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

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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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Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett bring the Mini-series 'Dovekeepers' to CBS

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Movie: Dovekeepers

Network: CBS

Original Air Date: March 31, 2015

*THE DOVEKEEPERS, based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel, is a four-hour limited event series from executive producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett, will be broadcast Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, 2015 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT).

*Please Note: This special is for Mature Audiences Only. After viewing the Promo Trailer on CBS, I would personally rate this series as TV-14.

 

CAST:

Cote de Pablo
Rachel Brosnahan
Kathryn Prescott
Sam Neill
Diego Boneta


PLOT:

via CBS: The 'Dovekeepers' series is based on Alice Hoffman's bestselling, critically acclaimed historical novel about a group of extraordinary women whose lives intersect in a fight for survival at the siege of Masada.

Set in ancient Israel, THE DOVEKEEPERS is based on the true events at Masada in 70 C.E. After being forced out of their home in Jerusalem by the Romans, 900 Jews were ensconced in a fortress at Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. Besieged at Masada, the Jews held out for months against the vast Roman armies. The project will recount the events from the perspective of a few extraordinary women who arrive at Masada with unique backstories, but a common bond for survival. Additionally, these women, who work together daily as dovekeepers, are all concealing substantial secrets.


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*After viewing the Promo Trailer on CBS, I would personally rate this series as TV-14.


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NEW Mini-Series to air exclusively on INSP in May

I recently received this Press Release from Melissa Prince, Manager, Corporate Communications at INSP, and I am rather excited to share it with all of you!

INSP has made an agreement to have exclusive airing rights to the 4 hour ‘American-themed’ Mini-series: “COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.” Read all the details below...

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Four-part Mini-Series COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE to air exclusively on INSP

Original series set in pre-revolutionary war era is scheduled to air on Memorial Day

Indian Land, SC – INSP has executed an exclusive agreement with Colony Bay Productions to air a four-episode mini-series entitled “COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE.” The announcement was made today by Doug Butts, SVP of Programming for INSP in conjunction with James Riley, President of Colony Bay and creator of the series.

“We are very excited to make this announcement,” said Butts. “Original scripted dramas are going to play a significant role in INSP’s future programming strategy. COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE is an outstanding edition to our already strong programming line-up. With the overwhelming success of period shows like Downton Abbey, Pride and Prejudice, North & South, etc., audiences will find COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE equally compelling. The series tells the story of pre-revolutionary war America that is both entertaining and historically accurate. And, it fits perfectly with the INSP brand.”

COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE is a dramatic series set in a small rural town on the western border of New Hampshire in the late 1700s. The production is the result of a passionate vision. The series’ director and executive producer, James Riley, is no stranger to the era. His Southern California farm, property belonging to his family for generations, is the site of weekly Revolutionary War reenactments.

“I was born in the wrong century,” laughs Riley. “Love of America has become a lifestyle for me and my family. We are passionate about our country’s past, beginning with the people and places that stood for freedom and the events that led to our independence. When I decided to write and produce a series, it just seemed natural. We already owned the period-authentic wardrobes and buildings (no plumbing or electricity) right here on the property. So we set about finding a cast, and it was gratifying to see so many talented actors anxious to be included. The rest is, well, history.”


The agreement has been in development for more than a year. When Butts met Riley, they began to discuss the possibility of airing COURAGE on INSP. They both felt that it was a natural fit, and, over the past couple of months, negotiations intensified.

Butts continued, “INSP is the perfect network for Jim’s production. Our viewers are fiercely loyal and deeply committed to our country and to the traditional family. COURAGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE embraces these same values. The series was written using stories painstakingly derived from historical documents and personal letters. The dedication and attention to detail by Jim, his cast and crew have resulted in one of the highest quality productions on this topic I’ve ever seen.”

For Jim, there was no question that this story needed to be told.

“The bald truth of the matter is that we don’t get enough of it,” said Riley. “A handful of feature films have been made about the American Revolution and very few about the formative years from Jamestown to Bunker Hill. America, even today, is still very much about those five generations who braved the New World in the fearful decades between Roanoke and Lexington. They were a sturdy lot of men and women who struggled to create and sustain a republic dedicated to the rare notion of individual freedom and ‘unalienable rights,’ a message still relevant today.”

The series will debut on INSP in its entirety on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th beginning at 7PM ET. An encore presentation is scheduled to air as a four-part miniseries on Tuesday – Friday, May 28-31, 2013 at 8PM ET and will feature one episode each night.

INSP is available in more than 73 million households across the U.S. via cable and DBS. Viewers can check their local program guides for channel information or visit www.insp.com.

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About The Inspiration Networks

The Inspiration Networks is a family of cable and satellite-delivered networks available to more than 155 million households worldwide. The flagship network, INSP, reaches more than 73 million U.S. households with a classic line-up of family entertainment and ranks among the fastest-growing basic cable networks in America. To learn more, visit www.insp.com.

