Here’s the latest from the crossroads of faith, media & culture: 03/29/23
Life goes on for Going Home. The faith-based streaming service Pure Flix has renewed the AFFIRM Originals hospice-set drama series starring Cynthia Geary for a second season. Talking about the renewal, Geary (who plays Sunset House Supervisor Charley Copeland) says “I’m thrilled to be back for a second season on this beautiful show…I love Charley’s compassion, complexity and the honesty and truthfulness of the stories we get to tell. In the second season of “Going Home” we get to see more of Charley’s life outside of Sunset House. Personally, Charley is one of the most challenging and rewarding roles I’ve had the privilege of playing. The material has touched me personally and every guest star brings something unique and powerful to their roles.”
The new season will premiere exclusively on Pure Flix this fall. Planned guest stars for the second season include Gloria Reuben (ER), George Newbern (Father of the Bride), Karen Allen (Indiana Jones), Mel Harris (Thirtysomething) and Ellen Travolta (Charles in Charge).
For Season 2 the show is partnering with GriefShare, a 13-week support group that helps grieving people find hope, peace, and purpose after a loved one’s death.
Going Home is created and executive produced by Dan Merchant who also created the Pure Flix Christian radio-themed sitcom Live + Local.
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Move over MCU. The BCU is coming. The producers of the successful crowd-funded Jesus-centered TV series The Chosen (which has also found success in movie theaters) are planning a Bible-based cinematic universe. Per Deadline: Former DreamWorks exec Mark Sourian has been appointed as President of Production for the Angel Studios Original The Chosen, with plans to build out an entertainment “universe” from the hit faith-based series.
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More Bocelli. Thanks to significant pre-sale numbers leading up to its Palm Sunday (4/2) release this weekend, Fathom Events has extended the planned four-day theatrical run of The Journey: A Music Special from Andrea Bocelli. The film will now remain in select theaters nationwide through Easter Sunday (4/9) with the potential of adding more future dates at select locations. A complete list of theater locations is available at the Fathom Events website. Tickets can can also be purchased at the site, as well in person at theaters showing the movie.
____ In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francishits theaters and VOD this Friday (3/31). Directed by Gianfranco Rosi (Fire at Sea) and composed entirely of archival footage, the documentary offers a decade-long chronicling of the journeys of the head of the Catholic pontiff across all corners of the world.
Miracles attributed to St. Joseph the subject of a Fathom Event in May. The documentary A Father’s Heart is set to run in theaters on Monday, May 1st (dubbed in English) and Tuesday May 2nd (with English subtitles). A complete list of theater locations can be found at the Fathom Events website where tickets can also be purchased. Tickets are also available at participating theater box offices. See the trailer below.
John W. Kennedy is a writer, producer and media development consultant specializing in television and movie projects that uphold positive timeless values, including trust in God.
Encourage one another and build each other up – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
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