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The Chronicles of Narnia producer Cary Granat is teaming with director David L Cunningham (The Seeker: The Dark Is Rising, Running for Grace) and Oscar-winning visual effects artist Ed Jones (Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, Happy Feet) on In the Beginning, a new faith-based family action-adventure feature that aims to tell the Biblical story of creation.

The film will use cutting-edge motion capture and hybrid CGI visual effects to turn the story of Genesis, from the creation of the universe to the Garden of Eden, into an Imax-worthy cinematic event. Cunningham, the son of well-known Christian missionary Loren Cunningham (founder of Youth With A Mission), has written and will direct In the Beginning with Walden Media founder Granat and Jones producing together with Jonathan E. Lim (My Penguin Friend). City Hill Arts will produce and act as a financier on the film.

“For billions [the creation story] is the template for the origins of life,...

Adrian Schiller, the British actor who starred as Lord Aethelhelm in the Netflix drama series The Last Kingdom, has died. He was 60.

Schiller died on April 3 of unspecified causes, his agent, Amanda Evans at Scott Marshall Partners in the U.K., confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. “It is with the heaviest and saddest hearts that we announce the death of our beloved client, Adrian Schiller, on Wednesday 3 April. He has died far too soon, and we, his family and close friends are devastated by the loss,” the U.K. talent agency said in a statement.

Schiller’s sudden death followed a star turn in Australia in The Lehman Trilogy, where he performed the role of Henry Lehman in the touring production.

Born on Feb. 21, 1964 in London, England, his extensive TV credits included roles in the ITV series Victoria, where he played Cornelius Penge, a footman in the royal household, Father Brown for BBC,...

From Rainn Wilson’s desire to start a spiritual revolution in Hollywood and beyond to Hilary Swank’s latest film “Ordinary Angels,” and a first look at the Amazon Prime Video series “The Baxters” the Variety Spirituality in Entertainment Breakfast, presented by Faith & Media Initiative, explored representations of faith and spirituality throughout media. Tuesday’s event, held at the Los Angeles London hotel, featured five in-depth conversations that dove into varied perspectives on the role of spirituality in entertainment and how industry leaders find inspiration from meditation to a whale’s song.

Rainn Wilson on Wanting to ‘Start a Revolution’ and How ‘The Office’ Played a Role in His Spiritual Journey

Rainn Wilson sat down with Variety senior entertainment writer Angelique Jackson to chat about his latest projects, including writing his New York Times bestseller “Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution” and SoulPancake, the digital media company he...

There are a wide variety of Jesus movies that range from traditional biblical epics to more nuanced and creative approaches to the story. Some of the best Jesus movies highlight the role of Mary in Jesus' life and explore unique perspectives on his story, such as through satire, character studies, or experimental filmmaking. These films aim to showcase the awe-inspiring power of Jesus, his miracles, and the impact he had on his communities, making him a popular figure in cinema, particularly among the Christian community.

There has been a wide variety of films about Christianity's Messiah and son of God since the birth of cinema, and the end result is some of the best Jesus movies ever made. As far back as the silent era, several films have been made about Jesus Christ, and he still remains a popular figure within cinema, especially among the Christian community. There are plenty of movies that provide deep,...

Roma Downey is an actress, producer and New York Times bestselling author. She is perhaps most famous for her captivating role where she portrayed the angel Monica on the hit CBS American drama series Touched by an Angel.

Roma Downey Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education

Roma Downey was born on May 6, 1960 (Roma Downey age: 63) in Derry, Northern Ireland, which is located in the Bogside district. She is named after her two grandmothers, Ro, derived from her grandmother Rosa, and Ma, named after her second grandmother Mary. Her mother tragically perished from a heart attack when Downey was just ten years old and her father was taken from her when she was 20.

Downey attended Thornhill College, a Catholic school for girls. Initially, Downey expressed interest in becoming a painter while earning herself a Bachelor of Arts at Brighton College of Art. She then went on to study acting in London...

March brings a fresh slate of new shows and films to Hulu. The rotation of the catalogue also makes room for well-loved films arriving on the streamer this month. Sports buffs will enjoy “Love and Basketball” (2000) as well as “Kicking & Screaming” (2005). Animated family favorites include “Rio” (2011) and “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (2010).

