FCC considers relaxing prime-time nudity and profanity standards — but here’s the change the government should really make

April 5, 2013 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Coarsening of America continues. From LifeSiteNews: The FCC is seeking comments from the public as they consider relaxing their obscenity standards for broadcast television and radio. If adopted the new, lower standards would allow brief “non-sexual” nudity and isolated expletives even during...

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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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“Veronica Mars” fundraiser for feature film raises $2.5 in just a few hours

March 14, 2013 by  
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I don’t know about you, but I really enjoyed the UPN television show “Veronica Mars” – starring Kristen Bell – that ceased production in 2005. The New York Daily News reports that the show’s creator Rob Thomas and Kristen Bell began a “Kickstarter” campaign to raise funds for a movie and her fans have responded: [...]

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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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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“The Bible” trailer released today

December 12, 2012 by  
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    Here is the trailer for the new television series on The Bible from producers Roma Downey (Touched By An Angel) and Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, Celebrity Apprentice) comes THE BIBLE, an epic ten part mini-series that will debut on The History Channel on March 3, 2013. This new epic 10-part miniseries will premiere [...]

Oprah Winfrey’s definition of media success goes beyond the bottom line

November 27, 2012 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Oprah puts the message first. From The New York Times: The cable network OWN, which she started with Discovery Communications, is emerging from low ratings and management shake-ups...With signs of progress at OWN, Ms. Winfrey now has more time to devote to other... Read the full post here »

Faith-based police drama being developed at CBS

October 2, 2012 by  
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Here’s today's dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Touched by an Angel as a crime drama. From The Hollywood Reporter: The network has given script orders to The Centurion, a high-concept drama about faith and responsibility from Immortals feature scribes Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The drama centers on an elite... 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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