prizes, supported by a grant from the Templeton Foundation. This year, its $100,000 Epiphany Prize for movies went to God's Not Dead and its $100,000 Epiphany Prize for television went to UP's Love Finds You in Sugarcreek.
There's also a Faith & Freedom Award for movies and television, with the former going to The Giver and the latter to The Gabby Douglas Story.
Presenters included actor Corbin Bernsen, Duck Dynasty personalities Sadie and Korie Robertson and, as has been the case for a few years, several Disney Channel stars: Madison Pettis (Jake and the Never Land Pirates), Shane Harper (Good Luck Charlie); Olivia Holt (Kickin' It), Austin North (I Didn't Do it) and Karan Brar (Jessie).
Stevie Wonder appeared with several other artists in a musical tribute to gospel singer Andrae Crouch, who died in January.
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Unbroken, a film about World War II prisoner Louis Zamperini that was directed by Angelina Jolie, was deemed the best film of 2014 for mature audiences while Heaven Is for Real was named the best movie for families.
The most notable snubs of the evening were the total absence of Noah and Exodus: Gods and Kings, two movies based on the Bible that were controversial in some circles for being insufficiently faithful to the source material.
Unlike the Oscars and most similar affairs, the Faith & Values Awards chooses not only a winner in its top two categories but also nine runners-up that receive trophies.
In the 'family' category, the nine additional movies were: Son of God, God's Not Dead, Big Hero 6, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Dolphin Tale 2, Penguins of Madagascar, Bears, Muppets Most Wanted and Planes: Fire and Rescue.
In the 'mature' category, the nine other movies were: Captain America: The Winter Soldier, The Giver, The Good Lie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies; The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Divergent and The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
Also unlike other awards shows, the Faith & Values Awards doles out a few cash prizes, supported by a grant from the Templeton Foundation. This year, its $100,000 Epiphany Prize for movies went to God's Not Dead and its $100,000 Epiphany Prize for television went to UP's Love Finds You in Sugarcreek.
Presenters included actor Corbin Bernsen, Duck Dynasty personalities Sadie and Korie Robertson and, as has been the case for a few years, several Disney Channel stars: Madison Pettis (Jake and the Never Land Pirates), Shane Harper (Good Luck Charlie); Olivia Holt (Kickin' It), Austin North (I Didn't Do it) and Karan Brar (Jessie).
Stevie Wonder appeared with several other artists in a musical tribute to gospel singer Andrae Crouch, who died in January.
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Jeremy Camp's Latest in Billboard's Top 25
Jeremy Camp's latest release, "I Will Follow" debuted at No. 17 on Billboard's Top Albums chart as well as in the Top 25 on the Billboard 200 chart.
I Will Follow, Camp's eighth studio album, has also produced his 37th No. 1 radio single with the song "He Knows," topping the AC Indicator charts this week. While "Reckless" was a more avant garde rock detour, "I Will Follow" is more a mainstream pop-rock affair. Partly responsible for the album's direction is producer Seth Mosley (for King and Country, Stellar Kart & Michael W. Smith).
Camp has sold more than four million albums including four RIAA Gold-certified albums, a RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video and a Gold-certified digital single ("There Will Be A Day"). At radio, Camp is recognized as a staple artist with 37 No. 1 radio hits across all formats spending more than 175 weeks at No. 1 at radio in his career.
I Will Follow, Camp's eighth studio album, has also produced his 37th No. 1 radio single with the song "He Knows," topping the AC Indicator charts this week. While "Reckless" was a more avant garde rock detour, "I Will Follow" is more a mainstream pop-rock affair. Partly responsible for the album's direction is producer Seth Mosley (for King and Country, Stellar Kart & Michael W. Smith).Camp has sold more than four million albums including four RIAA Gold-certified albums, a RIAA Multi-Platinum long-form video and a Gold-certified digital single ("There Will Be A Day"). At radio, Camp is recognized as a staple artist with 37 No. 1 radio hits across all formats spending more than 175 weeks at No. 1 at radio in his career.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Wayne Brady and Jaci Velasquez Board VeggieTales' Noah's Ark
Carrots meet cubits as VeggieTales builds an ark filled with lessons about trusting God in Noah's Ark, its first Bible-themed production in more than four years. Starring Wayne Brady and Jaci Velasquez, along with Larry the Cucumber, Bob the Tomato, Noah's Ark will be available March 3.