As for new releases, Keira Knightley and Carrie Coon play hard-working journalists in the investigative thriller “Boston Strangler” (2023) from writer and director Matt Ruskin. Olivia Colman can be seen as Miss Havisham in FX’s rendition of “Great Expectations.” And a new twist on reality dating involves the charming countryside with “Farmer Wants a Wife.”

And Best Picture Oscar nominee “Triangle of Sadness” hits the streamer on March 3.

The Oscars as well as the pre-show and post-show red carpets will also be available to livestream around March 12 when the ceremony takes place and March 13, the day after, if...

Hulu’s list of new releases for March 2023 features an event long in the making.

On March 6, History of the World, Part II will finally arrive more than 40 years after Mel Brooks’ classic comedy History of the World, Part I. first premiered. Of course, Brooks never had any intention of adding future parts to his ahistorical film, but that yet makes the arrival of Part II so many years later even funnier. Described as a four-night comedy event, History of the World, Part II will release two episodes a day through March 9. Brooks returns to write and executive produce this series and will star alongside Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz. Guest stars include…everyone. Basically just everyone.

Read more Movies Great Eat the Rich Satires to Watch After The Menu By Nick Harley Movies Mel Brooks Recalls Alfred Hitchcock’s Unique Review of High Anxiety By David Crow...

It’s ironic but unavoidable that the greatest annual celebration of film should be a television special — but that’s just how it is. March often means Oscar season, a time for cinephiles to boot up that small screen you use for movies and use it to see if they win any awards during a telecast.

If you don’t have TV service anymore, Hulu has you covered with a pre-Oscars telecast as well as two red carpet specials before and after the main event. Though the ceremony itself won’t be livestreamed on Hulu, it will be added the next morning, like regular ABC programming. Awards viewership has been in general decline over the past several years, but next-day streaming gives curious viewers a chance to join the conversation and boost those Oscar ratings after the live show. It’s also a chance for superfans to pause and rewind...

Above: Poster for Bamboo Dogs. Art by Soika Vomiter.Unless you’ve been going to film festivals around the world for the past 15 years you may not have heard of Khavn dela Cruz. I had not myself until a poster caught my eye recently. It was a design for Orphea, a 2020 collaboration between the venerable 89-year-old German filmmaker Alexander Kluge and an artist called simply Khavn. The poster had a certain iconoclastic energy and a stylish title treatment and so I decided to dig deeper. And there was a lot to uncover. Born in Quezon City in the Philippines in 1973, Khavn has made over 50 features and 150 shorts over the past 20 years, but he is also a musician with 40 albums to his name, and a writer who has published eight books of poetry, a novel, and two collections of short stories and has twice won the most prestigious literary award in the Philippines.

If you’re looking for some family-friendly, faith-based viewing, the options out there can seem lacking. Popular streaming platforms offer countless shallow and inappropriate options, or productions that take a mocking approach to religion, but where are the Christian ones that you don’t have to think about twice before viewing with the kids?

Luckily for you, there are a number of great options at your disposal, you just need to know where to find them. That’s why we’re here to help – we’ve done the sifting for you. We’ve compiled a list of four of the best Christian TV series to watch now, three dramas and one docudrama. All four of them debunk the stereotype that Christian TV watching is stuck in the realm of strictly historical documentaries. They prove that you can watch enjoyable and entertaining TV comparable to any mainstream productions, all with a wholesome Christian theme.

In today’s TV news roundup, Netflix revealed the release date and teaser for “Last Chance U: Basketball,” and Disney Channel announced the voice cast for “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil’s Dinosaur.”

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Netflix revealed that “Last Chance U: Basketball,” a spinoff of Greg Whiteley’s football-centric docuseries, will premiere globally on March 10. Over the course of eight episodes, the show will follow the East Los Angeles College Huskies (Elac) in their high stakes chase to an unprecedented California state basketball championship. Led by head coach John Mosley, the Elac team consists of former D1 recruits and powerhouse athletes hustling to showcase their college potential, but the players are tested as they battle adversity, inner demons and emotions on and off the court. In addition to Whiteley, Joe Labracio, Lucas Smith and James D. Stern serve as executive producers on “Last Chance U: Basketball.” Co-executive producers on the project include Andrew Fried,...

Resurrection, a film from The Bible producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett that follows the immediate aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion, will premiere on Discovery+ on March 27.

