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”Homestead”, the new Angel Studios live- action feature, directed by Ben Smallbone, stars Neal McDonough , Dawn Olivieri , Susan Misner , Currie Graham , Bailey Chase , Jesse Hutch , Kevin Lawson , Olivia Sanabia , Kearran Giovanni and Caden Dragomer, now streaming on AppleTV:

“…during a rapid collapse of society, a rich man’s mountain compound struggles between the military compulsions of its veteran operators and the rural values of its member families…”

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Angel Studios is expanding internationally with a second round of global distribution partnerships.

The U.S. distributor and production company — which released 2023 smash hit “Sound of Freedom” and is known for its faith-based films and TV shows — has signed multiple output deals around the world for its upcoming slate, including “The King of Kings,” the upcoming animated film about Jesus Christ featuring the voices of Kenneth Branagh, Uma Thurman and Mark Hamill, and “The Last Rodeo.”

The new deals include Saje Distribution (France), Kinostar (Germany), Rialto, Role (multiple Latin American countries), Crystalsky (Philippines), Empire (multiple African countries), Shaw (Singapore) and Skyline Entertainment (Sri Lanka). Last week it was revealed that Angel had signed a distribution deal with Kova for the U.K. and Ireland, while previously announced partnerships include A Contracorriente (Spain), Blitz (Croatia and ex-Yugoslavia), Filmone, Neema Media (Benelux), Nos (Portugal), Paris Films (Brazil) and Santa Barbara Films...

The upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Georgia Strong,” promises to be an emotional and inspiring journey for viewers. Set to air at 6:00 Pm on Sunday, February 16, 2025, on Discovery, this episode focuses on a widowed homesteader facing the overwhelming task of managing a large family homestead. With six kids by her side, she is determined to honor her late husband’s legacy, but the challenges are significant.

As the episode unfolds, the homesteader realizes that she lacks some of the essential skills needed to maintain the off-grid lifestyle that her family cherishes. With over 100 animals to care for and a sprawling property to manage, the pressure mounts. Her children, however, are not ready to give up. They are resolute in their commitment to preserving their father’s vision and working together as a family.

Viewers can expect to see the resilience of this family as they navigate their way through the difficulties of homesteading.

The upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Georgia Strong,” promises to be an emotional and inspiring journey. Set to air on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, this episode focuses on a widowed homesteader facing a daunting challenge. After the passing of her husband, she finds herself overwhelmed by the responsibilities of maintaining their large family homestead.

With six kids by her side, the weight of the homestead feels heavier than ever. The family is determined to keep their father’s off-grid legacy alive, but they quickly realize that they need more skills to manage the farm and care for over 100 animals. As they navigate their new reality, the bond between the siblings and their commitment to their father’s dream shines through.

Viewers can expect to see the challenges of homesteading in the face of grief and the strength that comes from family unity. “Georgia Strong” will highlight...

Ah, the simple life. Living off the land, building your own shelter, battling the elements… and desperately needing the Raney family to bail you out. That’s the premise of Homestead Rescue, and this Sunday, Marty Raney returns to Kauai to revisit the Nash family, whose five-acre slice of paradise has apparently gone sideways again. Seems […]

Homestead Rescue: Raney Returns: Paradise Lost Again...

On Sunday January 19 2025, Discovery broadcasts Homestead Rescue!

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In the upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Between Two Volcanoes,” viewers will witness the challenges faced by a single mother living in a precarious situation. Her homestead is located between two active volcanoes, creating a tense and dangerous environment for her and her children. This episode promises to explore the emotional and physical struggles that come with such a unique and threatening landscape.

As the episode unfolds, the mother finds herself at a crossroads. On one hand, she feels the weight of the danger posed by the volcanoes. On the other hand, she is deeply committed to providing a stable and loving home for her kids. The constant threat of eruptions makes her question whether it is worth fighting to stay in their cherished homestead or if it is time to consider leaving everything behind.

”Homestead”, the new Angel Studios live- action feature, directed by Ben Smallbone, stars Neal McDonough , Dawn Olivieri , Susan Misner , Currie Graham , Bailey Chase , Jesse Hutch , Kevin Lawson , Olivia Sanabia , Kearran Giovanni and Caden Dragomer, now playing in theaters:

“…during a rapid collapse of society, a rich man’s mountain compound struggles between the military compulsions of its veteran operators and the rural values of its member families…”

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The excitement builds for the upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Raney Returns: Paradise Lost Again.” This episode, airing on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, brings back Marty Raney to the Nash homestead on the beautiful island of Kauai. Fans of the show know that whenever Marty is around, big changes are sure to follow.

