Risen. The Movie after The Resurrection - Premiering this Easter Season on TV

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Risen

Network: UP

TV Air Date: March 25, 2018

Rated: PG-13 due to Biblical Violence

Originally released in Theaters: February, 2016

Risen is available on DVD.

CAST:

Joseph Fiennes ... Clavius
Tom Felton ... Lucius
Peter Firth ... Pilate
Cliff Curtis ... Yeshua
María Botto ... Mary Magdalene
Luis Callejo ... Joses
Antonio Gil ... Joseph of Arimathea
Richard Atwill ... Polybius
Stewart Scudamore ... Peter
Andy Gathergood ... Quintus
Stephen Hagan ... Bartholomew
Mish Boyko ... John
Jan Cornet ... Thomas / Dydimus
Joe Manjón ... Simon the Canaanite
Pepe Lorente ... Thaddeus
Stavros Demetraki ... Philip
Selva Rasalingam ... James
Manu Fullola ... Matthew
Mario Tardón ... Andrew
Stephen Greif ... Caiaphas
Àlex Maruny ... Pilate's Orderly
Paco Manzanedo ... Centurion
Tomás Pozzi ... Inn Keeper
Karim Saleh ... Zealot Leader
Jacob Yakob ... Soldier at Tomb/Niche Soldier
John Mula ... Holy Man
Yuric Allison ... Tomb Priest
Victor Trapani ... Nicodemus
Frida Cauchi ... Mother Mary
Mario de la Rosa ... Thief #1
Justo Usin Carrera ... Thief #2
Mark Killeen ... Antonius
Ramiro Alonso ... Leper #1
James Shilaimon ... Leper #2
Kenneth Spiteri ... Bitter Man
Claudio Carta ... Cart Driver
Clare Agius ... Cemetery Woman
Graham Charles ... Charnel Pit Guard
Kevin Naudi ... ID Soldier
Margaret Jackman ... Miriam
Beppe Abela ... Suspect #1
Manolo Caro ... Suspect #2
Alberto Ayala ... James the Just
Darien Asian ... Fisherman
Malcolm Ellul ... Rachel's Lover
Adrián López ... Fisherman
Mario Opinato ... Labourer
Jovan Pisani ... Pilates' Aide

PLOT:

Storyline via UP: Risen follows the epic Biblical story of the Resurrection, as told through the eyes of a non-believer. Clavius, a powerful Roman Military Tribune, and his aide Lucius, are tasked with solving the mystery of what happened to Jesus in the weeks following the crucifixion, in order to disprove the rumors of a risen Messiah and prevent an uprising in Jerusalem.


Risen is available on DVD.


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*images via: Sony Pictures / Affirm Films

Actor Kevin Sorbo Stars in New Movie Released on DVD!!!

The new Biblical film 'Joseph & Mary' starring actor Kevin Sorbo ('God's Not Dead', 'Shadow on the Mesa', 'The Santa Suit', etc...), Lara Jean Chorostecki, Steven McCarthy, and Lucius Hoyos - is now available on DVD!

'Joseph & Mary' Available on DVD

Here's a description of the complete story, via Amazon: "JOSEPH AND MARY is a biblical drama that follows Elijah, a devout Rabbi, during a time of unrest when King Herod the Greats slaughter of innocents claims the lives of two boys Elijah had sworn to protect. Elijah makes it his life s mission to avenge their deaths, but when he meets a Joseph, Mary and their young son Jesus, the beliefs fueling his revenge are put into question. When the time comes to face his life-long enemy, Elijah finds himself warring within whether or not to kill or choose forgiveness."

DVD Release Date: July 5, 2016
Run Time: 83 minutes
Rating: Unknown/Not Rated

Since Kevin Sorbo has starred in many of the made-for-TV movies we love, I thought many of you would enjoy hearing about this new DVD release! I appreciate the stories Kevin brings to the theater, or our homes, that show the faith and love of God, and stories filled with hope and inspiration, such Christmas Angel, Abel's Field, What If?, etc...!

In further Sorbo news, as I reported on the Upcoming Christmas Movies page, actor Kevin Sorbo (along with his wife Sam) is working on a Christmas Movie, set for next year (2017) titled 'Let There Be Light'. According to IMDB, it is currently in pre-production!

Discover a Journey of Faith in NOAH'S ARK, an UP Original Movie

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Noah's Ark

Network: UP

Original Air Date: March 22, 2015

CAST:

David Threlfall ... Noah
Joanne Whalley ... Emmie
Nico Mirallegro ...
Ashley Walters ...
Emily Bevan ...
Hannah John-Kamen ...
Georgina Campbell ...
Ian Smith ...
Michael Fox ...
Andrew Hawley ...

