Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set to Proceed with Lionsgate Partnership

Mel Gibson’s ‘The Resurrection of the Christ’ Set to Proceed with Lionsgate Partnership

Lionsgate has been chosen as the studio partner for “The Resurrection of the Christ,” the highly anticipated sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” directed by Mel Gibson. The film will be produced under Gibson and Bruce Davey’s Icon Productions banner, continuing Gibson’s long-standing partnership with Lionsgate, which previously distributed his Oscar-nominated film “Hacksaw Ridge” and the Mark Wahlberg thriller “Flight Risk.”
  • Jim Caviezel Delves into C.S. Lewis in Preparation for ‘Passion of the Christ’ Follow-Up
    Actor Jim Caviezel is preparing to reprise his iconic role as Jesus in the upcoming sequel, “The Passion of the Christ: Resurrection,” following Mel Gibson's 2004 film “The Passion of the Christ.” In a recent appearance on the “Arroyo Grande” show, Caviezel revealed that he is turning to C.S. Lewis' “The Screwtape Letters” for spiritual preparation, emphasizing his commitment to the role by stating, “I’m not going to play Jesus. I need Him to play me.”
  • ‘Descent from the Cross’ Exhibit Launches at the Museum of the Bible
    The Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. is currently hosting a poignant exhibit titled "Descent from the Cross," which serves as a powerful reminder of the lent and easter season’s significance and features 21 works of art that will be on display through May 5.

Jesus Film Project Achieves Milestone: Now Available in 2,200 Languages

The Jesus Film Project, a ministry of Cru based in Orlando, Florida, has reached its 2,200th language translation of the "Jesus" film. Recognized as the most translated film in the world, the "Jesus" film surpassed 817 translations in July 2012. The latest version was released in Bouna, a dialect of the Kulango language spoken in Côte d’Ivoire in West Africa.
  • Greg Laurie Slams Disney's ‘Snow White’ Remake for Ignoring Biblical Themes
    Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship, based in Riverside, California has criticized Disney’s live-action remake of "Snow White" for what he views as a loss of the original gospel-centered message. He argues that the Disney’s live-action remake abandons the classic tale's moral and biblical themes in favor of modern ideals, undermining the story's spiritual and emotional resonance.
  • Mel Gibson's ‘The Passion of the Christ’ Sequel to Commence Filming This Summer
    Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated sequel to the blockbuster hit "The Passion of the Christ," titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” is set to begin filming this summer. Cinecittà Studios CEO Manuela Cacciamani announced to Il Sole 24 Ore that Gibson and Icon Productions plan to begin filming the sequel in August, as reported by Variety.
  • Denzel Washington Declares His Calling: ‘I Was Put on This Planet to Preach’
    Hollywood actor Denzel Washington recently spoke to the University of Colorado Boulder football team, affirming that “God put me on this planet to preach.” In a video posted to YouTube on Thursday, Washington addressed the team through video conferencing a few months after being baptized and receiving his ministerial license.
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  • Robert Jeffress' 'Pathway to Victory' Earns NRB Radio Program of the Year Award

    Pastor Robert Jeffress’s broadcast ministry, “Pathway to Victory,” has received the 2025 National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Radio Program of the Year award. Jeffress, the senior pastor of First Baptist Church in Dallas, was honored this Tuesday at the 2025 NRB International Christian Media Convention held at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

  • Cynthia Erivo, the Bisexual Star of 'Wicked,' Cast as the Son of God

    Cynthia Erivo, a black LGBT-identified British actress known for her role in "Wicked," has been cast to play Jesus in an upcoming production of “Jesus Christ Superstar.” The announcement, made on February 18 for performances at the Hollywood Bowl, has sparked criticism from Christian audiences.

  • Tim Allen Delves into Scriptures: “What a Treasure” After Finishing Old Testament

    Famous actor Tim Allen recently revealed that he has completed reading the Old Testament and has started the New Testament, describing the experience as a “treasure.” The "Toy Story" star shared, “After nearly a year, I have finished the entire Old Testament and the experience of re-reading, dedicated focus and no drifting has made this a humbling overwhelming experience. What a treasure. Three days into the New Testament.”

  • CeCe Winans and DOE Celebrate Major Wins at the 2025 Grammy Awards

    CeCe Winans, along with DOE and other gospel artists, received top honors at the 67th annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah and held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Winans garnered two Grammy awards, including “Best Gospel Album” for "More Than This" and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for her collaboration on "That's My King."

  • Biblical Series ‘House of David’ Unveils First Trailer Showcasing

    Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated biblical epic series “House of David.” The trailer showcases the courage of David (Michael Iskander) as he steps forward to face the formidable giant Goliath, portrayed by Martyn Ford.

  • Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, Jon Voight Selected as Hollywood Special Ambassadors

    President-elect Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is appointing actors Mel Gibson, Sylvester Stallone, and Jon Voight as "special ambassadors" to Hollywood. In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the movie stars “will serve as Special Envoys to me for the purpose of bringing Hollywood, which has lost much business over the last four years to Foreign Countries.

  • Salem Media Sells Off CCM Stations in $80 Million Move, Ending ‘Fish’ Format

    Salem Media Group, one of America’s largest Christian media companies, has announced the sale of its remaining Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) stations for $80 million. The agreement with Salem and Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is expected to close pending regulatory approval and marks a significant turning point for the Los Angeles-based Salem.

  • Denzel Washington Receives Baptism and Ministry License: “I’m Finally Here”

    Academy Award-winning Hollywood actor Denzel Washington was baptized at a church in New York City and officially received his ministry license. On December 21, the 69-year-old actor was baptized at The First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York. The church livestreamed the service on Facebook.
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