In this episode, Marty takes on the challenge of building a sheep barn, which is crucial for the homestead’s livestock needs. Viewers can expect to see his expert skills in action as he constructs a sturdy shelter for the sheep. Alongside this project, Marty will also dive into the world of beekeeping, a venture that promises to add sweetness to the homestead’s efforts. Beekeeping can be tricky, but with Marty’s guidance, the Nash family may find success in this new endeavor.

Adding an interesting twist, an unexpected person steps in...

Neal McDonough’s Homestead shocked everyone when it premiered in December during a stacked month of box office contenders and earned $6 million to take the #5 spot, even beating major blockbusters like Gladiator 2 and Red One. The film has since tapered off after its impressive opening weekend, earning $3 million and then $2 million, until it most recently completed its fourth weekend in theaters with just over $1 million. Homestead now sits at $19.3 million at the box office, and it will surely pass the $1 million mark by the end of this weekend, which will likely be its final box office milestone. The film is already outside the top 10 and poised to continue dropping, but it should have no problem juicing past this one last milestone.

At first glance, Homestead – from director Ben Smallbone – might seem like another run-of-the-mill doomsday prepper tale designed to validate hoarding canned goods and ammo. However, there’s more depth lurking beneath the surface.

When a nuclear bomb obliterates Los Angeles, former Green Beret Jeff Eriksson (Bailey Chase) takes his family to the Homestead—a secluded survival haven owned by his wealthy friend Ian Ross. With its self-sustaining gardens, stocked armoury, and endless food supplies, the compound is a prepper’s paradise. But Homestead isn’t simply about the comforts of bunkered survival; it digs into the darker side of fear-driven living and the steep ethical price of protecting oneself at all costs.

The story unfolds as a taut moral drama, centering on the conflict between Ian and his wife Jenna (Dawn Olivieri). Ian is adamant about keeping the gates closed to the desperate, starving masses gathering outside, fearing that helping them would jeopardise their resources.

Wicked may have won the Golden Globe for Cinematic & Box Office Achievement (a.k.a. for making boatloads of money) last night, but it couldn’t quite levitate the box office to pre-pandemic levels. Overall, the first weekend of 2025 brought in a total of $105.5 million (per Deadline), a noted dropoff...

After being edged out of first place last weekend, Mufasa: The Lion King wrestled the top spot of the box-office weekend from Sonic the Hedgehog by a $2.6 million margin. Other than that, all of the players from last weekend managed to remain on this weekend’s list as well.

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures saw Mufasa: The Lion King take control of the box-office weekend top ten as it led the weekend with $23.8 million in its third weekend of release. This gives the film an overall total of $168.6 million. This was enough to push Sonic the Hedgehog 3 from the top spot to second place with $21.2 million, bringing the Paramount Pictures’ product a three-week total of $187.5 million. Meanwhile, Nosferatu held steady in third place, adding $13.2 million over its second weekend in release as Focus Features saw the film’s total increase to $69.4 million. The second Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures...

New Year’s Day 2025 rang in an estimated $42.9M for all movies, the best result for the holiday post Covid, ahead of New Year’s Day 2022 which grossed $40.2M, led by Spider-Man: No Way Home ($23.1M).

New Year’s Day yesterday was +33% over the first day of 2024 — a great new beginning to a box office year which is expected to clear $9 billion. New Year’s Day 2025 was also up +38% over New Year’s Eve’s business.

Another day, another day that Mufasa beat Sonic the Hedgehog 3 for No. 1, $10.3M to $8.95M. While the Paramount Sega feature won the last two weekends, the Disney prequel has won six days at the daily box office since Christmas.

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While Thanksgiving holdovers, Moana 2 and Wicked continue to play solid, respectively with $5.1M and $4.6M, the other big headlines this season is the resurgence of auteur-driven adult fare,...

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 topped the box office again, earning $38 million during the weekend of December 27. Although this was a 37% drop from the previous week, the film’s total domestic gross reached $136 million. Internationally, it earned an additional $74 million, bringing its global total to over $200 million.

