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'42' Movie Coasts to the Top of the Box Office

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on April 14, 2013 at 6:17pm

Biopic of Jackie Robinson scores the largest debut for a baseball film.

42 scored the largest debut on record for a baseball film this weekend, coasting to the top of the box office and an easy win over Scary Movie V.

The drama about Jackie Robinson collected $27.3 million, according to studio estimates from box office trackers Hollywood.com.

The opening was $10 million more than most analysts' expectations and gave the Harrison Ford film a decisive victory over the latest horror parody. Scary

Tyler Perry Talks About the Message Behind 'Temptation' Movie, Says 'Faith Is All Over' His Work

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 20, 2013 at 6:58pm

Tyler Perry recently attended the red carpet premiere for his latest film "Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor," and there the prominent film director spoke with The Christian Post about the film's message, his faith and his controversial decision to cast Kim Kardashian in the drama-thriller.

Temptation," which is scheduled for release on March 29, 2013, explores the perils of infidelity and gives viewers elements of humor while teaching a valuable life lesson. The film stars Jurnee

Christian Bale Could Play Moses In Ridley Scott Directed Movie

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 19, 2013 at 3:30pm

Christian Bale is seen arriving to the European premiere of 'The Dark Knight Rises' in Leicester Square in London. (Getty Images)

Christian Bale could be set to play Moses in a new biblical epic.

The Batman star is currently in talks about taking on the role in the film, which is titled Exodus, Deadline reported.

However, negotiations are thought to be at an early stage.

Fox is developing the project with director Ridley Scott, who is expected to get to work on the movie after he finishes

'Oz', Halle Berry Top 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' at Box Office. Details Inside!

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 18, 2013 at 8:44pm

Actress Halle Berry arrives at the premiere of Tri Star Pictures' "The Call" at the Arclight Theatre on March 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone didn't have enough up his sleeve to pull off much at the box office this weekend, particularly with another magician in the mix.

Despite an advertising blitz and two high-profile comedians in Steve Carell and Jim Carrey, Wonderstone managed to muster $10.3 million and a f

'Oz', Halle Berry Top 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' at Box Office. Details Inside!

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 18, 2013 at 8:43pm

Actress Halle Berry arrives at the premiere of Tri Star Pictures' "The Call" at the Arclight Theatre on March 5, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images North America)

The Incredible Burt Wonderstone didn't have enough up his sleeve to pull off much at the box office this weekend, particularly with another magician in the mix.

Despite an advertising blitz and two high-profile comedians in Steve Carell and Jim Carrey, Wonderstone managed to muster $10.3 million and a f

"Preachers' Daughters" Premieres on Lifetime: Controversial Show Trashed by Some

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 13, 2013 at 10:40am

Preachers' Daughters Kenneth Coleman and his daughter Taylor are in this new reality show on Lifetime, Tuesday nights at 10, Eastern and Pacific times; 9, Central time. (Scott Gries/Lifetime)

From the network that brought us "Dance Moms," Lifetime's latest controversial series examines the lives of three "Preachers' Daughters."

The show has sparked debate and outrage already, even before it premiered Tuesday night.

Clips from the show posted on Lifetime.com have received pages of comments,

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Has Biggest U. S. Debut of 2013, Tops Box Office

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 11, 2013 at 2:16pm

James Franco, Michelle Williams, Rachel Weisz and Mila Kunis arrive at the 'Oz The Great and Powerful' European premiere. (Getty Images)

There was no place like "Oz" at the weekend box office.

Walt Disney Co's big-budget 3D movie "Oz the Great and Powerful" amassed $80.3 million in U.S. and Canadian ticket sales, the biggest domestic debut of 2013. The prequel starring James Franco added $69.9 million in international markets, Disney said, for a combined $150.2 million opening around the

Survey: Most Americans Feel Connected to Local Church More Than Any Other Group

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 6, 2013 at 11:27pm

Most Americans feel connected to a local church or religious organization, and nothing else comes close. Government and politics are near the bottom of the list.

Generally, people feel that they are connected and play a positive role in some organizations but not others. A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 54% of American Adults feel at least somewhat connected to their local church or religious organization, with 34% who think they are Very Connected.

