For brothers Anders and Davin Lindwall, their debut feature film “Green and Gold” is a deeply personal project rooted in their Midwestern upbringing and Christian faith. The film, which stars veteran actor Craig T. Nelson, follows the story of Buck, a gruff but kindhearted dairy farmer struggling to maintain his way of life on the Wisconsin-Michigan border. As Buck faces challenges both on his farm and in his family, his unwavering faith serves as an anchor, guiding his actions in... Read more
Prime Video has released the official trailer and key art for the upcoming biblical drama series, House of David, which will premiere Feb. 27. The trailer offers a first look at newcomer Michael Iskander as David, the eventual King of Israel, as he takes on Goliath (Martyn Ford) and fulfills his destiny as God’s Chosen, anointed by Samuel the Prophet (Stephen Lang). House of David comes from visionary filmmakers and Wonder Project creative leaders Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution, American Underdog)... Read more
Elizabeth Tabish is no stranger to taking on roles that resonate with her own cultural heritage. The actress, known for her work on the hit series “The Chosen,” is now bringing that same personal connection to her latest project, the upcoming film “Between Borders,” releasing this week through Fathom Events. Tabish was approached by producer Isaac Norris about the script, and as soon as she heard it was a story centered around an Armenian family, she was immediately eager to... Read more
Producers Steve Barnett and Alan Powell, whose Monarch Media productions previously released the faith musicals “A Week Away” and “Journey to Bethlehem,” are bringing an emotionally impactful military story to the big screen with their new film “Valiant One.” The film, starring Chase Stokes (“Outer Banks”) and Lana Condor (“To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before”) was inspired by a chance encounter Barnett had at his high school reunion. “I bumped into a person I knew in high school,” he... Read more
After earning more than $34 million at the box office and becoming one of Lionsgate Studios’ biggest releases of the year, Dallas Jenkins’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” releases on digital outlets today. The film, starring Judy Greer and Pete Holmes, was a hit in theaters, earning both critical and audience acclaim. With its home video release, the film, based on the classic novel of the same name, will find a home with families through the Christmas season. The movie... Read more
In a culture where faith often doesn’t get a fair shake in award season or mainstream storytelling, Variety’s Faith and Spirituality in Entertainment Honors, presented recently in partnership with the Coalition for Faith & Media (CFAM), shone a spotlight on creators embracing faith. From Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s spiritually-grounded productions to Sheryl Lee Ralph’s portrayal of a steadfast Christian teacher, the event celebrated the role of authentic faith narratives in shaping culture—and those in Hollywood committed to getting it... Read more
Following the success of last year’s theatrical run, 5&2 Studios will release “The Chosen: Last Supper” (Season 5) in theaters in the weeks leading into Easter on March 27, 2025, distributed by Fathom in the U.S. and by Trafalgar Releasing internationally. Shot in cinematic format, “The Chosen: Last Supper” brings the most pivotal week in history to audiences in this special theatrical release. During a four-week run in the U.S. and Canada, all episodes of The Chosen: Last Supper will... Read more
The long-awaited big screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked” released this weekend from Universal Pictures, quickly climbing to the top of the box office charts with critical acclaim and an estimated $165 million global intake. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (“Crazy Rich Asians,” “In the Heights”) and starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, “Wicked” is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. “Wicked Part Two” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.... Read more
GRAMMY®-Award Winning singer/songwriter Brandon Lake has achieved yet another milestone with his brand new hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” The song debuted as #1 on the Christian/Gospel Songs Chart, #1 on the Christian/Gospel On-Demand Audio Streaming and Christian/Gospel On-Demand Overall Streaming charts, as well as #1 on the All-genre Digital Song Sales chart. “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has already garnered 6.83M total on-demand streams, beating Lake’s own record previously set by “That’s Who I Praise” for the largest debut streaming week for... Read more
As the movie version of “Wicked” nears release later this week, the original Glinda Kristin Chenoweth is making the rounds, remembering her time in the musical. Oddly enough, I only discovered the acting/musical superstar Kristin Chenoweth after I was pitched interview back in February 2005. She was releasing a gospel album, “As I Am.” The publicist told me she’d become famous for a role in “Wicked,” a musical about the Wicked Witch and there was some question about whether or... Read more
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