The film continues to break records, now ranking among the top 10 highest-grossing video game adaptations. Meanwhile, Mufasa: The Lion King is closing in fast, earning $37.1 million this weekend, just $900,000 shy of Sonic‘s earnings. The film, starring Aaron Pierre and part of the Lion King franchise, is doing better than its opening weekend, which grossed $35 million.

It has now made $113 million in the U.S. and $214 million internationally, totaling $327 million globally. The movie is gaining traction and could soon take the box office crown from Sonic.

The top new release this weekend was Nosferatu, a horror film directed by Robert Eggers. It earned $21 million,...

Ben Smallbone is bringing a new and modern approach to the post-apocalyptic genre, and Dawn Olivieri is at the heart of it in Homestead. Smallbone is a filmmaker known for his work in the faith-based genre, having helmed numerous music videos for the group For King & Country, while also co-writing, directing and editing the thriller Priceless and the documentary Johnny Cash: The Redemption of an American Icon. Olivieri first found success as a recurring player in Heroes and the Don Cheadle-led House of Lies before becoming part of Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone universe, playing Claire Dutton in 1883 and Sarah Atwood in season 5 of the mainline show.

Smallbone is in the director's chair for Homestead, adapting the novel Black Autumn, in which the United States is rocked by a variety of nuclear attacks, with chaos ensuing as people scramble to acquire supplies and find safety by any means necessary. Olivieri stars...

The very merry Christmas Day box office extended into a holly jolly post-Christmas weekend for a lot of this week's offerings. While Mufasa: The Lion King may have won out on Christmas Day itself, its main competitor, Sonic The Hedgehog 3, sprinted to take back the lead over the course of the weekend.

Kraven the Hunter is Sony's latest addition to its rocky Spider-Man Universe. The film, which marks the first R-rated entry in the Ssu, has seen the worst performance yet.

Just two weeks following its Dec. 13 release, Kraven the Hunter has already dropped out of the Top 10 at the box office, as reported by Deadline. The superhero film, which gives life to the popular character from the Spider-Man comics, first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #15 in August 1964, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the titular role. However, his recent star power and action roles didn't convince moviegoers to give the Ssu film a shot over the holiday and, instead, focused on other titles.

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“Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney) held the #1 position for both Christmas Day and December 26. Its two-day gross of $26.7 million edged out #2 “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (Paramount) by over $4 million. However, because “Sonic” last weekend was $28 million ahead of “Mufasa,” who comes out ahead for the full Christmas season remains unclear, though ultimately “Mufasa” could have the edge for total domestic gross.

At this point, 2024 will have an adequate Christmas compared to recent years. Grosses for December 25 and 26 are about $5 million ahead of 2023. But the $116 million two-day total was dramatically lower than the years before Covid struck. From 2016-2019, the two days grossed between $138 million and $177 million. At 2024 prices, that would be as much as $235 million, meaning attendance is down as much as half from those years.

Reporting Christmas Day grosses is always exciting, but for the industry, the results for December 26, particularly when it is a weekday, are a far...

There is a great deal of context surrounding the $60 million No. 1 opening weekend of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and its place in the overall franchise. The 2024 movie, which was directed by Jeff Fowler, stars Jim Carrey, Ben Schwartz, Krysten Ritter, Natasha Rothwell, Shemar Moore, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Idris Elba, and Keanu Reeves. It is the third feature-length installment in the live-action franchise adapting the video game franchise of the same name, which launched in 2020 and also includes the Paramount+ spinoff series Knuckles, focusing on the adventures of the titular echidna voiced by Elba.

The Sonic the Hedgehog 3 release kicked off the weekend before Christmas in 2024. Also opening that weekend was Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney's photorealistic CG-animated prequel to their 2019 smash hit remake of the traditionally animated 1994 classic The Lion King. The 2019 movie grossed $1.662 million, which is more money than both of the previous Sonic movies earned worldwide,...