In Resurrection, Jesus’ followers are hunted, leaderless and desperately searching for understanding, but when Jesus rises from death, they realize that hope didn’t die on the cross. It lives on in them. A production from MGM and LightWorkers, a division of MGM, Resurrection is produced by Downey, Burnett and The Bible showrunner Richard Bedser.

“Faithful audiences crave content that speaks to their faith and values, and we can think of no better home for this film than discovery+. David Zaslav and his team have created an incredible home for family friendly entertainment,” said Downey and Burnett. “We look forward to sharing Resurrection’s ultimate story of hope with the discovery+ viewers and are grateful to be able to share this epic story with...

A new Biblical epic about the resurrection of Jesus Christ called “Resurrection” is coming to Discovery+ this Easter from the team behind the hit miniseries “The Bible” and the film “Son of God.”

“Resurrection” comes from producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett for LightWorkers and MGM, along with “The Bible” showrunner Richard Bedser. The film will launch on Discovery+ on March 27, 2021.

The film follows the immediate aftermath of Jesus’ crucifixion and shows how Jesus’ followers are hunted, leaderless and desperately searching for understanding. But when Jesus rises from death, they realize that hope didn’t die on the cross — it lives on in them.

“Resurrection” was put together from footage within MGM and LightWorkers’ existing library of Biblical material in place of filming during the pandemic.

“Faithful audiences crave content that speaks to their faith and values, and we can think of no better home for this film than Discovery...

Two-time Golden Globe nominee and SAG Ensemble winner Dennis Quaid will star in MGM and LightWorkers’ faith-based family drama, On a Wing and a Prayer. The pic marks the actor’s third reteaming with filmmaker Sean McNamara after Soul Surfer and the upcoming biopic Reagan in which Quaid plays the title role as the 40th U.S. President. On a Wing and a Prayer will be released through MGM’s distribution and marketing joint venture United Artists Releasing.

After a small-town pilot dies unexpectedly while flying the plane, passenger Doug White (Quaid) is forced to land the plane safely in order to save his entire family. Based on an astonishing true story, On a Wing and a Prayer follows one man’s harrowing journey to save his family from insurmountable danger.

Brian Egeston (Perfect Harmony) wrote the screenplay which is being produced by Roma Downey and Autumn Bailey-Ford. Mark Burnett will executive produce the project.

Part of the Dox:Lab workshop, an international cooperation in which filmmakers from Scandinavian countries were linked to filmmakers from developing countries, in order to present creative documentaries. And creative “Son of God” certainly is.

The documentary begins in Manila during the “Black Nazarene” where scores of Roman Catholics gather around a centuries-old black wooden statue of Jesus Christ believed to have healing powers. Among the people there, a number of Messiahs (?) are present, but no one seems to be more popular than Son of God, a dwarf in a blond wig, who is dressed as a bishop and actually worshipped as a true miracle maker. The two directors follow the Son of God, in an effort to find out if his claims and the beliefs of his followers are true or figments of Christian fantasy. Soon, however, their research leads them to paths that are uncanny, as much as dangerous.

Lawrence S. Ang is an editor from the Philippines. After studying Communications in De La Salle University, he started editing in 2001, mostly corporate and broadcast videos. The first film he edited was Khavn’s “Bahag Kings” in 2005. Since then, he has been awarded for his work in editing multiple times, including accolades for films like “Respeto” and “Apocalypse Child“.

On the occasion of the #TheKhavnProject, we speak with him about his career and his many works, the role of the editor in a film, working with other editors in the same movie, and of course, Khavn.

Can you give us some info on your background on cinema?

I studied Communications in De La Salle University, where I took an Experimental Film class under Mowelfund’s Ricky Orellana. In a field trip for that class, we had the opportunity to sit in on a color grading session for Jon Red’s Still Lives.

Presents False Witness From director Tom Sands and writer Mick Sands. Starring Darcie Lincoln (Son of God), Sandy Batchelor (The Rise of the Krays), Kevin Interdonato, and Tom Forbes (upcoming Marvel film Morbius) When 25-year-old Mia Hoffman changed her testimony as a state witness and allowed a cop-killer …

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Until someone decides to follow in the footsteps of Universal’s “Trolls World Tour,” we are coming to the end of new titles available on premium VOD. That could mean an uptick in classic films that help us gauge audience interests — or, present a slate of impulse buys for a stir-crazy public.

