Bindi Irwin talks about her starring role in Walden Family Theater’s “Return to Nim’s Island”

March 15, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Chip off the old block. As mentioned in this space yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in a media conference aimed at bringing attention to tonight's premiere...

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How four top brands (Walden Media, Hallmark Channel, Walmart and P&G) came together to create a new family TV franchise — kicking off Friday with “Return to Nim’s Island”

March 14, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Family TV makes a comeback.  Walmart and P&G Present Walden Family Theater launches on Hallmark Channel tomorrow night (Friday 3/15) at 8:00 PM (ET). The first film out of the gate is the world premiere of

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“Walden Family Theater” to debut on Hallmark Channel

February 28, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Cable channels fill broadcast network family movie void. As followed closely here, Walmart and P&G has made a valiant effort in recent years to bring family friendly television back to NBC and Fox via a series of MOW/backdoor pilots airing under the...

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“Abel’s Field” ably applies biblical themes of forgiveness and redemption to tell a compelling and humane coming-of-age story

January 31, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. "Sometime the hero is on the sideline." So reads the tag line for Abel's Fieldthe new faith-themed from Covenant Road Entertainment and Sony Pictures now available on DVD via Walmart and other outlets. There are actually two heroes at the center of the film -- both of whom live on the...

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Times Square Church in NYC packs ‘em in with live production of “The Cross and the Switchblade”

January 29, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The power of the message. If I needed any further of evidence that there's a huge audience for faith-based drama, I didn't have to look any further than the Times Square Church at 1657 Broadway (at 51st Street) last Friday night. I was invited to the former site of the Mark Hellinger Theater to view a live production of Read the full post here »

HeavenUp founder Chris Burkhart talks about launching his Christian alternative to Facebook

January 13, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. The Un-Facebook? What 7 Up (aka the Un-cola) is to Coke, HeavenUp is to Facebook.  That is an alternative with a unique flavor all its own.  Whereas Facebook is aimed at the amorphous masses and quite literally seeks to be all things to all people, HeavenUp is positioned to be the choice of the more discerning user...

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Screenplay contest focuses on spiritually-uplifting content

October 18, 2012 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Spiritually-uplifting screenplays sought. From Infolist.com: The Kairos Prize for Spiritually Uplifting Screenplays is currently open for its 8th incredible season.  With $50,000 in cash prizes, it is the largest competition of its kind, and we are searching for screenplays that are inspiring and uplifting, and inspire moral and spiritual... Read the full post here »

Gundersen Entertainment readying sci-fi and western films with faith themes

September 26, 2012 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Putting faith into action (and adventure). I just spoke with producer Chad Gundersen whose Texas-based Gundersen Entertainmentshingle is making a name for itself by creating character-based suspense films that combine elements of the traditional action movie with his own personal faith. Currently, his company has two... Read the full post here »

A new Hays Code? Following the “Batman” shootings, a producer says it’s time for Hollywood reconsider self censorship

July 27, 2012 by  
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Here are today's dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Is Dark Knight tragedy a cultural turning point? The Aurora massacre has focused the spotlight on Hollywood's role in fostering real-life violence.  Even industry icons like Peter Bogdanovich and Harvey Weinstein...

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“For Greater Glory” and “The Way” garner ALMA nominations

July 13, 2012 by  
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Here's today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. For Greater Glory and The Way score ALMA nominations.  The National Council of La Raza has announced this year's American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Award nominees and two faith film are prominently represented. For Greater Glory,  the historical action epic Mexico’s Cristero War for religious freedom, is this year's most-nominated film with five nominations – including...

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