”Homestead”, the new Angel Studios live- action feature, directed by Ben Smallbone, stars Neal McDonough , Dawn Olivieri , Susan Misner , Currie Graham , Bailey Chase , Jesse Hutch , Kevin Lawson , Olivia Sanabia , Kearran Giovanni and Caden Dragomer, now playing in theaters:

“…during a rapid collapse of society, a rich man’s mountain compound struggles between the military compulsions of its veteran operators and the rural values of its member families…”

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Gladiator 2 has already been winding down at the box office for the last week or two, and now that the film is available to purchase on digital platforms like Apple TV+ and Prime Video, it’s likely that it will continue to dwindle even further. Ridley Scott’s historical epic finished the weekend of December 20, its fifth full weekend in theaters with only $4.5 million, taking the #6 spot and falling behind Kraven the Hunter (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Homestead (Neal McDonough). However, its fifth-weekend haul did help Gladiator 2 reach $154 million domestically and pass both Beverly Hill Cop II (Eddie Murphy) and Jerry Maguire (Tom Cruise) to become one of the top 50 highest-grossing R-rated movies ever, still trailing Fatal Attraction (Michael Douglas) and Scary Movie (Marlon Wayans).

Yellowstone's cast is going in a lot of different directions after working on the hit series. Some of them will stay in the universe by acting in the next installment of the Taylor Sheridan-created franchise. Though Yellowstone season 5 has ended, the series will be getting a sequel show starring Beth and Rip. While other stars from the series are expected to be featured, this means that at the very least, Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser will stay in the Yellowstone universe in their next major project.

Some of the show's ensemble members are relative newcomers, when other Yellowstone actors come from other established TV shows. Such is the case with Dawn Olivieri, who plays villain Sarah Atwood in the series. Prior to her appearance as a villain in the Sheridan series, Olivieri appeared in 41 episodes of the series House of Lies. Now, she has grown more and more as a television actor,...

Homestead is officially in theaters, but its streaming debut may not be far from becoming a reality.

Starring Neal McDonough and Dawn Olivieri, Homestead highlights a former green beret and a group of survivors hiding inside a massive compound from an attack on the United States that leaves the rest of the world in shambles.

Hitting theaters on December 20, Homestead is set to be distributed by Angel Studios (the production studio behind all five seasons of The Chosen).

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The Jim Carrey and Ben Schwartz starrer Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has opened with a bang on the week before Christmas. The third film in the video-game-based franchise has raced to the top of the box office despite clashing with Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King. While there is still a long way to go, Sonic 3 seems to be the clear winner this week.

The film jumps off from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and sees Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles band together to stop a threat like no other. Keanu Reeves joined the already-stacked cast to play Shadow, the antagonist. Jim Carrey also reprised his role as Dr. Ivo Robotnik and pulled double-duty by playing Professor Gerald Robotnik too.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 sprints to the top of the box office beating Mufasa: The Lion King A still from Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Credits: Paramount Pictures

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After several weeks of Moana 2 atop the box office, the tides have finally shifted as Disney’s animated sequel dropped to #4 over the weekend of December 20 thanks to new arrivals. One of the new premieres that didn’t quite earn the same haul as Moana 2 but did finish one spot behind it this weekend is Homestead, the action thriller starring Neal McDonough and Dawn Olivieri that opened to $6 million from only 1,800 screens, roughly half the total theaters of the big blockbusters like Mufasa: The Lion King. Homestead follows an ex-Green Beret who joins a prepper compound that leads to horrifying truths, and unexpected community. The film earned a 38% score from critics but a 77% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

Worldwide box office December 20-22 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney) $122.2m $122.2m $87.2m $87.2m 53 2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Paramount) $62m $62m 12 3. Moana 2 (Disney) $45.9m $790.1m $32.8m $431.1m 53 4. Wicked (Universal) $26.1m $571.3m $12.6m $187.3m 82 5. Gladiator II (Paramount) $9.8m $416.2m $5.4m $262.3m 66 6. Kraven The Hunter (Sony) $8.9m $42.8m $5.8m $25.4m 63 7. The Prosecutor (various) $7.1m $17.8m $7.1m $17.8m 5 8. Homestead (Angel) $6m $6m 1 9. Jason Zhang Brilliance Tour (various) $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m 1 10. The Last Dance (various) $5.2m $40m $5.2m $5.2m 8

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

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Worldwide box office December 20-22 RankFilm (distributor)3-day (world)Cume (world)3-day (int’l)Cume (int’l)Territories 1. Mufasa: The Lion King (Disney) $122.2m $122.2m $87.2m $87.2m 53 2. Sonic The Hedgehog 3 (Paramount) $62m $62m 12 3. Moana 2 (Disney) $45.9m $790.1m $32.8m $431.1m 53 4. Wicked (Universal) $26.1m $571.3m $12.6m $187.3m 82 5. Gladiator II (Paramount) $9.8m $416.2m $5.4m $262.3m 66 6. Kraven The Hunter (Sony) $8.9m $42.8m $5.8m $25.4m 63 7. The Prosecutor (various) $7.1m $17.8m $7.1m $17.8m 5 8. Homestead (Angel) $6m $6m 1 9. Jason Zhang Brilliance Tour (various) $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m $5.5m 1 10. The Last Dance (various) $5.2m $40m $5.2m $5.2m 8

Credit: Comscore. All figures are estimates.