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Video! Iyanla Vanzant Is Not Happy When Disrespectful Rapper DMX Goes Off on Her

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on March 6, 2013 at 11:00pm

Iyanla Vanzant has been a catalyst of change for many celebrities. Her next clients include troubled rapper DMX and seemingly lost reality show star, Sheree Whitfield.

The celebrities will be the focus of the show's first two episodes of it new season on OWN.

In the season opener on April 13, the life coach will visit DMX at his home in Yonkers, NY to help him through a whole bunch of issues.

To say he's got issues is an understatement. Need more proof, watch the explosive preview below. For a

PBS to Spotlight the Faith of People Who Fought Slavery In New Series

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on January 6, 2013 at 2:08pm

As the nation marks the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, PBS premieres "The Abolitionists," a three-part series, on Tuesday (Jan. 8).

Documentarian Rob Rapley, the writer and director of the series, talked with Religion News Service about the role religion played in the lives of the abolitionists.

The interview has been edited for length and clarity.

Q: How would you sum up the role of faith in the work of American abolitionists?

A: It was a time in which religion playe

TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas to Step Down

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on October 23, 2012 at 7:51pm

TV One has announced that its President and CEO Wonya Lucas will step down at the end of the month.

Lucas, who assumed the role in May 2011, will be replaced by Alfred Liggins, the CEO and President of TV One's parent company Radio One.

Liggins will add oversight of all daily network operations for TV One to his portfolio effective November 1.

Click here to read more.

SOURCE: EURWeb

Will Smith Says Daughter, Willow, Will Star In Modernized Film Version of Musical "Annie"

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on May 23, 2012 at 5:27pm

Actress Willow Smith attends the Premiere Of Sundance Selects' 'First Position' at Aero Theatre on April 22, 2012 in Santa Monica, California. (Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

It's official: the Smith family is ready for another big screen close-up.

In an interview with Good Morning America's Robin Roberts, on Wednesday, Will Smith confirmed that the youngest of the Smith clan, Willow, 11, would be following in her parents and older brother Jayden's (The Karate Kid) footsteps, with a starring rol

First Look At 'The Hobbit'

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on July 19, 2011 at 10:34am

Ready to head back to the Shire?

After a number of delays, Peter Jackson's prequel to the Oscar-winning "Lord of the Rings" trilogy is shooting in New Zealand, and some of the first looks at the characters in action have been made available.

Thanks to Entertainment Weekly, we see Ian McKellan back as Gandalf, looking very wise and pensive. Perhaps he's getting ready to lead Bilbo Baggins, played by "Sherlock Holmes" and "The Office" star Martin Freeman, to the Lonely Mountain.

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One of Hollywood's Most Successful Producers Acknowledges He Has Only Made It This Far by Faith in God

Posted by Prince Malachi The First on May 26, 2011 at 6:04pm

DeVon Franklin's father, like his father before him, was an alcoholic. His drinking cost him his job as a manager at UPS, the family's home, car and a tidy "All-American" lifestyle in the suburbs of San Francisco. He would go on benders, leaving Franklin's mother, him and his two brothers for long spells at a time, forcing them to fend for themselves.

Donald Franklin, his father, died of a heart attack at the age of 36. Franklin, then 9, was a socially awkward, "bigheaded" boy of good spirit, b

entertainment (434)

'42' Movie Coasts to the Top of the Box Office

Tyler Perry Talks About the Message Behind 'Temptation' Movie, Says 'Faith Is All Over' His Work

Christian Bale Could Play Moses In Ridley Scott Directed Movie

'Oz', Halle Berry Top 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' at Box Office. Details Inside!

'Oz', Halle Berry Top 'The Incredible Burt Wonderstone' at Box Office. Details Inside!

"Preachers' Daughters" Premieres on Lifetime: Controversial Show Trashed by Some

'Oz the Great and Powerful' Has Biggest U. S. Debut of 2013, Tops Box Office

Survey: Most Americans Feel Connected to Local Church More Than Any Other Group

Video! Iyanla Vanzant Is Not Happy When Disrespectful Rapper DMX Goes Off on Her

PBS to Spotlight the Faith of People Who Fought Slavery In New Series

TV One President and CEO Wonya Lucas to Step Down

Will Smith Says Daughter, Willow, Will Star In Modernized Film Version of Musical "Annie"

First Look At 'The Hobbit'

One of Hollywood's Most Successful Producers Acknowledges He Has Only Made It This Far by Faith in God

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