Andrew Peterson and "The Wingfeather Saga" image courtesy of Angel Studios.
When author and musician Andrew Peterson set out to adapt his beloved book series “The Wingfeather Saga” into an animated series he knew it would be a labor of love. What he didn’t anticipate was just how much work would go into bringing his imaginative world to the screen. “I walked into this thing as…

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During last month’s “Chosen Con” event in Orlando, more than 5,000 fans of the massive show got a sneak peek at the newest spinoff of the series, “The Chosen Adventures,” an animated show for children featuring biblical characters. Under the supervision of “The Chosen” creator Dallas Jenkins and the direction of showrunner Ryan Swanson, the…

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UPtv, the network known for its family-friendly and faith-based programming, is celebrating a major milestone – 20 years on the air, and a new initiative to promote encouragement to others. In a recent interview, UP Entertainment President and CEO Charley Humbard reflected on the network’s journey and shared his vision for the future. The network,…

Charlie Vickers as Annatar; Charles Edwards as Celebrimbor in "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power." Image courtesy of Prime Video.
As season two of Prime Video’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” wraps up, one of the more intriguing plots centers on the eleven prince, Celebrimbor, who forges the rings in season one and is enticed by the evil Sauron in season two. While viewers question how the prince can be so…

'The Chosen in the Wild' starring Bear Grylls image courtesy of 130Agency.
In a new spinoff announced during last weekend’s “The Chosen Insiders’ Conference” in Orlando, Florida, survival expert Bear Grylls is teaming up with the hit faith-based series to give fans an unprecedented look at the show’s cast. The series, titled “The Chosen in the Wild,” will follow the actors from the blockbuster series, which has…

Markella Kavenagh as Nori; Megan Richards as Poppy; Daniel Weyman as The Stranger in 'The Rings of Power.' Image courtesy of Prime Video.
Many “Lord of the Rings” readers and fans have pointed to spiritual allegories that drew from writer J.R.R. Tolkien’s Catholic faith. As the new season of “The Rings of Power” debuts on Prime Video, some cast members have contemplated whether their characters’ journeys carry those undertones. The Stranger and Elanor ‘Nori’ Brandyfoot, an unlikely duo…

Star trails captured over time-lapsed photos at the park on Cape Canaveral, Fla. for research of Air Force Space Command. (Image Credit: U.S. Air Force via Tech. Sgt. David Salanitri/Wikimedia Commons)
It’s common for military branches to have themes or official hymns, but did you know the United States Space Force just revealed theirs? More importantly for a Christ-centered audience, the author was “inspired by awe and wonder of God.” The name of the United States Space Force Hymn is “Creator of the Universe.” Captain James…

Let the Journey Begin. (Image Credit: 523 Studios/Lek Productions/Collide Media Group)
“The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” “Modern Family,” and “Abbott Elementary.” Each of these runaway hit TV series features a “mockumentary” style (as it’s called in Hollywood–a mock take on a documentary) with hilarious scenes and flawed characters. Fans love them. Critics praise them. But could Christians make them? (Find out at the end of this…

A majority of Americans recognize the importance of being a good neighbor, according to new State of the Bible research. Some 74 percent of people who are scripturally engaged said neighborliness is important. And a similar percentage of people with no religious affiliation shared that commitment. State of the Bible is a series of annual…

Candace Cameron Bure on the red carpet at Celebrity Fight Night XXIV at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona. (Image Credit: Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)
Once dubbed the “Queen of Christmas” because of her multiple holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel, Candance Cameron Bure is moving to the Great American Family Channel (formerly Great American Country). If you think you’ve heard that news before, you’re not wrong. In April 2022, Bure, 48, announced she was leaving to join Bill Abbott,…

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