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Sonic The Hedgehog 3 is surpassing expectations. Not only is the threequel getting some of the best reviews the franchise has ever seen, it's also posting strong numbers during one of the most competitive times of the year at the box office. The film, which stars Ben Schwartz as the...

A little over a week after it arrived in theaters, it feels a lot like everyone has already forgotten Kraven the Hunter. Of course, that's hardly surprising when not that many people actually watched the Sony Pictures-produced Marvel movie last weekend.

However, if Sony was hoping fans might turn up to watch Kraven's one-and-only hunt before the holidays, executives at the studio must be mighty disappointed today.

With a -72% second weekend drop, Kraven the Hunter has grossed only $3.1 million. That takes its domestic total to $17 million and, when its overseas numbers are taken into account, it's earned only $42 million worldwide. The budget, which shot up as a result of delays caused by the pandemic and last year's strikes, was $110 million.

There's some good news, though. A -72% drop is better than Joker: Folie à Deux (-81%) and The Marvels (-78%). It still opened to significantly less than those,...

Few weekends annually are less certain indices of future grosses than the one before Christmas. That said, a combined $97 million for the openings of two new family-oriented titles set theaters up for a healthy holiday season.

“Sonic the Hedgehog 3” (Paramount) was the clear winner with $62 million, with “Mufasa: The Lion King” (Disney) second with $35 million. This is the first time two films on this pre-holiday date have debuted at $35 million or more, and with higher ticket prices today a factor, the best overall since 2011.

The weekend also saw the start of New York/Los Angeles platform runs of two significant awards contenders. New York Film Critics’ Best Film winner “The Brutalist” (A24) despite an over three and a half hour running time averaged nearly $67,000 in four theaters, while Pedro Almodóvar’s first English-language film “The Room Next Door” (Sony Pictures Classics) started with $107,000 in six.

Pre-Christmas weekends more often...

The box office battle between Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Mufasa: The Lion King came to a pretty definitive end this weekend, with the former almost doubling the latter’s business. Indeed, despite a banner year, Disney’s ending 2024 on a downer note, with Mufasa: The Lion King, which sports a $200 million budget, seriously underperforming with a $35 million opening. Note that the 2019 remake of The Lion King opened with nearly $200 million, making this arguably one of the least successful sequels of all time (although the film is technically both a sequel And a prequel).

While Disney is no doubt hoping the decent A-minus Cinemascore will mean the business will pick up over the holidays, it seems unlikely the film will even come close to recouping its budget. The outlook is much rosier for Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which easily topped the weekend box office with Deadline reporting a $62 million opening.

Update: 2024/12/22 08:05 Est By Brennan Klein

Sonic 3 Falls Far Short Of Original Franchise-Best $72 Million+ Debut Projections, Still Handily Beats Mufasa

This article was originally written Saturday Am and has been updated Sunday Am with up-to-date box office projections (in bold), a full chart, and further analysis.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has taken the lead over Mufasa: The Lion King at the pre-Christmas domestic box office. Both movies are follow-ups to successful franchises, with the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 release marking the third live-action feature-length installment in the video game adaptation franchise that also includes the Paramount+ spinoff show Knuckles. Meanwhile, the Disney photorealistic CG musical Mufasa is a prequel to their 2019 remake The Lion King, which grossed $1.66 billion, making it the highest-grossing animated movie of all time until that record was overtaken by Inside Out 2 in 2024.

Per Variety, as of Sunday morning, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is projected to take No.

He’s the fastest thing alive, after all. “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” is rolling around on top of the box office in its North American opening, collecting $25 million from 3,761 locations across Friday and preview screenings. Meanwhile, “Mufasa: The Lion King” will land in second place, having earned $13.3 million from 4,100 sites so far across the same time frame.

