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1. 'Age of Ultron ' Is A Marvel Of A Movie Blockbuste

... be very creepy. There are various fighting scenes involving the Hulk, who may be frightening to some viewers. Overall, Age of Ultron is perhaps too intense for young fan boys and fan girls. Eric Tiansay ...

Created on 09 May 2015

2. Robin Williams Still Brings Fun to Life in 'Night at the Museum

History amusingly repeats itself in Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, the third and supposed final installment of the wax-statues-comes-to-life movie franchise. Despite not endearing themselves ...

Created on 26 December 2014

3. ‘Guardians’ Reaches for the Stars With Galactic Thrills, Humor

Move over Star Wars, there's a new space adventure in another galaxy far, far away, but this one has a more comedic tone. Touted as a space opera rather than a superhero movie, Guardians of the Galaxy ...

Created on 01 August 2014

4. ‘Spider-Man 2’ Spins Electrifying Action, Tangled Subplots

Sir Walter Scott coined the expression "Oh, what a tangled web we weave,” which—pun intended—could best describe the predicament of Peter Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.   The superhero tentpole, which ...

Created on 05 May 2014

5. ‘Winter Soldier’ Marvels With Spectacular Conspiracy Thriller

With the tagline “In heroes we trust,” Captain America: The Winter Soldier puts a spin on "In God we trust," the official motto of the United States. As the sequel to Captain America: The First Avenger, ...

Created on 02 April 2014

6. 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2' Serves Up Healthy, Fun Life Lesson

If you come across a tasty dish, chances are you will go back for seconds. The creators of Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs had the same idea in mind with their sequel to the 2009 surprise hit animated ...

Created on 27 September 2013

7. Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman Nab 9 Dove Nominations

Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman each received nine nominations today for the 44th Annual Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, while songwriter/producer Wayne Haun topped all nominees with 14 nods. ...

Created on 25 August 2013

8. Islamists Destroy Bible Society Bookstores in Egypt

Two bookshops of the Bible Society of Egypt were recently attacked due to an outbreak of violence and unrest across the predominantly Muslim country. The shops in Assiut and Minia in southern Egypt were ...

Created on 25 August 2013

9. 'Thief in the Night' Filmmaker Russ Doughten Die

Christian filmmaker Russ Doughten Jr., best known for the 1970s’ end-times thrillers A Thief in the Night and A Distant Thunder, died Monday at his home in Carlisle, Iowa, after a lengthy cardiac-related ...

Created on 22 August 2013

10. Escape Artist Promotes Evangelistic Book With Death-Defying Stunt

Escape artist Anthony Martin recently went to new heights to promote his first book, Escape or Die: An Escape Artist Unlocks the Secret to Cheating Death (Genesis Publishing Group). On Aug. 6, Martin plummeted ...

Created on 18 August 2013

11. Newsboys to Headline Winter Jam West

The Grammy-nominated band Newsboys will headline Winter Jam West, which will visit 11 cities this fall. Created and hosted by NewSong, the tour also features Tenth Avenue North, Thousand Foot Krutch, Plumb ...

Created on 17 August 2013

12. Michael W. Smith’s Label Change ‘Wasn’t a Rash Decision’

Christian music veteran Michael W. Smith has signed with a new label for the first time in his 30-year career. Smith recently inked a deal with Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG), leaving Provident Music ...

Created on 11 August 2013

13. Christian Hip-Hop Artist Lecrae Starring in 'Feel-Good Comedy

Christian hip-hop artist Lecrae is starring in Believe Me, a feature film from Riot Studios that has begun shooting. In the movie, Alex Russell (Chronicle) plays a college-student-turned-con-artist who ...

Created on 09 August 2013

14. Steven Curtis Chapman's Latest Album Highlights God's 'Glorious Epic Sto

Award-winning singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman is releasing his first full-length studio album in seven years that features all original songs. To be released Sept. 30, The Glorious Unfolding (Reunion ...

Created on 09 August 2013

15. Petra Celebrates 40 Years with ‘Biggest, Most-Loved Songs’

Celebrating the band’s 40-year career, Petra released a new CD on July 30 featuring the pioneering Christian rock group’s “biggest and most loved songs.” The standard edition of 40th Anniversary (Star ...

Created on 03 August 2013

16. Best-Seller 'Heaven Is for Real' Transitions to Big Scree

Production has begun in Canada for the movie adaptation of Todd Burpo's runaway best-selling book, Heaven Is for Real (Thomas Nelson), UPI reports. The film is scheduled for theatrical release around Easter ...

Created on 30 July 2013

17. 'Turbo' Drives Home Positive Life Lessons With High-Octane Underdog Tal

Forget about the little engine, this is about the little snail that could.   Forget about reality also, as Turbo tells the impossible-to-believe tale of an everyday garden snail who wants to achieve his ...

Created on 18 July 2013

18. Hobby Lobby's Hearing an 'Even Greater Milestone' in Abortion-Pill Challen

Kyle Duncan, general counsel for the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and legal representative for Hobby Lobby Stores, will go before a federal judge Friday, July 19, to ask for a preliminary injunction ...

Created on 18 July 2013

19. Gabrielle Douglas Continues to Rake in Awards

Olympic gold medalist Gabrielle Douglas was honored twice Sunday night during the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Douglas—author of Grace, Gold and ...

Created on 07 July 2013

20. Skillet 'Pushes Its Musical Limits' With Coming-of-Age Tal

The Grammy-nominated band Skillet is winning praise and national media attention for its first album in four years. USA Today gave Rise, released June 25, three out of four stars, and the album debuted ...

Created on 06 July 2013