About Colony Bay Productions

Colony Bay Productions is dedicated to telling the adventurous, heroic and exceptional story of America in a way that both challenges and inspires the audience. A small group of professional filmmakers, writers, actors and editors- the crew is committed to bringing high production standards and compelling stories to the public.

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*See the page: "Courage, New Hampshire" for more details + movie pictures and more!

In the Beginning...

Starting this Sunday,

3-3-13

the History Channel Premieres

The Bible : The Epic Miniseries

*The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries,

with two hours airing each Sunday night, beginning on March 3, 2013.

*Please Note "Rating": Some scenes may not be appropriate for children — the Movie Creators have stated: We would advise leaders and parents to treat this production like a PG-13 movie. The Bible Miniseries realistically depicts scenes from the Bible including battles, massacres and the crucifixion.

A Personal Note: I have not viewed this movie, but I have seen some clips and the behind the scenes making... and I am looking forward to seeing it for the first time, along with many of you. As a Christian, it is my hope that the depiction of these beloved bibical characters will be true...

and have a grand impact on all who see this series.

On March 3, 2013 :

Episode 1: The Beginning - Noah, Abraham thru Jacob, Israel begins

Episode 2: The Exodus - Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments

*Visit the Family TV Schedule for additional air times.

(there will be encore airings on the History Channel and Lifetime.)

*Visit "The Bible : The Epic Miniseries" for more Movie Details.

*The Bible: The Epic Miniseries is Available on DVD.

The Bible : The Epic Miniseries

I wanted to share with you all the upcoming 5-Part TV Miniseries of The Bible, coming to the History Channel. Be sure to watch the amazing video of the trailer below!

MOVIE REVIEW


The Bible: The Epic Miniseries

Network: History Channel

Original Air Date: 3.3.13

*Please Note: The Bible is an epic five-week, 10 hour television miniseries created and produced by husband and wife team, Roma Downey (Touched By an Angel) and Mark Burnett (The Voice, Survivor, Shark Tank, Celebrity Apprentice). Beginning on March 3, 2013, for two hours each Sunday night, viewers will see some of the best-known stories from the Bible, from Noah's Ark and the Exodus to Jesus’ birth & the disciples. The final episode of The Bible TV miniseries will air on Easter Sunday and will feature the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. (information via : The Bible Miniseries web-site.)

Rated: The Bible Miniseries realistically depicts scenes from the Bible including battles, massacres and the crucifixion. Some scenes may not be appropriate for children —we would advise leaders and parents to treat this production like a PG-13 movie and make viewing decisions appropriately.

CAST:

Darwin Shaw ... Peter
Roma Downey ... Mother Mary
Jassa Ahluwalia ... Young David
Laurie Calvert ... Young Jonathan
Amber Rose Revah ... Mary Magdalene
Diogo Morgado ... Jesus Christ
Paul Marc Davis ... Simon
Fraser Ayres ... Barabbas
Eddie Elks ... Angel Gabriel
Soraya Radford ... Hagar
Paul Brightwell ... Malchus
Greg Hicks ... Pilate
Sebastian Knapp ... John
Adrian Schiller ... Caiaphas
Andrew Brooke ... Antonius
Louise Delamere ... Claudia
Matthew Gravelle ... Thomas
Simon Kunz ... Nicodemus

PLOT:

The Bible miniseries is not a documentary, it is a scripted, acted docu-drama filmed on location in the Middle East and Morocco. Inspired by re-watching the classic Ten Commandments film, Mark Burnett and Roma Downey set out to show the scarlet thread of redemption found in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, using the latest special effects and quality film-making techniques.

March 3, 2013 : Episode 1 The Beginning - Noah, Abraham thru Jacob, Israel begins

March 3, 2013 : Episode 2 The Exodus - Pharaoh, Moses, Red Sea and Ten Commandments

March 10, 2013 : Episode 3 The Homeland - Joshua, Samson, Judges, David & Goliath

March 10, 2013 : Episode 4 The Kingdom - David, Saul, Solomon

March 17, 2013 : Episode 5 The Survival - Zedekiah, Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel, Jews return to Jerusalem

March 17, 2013 : Episode 6 The Revolution - Roman occupation, Birth of Christ, John the Baptist, Jesus and Peter

March 24, 2013 : Episode 7 The Mission - Jesus ministry & miracles, Pharasee, the Disciples

March 24, 2013 : Episode 8 The Betrayal - Last supper, Judas, Peter's Denial

March 31, 2013 : Episode 9 The Passion - Nicodemus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Crucifixion, Resurrection

March 31, 2013 : Episode 10 The Courage - Jesus returns, Holy Spirit comes, Martyrdom of the Disciples, John survival and exile to Patmos, Revelation

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*The Bible: The Epic Miniseries is Available on DVD.

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*Information via : The Bible Miniseries web-site
*See Outreach Tools for The Bible Mini-series.