The Grammy nominated and multi-Emmy award-winning host of one of TV’s most famous game shows, Let’s Make a Deal, and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway brings to life Noah’s son Shem, who first questions, then learns to embrace, his father’s direction from God. Christian singer, actress and radio host Jaci Velasquez co-stars as Shem’s wife, Sadie.
“Saying ‘yes’ to VeggieTales was a no-brainer – my daughter’s a fan and I love the music and messages,” says Brady, who performs seven original songs in Noah's Ark. “The best part is, Bob and Larry are down to earth and they never let the ‘I’m a global Veggie superstar’ thing go to their heads.”
Adds Velasquez: “Every parent searches for entertainment that’s both wholesome and imparts valuable life lessons, and with Noah’s Ark, VeggieTales serves up a delicious dish on both counts. The story, the music and the visuals are perfect for the entire family.”
The Grammy nominated and multi-Emmy award-winning host of one of TV’s most famous game shows, Let’s Make a Deal, and star of Whose Line Is It Anyway brings to life Noah’s son Shem, who first questions, then learns to embrace, his father’s direction from God. Christian singer, actress and radio host Jaci Velasquez co-stars as Shem’s wife, Sadie.
“Saying ‘yes’ to VeggieTales was a no-brainer – my daughter’s a fan and I love the music and messages,” says Brady, who performs seven original songs in Noah's Ark. “The best part is, Bob and Larry are down to earth and they never let the ‘I’m a global Veggie superstar’ thing go to their heads.”
Adds Velasquez: “Every parent searches for entertainment that’s both wholesome and imparts valuable life lessons, and with Noah’s Ark, VeggieTales serves up a delicious dish on both counts. The story, the music and the visuals are perfect for the entire family.”
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Bringing Up Bates Star Debuts New Gospel Song Inspired by Mission Trip
Bringing Up Bates star Lawson Bates was inspired to write his latest song after the tragedy in the Philippines prompted a mission trip. Watch below:
http://www.breathecast.com/articles/bringing-up-bates-exclusive-debut-of-lawsons-song-on-uplifting-tv-video-breathecast-com-breathecast-24229/
http://www.breathecast.com/articles/bringing-up-bates-exclusive-debut-of-lawsons-song-on-uplifting-tv-video-breathecast-com-breathecast-24229/
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
for King & Country Performs "Fix My Eyes" on the Today Show
The Grammy-nominated group For King & Country performs the song "Fix My Eyes" off their sophomore album "Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong."
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Tai Anderson Announces Hiatus From Third Day
After twenty years as the bass player for the Christian band, Third Day, Tai Anderson has announced that he is leaving the band to focus on his personal life and family.
Anderson and the group released this statement over on their Facebook page:
"I am currently in a season of life where I find that God is leading me to place my identity as a child of God and as a husband and father above the touring lifestyle. Therefore, after a lot of prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, the members of the band and our incredible support team, we have all agreed that I should take a break from the upcoming touring season with Third Day. This decision obviously doesn't come lightly - I've always been, and will remain THIRD DAY's biggest fan."
In 1992, at a performance at guitarist’s Mark Lee‘s church, Third Day performed with a band known as the Bullard Family Singers, featuring members David Carr and Tai Anderson. A few days later, Third Day invited Anderson and Carr to join Third Day.
Anderson and the group released this statement over on their Facebook page:
"I am currently in a season of life where I find that God is leading me to place my identity as a child of God and as a husband and father above the touring lifestyle. Therefore, after a lot of prayerful consideration and discussion with my family, the members of the band and our incredible support team, we have all agreed that I should take a break from the upcoming touring season with Third Day. This decision obviously doesn't come lightly - I've always been, and will remain THIRD DAY's biggest fan."
In 1992, at a performance at guitarist’s Mark Lee‘s church, Third Day performed with a band known as the Bullard Family Singers, featuring members David Carr and Tai Anderson. A few days later, Third Day invited Anderson and Carr to join Third Day.
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