Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Amid controversy, plug is pulled in Mel Gibson’s Judah Maccabee story. From TheWrap: Warner Bros. has put on hold a controversial Mel Gibson movie project about the Jewish Maccabee revolt in the 2nd Century B.C. after reading the script by writer Joe Eszterhas, TheWrap…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. A saint’s story headed for theaters. Filmed in Europe (in English),  Restless Heart: The Confessions of  Augustine , which tells the epic story of  the inspiring saint, is being prepped for a fall release. Says Pope Benedict XVI: “We hope that many…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Papal plug? Not officially, but Pope Benedict XVI will sorta help in the publicity promoting the new film For Greater Glory  during his upcoming trip to Mexico and Cuba. On March 25th, the pontiff will will celebrate mass for  over 400,000 on…

Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Date set for epic tale of religious persecution. ARC Entertainment has announced that the period action film For Greater Glory (formerly titled Cristiada) opens June 1 in theaters across the country. The film’s story unfolds against the true story of the Cristero…

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