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First came ‘The Bible,’ now comes ‘Jesus of Nazareth’ … the TV miniseries
Washington Times ^ | 03/31/2013 | By Cheryl K. Chumley

Posted on 03/31/2013 8:03:40 PM PDT by SeekAndFind

The ratings have spoken — and they’re telling television producers that a six-hour, $20 million miniseries on Jesus of Nazareth will prove as great a success as the recent History channel production “The Bible.”

“We believe the audience continues to have a hunger for life- and faith-affirming films,” said Michael Landon Jr., who is writing and producing the “Jesus of Nazareth” series with Brian Bird for Brad Krevoy’s MPCA, the Hollywood Reporter says. “The monumental success of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s ‘The Bible’ just underscores that.”

Showtime is trying to cash in on spiritual fever, too, with “The Vatican,” under development now, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Also in the pipeline or currently playing: Lifetime’s reality show, “Preacher's Daughters,” and GSN’s Bible-based theme game show.

Mr. Krevoy said he’s still awaiting a U.S. network agreement to air “Jesus of Nazareth,” but he is confident in an offer.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: History; TV/Movies
KEYWORDS: bible; hollywood; jesus; miniseries; tv
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To: gitmo
Okay, okay, here's what happens next:

He gets better.

21 posted on 04/01/2013 7:16:57 AM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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To: SeekAndFind

The following is not intended to spark some lengthy religious debate just one man’s opinion which we all know is almost impossible to change.

I watched the entire Bible series on the History Channel. I came away last night with anger and hatred at not only the entire human race but with any God who would allow such pain and suffering. Lord Acton’s “Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely” kept running through my thoughts.

Given the lies and distortions we see today from those in power and those who seek power, one can only imagine the difficulty of people back then trying to decypher truth from the fiction imposed by powerful and to attempt to explain the inexplicable.

Even today, for some reason, many seem to cling to the concept that powerful governments are good when all of recorded history should tell us otherwise. They are unparalleled killing machines yet we constantly allow them to become more powerful.

Anyway, I was disappointed in myself as I wanted to come away from this series with more kindness in my heart and the exact opposite took place.

Just one man’s opinion and no more valid/invalid than anyone else.


22 posted on 04/01/2013 7:18:31 AM PDT by Wurlitzer (Nothing says "ignorance" like Islam!)
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To: Tanniker Smith

So it’s only temporary?


23 posted on 04/01/2013 9:03:51 AM PDT by gitmo ( If your theology doesn't become your biography it's useless.)
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To: Wurlitzer

Silly post, but not surprising.


24 posted on 04/01/2013 7:32:41 PM PDT by Dave W
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To: Dave W

“Silly post, but not surprising.”


Hmm, your post is not only completely void of content to back up your personal attack but would be in violation of FR policies.


25 posted on 04/02/2013 6:15:41 AM PDT by Wurlitzer (Nothing says "ignorance" like Islam!)
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To: Wurlitzer

Oh my goodness. I’m scared.


26 posted on 04/02/2013 10:46:54 PM PDT by Dave W
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To: Dave W

“Oh my goodness. I’m scared.”


Once again a complete lack of substance to contribute to the discussion.

Pathetic.


27 posted on 04/03/2013 6:26:30 AM PDT by Wurlitzer (Nothing says "ignorance" like Islam!)
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