Overall, 10 of the 30 slots this week are taken by Easter-related titles, religious or otherwise — a temporary and expected effect. At iTunes, apparently Easter also means a resurrection of interest in Mel Gibson’s films, with his Oscar-winner “Braveheart” and Revolutionary War movie “The Patriot” getting rentals.

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MGM Television is expanding its international unscripted division with the hire of The Bible showrunner Richard Bedser.

Bedser joins the company, based out of London, as Evp of Factual Series, Documentaries and Specials, reporting to MGM’s President of Unscripted & Alternative Television and Orion Television, Barry Poznick.

This comes after Bedser’s All3Media-backed scripted producer Two Halves Pictures closed at the end of last year.

MGM Television planted its flag in the sand in the UK in November with the hire of former Channel 4 exec Dom Bird.

Prior to launching Two Halves Pictures, Bedser worked closely with Mark Burnett, MGM’s Worldwide Television Chairman and Roma Downey as showrunner on History’s The Bible miniseries and NBC’s A.D. He also exec produced their feature film Son of God,

Bedser spent five years as the Managing and Creative Director of Burnett and Downey’s LightWorkers Media, based out of London.

Just before landing her star-making role as Kate Pearson in NBC’s mega-hit “This Is Us,” Chrissy Metz was broker than the Ten Commandments, with exactly 81 cents to her name.

Fast-forward three years and Metz, now one of TV’s biggest stars, is making her big screen debut in “Breakthrough,” a faith-based movie about a fierce mother who practically wills her son back to life through the power of prayer.

“I really do believe in the power of prayer and the collective consciousness,” Metz told TheWrap. “Personally, it’s helped me navigate some really, really, really tough waters.”

Also Read: 'This Is Us' Star Chrissy Metz on Overcoming Body Shamers: 'Hurt People Hurt People'

“Breakthrough” tells the real-life story of John Smith, a 14-year-old from St. Charles, Missouri, who in 2015, fell through the ice of Lake St. Louis. He had been submerged in the freezing water for a...

Exclusive: Female-empowered content is rising in the faith-based arena. Third Coast Content, an Endeavor Content-backed production company overseen by long-time faith film executive, Ben Howard and indie production company Sycamore Pictures are joining together on the faith-based film entitled Arise.

From a screenplay written by Paige Collins and Mark Freiburger, Arise is based on the Biblical account of the only female warrior in the history of ancient Israel. The story follows a people who have undergone years of oppression at the hands of King Jabin of Canaan. Against this backdrop, an ordinary woman named Deborah is called by God to rise up and deliver an unexpected victory for the chosen people of Israel. For those of you who know the Bible, the story will be set during the time...

A new documentary component means that the work-in-progress section of this year’s Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum will double from 10 to 20 projects. The selection includes Ruby Yang (“The Blood of Yingzhou District”) and Hou Hsiao-hsien (“The Assassin”) as documentary producers, and Brillante Mendoza (“Kinatay”) as producer on the fiction side.

The Wip program expands the long-running Haf project support operations. It creates a platform for late-stage projects seeking closing funds, post-production partners, distributors, sales agents, festivals and other film-industry services

In its first two years the Wip section of Haf has presented notable films which enjoyed festival success last year. They include “Ayka,” which collected the best actress award in Cannes this year, and “The Man Who Surprised Everyone,” which won the Orrizonti Award for best actress at the Venice festival.

“With the expanded platform, Haf will become the first project market to receive both fictional and documentary...

Though the Deadpool movies are known for their somewhat risqué humor, it probably wouldn’t come as a surprise to learn that Deadpool 2 co-writer Rhett Reese felt they were taking a slight gamble when they chose to include a joke about Mel Gibson’s controversial biblical drama The Passion of the Christ in Wade Wilson’s latest film. But while this wouldn’t be the first time that a religious gag has landed a scribe in hot water, the real reason Reese considered the joke to be a risk was less a matter of offensiveness and more of box office rankings.

To give a little context, Gibson’s 2004 film currently occupies the top spot on the list of highest-grossing R-rated pics in the Us. But while the Son of God has yet to be dethroned in this category, the Merc with a Mouth wasn’t far off, with 2016’s...