In what some expected to be a more even box office match-up between two family-friendly features starring CG critters, Paramount’s “Sonic” sequel has broken out far ahead of “Mufasa” in its debut. While mid-December weekends can often seem like a calm before a storm, with the public putting off moviegoing as it prepares for the holidays, that’s not slowing down the Blue Blur here. “Sonic 3” nearly bested the $26 million opening day nabbed by “Sonic 2” back in April 2022. The film should have no trouble out-pacing its projections, which had forecast an opening between $55 million and $60 million.

In an era when the fear of disaster feels more apparent, “Homestead” emerges as a strange artifact of our times, wrapped in the frightening aesthetics of a faith-based narrative. Imagine a world destroyed by a nuclear explosion, with chaos unfolding like a black flower. The film, directed by Ben Smallbone, transports us to this hazardous world where survival is more than just a matter of resources; it is also about moral quandaries that challenge our humanity.

Neal McDonough plays Ian Ross, a modern-day patriarch whose huge estate serves as a stronghold against uncertainty. Adapted from Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross’s “Black Autumn” series, “Homestead” aims to encourage thinking while exploring the complexities of survival. However, it frequently trips over its ambition.

Angel Studios expands its horizons by combining survival fiction with a moral compass navigating altruism versus self-preservation. As I ponder these themes, I challenge my own biases: Am...

Ben Smallbone’s “Homestead” takes place in a world where foreigners detonate a nuclear bomb off the coast of Los Angeles, the protagonists are saved because they own a Tesla, Bitcoin is the only valuable currency, and the truth can only be told on Right Wing radio. For some people that’s a selling point. For many others, it’s a list of red flags.

It’s easy to think of films like “Homestead” as if they live on the fringe of mainstream media, but though this particular film isn’t a major studio release, they’re hardly uncommon. Hit movies like “Black Hawk Down” and “300” have shamelessly vilified non-white antagonists, portraying them as fodder for heroic, mostly white hunks to mow down with impunity, sometimes in dramatic slow-motion. “Forrest Gump” is the story of a man who does everything he’s told to do, like joining the Army...

Stories about survivors in a post-apocalyptic world continue to fascinate viewers in such streaming series as “Fallout” and “The Last of Us,” but “Homestead” likely marks the first time such a scenario has been used for a faith-based movie. And it definitely is the first time a theatrical film in that genre has been designed as the pilot for a TV series — a fact that, when it becomes clear in the movie’s final minutes, may strike many viewers as a bait-and-switch trick.

Indeed, the TV series gets what can only be described as emphatic promotion in those final minutes, complete with a kinda-sorta coming attraction trailer (not entirely unlike the one Kevin Costner employed at the end of “Horizon: An American Saga — Chapter 1”). One of the lead actors appears on camera to directly address audiences about what lies ahead, along with an on-screen Qr code that the audience can...

The post-apocalyptic movie has become a staple for international cinema actually, with the productions of the category coming one after the other, both on cinema and TV. Based on the book series, “Black Autumn”, “Homestead” attempts to do both, as it will be released in December both as a film and a TV series, headed by Ben Smallbone and produced by Angel Studios.

A nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, and the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos. Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson, his wife Tara and his son Abe, escape to The Homestead, a mountain compound owned by an eccentric prepper, Ian Ross, who lives there with his family, wife Jenna and daughter Olivia. Some semblance of security does exist there, while the youths soon start taking a liking to each other, but the exterior problems mirrored in the face of local authorities and various outsiders lead to many problems,...

“Homestead” is a new live-action, post-apocalyptic drama feature directed by Ben Smallbone, based on the book “Black Autumn” by Jeff Kirkham and Jason Ross, starring Neal McDonough, Dawn Olivieri, Currie Graham, Susan Misner, Bailey Chase, Jesse Hutch, Kevin Lawson, Kearran Giovanni, Tyler Lofton, Olivia Sanabia, Grace Powell and Caden Dragomer, releasing December 20, 2024 in theaters:

“…a former green beret and other survivors take refuge inside an elaborate compound…

“…when an attack leaves the world in chaos…”

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Since its announcement, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been swimming in controversies, from discussion about its main protagonist’s choices to its gameplay. These issues even resulted in a delay of its release date to February 14th, 2025. Despite these hiccups, players are eager to try the game and explore feudal Japan in an entirely new way.

Players are waiting to see what the game will deliver. | Image Credit: Ubisoft

However, it would be a crime if Shadows didn’t revive one of the most beloved mission types in the franchise: Homestead. These short yet impactful side missions in AC3 allowed players to connect with the community and learn about Connor. If Ubisoft doesn’t bring back an evolved version of the Homestead system in Shadows, fans will undoubtedly be disappointed.

