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A grateful John Schneider asks “October Baby” fans to support “Hardflip”
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. John Schneider thanks audiences for making October Baby a surprise box office hit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=4BIUetNfgQs —– Note: I’ll be previewing Hardflip later today and expect to bring you my review — as well as an interviews with stars John Schneider and Randy Wayne —…
The Road Less Traveled: Travis Mann’s journey from entertainment lawyer to a creative Mission at one of Hollywood’s hottest faith-based movie companies
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Man on a Mission. Travis Mann began his Hollywood journey as an entertainment lawyer. But his heart drew beyond the legal fine print of movie deals (though it’s an expertise that continues to serve him well). Since February, as the new head of production…
How you can become a contestant on Bible-based game show + NBC and Fox announce Fall TV schedules
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. How you can become a contestant on a Bible-based game show. RealityREAL and multi-faith media organization Odyssey Networks are producing The American Bible Challenge, a game show hosted by comedian Jeff Foxworthy being prepped to air on GSN (fka The Game Show…
“Serving Life” doc and Catholic sitcom honored by Gabriel Awards + Cardinal Dolan praises “For Greater Glory” + “Darling Companion” worth your time
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Gabriel Award Winners announced. The prizes, presented by Catholic media professionals, honor inspiring works of excellence in film, television and radio. Among this year’s notable honorees are the excellent Odyssey Network’s documentary Serving Life (which aired on Oprah Winfrey’s Own Network) and…
NBC series orders + Catholic League claims first victory in battle with “The Daily Show”
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. A long way from Little House on the Prairie. NBC is set to be the first of the broadcast networks release it fall schedule next week but already the peacock has announced some early pickups that include: 1600 Penn – A single-camera…
John Tesh launches radio channel + Jewish interfaith leader to address Catholic grads + “October Baby” milestone
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. Positive Vibes. Grammy-nominated musician John Tesh continues to build his radio portfolio. The host of the successful syndicated radio program Intelligence for Life is in the process of launching a new new online Christian radio station called K Tesh Los Angeles. Though…
Harold Finch’s book “Three Keys” is well-worth opening (and reading) + 2nd “October Baby” review contest winner named
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John W. Kennedy
Here are today’s dispatches from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. 1. The Three Keys That Open the Door to Great Success. That’s the title of a short motivational book by Harold Finch, the Christian entrepreneur, motivational speaker and executive producer of the upcoming faith-based suspense film Unlimited. I met Harold during a trip…
Gianna Jessen, the real “October Baby” + a reader’s winning review
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. An October Baby t-shirt and cast-signed movie poster to reader Kevin McCulley for his winning appraisal of October Baby. Here’s what he wrote: I thoroughly enjoyed October Baby. I took another couple from church to see the movie on opening weekend and was able to…
Movie to Movement founder Jason Jones on why faith-based films are important to American culture
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. October Baby and beyond. The independently-produced Erwin Brothers film dramedy about the emotional journey of a young abortion survivor has proved to have had a strong limited release — grossing nearly $5,000,000 over five weekends, according Box Office Mojo. Here’s hoping a major distributor…
Week 5 crucial for “October Baby” + Hollywood’s abortion secret
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John W. Kennedy
Here’s today’s dispatch from the crossroads of faith, media and culture. Why it’s important to see October Baby THIS weekend. Jason Jones, the activist movie producer who formed the the organization and website Movie to Movement to mobilize audience support for films that promote faith-based values, says that it’s extremely important for audiences to turn…
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