Heroes and criminals alike will depart Netflix in April. Some of the first titles on the streaming service’s chopping block for the month include four Batman films and Frank Darabont’s Oscar-nominated jailhouse drama “The Shawshank Redemption,” featuring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins.

The streaming giant will also let go of TV series like “Dukes of Hazzard” and “Happy Tree Friends,” with more movie tentpoles like “Kung Fu Panda 3” rounding out the month’s departures.

View the full list of titles leaving Netflix below.

April 1

30 Days of Night

88 Minutes

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls

American Pie

American Pie 2

Apollo 13

Batman

Batman & Robin

Batman Forever

Batman Returns

Caddyshack

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Cool Runnings

Death Sentence

Dolphin Tale

The Dukes of Hazzard

Eagle vs. Shark

John Mulaney: New in Town

The Men Who Stare at Goats

Never Let Me Go...

John Legend, Jim Caviezel, Will Ferrell, Christian Bale, Ralph Fiennes, Willem Dafoe and Ewan McGregor are among the stars who've played Jesus Christ in film and on TV.

Legend recently starred as the Son of God in NBC's live production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which he also executive produced, taking home an Emmy for outstanding variety special and putting him in the elite Egot group of people who've won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. 

Diogo Morgado and Juan Pablo Di Pace made headlines for their portrayals of Jesus in Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's The Bible and Ad: ...

John Legend, Jim Caviezel, Will Ferrell, Christian Bale, Ralph Fiennes, Willem Dafoe and Ewan McGregor are among the stars who've played Jesus Christ in film and on TV.

Legend recently starred as the Son of God in NBC's live production of Jesus Christ Superstar, which he also executive produced, taking home an Emmy for outstanding variety special and putting him in the elite Egot group of people who've won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. 

Diogo Morgado and Juan Pablo Di Pace made headlines for their portrayals of Jesus in Mark Burnett and Roma Downey's The Bible and Ad: ...

With “God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness” opening this week, TheWrap takes a look at 10 of the highest-grossing Christian-based films, adjusted for inflation. 10. “The Shack” (2017) Starring Octavia Spencer and Graham Greene, the film grossed $57.4 million last year, which would equate to $58.6 million today. “Son of God” (2014) The 20th Century Fox film retells the life of Jesus and grossed a domestic total of $59.7 million in 2014, which would be $60.7 million today. “Miracles From Heaven” (2016) The Jennifer Garner film made $61.7 million this year on a budget of $13 million, good for eighth all time, adjusted for inflation. “God’s Not Dead” (2014) Starring...

You can’t keep that Jesus guy down. Mel Gibson has been planning a sequel to his controversial biblical epic The Passion of the Christ for a while now, and star Jim Caviezel has finally confirmed he’ll be growing out his beard to reprise his role as the Son of God. In 2004, Mel Gibson’s bloody, controversial The Passion […]

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The 90th Academy Awards is just a few months away – and you can tell. The industry has stepped up its game by firing out its best and brightest titles in the hopes of bagging gold – but who’ll come out on top? While Oscar predictions can often be hit and miss, some stars wear their intentions very much on their sleeve when it comes to Academy approval. People like…

Joaquin Phoenix

When actors pick roles the old saying goes: one for them, one for you. Unless you’re Joaquin Phoenix. The Gladiator star seems to have dedicated his entire career to fully immersing himself in characters most likely to land him on the Best Actor shortlist. While he may have only been nominated thrice (Gladiator in 2001, Walk The Line in 2006 and The Master in 2013), you’d be forgiven for thinking it’s happened more, having starred in look-at-me awards fodder Her,...

In April, you can stay and hang around with y’us — with Alice Cooper. The rock ‘n’ roll legend and “Wayne’s World” alum is joining NBC’s Easter Sunday production of “Jesus Christ Superstar Live!” He’ll play the flamboyant King Herod in the rock opera about the final week of the Son of God’s life. Also signing on for the live TV musical is director David Leveaux, who is a five-time Tony Award nominee. “Alice Cooper, whose theatricality is the stuff of legend, is the perfect rock star to play Herod in our live production,” said Robert Greenblatt,...

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At Netflix, Messiah will chronicle the world's reaction to a man thousands call "the Messiah" emerging from the Middle East...

The Word of God is good. It is also very lucrative. Ever since the days of silent films, the Bible has been big business in Hollywood. And as we travel ever further into 'peak television’s' new era of streaming, that one constant remains. However, the officially greenlit series Messiah, at least on its premise, promises to be a challenging new take on faith-based content.