PLOT:

The UP Premiere Movie "Noah's Ark," written by Tony Jordan (Hustle, The Nativity), is a retelling of the biblical story of Noah and The Ark. Noah, a farmer and family man, is instructed by an angel to build an ark in the middle of a desert in order to save both his family and the faithful from a devastating flood. A seemingly impossible task, especially when his sons refuse to believe him and help, Noah risks ridicule and humiliation from the degenerate townsfolk as well as his loving but exasperated family, in his quest to carry out his God-given task. Co-produced with the BBC, "Noah's Ark" is a timeless tale; a story of family and faith; about one man's belief and fixation with building the ark which will ultimately save his family and mankind. It is an obsession which leads to the fragmentation of his family, a test of their faith in their father and their father’s faith in God and everything he believes in.


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Roma Downey and Mark Burnett Produce the Mini-Series 'A.D. The Bible Continues' on NBC

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: A.D. The Bible Continues

Network: NBC

Original Air Date: April 5, 2015

*On Easter Sunday, 'A.D. The Bible Continues' will begin a groundbreaking 12-week, primetime run, as a mini-series, on NBC.

*Please Note: This Special is for Mature Audiences Only.

CAST:

Juan Pablo Di Pace ... Jesus
Greta Scacchi ...
Richard Coyle ... High Priest Caiaphas
Adam Levy ... Peter
Vincent Regan ... Governor Pontius Pilate
Babou Alieu Ceesay ... John
Chipo Chung ... Mary Magdalene
Emmett J. Scanlan
James Callis
Joanne Whalley
Jodhi May


PLOT:

via NBC: From executive producers Roma Downey ("The Bible") and Mark Burnett ("The Bible," "The Voice") comes an uplifting spiritual journey through the later chapters of biblical history. "A.D. The Bible Continues" picks up where the smash hit miniseries "The Bible" left off, continuing the greatest story ever told and exploring the exciting and inspiring events that followed the Crucifixion of Christ.

The immediate aftermath of Christ's death had a massive impact on his disciples, his mother, Mary, and key political and religious leaders of the era, completely altering the entire world in an instant. Beginning at that fateful moment of the Crucifixion and the Resurrection, "A.D. The Bible Continues" will focus on the disciples who had to go forward and spread the teachings of Christ to a world dominated by political unrest, and the start of a whole new religion that would dramatically reshape the history of the world.

Jesus (Juan Pablo Di Pace) dies on the cross at the hands of the Romans, deserted by even his most loyal followers. Peter (Adam Levy) and the disciples are hunted by Temple authorities led by High Priest Caiaphas (Richard Coyle) and Roman soldiers under orders from Governor Pontius Pilate (Vincent Regan). For the tiny band of followers, every day is a fight for survival, and their mission to spread the word to the world seems impossible.

Yet, they have hope and soon they have power: the amazing miracle of the Resurrection and the shocking arrival of the Holy Spirit upon them all at Pentecost enables them to inspire more and more people to join. The growing church brings challenges for Peter, John (Babou Alieu Ceesay) and Mary Magdalene (Chipo Chung), who are pushed to the limit; they face trials and imprisonments, persecutions and punishments while trying to understand the God-given power granted to them as they transition from the sorrow of Christ's ultimate sacrifice to the awe-inspiring wonder of the Resurrection and beyond.

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Inspired from the Best-Selling Book by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard comes 'Killing Jesus' the Movie, on Nat-Geo

MOVIE REVIEW

Movie: Killing Jesus

Network: Nat Geo (NGC) - National Geographic Channel

Original Air Date: March 29, 2015

*National Geographic Channel’s Killing Jesus, produced by Scott Free Productions, is based on the New York Times best-selling book by Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard.

*Please Note: This Special is for Mature Audiences Only.

*I want to also inform you - the man portraying Jesus, in this movie, is of the Muslim faith. I personally feel, as a Christian, that this goes against my own beliefs. This isn't just any role. He is portraying the Son of God, and his religion does not recognize Jesus as such.

 

 

CAST:

Emmanuelle Chriqui ... Herodia
Tamsin Egerton ... Claudia
Rufus Sewell ... Caiaphas
John Rhys-Davies ... Annas
Kelsey Grammer ... King Herod
Stephen Moyer ... Pontius Pilate
Aneurin Barnard ... James, Son of Zebedee
Eoin Macken ... Antipas
Haaz Sleiman ... Jesus
Dimitri Leonidas ... James
Klára Issová ... Mary Magdalene
Seeta Indrani ... Mariyam
Vernon Dobtcheff ... Isiah
Chris Ryman ... Malchus
Nicholas Jacob ... Joshua


PLOT:

via Nat Geo: It’s a story nearly the whole world knows, with more than 2.2 billion people around the globe following the teachings and principles of Jesus of Nazareth. But the intimate historical details of his life and the political collusions that led to his brutal demise bring new context to the familiar story.


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I will not be watching this movie, due to the fact that the man portraying Jesus, in this movie, is of the Muslim faith. I personally feel, as a Christian, that this goes against my own beliefs. This isn't just any role. He is portraying the Son of God, and his religion does not recognize Jesus as such.


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