What Made Homestead Mission in Assassin’s Creed 3 so Special? Homestead missions showcased how the franchise is more than just gameplay.

The excitement builds as “Homestead Rescue” returns for Season 12 with an episode titled “Alligator Aid.” This time, the Raney family heads to sunny Florida for their first rescue in the state. The challenges are unique, as they face a single mom struggling to keep her homestead safe from an overflowing swamp. Tropical storms have wreaked havoc, causing severe flooding that has turned her property into a dangerous environment.

As if the flooding wasn’t enough, the invasion of alligators adds to the urgency of the situation. The Raneys must think outside the box to find solutions that will protect the family and their home. Each member of the Raney family brings their skills to the table, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness in the face of danger. This episode promises to be a thrilling mix of heartwarming moments and high-stakes challenges.

Tune in at 6:00 Pm on Sunday, December 15, 2024, on Discovery...

Here’s how we know December is likely to gross over $1 billion: in its first eight days through the upcoming weekend, “Moana 2” (Disney), “Wicked” (Universal), and “Gladiator II” (Paramount) will likely combine to take in around $225 million in U.S./Canada box office.

That’s a full weekend plus Sunday through Thursday after Thanksgiving. The three films through Sunday will have grossed over $700 million — all told through then, most of it for “Moana 2” and “Wicked,” both over $300 million by next Sunday.

Those two are certain to hold most of their theaters through Christmas, where their family appeal should rebound. Ridley Scott’s film will still have some juice left. It’s reasonable that combined all three will gross over $500 million during December.

If they do, it should help push the month over $1 billion. And that would happen even though none of the new Christmas titles is expected to...

The excitement builds for the premiere of Season 12 of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Alligator Aid.” This episode marks the Raneys’ first rescue in the Sunshine State, and it promises to be a thrilling adventure. The story centers around a determined single mom who faces a daunting challenge. After recent tropical storms, her homestead is struggling under the weight of an overflowing swamp.

The situation worsens with severe flooding, leading to an unexpected invasion of alligators. The Raneys know they need to act quickly and creatively to help this family. With their expertise in homesteading, they will tackle the unique problems that come with living in Florida’s unpredictable environment.

As the clock ticks, the Raneys must come up with inventive solutions to not only save the homestead but also ensure the safety of its inhabitants. Viewers can expect plenty of suspense and ingenuity as the team faces the wild challenges of the Florida landscape.

“Everyone wants to know how the world ended. This is the story of how it began,” says the narrator in the trailer for “Homestead,” an inspirational survivalist thriller out Dec. 20 from Angel Studios.

As the story starts, newscasters announce “America’s just been attacked!” After a nuclear bomb is detonated in Los Angeles, the nation devolves into unprecedented chaos, according to the logline.

Ex-Green Beret Jeff Eriksson, played by “Longmire” actor Bailey Chase, and his family escape to The Homestead, an eccentric prepper’s fortress nestled in the mountains, the logline continues. As violent threats and apocalyptic conditions creep toward their borders, the residents of The Homestead are left to wonder: How long can a group of people resist both the dangers of human nature and the bloodshed at their doorstep?

Also starring are “Tulsa King” star and “Yellowstone” actor Neal McDonough along with Dawn Olivieri, Jesse Hutch and Olivia Sanabia.

Stars: Will Pealer Jr., Scot Scurlock, Nick Nichols, David Lenik, Nellie Spackman, Caroline Williams, Cedric Gegel, Natalie Veater, Peyton Michelle Edwards | Written by David Lenik | Directed by Charlie Steeds

He Sees You When You’re Sleeping is the most recent film from prolific British director Charlie Steeds who caps off a busy year with his first venture into Ho Ho Ho Horror, something I’m surprised it’s taken him so long to get around to.

On Christmas Eve, 1963 young Chester (Will Pealer Jr.) is told a bedtime story about Santa on a killing spree by his Uncle Nick. It proves to be an omen as later that night serial killer Henry Bates (Nick Nichols) escapes from the asylum and makes his way to Copper Grove where he slaughters the Van Buren family, leaving only one survivor.

Seventeen years and a lot of therapy later, Chester returns to Copper Grove. With...