First announced as in-development last spring, Netflix officially ordered a 10-episode series of Messiah yesterday, which is likely to be a controversial and highly publicised series when it eventually drops. Created by Michael Petroni, who has developed the project with producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey, the series looks to provocatively consider the emergence (or reemergence?) of a figure claiming...

Netflix is having a come-to-Jesus moment.

The streamer has ordered to series Messiah, a 10-episode drama “exploring the lines among religion, faith and politics,” from exec producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey. The modern-day epic, created by Michael Petroni (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader), is set for release sometime in 2019.

In the series, a mysterious figure surfaces in the Middle East and cultivates a large following who believe him to be the Messiah. This in turn begs the question, “Is he sent from God, or is...

Justin Bieber has used some of the time off from his canceled Purpose world tour to get some new ink — and the Beliebers are going crazy.

The 23-year-old “Love Yourself” singer shocked fans on Saturday when he showed off his massive new tattoo on Instagram in a selfie and a video.

No stranger to getting inked (he has well over 60 tattoos covering his 5-ft.-9-in. frame), Bieber added to his constantly expanding his collection of body art with his most dramatic piece yet — a full torso tattoo with gargoyles, skeletons and archways that completely covers his stomach (and those...

[[tmz:video id="0_231btfxg"]] Sergey Kovalev says he's "disappointed" Andre Ward is retiring from boxing because "I don't have opportunity to kick his ass again." The Krusher joked to TMZ Sports that he predicted he would end Ward's career before their second fight back in June ... and now, "It's true!"  Of course, Kovalev and Ward fought twice over the past year -- with Ward officially winning both matches.  But Kovalev says the judges got it wrong ... he clearly won...

Netflix has released a collection of photos from Marvel's upcoming series The Punisher featuring Frank Castle, Karen Page, and several other characters. I also included a new promo spot that was released that highlights a major cover up. It came along with the caption, "How deep does the cover up go?"

With every new thing I see from the series, it's hard not to get excited! Frank Castle is just such a badass character and I'm excited to see the story that this solo series will tell. One thing is for certain... it's going to be badass!

Jon Bernthal will reprise his role as Frank Castle from Marvel’s Daredevil and he’s joined by newcomers Ben Barnes as Billy Russo (the civilian name of the villain Jigsaw), Frank’s Castle’s best friend from his days in the Special Forces who runs a successful private military corporation called “Anvil;” Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Micro,...

How apt… on the day that Marvel’s The Defenders goes live on Netflix, perfect for a binge-watching marathon this weekend, Netflix have unveiled a brand-new trailer for their next Marvel series, The Punisher – which sees Jon Bernthal return as Frank Castle having already made an appearance as the character in Marvel’s Daredevil.

The Punisher also stars Ben Barnes as Billy Russo, Frank’s Castle’s best friend from his days in the Special Forces who runs a successful private military corporation called “Anvil;” Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Micro, a former Nsa analyst whose secrets may be of great value to Frank Castle and everyone around them; and Amber Rose Revah (Indian Summers, Son of God) as Dinah Madani; a highly-trained sophisticated Homeland Security agent who is vexed by the Punisher.

The series also features Daniel Webber (11.22.63) as Lewis Walcott, a young veteran who has had a difficult time re-assimilating...

Justin Bieber is “okay for now” but is “super exhausted” from his 18-month international Purpose tour, resulting in the cancellation of the 14 remaining tour dates.

Shortly after the “Sorry” singer, 23, kicked off his Purpose World Tour in March 2016, a string of questionable behavior began fueling headlines. Indeed, a source told People in May 2016: “Two months into it, and he already feels beat. He’s not losing it, though. He’s just trying to find ways to focus.”

The extended jaunt took Bieber all over North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. However in July, the pop star is no longer welcome in China.

Sunday is Easter, so let’s watch a guy who played Jesus watch himself portray the Son of God. Robert Powell played the titular role in “Jesus of Nazareth” 40 years ago. Today, he’s returning to the Holy Land to learn more about Jesus Christ, and filming it all for Smithsonian Channel. Four-part miniseries “The Real Jesus of Nazareth” debuts Easter Sunday, April 16 at 8 p.m. on the cable network. TheWrap‘s got an exclusive clip from this weekend’s premiere, in which Powell watches his iconic performance from the 1977 TV event — still an Easter and Christmas television tradition for...

What do you mean with that new tattoo, Justin Bieber? The pop star debuted on Instagram Wednesday a shirtless selfie showing him sporting a new chest tattoo of a lion. He had last week showcased new chest tats of a bear and a bald eagle, the latter of which located under his "Son of God" tattoo. Bieber got his new ink at the Bang Bang Tattoo parlor in New York City. "Justin is in a great place really happy and he's always been a big fan of lions," a source told E! News exclusively. "Lions represent courage. He trusts Bang Bang and loves the shop." Bieber is currently in the middle of his Purpose world tour, which began last year. He is set to perform in Rio de...

Justin Bieber is taking a page out of Rihanna's playbook when it comes to getting inked. On Monday, the "Sorry" singer unveiled his new eagle tattoo on his Instagram story, and it looks a little familiar. In between his "Son of God" stomach tattoo and the word "Purpose" sits a giant bald eagle, similar to the one Rihanna has on her chest. The following day, Justin - who is currently on the Australian and New Zealand leg of his tour - shared a few videos of the him and a very special elderly lady "getting to know each other" on the dance floor. The videos, which show off his new tattoo, entail Justin being slightly seductive while dancing with her in nothing but sweatpants. No word yet on what she thought of Justin's permanent artwork.

Justin Bieber has yet another reason to walk around shirtless.

On Monday, the 23-year-old pop star posted a selfie video to his Instagram story that showcased a large eagle tattoo on his stomach that is situated between his "Son of God" and "Purpose" tattoo.

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In addition to showing up his fresh ink, Bieber also shared two videos of himself and an older lady happily dancing with one another. Needless to say, he did not put on a shirt for the occasion, but his fan didn't seem to mind.

The "Love Yourself" singer's sweet moment comes after he made a vow earlier this month on his 23rd birthday. Sharing a flashback photo of himself as a child, he wrote on Instagram: "All I want is to be a better friend, better brother, better son and...

Now that he’s reached the mature age of 23, it seems Justin Bieber has turned over a brand new leaf, at least according to himself. He’s replaced the sugary sweet pop schtick of his youth in favor of a more adult, electronic club sound, and likewise with his personal life he’s also attempted to distance himself from the rebellious days of his youth spent drag racing his car, egging people’s homes, abandoning pet monkeys and penning cavalier comments to Anne Frank.

Instead, the musician has attempted to demonstrate to the world that he is a totally changed...

Following last year’s The Gospel of John comes the second installment in the renowned Gospel film series, The Gospel of Mark, arrived on DVD at Walmart, Digital HD and On Demand March 14 from Lionsgate. Just in time for Easter, the second book of The New Testament comes to life for the first time with a truly unique, word-for-word adaptation that uses the Gospel narrative as its script. Shot on location in Morocco with consultation from expert theologians and biblical scholars and produced by the Lumo Project, the film was given the Dove Faith Friendly Seal for 12+. The Gospel of Mark DVD is packed with behind-the-scenes bonus features and will be available for the suggested retail price of $14.98.

According to The Gospel of Mark, Jesus is a heroic man of action, an exorcist, healer, and miracle worker — the Son of God who keeps his identity secret. This critically acclaimed, epic...

With “Hillsong: Let Hope Rise” opening this week, TheWrap takes a look at 10 of the highest-grossing Christian-based films, adjusted for inflation. “The Nativity Story” (2006) Catherine Hardwicke directed the movie starring Oscar Isaac and Keisha Castle-Hughes. With a budget of $35 million, the film grossed $37.6 million in 2006, which would be $44.8 million today in inflation-adjusted dollars. “Son of God” (2014) The 20th Century Fox film retells the life of Jesus and grossed a domestic total of $59.7 million in 2014, which would be $60.7 million today. “Miracles From Heaven” (2016) The Jennifer Garner film made $61.7 million this year on a budget of $13 million, good for...