A24 has just released the trailer for Babygirl — an intense and unconventional erotic thriller that plays with power struggle, consent, grooming, and coercion. Our own Chris Bumbray enjoyed the provocative film at TIFF this year, saying in his review, “It’s controversial, but it’s also one of the sexier films to come along in recent memory. Kidman deserves major praise for her consistent refusal to play it safe as an actress.”

Babygirl stars Nicole Kidman (Being the Ricardos), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), Harris Dickinson (The Iron Claw), Sophie Wilde (Talk to Me), and Jean Reno (Léon: The Professional). Babygirl will cheekily be released in theaters just in time for Christmas viewings, giving it a December 25 release date. That’s the same weekend Disney is releasing Mufasa, Paramount is releasing Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Angel Studios is releasing the faith-based post-apocalyptic film Homestead.

Reijn directed Babygirl from a screenplay she wrote herself.

On Sunday November 17 2024, Discovery broadcasts Homestead Rescue!

Maine Bog Blues Season 12 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Maine Bog Blues,” promises to be an exciting adventure for fans of the show. The Raney family travels to Maine to assist a couple facing a unique challenge. Their homestead is struggling due to an overwhelming amount of boglands. This episode will showcase the Raneys’ skills as they tackle the tough conditions of the Maine landscape.

In this episode, the Raneys will focus on building structures that can withstand the harsh winters of Maine. The couple needs practical solutions to make their homestead livable and sustainable. The Raneys are known for their resourcefulness, and viewers can expect to see creative designs and innovative techniques used to improve the couple’s situation.

As the episode unfolds, the challenges of working in a boggy environment will be highlighted. The Raneys will have...

In the Season 12 Episode 8 titled “Heartland Heartache” of Homestead Rescue, airing on Sunday, 24 November 2024, at 8:00 Pm on Discovery, the Raney family faces one of their most challenging rescues yet. In this episode, a family in Iowa is struggling to preserve the farmstead that their late father worked so hard to build. With the farm’s future on the line, the Raneys must step in and teach the family an essential off-grid masterclass to save the legacy they hold dear.

As the episode progresses, viewers will see the Raney family use all their skills and knowledge to help these farmsteaders complete one of the most unique and urgent rescues they’ve ever faced. With time running out, the Raneys’ expertise and resourcefulness will be put to the test as they guide the family through critical decisions. Fans of Homestead Rescue can look forward to an emotional and dramatic episode that...

Look, tire houses. They’re a thing. Or at least they are for the Broadhead family in Ohio, who, if memory serves, previously sought the Raneys’ brand of rugged assistance on Homestead Rescue on the episode “House of 30,000 Tires” back in 2020. Now, their unconventional 30,000-tire domicile is, shall we say, experiencing some depreciation. Settling […]

Homestead Rescue: Raney Returns: Crash and Berm...

In the upcoming episode of “Homestead Rescue,” titled “Raney Returns: Crash and Berm,” fans can expect an exciting and challenging installment. This episode marks Season 12, Episode 14, and it brings back the familiar face of Marty Raney as he takes on another difficult rescue mission. The spotlight shines on the Broadhead family from Ohio, who have been living in a unique home constructed from a staggering 30,000 tires. However, their unconventional dwelling is facing serious structural issues that need immediate attention.

Marty is no stranger to tough situations, and this episode presents a big challenge for him. With limited time on the clock, he must work quickly to restore a settling berm that poses a risk to the family’s home. Additionally, he will be constructing a concrete storm to help protect the property from future weather-related problems. The stakes are high, and the pressure is on as Marty strives to ensure...

Exclusive: Angel Studios, the crowdfunding studio behind titles like Sound of Freedom, is set to release The Last Rodeo, a new bull riding drama co-written, produced by and starring Neal McDonough (Band of Brothers), for Memorial Day weekend on May 23, 2025.

Directed by Jon Avnet (Fried Green Tomatoes) from his script written with McDonough and Derek Presley (Boon), The Last Rodeo‘s cast also includes Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Christopher McDonald (Hacks), Sarah Jones (For All Mankind), and Professional Bull Riding Champion Daylon Swearingen.

Neal and Ruvé McDonough

Pic shares the story of Joe Wainwright (McDonough), an aging retired champion bull rider, and his daughter Sally (Jones), who face a crisis that can only be solved by Joe entering and winning a bull riding competition. Joe must connect with a bull fighter and his estranged best friend of many years, Charlie Williams (Williamson), to enter the legends contest as the oldest contestant in history.