Saturday Am Update: It is looking like a very close race at the top of the weekend box office as Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is suffering a sharper drop than we expected, looking at a $23-24 million weekend while Universal's Sing is looking like it will hit around $23-25 million. Making things even more interesting is the performance of Fox's Hidden Figures, which may also have a shot at the #1 slot after bringing in an estimated $7.57 million on Friday, heading toward at least $21 million for the three-day weekend. However, with an "A+" CinemaScore word could spread quickly for Hidden Figures leaving Sunday's box office as the big question mark as to whether or not it will be able to surge above early projections. Meanwhile, the only new wide release this weekend was Screen Gems' Underworld: Blood Wars, which debuted with an estimated $4.85 million, headed toward a $13-14 million opening.

Stars: Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Issey Ogata, Tadanobu Asano, Ciarán Hinds, Shin’ya Tsukamoto, Yoshi Oida, Yôsuke Kubozuka | Written by Martin Scorsese, Jay Cocks (based on the novel Silence by Shūsaku Endō) | Directed by Martin Scorsese

Having been in some kind of development for the past quarter of a century, Martin Scorsese’s Silence finally opens. And after a grim 2016 it emerges as the perfect gift for the new year: a deeply probing and contemplative epic exploring themes of persecution, integrity, truth and faith, which seems not only apt for our times, but necessary.

We open with the chaotic sounds of nature – a cacophony of insect chatter and animal wailing – and then we cut to “Silence”.

The year is 1633 and the place is Japan. Father Ferreira (Liam Neeson) provides the context. He’s a Jesuit priest, captured and tortured by the Japanese for his faith. Jump to 1640. Two of Ferreira’s students,...

Life’s a beach for the Biebz!

Justin Bieber took a stroll along the beach in Barbados on Wednesday while on vacation with his father and 7-year-old brother Jaxon. The “Sorry” singer, 22, showed off his toned arms, chest and abs in a pale pink swimsuit during his holiday vacation. He also had all of his chest tattoos on display, which include a Roman numeral symbol, a crown, a cross and the words ‘Son of God,’ ‘Purpose’ and ‘Forgive.’

Bieber appeared to also have “cupping” marks on his chest. (The ancient Chinese massage therapy technique is thought to increase blood circulation,...

It's been a busy year for Justin Bieber, what with winning big at the Billboard Music Awards and hitting the road for his Purpose tour, so it only makes sense that he would take some time off to enjoy some quality time with his family. On Wednesday, the "Let Me Love You" singer was spotted shirtless on the beach in Barbados with his dad, Jeremy, and his dad's fiancée, Chelsey Rebelo. Justin's fit physique was on full display as was his new "Son of God" tattoo, which is inked between his chest and his six-pack abs. While we're nearing the end of 2016, Justin isn't slowing down just yet. Not only is he scheduled to perform at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach on New Year's Eve, but he also recently extended his Purpose tour with new international dates for next year. Related:The Hands-Down Hottest Shirtless Moments of 2016...

Justin Bieber flashed some fresh ink to the delight of Beliebers at his concert in Italy.

While onstage, the 22-year-old pop star lifted up his shirt to reveal a "Son of God" tattoo across his stomach. Bieber already has over 50 tattoos, including a portrait of Jesus, a small cross on his face and angel wings on his back.

Watch: Justin Bieber Reveals How He Attempted to Cover Up His Selena Gomez Tattoo

This isn't even the first ink on the "Sorry" singer's abs. Bieber has three additional tattoos, including the word "Purpose" above his belly button, which is also the name of his fourth studio album.

In an interview with GQ magazine earlier this year, he revealed the one place he wouldn't ink. "I can't say I really feel lower back tattoos on a male or a female," he said. "I think David Beckham has a lower tramp stamp, and that's no good."

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Marvel has been full steam ahead with their Netflix comic book series. With Luke Cage recently debuted to tons of fan love and Iron Fist's first trailer, what's next? The Punisher and the team-up series, The Defenders! Marvel dropped some big news on that front at New York Comic Con. Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, Mike Colter, and Finn Jones, are The Defenders but we just found out at Nycc that none other than Sigourney Weaver would be their villain. Surprise! They also debuted the first full Iron Fist trailer. "K'un-Lun saved him. Lei Kung trained him. And now, Danny Rand is back to fight for what's his." Safe to say, Marvel really knows how to Comic Con. Relive the epic @MarvelIronFist panel from #Nycc with some awesome photos! #MarvelNYCC pic.twitter.com/MbxtGOfbkW — Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) October 9, 2016 There was one other big bit of news to come out of the Marvel/Netflix panel.